Superman II
Tagline: The Adventure Continues...
Cast: Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Valerie Perrine, Terence Stamp, etc.
Plot Summary: Director Richard Lester took over the franchise with this first sequel in the series, though the film doesn't look much like his usual stylish work. (Superman III is far more Lesteresque.) Still, there is a lot to like about this movie, which finds Superman grappling with the conflict between his responsibilities as Earth's savior and his own needs of the heart. Choosing the latter, he gives up his powers to be with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), but the timing is awful: three renegades from his home planet, Krypton, are smashing up the White House, aided by the mocking Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman). The film isn't nearly as ambitious as its predecessor, but the accent on relationships over special effects (not that there aren't plenty of them) is very satisfying.
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There were a lot of behind the scenes issues with this one (including Donner replaced after filming nearly 80% of the film) but in the end it's a fan-favorite because of the ********* of villains led by General Zod. Very nice sequel. Plenty of memorable scenes. Superman Returns will pick up some time after this movie, completely ignoring III and IV.
Tagline: The Adventure Continues...
Cast: Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Valerie Perrine, Terence Stamp, etc.
Plot Summary: Director Richard Lester took over the franchise with this first sequel in the series, though the film doesn't look much like his usual stylish work. (Superman III is far more Lesteresque.) Still, there is a lot to like about this movie, which finds Superman grappling with the conflict between his responsibilities as Earth's savior and his own needs of the heart. Choosing the latter, he gives up his powers to be with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), but the timing is awful: three renegades from his home planet, Krypton, are smashing up the White House, aided by the mocking Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman). The film isn't nearly as ambitious as its predecessor, but the accent on relationships over special effects (not that there aren't plenty of them) is very satisfying.
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There were a lot of behind the scenes issues with this one (including Donner replaced after filming nearly 80% of the film) but in the end it's a fan-favorite because of the ********* of villains led by General Zod. Very nice sequel. Plenty of memorable scenes. Superman Returns will pick up some time after this movie, completely ignoring III and IV.
