Def Blinders was it cuz your dad had a sexy furry chest? No one cared that a random dude just opened his shirt in front of everyone in the middle of the movie!? Pronouns pal.
And this was before superhero movies so there was nothing like this. Dude.. that's one of those moments when you know its the first time for it. This gen wont ever know that.
This is honestly one of the best directed scenes in movie history. The tension, the danger, the building excitement to seeing Superman for the first time in action, the thrill of seeing him catch Lois and the helicopter and the feeling of relief and comfort by the end when he announces himself as “a friend”. Even a tiny bit of comedy is thrown in. All of it is handled perfectly by Richard Donner’s direction, The performances from the cast and especially the score. It really makes you feel like you’re 6 years old again and everything on screen is real to you. Masterful.
As poorly as it was reviewed, it really only had 2 or 3 incredible scenes to it; Superman Returns had the most epic action scene in movie cinematic history. Imo. Dude strong-arms a jumbo airliner from crashing, finessing it back to earth, saving everyone on board. 😉
You said it perfectly! The movie was so well written, going from the beginning, development, but we didn't quite know who Superman was yet! Sure we saw Clark Kent catch a bullet, but the scene seemed so despondent. The hearse coming to park was a grim reminder of the inevitable. Nothing could save them. BUT WAIT!! Enter Superman! He saves Lois from death, then a falling helicopter with an unconscious pilot inside! Everyone in the theater CHEERED!! "Who are You?" Lois asked. In His powerful presence He humbly replies, "A Friend!". This was my favorite scene of the movie! R.I.P. Christopher Reeve/Superman always "A Friend".
That was the golden age Superman. Modern fans don't like the cookie-cutter good guy stuff. It was great when I was like 6 years old, but older readers want a character with an edge. Thankfully writers in later years started to give him one.
@@hyacinthlynch843 characters all have to evolve at some point. By the end of the 80s, this version of Superman was staler than an aired out loaf of bread.
When he opens his shirt, revealing the shield and John Williams hits the theme- Goosbumps and a chill up the back!!! This was real film making folks. Using the writing, editing, and music to stir emotions in the audience.
The editing is really strong here. It helps the pace, without being too frenetic (as it often is in more recent films). The filmmakers know when to cut for energy or emphasis, but also when to hold. I am thinking of the brief cut-in to a mid-shot of Lois as Superman takes off from the rooftop. But after he leaves, there is a nice, relaxed long shot of her as she faints. Wonderful.
40 years later, and this scene makes my eyes well up with tears. It's a perfect piece of filmmaking. Just a perfect introduction to the man of steel on the big screen. Thank you Donner, Williams, Kidder (RIP) and of course Reeve (RIP).
The other day, I watched this with my little neighbour who is four years old. When Superman caught Lois, he cheered with the delight of someone tasting chocolate for the first time. I love this movie.
I like his blue, red, yellow outfit also. The black leathery , skin-tight ones look fine as well, because in general, black tight-fitting clothing or flowing clothing look good (that's why so many people wear it for so many occasions), but I definitely prefer him in a colorful outfit.
My brother loved this Superman movie when he was younger. I lost count of how many times he watched on VHS. I gave him the DVD version for his birthday one year and his sons watched it and liked it. My mum definitely liked the 1978 Superman better than "Man Of Steel" from 2013. I saw it with her and later wished I hadn't. Most of the movie was too much for her. Although she did like that Kevin Costner was in it as Jonathan Kent.
Did you watch E.T The Extra Terrestrial? This makes you cry the same reason as when E.T. and Elliot say goodbye..... John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra. That man in my eyes will always be known as "The Sound Of Cinema!"
I watched this movie in the theater when I was seven. To this day, when he runs across the street with that music playing and he breaks out the S, it sends a shiver down my spine and a tear to my eye.
38 Years later this is still one of the most powerful scenes in the history of Super-hero Cinema. Thank you Richard Donner, John Wiliams, Margo Kidder and SUPERMAN (Christopher Reeve).
+Dhi Mancini By using models, miniature set pieces and green screen. And Back projection. All the tricks in the book at the time, and it got an Oscar for it, best visual effects. But CGI didn't really come around until 4 years later, when they used a fully rendered landscape for Star Trek: Wrath of Khan.
