For me Christopher Reeve is the standard for superhero casting because he was perfect as both Superman and Clark

The reason for Clark's hair change in the hotel room scene is because they were using two different dates of film takes from audition reels. Donner's cut had to be pieced together from an array of recovered footage from Donner produced film canisters during his limited run as director halfway through film production. He never was allowed to complete actual filming for his movie concept as Richard Lester assumed the role as director and reshot new footage for a newly re-scripted version of Superman II.

So happy to hear that Smallville is on your list. Can’t wait. My patreon membership is on preorder for that one!

I would actually recommend watching Superman Returns from 2006. It was made as a direct sequel to this movie, and Brandon Routh is technically playing the Christopher Reeve version of Superman. And to his credit, he does a fantastic job bringing Reeve's version of the character back to life. It has the feel of the first two films, has the classic music, and is overall a good homage to Reeve. Def at least worth a watch.

Jax-Ur basically is Zod its just rights that were not available. Zod however does appear in some animated productions Jax-Ur was only in TAS

When Superman fought the 3 villains he only had half of his normal strength, which his father gave him. When he went back into the molecular chamber for the 2nd time, he Superman restored his own full power while zapping the 3 villains of their powers at the same time.

Terence Stamp’s Zod is one of the greatest villains ever, and your mention of the character’s theatricality is observant. Like many British actors, he’s classically trained for the, ahem, "legitimate theater," and just plain classier than most of those with whom he shares the screen in terms of acting. The “Superman” films were a bit of a comeback for him, as his career hit a slump in the early ‘70s. You just started the “Star Wars” movies, and he appears-all too briefly-as a senator in Episode I.

Yeah, the ending of this cut is unfortunate... Superman turning back time was the original ending of 2, because Part 1 originally ended on a cliffhanger. They changed their minds and used that idea to end the first film. If Donner had been able to finish 2 back in 1980, he admitted he would have come up with a different ending. By the time they got around to making this alternate cut for Richard Donner, they didn't want to use the theatrical ending (which is different), so they had no choice but to repeat the time travel idea for this cut. I think it's pretty weak and personally, I would have ended it with Lois knowing his identity. The repetition feels cheap, and silly, considering it's the same ending as the first film over again! I actually think there is no perfect cut of Superman II, as both have strengths and weaknesses.

Terence Stamp as Zod is just perfect casting. Ursa played by Sarah Douglas was someone I remember having a massive crush on when I watched this film for the first time. Overall these films are just so much fun and I hope James Gunn nails his Superman film. We need a more timeless sci fi Superman. One in a hyper Art Deco city of the Future that is Metropolis with really cool Art Deco architecture like the Superman Animated Series. And then combine that with a really cool Cosmic universe with unique Human sci fi architecture combined with aliens world filled with crazy stuff. All Star Superman always had a really cool art design so I hope he translate some of that over to Superman in live action.

When Superman reversed the Earth again he did it to make Lois forget that she knew Clark Kent is Superman, so Clark and Lois are basically back to how things were between them in part one.

This movie was actually my first exposure to Superman and the idea of superheroes in general as a kid, while watching it on cable television. Honestly, the first two movies are legendary comic book films, that we should be grateful for kickstarting the growth of comic book films and how far they would evolve to be today

42:10 Superman is supposed to be smart enough to say "venomous snake"! What he said means that if you make physical contact with the snake, then you're poisoned! 😁

27:35 Mark! Somebody made a funny meme of actor Neil Patrick Harris dashing in front of this version of "General Zod" as if he were doing what some call a "photo bomb" despite how disingenuous that is. The title is "Neil before Zod"! 😂

20:44 Mark! Meg, that actor played a similar sheriff character in two of Roger Moore's "James Bond OO7" movies! 😊

You really should watch the theatrical cut too sometime. It's like a totally different movie :)

So glad to hear that you will continue with the other two Christopher Reeve films. I would absolutely agree that they are not quite as good as Superman I or II. Still, both movies have really good parts in my opinion. In fact, I actually like Superman IV quite a bit despite its technical issues. In case anyone else hasn’t pointed this out, Superman Returns is part of this continuity. Brandon Routh is playing the same incarnation of Superman as Christopher was. Returns is meant to take place between Superman II (theatrical cut) and Superman III. Hope that helps!

I hope Superman Returns gets a viewing sometime in the future! :)

I loved the background chasracter "Such a nice man, of course he's Jewish!"

