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Superman (1978) Movie Reviews
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If Batman is the Dark Knight of Superheroes, then certainly Superman is King.
Superman has it all, no one is stronger, faster, braver, and heck, he can fly too. Course he has a seriously over developed boy-scout complex, but he's a loveable blue...read the complete Superman (1978) review at CinemaBlend.com (--)
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The film burdens itself with too many story lines and an overlong (though beautifully photographed) prologue, but things really get moving when Reeve takes the screen....read the complete Superman (1978) review at TV Guide (Staff (Not Credited))
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by darin on April 06, 2009 North Salt Lake, Utah
When this came out this was a pretty good movie. People loved it. Yes, I would have to agree though, when you watch the movie in this day an age, Christopher looks and feels stiff. But you have to put yourself back in the 70's when this movie came ...
by jeffozozo on February 23, 2009 Huntsville, Utah
I really think this is a dumb movie. Christopher Reeves is so stiff, whether he is clark kent or superman, it makes the whole movie feel forced.
In the comic books, Lois Lane is supposed to be beautiful and intelligent. Margo Kidder is neither, and ...
by Tetramobile on July 17, 2009 New York, New York
This is just the best. I love how they just made this such a wonderful movie. They could have ruined it, but the way they kept things simple really pay off. I don't think there's been a better Superman movie since. Especially not the newest one. ...
by cicero0000 on July 16, 2009 Half Moon Bay, California
Coming from a period in which Lucas & Spielberg were revolutionizing what special effects were, today this film feels awkward and too silly by half. However, the John Williams score is just as towering now as then, and Christopher Reeve shows us how ...
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