At 3:36 when you see Superman smile as the helicopter is coming down is priceless! It’s like he’s saying I got this no problem. Christopher Reeves was the best Superman.. R.I.P 🙏🏼
As a ten year old, I saw Superman the Movie at the around Christmas 1978. It was in a packed grand movie palace. Everyone(probably at least 1,500 people) stood up and cheered when Superman saved Lois. This scene always brings out that that ten year old in me. Movie magic, to be sure.
You can practically hear the audiences in the theatres watching the film, cheering when Clark opens up his shirt to the reveal the S underneath, followed by a good laugh when he catches Lois, followed by another mighty cheer and applause when he catches the helicopter and theme plays again. Perfect blend of John Williams' iconic music, the adorably comedic reaction of the beautiful Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and the immortalised performance of the great and wonderful Christopher Reeve, the one and only Superman in our hearts. God bless his memory.
After more than 40 years this is still breathtaking and epic. The Superman we all remember. The one I grew up watching as a child. R.I.P Christopher Reeve.
The scene, the phone booth tribute, the musical score, the Great Margot Kidder & The Immortal Christopher Reeve... to this day this movie is unrivaled & unparalleled...
My uncle saw this at the cinema back in the winter of 1978 and told me many times how the audience went ballistic upon the arrival of Superman. He said the theater was packed and so loud he had to hold his ears for a moment lol. Legendary scene.
i would of give it all away to have been there for that one moment and experience it back when going to movies was a whole experience now its all style no substance
I saw then original in the theater when it first came out also. Yep... we went crazy! Especially when he saved Lois and caught then helicopter... people were clapping-and cheering in the theater! Same thing happened in Superman 2 when he returned to Metropolis to fight Zod... we all cheered and clapped. I was looking for that same response for Man if Steel. Unfortunately we didn’t get that.
Very true- I know this was one of the most memorable cinematic moments of my life. I had turned 14 three days before it opened. I grabbed the seat back that was in front of me when he came out of the revolving doors for that first look at the suit... when he caught the helicopter I stood to my feet, and I was not aware I was doing this.. I was in awe... may did.. and we were screaming.
SP I remember seeing this when I was three years old. I definitely confirm what others said, that when he ripped open his shirt and you could see the iconic Superman emblem, everyone went cheering and screaming like girls at a Beatles concert on the Ed Sullivan show. 👍
Yup, I saw it with my parents and my brother in New York in 1978. I was 9. Everyone went crazy, and I developed a lifelong crush on Christopher Reeve. 😊
Superman's greatest power isn't his strength, his invulnerability nor his power of flight: it's his instinctive knowledge of *the right thing to do* in any given situation. Superman doesn't doubt; he acts. Maybe that's too simple in the age of Batman and Deadpool, but it's what I always loved about him.
yep exactly thats what i feel cw supergirl seems to miss entirely he knows what he has to do he understands his purpose and doesnt second guess himself the way supergirl or in this modern case i should call her feminist super girl shes a wimp .
Yes - and because of how he does that, he inspires others to emulate and live up to his example. Everyone who ever wanted to be a superhero should have someone like Captain Pike of the Star Trek (2009) film say to them "In less than one minute, Superman inspired a world to believe in heroes. I challenge you to do better."
I agree and I am a Batman fan. I like Superman a lot and my enjoyment of him grows as I get older. In my angsty teens years I made fun of him for "being such a boy scout" but I was missing the point that Superman's supposed to be that way as someone to look up to. Reading his comics like All Star and For All Seasons are why I love the character now. He doesn't compromise his principles and even when times are tough on him he keeps moving forward to help people while being optimistic about it.
+Andrew Dexter yeah i used to watch Winnie the Pooh and read them as a kid. and Whenever i see Christopher Robin i tend to get him mixed up with Christopher Reeve the late actor who first played Superman.
I remember seeing this scene for the first time when I was a a kid and that same feeling then stays with me even now at 35 every time I watch this, it's just amazing!! You will never be able to recreate Superman like this. Christopher Reeves was Superman
At 2:49 that moment got respect for an entire universe of comic book movies and heroes for years to come. Often imitated but never duplicated. Christopher Reeve we miss you.