Superman 3, 4 are fun and still great Christopher Reeves performances. Superman returns is kind of an alternate sequel to Superman 2. Brandon Routh is actually a very good “Reeves” style Superman. He also continues that version of superman in the supergirl tv show (as well as playing another character in legends). Though the supergirl show core Superman is played by Tyler Hoechlin (also a very good rendition). His chemistry with their Lois is really good.

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27:10 Meg! Ignore the others who don't want you to have the full experience! 1984's "Supergirl" starring actress Helen Slater, Christian's sister, takes place between "Superman III" and "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" and we get all of the domed city known as "Argo City". It survived Planet Krypton's destruction by going to a different dimension! Brandon Routh is a good substitute for CR in "Superman Returns" and in the "Arrowverse" set of series. However, we get both CR and Helen in the 2023 movie "The Flash"! That's irony for you! 😊

No one can top Christopher Reeves' performance. The rest are just as good in my opinion. Brandon Routh plays Superman in Superman return. His performance is very close to Christopher Reeve's and is set in the same universe

29:11 In "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" he learned the hard way that he was outclassed as a fighter when the Korean version of Ninjas defeated him by using his powers against him! By the way, that title is to acknowledge "The Adventures of Superman" starring actor George Reeves.

3:32 Wait until you discover Danny Elfman's Batman soundtrack for the Tim Burton's Batman films it's amazing. When I think of Superman and Batman John Williams and Danny Elfman's music comes to mind right away.

Loved Your Reaction 🥰 and 110% Yes 🦸🏻‍♂️ Christopher Reeve Is the Perfect Superman/Clark Kent R.I.P mate 🙏😔 Thank You for the Chat in 1991 Superman 🥹 You Changed My Life for the Better. Superman 1, 2, 3 and 4 Are Chris's Movies, Superman Returns is Brandon Roth, a Storyline In between Superman 2 and 3 Supposedly

Has anyone mentioned that both Christopher Reeve and Kevin Conroy (voice of Batman in Batman: The Animated Series) went to Juilliard at the same time, were in the same year, and were friends? Reeve and Conroy also thought about rooming together but the Soho rent where Reeve was living was too high for Conroy, so instead he became roomates with this other friend of theirs, someone who Reeve was roomates with during their freshman year. Some guy named, um...Robin Williams.

I really don't understand why people recommend that reactors see the Donner Cut blind. It really should only be seen after watching the Theatrical version. It's not a complete movie.

I remember seeing Sarah Douglas (Ursa) on TV at the time II released, she really enjoyed making the movie, got SO into character and felt so "super" that when she lifted the bus in Metropolis, she actually took too much of the weight of it while the crane was hoisting it, and pulled all her back and shoulder muscles 😅 I haven't seen this cut of Superman II, I think I shall go watch it having seen you watch it! 📽️🎞️

The rewinding time thing was meant for this time. It only happened in the first movie because Richard Donner was fired, and he wanted to go with a bang at the end of the first movie. This ending was never supposed to be then. It only happened here, in the original script.

"Why do I keep repeating myself?" "Ah, Meg is fucking around again"

LOL - Great video! Love your reactions!!

This cut is way more different than I remember, looks more related to comics than I thought

If you want to watch some more superman and Lois in live action I recommend the Lois and Clark tv series, Smallville, and superman and Lois, all are great interpretations.

Great reaction! I saw the original Superman films in the theater as a small child, and I'm still in awe of Christopher Reeve's performances. He is definitely MY Superman. The "Superman and Lois" television show is the spiritual successor of the Reeve films. The creators really get it right tonally, and they explore some great themes that the films miss out on.

I have mixed feelings about the Donner Cut. I'm glad they were able to piece together something that sort of resembled what was originally intended. But unfortunately, it's still an unfinished movie, since Donner wasn't able to shoot everything that he wanted to. And also, they probably would have rewritten and reshot parts of it after they had to end the first film the way they did. Still, it's an interesting window into an alternate timeline. :) The original theatrical version has its issues, but it is the movie the world knew as Superman II for 25 years before the Donner Cut came out, so it's worth checking out if you get a chance.

I’m glad you reacted to Superman 2: Richard Donner cut.

The late Margot Kidder played Lois Lane. Brandon Routh played Superman in SUPERMAN RETURNS.

The first Superman movie you watched was from 1978. Cool hair color.

Check out Christopher Reeve in Somewhere in Time (1980). With Jane Seymour, It's a romantic fantasy/ time traveling movie.

