My god, Reeve is just so damn good as Supes. He plays Clark, Superman, Kal-El as 3 different personalities. His speech pattern, body language, the whole nine. There will never be an actor who captures that essence nearly as much as him.

Such an amazing and emotional scene with two first class act actors RIP: Christopher Reeve and Marlon Brando

Jor-El should've made him an offer he couldn't refuse...

Christopher Reeve made the Perfect Superman...💋

Christopher Reeve is just perfect in this role.

Both Brando and Reeve were perfect for their respective roles. Reeve was born to be the Man of Steel. 👊🏻

Gosh Christopher Reeve was a gorgeous, beautiful and very handsome man. He was the perfect Superman. In my opinion, the best. I saw all the Superman movies as a kid and had such a crush on him. He was awesome. God rest his soul.👍❤️👌😊🙋🌺🌸

Marlon Brando looks at Margot Kidder like "Is this what this man is giving up his powers for."?

Lois is like, "gee, you did all that for me? I just wanted a one night stand..."

I’m a straight male. And I happily say that is the most handsome dude ever.

This is why I think the Richard Donner cut is better, it feels more connected to the first film by having Marlon Brando as Jor-El take away his powers rather than the mother. While the theatrical cut is watchable, I would consider it to be more of its own movie than a sequel, the Donner cut is definitely my preferred version, mainly because of Marlon Brando

think kal'el, think how the hell are you getting home? youre in the arctic circle dummy

04:31 I love the scene where Jor-El looks up at Lois as if to say, "See what you did bitch?" Lol

So handsome. The white button down, sleeves rolled with the black slacks..gorgeous

The look at Lois from Jor-El at 4:30 is side eye about his son having to give us his legacy for her and the salvation of all. I’m sure it was Father and son first serious argument too.

Christopher Reeve. What a charming and handsome man!

Here's Superman, the most powerful being on Earth, reduced to a child in front of his father. Amazing body language and subtle acting gestures. Wonderful acting from Reeve. He's the standard that really no one ever since has been able to match in superhero movies.

1:08 Jesus, was there an ever more perfect casting in a superhero pic?

such a handsome dude

Best Superman EVER

Couple of things: #1 - Christopher Reeve is THE BEST superman ever. He was born to play that role. He became superman. There was no acting. He was that good. #2. That look Jor-El gave Lois. Wow. This tells me he was actually present, and not just a hologram from the past.

Despite its flaws, I enjoy the Donner Cut more. I watched the theatrical version last night. I was actually surprised at some of the elements they left out. It still has some great moments, though. I think the ending is stronger in that one. It's a shame the best of both haven't been combined to form some sort of SUPERMAN II Definitive Cut. That would probably be the best Superman movie ever.

coming back and watching Reeve's fantastic performance gives me a new appreciation for Brandon Routh's portrayal in Superman Returns. He emulates Reeve's delivery and expression so well, i think

I thought this was funny she is wearing his superman outfit like a tee-shirt.

It’s a shame they didn’t have any close-ups of Margot Kidder. I’m assuming they were lost. There is no question Donner would have shot close-ups and used them in this sequence. Christopher reeves was so fantastic here. He really was an incredible actor. Underrated and underappreciated.

This is such an amazing scene! The son of "god" asking his father to relinquish his powers and his divine duties to be mankind's saviour, protector and guide because he has fallen in love with a human woman. It shows just how "human" superman is and how lonely the life of the messiah is. Superman is such a bright and joyful character who symbolises hope but it's moments like this when you realise that there is a sadness in him.......knowing that he didn't just loose his parents or family.........he lost his entire civilisation because the people of Krypton couldn't overcome their differences and work together to save themselves.

Brando side eye unapproving looks at Lois

I love his hair!! I want his hair. The thing I love is how cool and old-style it is.

Did Kal-El honestly think Lois being as superficial as she actually is would have stayed with plain old Clark? I think the sparkle she thought she had would have worn out once she got use to the idea the man she idolized can no longer fly her anywhere anymore.

Clark exits the chamber, and ordinary man. He walks up to Lois. Lois take him by the hand, then tearfully says "Clark, we need to talk."

"All your great powers will disappear.......forever". Like that deliberate pause in between.

The best Superman actor there ever was.

Christopher R.I.P. superman 💕🥀

I love how Jorel looks up as if he knows Lois is there and she backs up as if she can feel his stare.