Exactly, the movie waits and waits to introduce superman. For the longest time he is a bumbling outcast struggling to fit in. In this scene he sees Lois Lane in trouble but fumbles to find a place to transform so he can save her. He enters the revolving door as Clark Kent (seemingly uncertain of his abilities) and exits as someone with a total look of confidence. The Expression on Christopher Reeve's face as he exits the revolving door conveys so much.
Not entirely true. I muted it and watched per your suggestion. The truth be told, this movie has held such a special place since my youth, that I can still hear the music while muted and watching the scenes. The music does indeed make it special; the synthesis between the two, CINEMATOGRAPHY MUSIC, is that they make one another special!
Clu TheMan everything about his scene is so good..realizes Lois is in peril and runs...and ever so quietly the theme starts..crosses the street and opens his shirt..masterpiece of filmaking
I think it’s the small chuckle he gives when Lois asks him “who’s got you?” Or the smile he gives her after catching the helicopter in a “I got this!” Confident but non-arrogant way and the smile he gives while he walks away that makes this scene so special and cinematic history. Not only was it beautifully timed and filmed and added humor (phone booth nod and “Say, Jim!! That’s a BAD outfit!”) it embodied what a true hero should be!! Love it!!
This came out 2 years before I was born but I was obsessed with this movie as a kid. This scene still gives me chills at 38. Music timing in these movies was epic! John Williams is the man!
Anaya Smail yeah I agree. Some people have the nerve to say Henry is the best. Those people are delusional. Christopher Reeve not only has the best look but the best portrayal of how superman should conduct himself in a humble and non egotistical way unlike some of the other actors who made him out to be a bit of a snob on a power trip who thought they were invincible
The end of those movies when Christopher Reeve smiles to camera as Superman flies over Planet Earth are so beautiful. It says this good and kind man has got our backs and everything will be ok. Today's jaded, cynical superhero films would never allow such a moment of pure warmth and happiness
Man of Steel ended with him smiling at Lois, so I don't know what you're talking about. On the other hand, a lot superhero movies are cliffhangers looking to set up the next big conflict in the sequel(s), instead movies that have definitive endings were it's not that necessary to see the sequel.
@@theunknowncommenter725 That blasphemous, sacrilegious joke that is 'man of steel' is a slap in the face to Richard Donner and Christopher Reeve. It is just a sorry-ass politically correct joke that should be forgotten.
I just watched this in concert last night with the Toronto Symphony. So good. "You've got me, but who's got you?" is my favourite line in the entire film. If you ever get the chance to watch this with a full orchestra, do it!
Me too. I think it's because I'm watching something that literally was so important so special it became part of history. Because I'm watching one of the greatest films of all time. One of the greatest movie characters of all time.
Saw this at the movies in 1978 when it was new. I was 10 years old. Everybody in the theater cheered. Christopher Reeve was, and always will be the only Superman. Rest in peace big guy.
Love when that reporter says “he got her.” Chilling. This is Superman. Upbeat, inspirational. A crowd pleaser. Compare that to Superman floating in midair in a threatening fashion with the US military looking to shoot him.
to be fair. if a real life superman came to earth. the 1st thing the us military would do is want to shoot him. he still saved people and earned the trust of the military. people in the 70's were to trusting.
@@TheWeepingDalek ..No. 1978 was right after Watergate. No one had trust during that time. the Authentic Superman has the charisma and moral character to inspire Trust. That's the difference.
A couple of weeks ago, for the first time, my 3-year-old son asked if he could watch Superman (he sort-of knows who Superman is, and has some superhero toys). This was the first video I showed him (since a 3-year-old wouldn't sit through the whole movie, lol) He got a bit upset when Lois falls, but his pure joy and excitement when he saw Superman appear then fly up to save her made me smile so much. And then he had my laughing my head off when he started running around the house with his arm in front of him shouting "Daddy, I'm Superman!" :D
in 1978 me and my eleven year old friend sat through the whole movie with our mouth's wide open with shock that a man could fly and talked about this movie for week's after
Me too, but I was only 9, that scene still brings a grin to my face and the part with the pimp is the best, but of course the PC SJW's would have none of that today, I can see it now #pimpsarebad or some shit lie that.