I grew up watching the Richard Lester version of Superman 2 and I'm probably in the minority that it's still a great film. The unfortunate series of events that screwed Donner out of the director's seat to complete the second film stemmed from his bad relationship with the film's producers. The Donner cut was put together using unused scenes, rehearsal footage and temp pre-effects shots and it feels goofy in tone. I love the opening sequence of the Lester cut where Lois gets involved with terrorists threatening to blow up the Effel Tower with a hydrogen bomb. The Donner cut spends too much time with Luthor in the Fortress of Solitude but does have an extended version of the Kryptonians attacking the White House.

Cracking reaction as per usual, loving seeing them again with fresh eyes.Return of the Swamp Thing is well worth a look if only for one of the better opening credits in a comic book movie.

Christopher Reeve is my Superman as well. If you want to see him in another Sci Fi romance, watch " Somewhere in Time" . He made it the same year he made Superman 2

Another DC movie people forget is Swamp Thing (1982)

When you said this Superman is your Superman… I knew you were my kind of girl! I agree he’s perfect in this role.

Thanks for the reaction! I like the other version of this movie better, in which the first scenes unfold on the Eiffel Tower and the finale is done differently. In my opinion, it is more logical and beautiful. If you have time, take a look, I recommend it. P.S. Christopher Reeve is the best!

this superman is my favorite too. man is it campy. it also that you end the movie fealing good. that something we do not do. A hopeful superman, you could see your self being really inspired by this person. superman 2024

The whole, "You can't love one of them and protect all of them" trope, has been a thing with superhero fictions since... Well, really since this movie, I think. It happens in Spider-Man 2, versions of it happen in other superhero movies and cartoons and comics, but ultimately, the conclusion is always that, "Um, actually, yeah-- yeah you can love one of them and protect all of them, turns out. My bad, jk." In the comics, Lois and Clark fall in love, get married, become parents, and live happily ever after, as it should be. *Edit* Some great Superman stories to check out, if you haven't, is Superman: Last Son, Convergence: Superman, and its follow-up, Superman: Lois and Clark. Also, not to sound like a crappy broken record, but the 10 year anniversary of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD is next month! Which would be a fantastic time to jump on to the series! If you enjoy shows like Fringe, X-Files, Supernatural, and the MCU in general, I think you'll love Agents of SHIELD! Enjoy!

Superman returns starring Brandon Routh is a very underrated homage to these 2 original superman movies as well as a continuation of the story from the end of superman 2. You can tell a lot of care was taken to cast the characters correctly although Lois is a bit of a departure from how Margot Kidder portrayed Lois, I really liked how Kate Bosworth played her character more as there was less hamminess. In my opinion Superman returns gets a lot of unfair criticism as it falls in line with these 2 superman movies and nobody really had a bad word to say about them. Maybe the 19 year wait for a new superman movie was so long that fans had already moved on from the Christopher Reeve era. The comics had progressed and created excellent stories to build and re-invent the character of Superman in those 19 years and so when everyone heard there was a new superman movie, maybe their expectations had changed. Either way please give it a fair shot and check it out for yourself after you've watched superman 3 and 4.

While Zod DID make an eventual appearance at some point in a DCAU related comic, the episode you saw with Mala in S:TAS basically WAS the closest to an interpretation of this Kryptonian criminal trio for a long while.

The film Blasts From The Past was based off of. It feels like it stuck more in the cultural lexicon, inventing the phrase 'kneel before Zod' and introducing many to the concept of the Phantom Zone and its dangerous criminals.

I met Margot Kidder once at a con. I wanted to tell her how much these movies meant to me, but I just couldn't do it. She was very sweet, by the way.

Kryptonian Sunstone construction crystal regenerates... that's why Luthor was able to raid the Fortress and steal several of the crystals years later in Superman Returns.

The biggest thing is Superman holds back Like the speech Superman gives Darkseid in justice league " i feel like i live in a world made of cardboard."

Hi Meg hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

honestly both cuts were amazing.

Smallville was a great show. Wasn't known for his comedy chops but Gene Hackman was great as Lex Luther. For a different take on the story watch Brightburn, if you haven't seen it already.

Zod has great one liners. 16:59- Don't go too far Zod. I see what you did there. 21:36- Don't help his ego, lady. 27:30- You need to calm down, Zod. 28:20- Aaaand you've gone too far.