Amazing ! So much better than Lester's version. I love how jor-el gives lois a death stare for being the reason he does this. I also love how cal-el says " selfish ? After all I've done for them " such a powerful scene. Why couldnt he stay superman & still be with lois? Why did he have to lose his powers.

Christopher reeve very handsome man sorry he got paralyzed falling off a horse very sad rest in peace❤❤❤❤

CHRISTOPHER REEVE WAS SO GORGEOUS. HE WAS AGING AND HE HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT STILL

Now how did they expect to get back home after he gave up his powers?

Patrice O'Neal was right about this scene. "No real woman would ever ask her man to give up his powers"

Jor-El fatherly advice is timeless: Think Kal-el!!

He was Superman!! Love Richard Donner's version took it further why Superman who he was. RIP Christopher Reeve and to all them not with us.

I honestly don't think Lois Lane would be so selfish and allow Superman to forsake his powers for her love. She would yell, "Stop! You can't do this! I'm not worth it! The world needs you!" She would even lie and say she doesn't really love him, or that it was just puppy love. Lois has her own code of honor, and she would never let Superman go through with it.

I LOVE how Jor-El looks up at her. The silent condemnation...

Gosh , I love Henri Cavill superman more than anything, but this legend is straight from comic book!

I feel so sorry for Margot Kidder. Her life ended so tragic. it's just not right, considering who she was in 1979.

Lois attraction for him went down about 50 percent immediately after this. And even more after he gets his ass kicked by that meathead at the diner. Lol.

Reeve in the Prime of his life. Hot!!!

If they wanted to make it more "modern", then after Kal-El emerges from the chamber as Clark Kent, Lois says; "I think we should break up. It's just that you've changed & are not the same man I fell in love with. We'll always be friends." Clark

CRISTOPHER REEVE' es SUPERMAN' por SIEMPRE.

Superman 2 is basically the Last Temptation of Superman: Superman gives up his powers in order to live with the human woman he loves, but discovers he can't have that life soon enough. This scene is from the Donner Cut, filmed in 1977 but only assembled for released in 2006. It's a little clunky - you can tell they needed a stand-in for the depowering itself (it was never filmed for this cut) - but still starkly different in feel to the scene that ended-up in the theatrical release of "Superman 2", where Superman talks to his mother instead of his father about his sincere love for Lois Lane. Instead, it feels more (tonally) like the first Superman film and the scenes with Jor-El in them.

The Most Handsome and charismatic actor to ever play Superman. Brandon Routh is right behind...

This depowering was far more intense than the original. You can sense the disappointment of Jor-El and the desperation of Clark Kent when they speak.

I liked both versions of this scene equally. Susannah York also did an outstanding job as Kal-El's mother, even though her role was small. Her delivery resonated as well as Brando's. But the Donner cut was interesting for revealing Kal-El's true feelings about not wanting to be in service to humanity forever.

In my opinion, Christopher Reeves was the perfect Superman!

His mom Lara said the same thing in Superman 2 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

That look at 4:33 Jor-El gives Lois!

Such an awesome scene and the Donner Cut team did a great job putting this together. The theatrical version (Richard Lester) with Lara is also excellent, with arguably better dialog, a more mature-looking Christopher Reeve, and a wonderful detail of Lara stepping out of the crystal. Everything also looks much more polished, plus it features Lois/Margot Kidder, which Donner hadn't yet shot for this scene. However, THIS version is the best because it's father, not mother. This whole conversation MUST be with his father! I don't care about pay disputes, the decision to cut Jor-El/Brando out of the movie was SO stupid, since it's all about him, really! Kal-El is to Superman what God is to Jesus. Another detail I love about this one is that moment at the end when Jor-El looks up at Lois. It's chilling, because up until that point you don't think the hologram is even aware of her, but there's actually a look of judgement! Scary stuff! Amazing film! :-)

what a great movie!!! better than nowdays version

Lois in the superman top really cracks me up

Beware of the few moments of pleasure as you may forever regret them.

Superman : Father I love skinny Lois Lane. So I have to be Human. Jor El : Son, have you heard about Kim Kardashian or Beyonce. They can handle your Superpowers.

What would have happened if Superman said "no!! I'm keeping my powers and going to stay with Lois"? What would have Jor El done then.

I would not give up such powers for anyone.

I like that Jor El never said “welcome to the family Lois”😂He just gave her that look of disgust.