Yeah driving home the point superman shows up when he humanity really needs him .I love the emotional build up u dont need cgi or any fancy special affects its so simple yet very effective
Yep, it was a long movie and they did spend a long time with him in Smallville and some brief time in the fortress, so when he comes to Metropolis, you know it's going to happen...but then they still didn't just have him be Superman for any old reason. He still was just Clark using super-skills to do things. It had to be the right moment and this was a good moment to reveal himself.
We all the capacity to be a friend to the friendless and be a beacon of love and light to those who are living in darkness. This shows us we can be more to others than we ever know!
One of the seminal moments and key points of this scene is the fact the crowd just accept the fact that he's a good guy right off the bat - they just trust him even though they've never seen him before because that's who Superman is and what he represents. I know Snyder was trying desperately trying to reflect our modern times with MOS and BvS's 'fear of a being with godlike powers/will he rule over us/can we trust him'. I really like Cavill as Supes too - but nothing tops this. This is the Superman we need!
exactly this is where i feel the cw supergirl show completely misses the mark .Superman proves through his actions that he is good and here to help mankind just like a god .He shows up when humanity really needs him snyder because he is and idiot and ilk like him like to brow beat things into the audiences head because the idea of superman in this case goes right over snyders head completely .Superman doesnt need to explain nothing he just does it and over time people understand he is a good guy .he knows what he has to do and the people trust him and understand his purpose just as much as he does and they love him for that
I think that idea could work, but Superman still at the end of the movie needs to win the crowd over and show he’s unequivocally good, which Man of Steel failed to do.
@@thomasmartin4281 exactly and the problem is that was the whole point of Man of Steel and why they fast tracked his death in BvS. To show he's willing to give his life even though people mistrust him. And it was just poorly executed.
They trust that he's good in this movie because he did good things for them to see. Later, the montages and even saving cat from a tree and stopping thieves reinforces that he's there to do good things. Cavill's Superman hid from the world. The first time most people know about him in a public way, is when aliens were revealed to be real and the world governments got a threat from those aliens about Kal-el being on earth as a bigger threat to Earth. After he saves earth from the aliens in the first movie, then some people begin thinking of him as a good hero (hence the general population's sadness when he dies in the second movie, and by this time, even Batman has come to see that he is good). In between the two movies though, we don't get any kind of montage of him doing good things. We just have to assume he did good things or maybe he didn't do anything except make his presence known in some way, hence why some people, like US senators or Bruce Wayne, still did not trust him. We see kids like him, though, so that's one good sign, because we believe that if kids can like some adult role model, he must be good in some way.
The tagline to this movie was, "You'll believe a man can fly." And we did. This is my Superman. (It's funny to think there are generations who don't get the joke of Superman giving the phone booth the once-over.)
And Superman loved interacting with people! Now all we get is the silent, brooding, and conflicted version of him... saddening for this generation of movie-goers and barely Superman fans!
this is my favorite example of a good effects sequence. almost every shot is done differently, some are full sized props, some are with models, some are optical printing, but it all comes together into a seamless set piece. even if you're using completely digital effects, the concepts used here are invaluable.