Honestly, you have no reason to explain yourself to justify watching anything you want.. Christopher Reeve set the bar for what Superman is, and anything after him is just a tribute. So keep bringing the content, and I'll definitely watch it.❤

I highly recommend 2021 superman and lois (tyler hoechlyn and elizabeth tullock). The premise is that they both lose their jobs on the planet and must move to Smallville, here they are already married and have teenage children, one of them has a depressive disorder. So they have to deal with family conflicts and at the same time balance that with their work responsibilities, and defeat the villain of course. It also masterfully portrays what it feels like to be Superman and have to have this patience and super balanced emotions to not scare people, help people of all cultures, we see Superman put limits on the government, be a firm but also loving father, Being a hero who defends the classic values ​​of Superman but also commanding respect and getting serious and more interesting things. The writing is really fantastic and develops Superman on totally different levels as a superhero, father, husband, and fundamentally with the complexity of a real person. I think is the ultimate superman show.

Superman 2 is on my top 3 most watched movies in my last 22 years Never regret it 💙💛❤️ Love your channel girl 💖

So happy you liked part 2! I've never seen the DONNOR directors cut, so it was kinda new for me also cause there's so much difference in this version, specifically since Jor-el ( MARLON BRANDO ) is 100% NOT in the regular version. Instead, his mom communicates with him. Also, the Niagara Falls scenes are very different too wow. I'm glad you are gonna watch part 3 and 4 cause pretty much no one watches in on KZfaq reactions so it should be fun ( just be prepared cause there's a significant drop in quality story telling in part 3 and more-so in part 4 lol). Thanks and keep smiling👍🙂

Please tell me that somebody has recommended that she read the Comic; "Whatever happened to the man of tomorrow?" Especially now that she has seen all of the best Superman movies.

Now that Superman has rewound time, the events of this movie can happen again, but slightly different and hopefully he learns to not mess with time again.

As cheesy as Superman 1 and 2 are 😂 I love these movies

Hello Meg and welcome to the Planet Huston 😂Well Superman with Christopher Reeve and Batman with Adam West were my Childhood and these two will always be my favorite Heroes. Thanks for looking and Thanks for uploading. Have a nice Evening/Day and lovely Greetings to you and your loved ones 🥰🥰

Christopher Reeve was excellent in a movie called "Noises Off". It's a very clever comedy movie!

Ah, you're watching the richard donner cut. He was replaced by Richard Lester halfway through & the scene where she finds out he's Superman is completely different

You said why would Ursa rip the patch off the astronaut's space suit and then kick him away???? Because she's AN EVIL VILLAIN. Why would she be nice??? That's not part of a villain's character.

I didn't hear you mention the Superman TV show from the 50's, starring George Reeves. It's actually really good.

Wtf, I have never seen this version before where she shoots him. Also at that range blanks can kill you. Edit: the ending is different too, the one I saw he never rewound time.

I commented on your Sup #1, but I will say, I agree with you. Reeve's - best Superman to date! This, of course, is coming from a 59 year old dude. However, I won't say he will be the best ever because.....I thought the same thing with James Bond. I said several years ago that Sean Connery is the best James Bond ever -- Until Daniel Craig came around. That dude nailed it. I'll prove this point further. After the wife and I went to see Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale, we were both so smitten with his performance. So much so that I thanked Daneil Craig later that night - I had bruise's for days - snuff said. Thanks for the reaction. Loved it.

Someone else probably posted about this. Richard Donner filmed the first and almost all of the second. The time reversal was intended to be at the end of this one. The first one would have ended in a cliffhanger with the other missile striking and freeing the villains. The producers replaced Donner with another director who had to move the time reversal to the first film and technically earn the title of director by adding extra scenes to this film.

You're watching the version that we didn't see in the theater.

I really enjoyed your reaction. I really hope you post your reaction to Superman 3, it's not as bad as they say. I'm a huge fan of all four films myself.

Superman Returns is a modern sequel with new actors, but does follow the first two movies.

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It was two separate screen tests. One was Reeve's and the other was Kidder's.

There is only one man of steel! And that's Christopher Reeve 🙏❤

Christopher Reeve is My most favorite Superman and there been others I've enjoyed that has portrayed Superman/clark kent like Tim daly voicing Him in the animated series ,Tom Welling in Smallville ,Brandon ruth in 2006 Superman returns /arrowverse Henry cavil snyder movies and Tyler Hoechlin Superman and Lois show

See, now if I had been the coach in this situation, I would’ve totally had you watch and react to the theatrical version first. Then you could’ve easily reacted to the Donner Cut also because all of our jaws dropped to the floor when we first saw it. However we also all had the benefit of knowing a much more “completed” version of the film going into to it.