*That’s what we call a Reality Tunnel -* “If you will not be Kal-El, if you will live as one of them, love their kind as one of them, then it follows that you must *become* one of them. This crystal chamber has in it the harnessed rays of the red sun of Krypton. Once exposed to them all your great powers on Earth will disappear... forever. Once this is done, there's no going back. You will feel like an ordinary man and you can be harmed like an ordinary man. Think, Kal-El, I beg you. Kal-El: Father... *I love her.* [ Yeah, TODAY. ] Jor-El: Think, Kal-El.

The best superman

Hot DAMN he looks gorgeous in that ensemble.

This was so much better than the theatrical version ! The dialog between Kal-El and Jor-El almost seemed Shakespearean in a way too.

Even John Williams music sounds Great

Crazy to realize I was only 4 years old when this came out. Still remember watching these as a kid. This part 2 was always my favorite one.

I like this version rather then Superman's mom

I remember watching as a kid and being really upset supes lost his powers .

The way Jorel LOOKS at Lois in the end...!

Jor-El: Think Kal-El! Narrator: But unfortunately, Kal-El was thinking...Just not with his brain.

Saving a world will never be a personal happiness.

The Richard donner cut of Superman 2 was a great alternate version! Great to see these extra scenes of Jorel!! Marlon Brando's protrayal of Jorel was on point!!

É muito emocionante esta parte do filme !! This part of the movie is very exciting !!

Christopher Reeve was such an underrated actor. Look at this scene and the one in the theatrical cut back to back. Despite the dialogue being very similar, Reeve finds a way to add different textures to each interaction: with Jor El his “father… I love her!” Line is very pointed and defiant, as he knows his father is trying to scare him and dissuade him. While the line “mother… I love her.” Is said with such sweetness and warmth, as Lara is more frightened for him.

Sei que ninguem voa so no cinema mesmo, mas desses atores todos que fzeram opapel de suoermam Christofor Reeve foi oque mais marcou ...fez d tudo pra tentar ficar vivo, mas a enfermidade foi.mais forte.mas deuxou um grande exemplo ..

From Man of Steel to Man of Soft......I guess He didn't want to hurt her lol

He eventually would have gotten his powers back over time. The red solar energy would've drained out of his body with the constant absorbtion of yellow sunlight...

RIP Richard Donner

It’s sad we will never get the true Richard Donner version of SII

To think we were denied this wondrous scene for 26 years.

Am I crazy or is this way better than the Superman movies of today?

Clark has to find happyness as a superhuman, without Jor's advice.

Is this not how you make a Successful Superman movie. Damn this was so epic!! Still my favorite movie of all time!! Reeve, Brando, and Williams = Perfection P.s Margot looks amazing standing there😍😍

I always wondered how did he and Lois get back to civilization after this. I know they pulled up to the diner in a car after this but it's quite a long trek to get to any main road or even a road trucks would use in the Artic. I guess maybe the Artic Patrol shown in the deleted scene near the end of the movie got them back to civilization. Also people commenting about Lara and which is the better version of this scene. What you have to understand is that Superman and Superman 2 are one complete movie/story arc. If you watch the scene on Krypton when Jor-El tells Kal-El that the son becomes the father and the father the son then this scene makes more sense in context. As Donner said in the DVD Commentary it was never about the mother when talking about this scene in Lester's version. Even in the original shooting script the two movies were always about the relationship between Kal-El and Jor-El.

Christopher Reece was one handsome man and no one could ever deny that. Those beautiful eyes would go right to your heart.

Anyway it’s a splicer effect with a wide lens to get the effect and it picks up flecks of infra red lighting where they learned the technique.

Nice scene, shows you want always that, what you dont have!

I love the video quality!

Well at least this knowledge came in handy when it came to dealing with the Zod family.😊

I might be nitpicking, but I found it interesting that Clark says that he's willing to surrender his powers for Lois, yet he flies down to the chamber - which suggests that he's not ready to become human. If he were really that committed to the conversion, why not walk down instead?

I love Christopher Reeve my Superman 😍❤

sound like a confession

Never give up your power for a woman, Never!

The contrast between both this scene with his father and the scene with his mother. This is the first time I’ve seen this. As much as I loved the Superman series then, I would of liked to see this one over the one initially in theaters with his mother.

Christopher Reeve was amazing, a great man, beautiful on the outside and confident on the inside, that's why he is the best. Superman is the closest thing he played him very well. Sad ending for him. He was a great man.

I would like to know who could be the rival of Christopher Reeve as far as good looks go. Tom Cruise? Nope. Brad Pitt? Nope.