Why this scene is so wonderful--and is Superman summed up in one perfect sequence, allow me to explain. (I gotta give credit to Max Landis for this, straight up). It's magic, trust me. The situation for Lois is perilous. Absolutely perilous. She's out of hope, she knows she's gonna die-and that is the worst feeling imaginable. The screams for help are genuine, but fruitless, she knows she is certainly not gonna live. But she hasn't counted on one person-Clark Kent (she will dub him Superman, he doesn't give himself that name) a guy who has protected her, before, (the mugging scene earlier on, he catches the bullet)who has created an identity, a disguise, to protect those he loves, and to honour those who sacrificed so much for him. But in this one moment, with Lois in peril, with all likelihood many more lives at risk, he genuinely risks sacrificing all his efforts to create a secret identity,by running in to the doorway, changing at super speed, in front of witnesses (I choose to believe they wouldn't see Clark, he moves so fast but even then the person who emerges is much different to the one who enters the doorway) he risks people finding out who he is. And he doesn't care, because lives are at risk-and he is the only one who can do anything in that moment. (Also, key, look at how the seemingly dorky clark walks into the doorway, mannerisms and all, but emerges the confident, athletic, and powerful figure standing before the audience-that's all Reeve. Amazing acting). So Lois falls-she's dead, and she knows it. She needs a miracle... And then she's caught, in mid air. By someone who purposefully slows down to catch her, so as not to risk injury, by a God. And she's shocked, by what she has seen-and there are two choices one can feel at that moment-fear, or gratitude. And Superman knows that with the power of a God, Lois may very well fear him-so he does something that puts her right at ease-he smiles and reassures her. Not mean, not cruel. A kind smile-she's safe with him. The helicopter falls, she thinks thats it-he can't stop a two or three ton machine-but he can-and he gives her a reassuring smile-it's okay, i've got you. And I won't let go. All the time Superman is reassuring her. He wants her to feel safe. But after all of this, comes the key moment-just the sheer brilliance of this is incredible. (Kudos to all involved, writers, actors, directors) After he rests the helicopter., releases Lois, and calls for medical help-he does something we don't see in cinematic films anymore, with REAL heroes/ heroines. He continues to make her feel safe-she's suffered a great deal of trauma, she knows she should be dead, she may never want to fly again-he tells her that despite everything, flight is still the safest way to travel. Because he wants her to feel safe-not just when he's there, but when he's gone. And after all this, he knows there could still be lingering doubts, fear, anger and doubts that someone with all this power would not want to cause harm-so she asks him who he is-and he tells her the words everyone needs to hear-'a friend'. And with that, he flashes that smile again, and he leaves, but not before saying goodbye. For Superman, all life is sacred. All lives matter. And he will do his best to save you. People mock modern superhero movies because they miss all the key little magic moments-the mark of a hero. Superman saving a kitten from a tree? Most modern directors would take that scene out, but it's a little human moment that grounds the character. It's memorable, for all the right reasons. Because that small moment when only Superman can help? He'll help, and he'll remind you, constantly, that he's 'a friend'.
Zack Snyder: Screw that we gotta be EXTREME AND EDGY!!!!! SUPERMAN NOW CONSTANTLY MURDERS PEOPLE THEN IS BEATEN AND TORTURED BY LEX LUTHOR IN A BATMAN COSTUME! THEN SUPERMAN DIES IN A FORCED LAST MINUTE FIGHT WITH MICHAEL BAY'S RAPHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
44 years later and this scene is brilliant. That music when Clark knows it’s Lois in trouble, Superman opening his shirt and revealing himself to world, the crowd watching and hoping for a miracle, Lois fighting to climb up, hanging by a thread, even when Superman accelerates while the helicopter is bearing down on them. So wonderfully put together. Even the newscaster “ I can’t believe her got her”. Top tier filmmaking.
Sorry, Man of Steel. You'll never touch this. The moment when he says "Easy, miss. I've got you." Is such a magical moment for the history of cinema. We truly believed a man could fly.
3:48 - 3:50 - Lois's face expression lol XD She's like 'How on earth is he managing to hold me, the helicopter and flying really high at the same time with no effort and smiling?' lol XD
This is the best and most memorable Superman scene from the first Superman film, the best of all the Superman films, although the others were good as well. To me Superman will always be Christopher Reeve - such a tragedy he was paralyzed in a horse riding accident and died so young - and Margot Kidder will always be Lois Lane. The lines “Easy Miss, I’ve got you” and “You’ve got me? Who’s got you?” are absolutely perfect! Maybe Christopher Reeve is taking Margot Kidder on a flight in heaven, just as he did taking her on a flight around New York in the film. Rest In Peace to both, as well as director Richard Donner and Ned Beatty, who also starred in the film. I believe no Superman film can ever improve on the very first one, made, if I remember right in 1978 or thereabouts.