A really good Christopher Reeve movie you should check out is 'Somewhere in Time'. Trust me you will like it if you love Reeve. And when you watch Superman 3 and 4 .... I think you will still enjoy both but will much prefer 1 and 2. And personally its really cool to see you watch Superman the way I see it and with Lois ... they are so great and there chemistry. Also you may really like Smallville and The adventures of Lois and Clark with Dean Cain and Terri Hatcher..... But Christopher Reeve is the best Superman and Clark Kent.

This scene starting at 17:25 in the Honeymoon Suite was NOT in the original movie. This was not how he was revealed. I'm so confused. What is this???? What happened to the scene when he fell and his hand fell into the fireplace and Lois looked at it, and he wasn't burned at all. That's how she discovered he was Superman.

Christopher Reeve is my Superman. Yes Henry Cavill was an awesome modern Superman and I loved his take on the character but Christopher is the penultimate Superman. The take on the fact that he wanted to become human for Lois and love but the fact that Superman is a symbol for good and symbol for hope is depicted in all the films but in this it more a personal level for Kal is amazing storytelling.

My favorite one. But I grew up with the Richard Lester cut. I just ordered it in 4k. My favorite superhero ever and movie. When you watch the other cut I will definitely be watching that with you.

I always interpreted Clark destroying the Fortress of Solitude to be more about that he’d been torn between the Earth and what was left of Krypton, but with the loss of his father’s computer self and the evil Kryptonians, that Clark saw there was nothing left for him there. That Lois and the Earth were what he wanted to center his life around. He was ready to really live among everyone.

3 and 4 arent super terrible they are worth atleast one watch

Did you say 60s Batman??? Oh god yes. haha PLEASE DO THAT. 🙏😂

Superman 3 is ok, staying on a more goofy course but there is a terrific sequence where Clark and Evil Superman fight against each other in a junkyard. Richard Pryor is in it too so there's that. Superman 4: The Quest For Peace? Don't even bother.

KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!!!!!

I think the reason why Clark reacted as superman when Lois pulled the trigger is because bullet heads are incased with lead. Meaning all bullets to him look like they’re blanks. And he would not have known if he had been shot or not

I know i'm really late to the comments on this one, and this might have already been said but here goes. 3 and 4 are absolutely worth watching, but lean a lot more into the silly side of Supes. Because of that Superman Returns was made specifically as a "new 3" disregarding the old 3 and 4. It isn't nearly as bad as it's reputation would suggest imo. Granted there are some seriously questionable plot points in the script, and Kate Bosworth as Lois has about as much charisma as a block of styrofoam. Brandon Routh as Clark/Supes though is seriously underrated. The man channels Christopher Reeve in a way i never thought possible. Worth a watch for that alone. Also i'll agree, Smallville is going to be absolutely right up your alley.

This was one of the first new movies I saw in the movie theater . Before I mostly watched old family movies like live action Disney movies and other old comedies in this one movie theater in my home town which showed them cheaply.

Marha Kent (his earth mother (originally called Sarah in the George Reeves tv series and in the first film weekly serial (shown during matinees at theaters back in the day and starring Kirk Alyn as Superman) but the question always was how??? It couldn't be pierced by bullets, knives and not even acids could harm it. That is NOT how Christopher Revve got his suit. The newer suits made sense. But they ae not as cool, I agree.

Tbh of actors that played Superman. Tyler’s performance is closest to living up to Christopher Reeve’s Clark/Superman in modern times. Basically the best Superman of our generation.

Yes definitely watch the remaining two movies as well as Supergirl 1984 movie.They are definitely bad but there are camp and will make for really fun reactions.

::spoiler warning:: 49:17 - Since Superman rewound time in this version to before he revealed his identity to Lois, doesn't this mean that he never fought this guy before? That makes this part make a lot less sense, and makes Clark REALLY petty.

Superman III is worth watching especially for seeing Christopher Reeves acting range

Superman can't lie but Clark Kent on the other hand can lie his ass off!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

This version was a little silly. You’re right, can’t make always reverse time. Didn’t do this in the theater release.

Great reaction :). Based on what you like about Superman I suspect you'd also like "Superman and Lois" (which for me comes the closest in live action to capturing the _spirit_ of Christopher Reeve's - for me, definitive - take on the character, even though _situationally_ it's quite different).