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It is very informative and in great details. I was very pleased. It covered all the actors who portrayed Superman and even a small clip of the new Superman Returns movie with Brandon Routh.
Definitely worth the price!!!
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This documentary is excellent and discusses many elements of the character's history that I never knew. Also, for those learning digital video production and editing this work will give you a good example of how to make documentary that holds the interest of the audience throughout without becoming boring. Highly recommended for everyone, not just Superman fanboys/girls.
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Released on the eve of the spectacular "Superman Returns," "Look, Up in the Sky!" takes an exciting look at the life of the world's greatest superhero. From his birth in the 1930's, through his various incarnations in comics, TV, film and radio, this documentary delves into the story of how a little creation from two men who were the sons of immigrants became the greatest comic-book legend of all time. Through interviews, classic clips and rare footage, the story of Superman's journey is told with excitment and reverence. "Superman" fans will not be disappointed!
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There is so much to like about Kevin Burns' masterful documentary, "Look, Up in the Sky - The Amazing Story of Superman", that it is actually difficult to single out a 'best' moment! For fans of any of the incarnations of the 'Man of Steel', this is the 'ultimate' companion piece to your collection of DVDs; for film, television, and history buffs, the documentary offers Burns' insightful overview of America's changing attitudes and culture over the past 75 years; for entertainment 'junkies', this is a BLAST!
There are areas of the Superman saga that finally get the attention they deserve...the radio series, that really 'fleshed out' the mythology and Superman 'family' of characters, often treated as a footnote to the overall story, finally is recognized and acknowledged; Kirk Alyn's serials, which, in fact, were the most successful Saturday matinee attractions, ever, get their due; the FX wizards of three generations, who virtually 'rewrote the book' in creating the illusions of flight and superpowers, receive their long-overdue praise; and the list goes on and on!
I was overjoyed to see Forrest J Ackerman (the Fantasy/SF 'Pulp Fiction' icon), Stan Lee (Marvel Comics' guiding light, and one of the few remaining pioneers of comic books' early days), Jim Nolt (a personal friend, who has done so much to keep George Reeves' legacy alive), and so many of the people 'behind the scenes' who are every bit as essential as the 'stars' in front of the camera.
Naturally, there are people I wish could have been interviewed; Phyllis Coates, television's first 'Lois Lane', still an active, vivacious actress, at 79, signs autographs, but never seems to get her 'due', sadly; Deborah Joy LeVine, the guiding light of "Lois and Clark" doesn't appear; "Smallville" star Tom Welling, surprisingly, doesn't, either (I'd have loved to hear his thoughts on Superman!) Still, just to see and hear Noel Neill (looking glorious at 85) and Jack Larson (a spry 78-year-old) is worth the price of the documentary!
All in all, I simply can't praise this documentary enough...It's a 'keeper'!
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Too often when movies these movies are made the viewer is short changed. The best example is probably thr Star Wars DVD box set. The making of is a very good DVD. It gives you things that you never seen before. The actors who tried out for the leads but the box says nothing of the "Holiday special" that was air on T.V. You don't have to worry about that here, this one gives you the "low down" from George Reeves and Christopher Reeve to "Super Pup!" Need I say more? I can't say much for the second disc, it just didn't interest me. If you love Superman as much as I do, you must have this. In fact, I am going to watch this again today.
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