The music is EVERYTHING throughout this entire sequence. Cinematic perfection from Donner and his editors...and of course Kidder and Reeve. THAT'S why this still holds up kids.
This probably is the first super hero scene in film history, even though super hero movies were made before. I cannot imagine what the audience felt when they first saw it in 1978.
Ashley s. I was 17 in 1978 and during this scene I felt like I was 5 years old again, still believing Superman was real. The only movie I ever sat through twice in one sitting.
Easy Miss, I've got you. You've got me! Whose got you? Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder - The Perfect Superman & Lois Lane. I swear I always get a tear in my eye when you start to hear that John Williams music kick in then when it ramps up as he open's his shirt. Makes me feel 6 years old again.
although since this movie came out in the 70`s there has been about a hundred super hero films, and they are no doubt all brilliant in there own way, for me this is still the greatest and best one there is, and i`ve only got to hear the superman theme and i get chills.
He is the best! This may or may not be surprising to you, but this is coming from a 15 year old. Majority of teenagers nowadays don't know perfect movies like this one if it hit them in the face. They most likely don't even know who John Williams is, and that's terrible!
+Ethan Rathbun Well I know John Williams at the palm of my hand he composed this movie, Star Wars, Jaws, Schindler's List, Home Alone, E.T., Harry Potter, The Olympics, Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones. He won 5 to 6 Academy Awards, 4 Golden Globe Awards and 22 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl's Hall of Fame in 2000.
Ive been Star Wars fan since I was a kid, been a fan of Indiana Jones (the first 3) and Superman a few years ago, but they're amazing regardless. John Williams composed the music for Harry Potter?
Anyone else after seeing this film countless of times not notice how Lois Lane must be the original Final Destination victim? I mean first she avoids death in the ally after Clark stops the bullet. Then here, the finally at the end with the earth quake. Death must be pissed with Superman for sure.
Opening night. 8 years old. Biggest panoramic screen in the metro area. Got a press pass packet with a fold-out of all the characters and a cheap Superman ring I wore for years and would give my left arm to find a vintage copy again. Easily one of the greatest scenes in superhero film history. Not sure of Cap wielding Mjolnir is second but it's in the top 5. So many films in the 70s and 80s had such epic scenes scored by John Williams. I can't imagine how this would have been without that perfect blend of music and action.
2:31 Clark Kent's disdainful look at the half phone booth - one of a million things that makes this movie brilliant
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This. It breaks the 4th wall to acknowledge that the world has changed a bit since the comics, without being dumb and obvious about it.
You could hear him thinking... 'Well, that's not going to work!'
I love that little wink and nod there
@@kevin7rxxx346 Yes that's a nod to Superman fans the phone booth
The best Superman movie ever, it still holds up to this day.
@Joker ??? Shut your flipping lips boy.
This is better Joker ???
He said best superman movie
is joker a superman movie😐
@@thelowkeyspy No, but same universe
My dad saw this in theaters and he said the second that he opened up his shirt everyone started cheering.
Def Blinders was it cuz your dad had a sexy furry chest? No one cared that a random dude just opened his shirt in front of everyone in the middle of the movie!?
Pronouns pal.
And this was before superhero movies so there was nothing like this. Dude.. that's one of those moments when you know its the first time for it. This gen wont ever know that.
Must've been so fuckin majestic.
Imagine the guts it took as a director to make a Superman movie and not even show Superman until 40 minutes in.
I was 12 when I saw it the first time in a theater and I can agree with your dad. We went crazy.
This is honestly one of the best directed scenes in movie history. The tension, the danger, the building excitement to seeing Superman for the first time in action, the thrill of seeing him catch Lois and the helicopter and the feeling of relief and comfort by the end when he announces himself as “a friend”. Even a tiny bit of comedy is thrown in. All of it is handled perfectly by Richard Donner’s direction, The performances from the cast and especially the score. It really makes you feel like you’re 6 years old again and everything on screen is real to you. Masterful.
Perfectly said. Thank you.
As poorly as it was reviewed, it really only had 2 or 3 incredible scenes to it; Superman Returns had the most epic action scene in movie cinematic history. Imo. Dude strong-arms a jumbo airliner from crashing, finessing it back to earth, saving everyone on board. 😉
Why 6 years old?! Adult people doesn't have the right to believe in heroes too?
You said it perfectly! The movie was so well written, going from the beginning, development, but we didn't quite know who Superman was yet! Sure we saw Clark Kent catch a bullet, but the scene seemed so despondent. The hearse coming to park was a grim reminder of the inevitable. Nothing could save them. BUT WAIT!! Enter Superman! He saves Lois from death, then a falling helicopter with an unconscious pilot inside! Everyone in the theater CHEERED!!
"Who are You?" Lois asked.
In His powerful presence He humbly replies, "A Friend!".
This was my favorite scene of the movie!
R.I.P. Christopher Reeve/Superman always "A Friend".
Well said sir!
“Who are you?”
“A friend.”
And that is why every actor since had fallen short. Christopher Reeve just got the character more than any other.
Dick donner understood the character thats y .
He looked like he stepped out of the pages of a comic book. He was perfect for the role.
That was the golden age Superman. Modern fans don't like the cookie-cutter good guy stuff. It was great when I was like 6 years old, but older readers want a character with an edge. Thankfully writers in later years started to give him one.
@@417Graphix You are 100%....wrong!!!
This IS Superman.
@@hyacinthlynch843 characters all have to evolve at some point. By the end of the 80s, this version of Superman was staler than an aired out loaf of bread.
When he opens his shirt, revealing the shield and John Williams hits the theme- Goosbumps and a chill up the back!!! This was real film making folks. Using the writing, editing, and music to stir emotions in the audience.
Exactly my thoughts chills and goosebumps everytime that scene with shirt and music starts
Jonathan Woodliff very true
And again when the full-blown theme begins as he catches the helicopter.
The editing is really strong here. It helps the pace, without being too frenetic (as it often is in more recent films). The filmmakers know when to cut for energy or emphasis, but also when to hold. I am thinking of the brief cut-in to a mid-shot of Lois as Superman takes off from the rooftop. But after he leaves, there is a nice, relaxed long shot of her as she faints. Wonderful.
Absolutely..and yes it always gives me goosebumps
40 years later, and this scene makes my eyes well up with tears. It's a perfect piece of filmmaking. Just a perfect introduction to the man of steel on the big screen. Thank you Donner, Williams, Kidder (RIP) and of course Reeve (RIP).
Yes, Rest In Peace Ms Kidder!
X2 44 años después ❤️😭
I was seven years old when I saw this in the theater. And it changed my life.
One of the best movie scenes ever. Kidder’s acting is so spot on.
The other day, I watched this with my little neighbour who is four years old. When Superman caught Lois, he cheered with the delight of someone tasting chocolate for the first time.
I love this movie.
I showed it to my sons aged 8, 6 and 3 and they love it.
Stay away from kids.
@@Salty_BallsHUH??? What are you on about??
@@rayvega3163 and you, stay away from farms.
@@Salty_Balls are you on drugs or just mentally ill?
This is the superman I miss. The happier, friendlier, brightly colored superman.
I like his blue, red, yellow outfit also. The black leathery , skin-tight ones look fine as well, because in general, black tight-fitting clothing or flowing clothing look good (that's why so many people wear it for so many occasions), but I definitely prefer him in a colorful outfit.
And he played his role so seriousely, like he is a real safer and gentleman?. ANd jeezes for that time the flights alway looks so real xxxx
WELL TREAT HIM RIGHT
This was special and never existed even in the comics. RIP to the amazing people who made this.
My brother loved this Superman movie when he was younger. I lost count of how many times he watched on VHS. I gave him the DVD version for his birthday one year and his sons watched it and liked it. My mum definitely liked the 1978 Superman better than "Man Of Steel" from 2013. I saw it with her and later wished I hadn't. Most of the movie was too much for her. Although she did like that Kevin Costner was in it as Jonathan Kent.
This is one the greatest things in all existence. Anyone who watches it is instantly blessed with pure courage and happiness.
It’s true
Truer words cannot be spoken.
Christopher Reeve was Superman. He made the part his own.
They still can't match this scene all these years later!
+blblblblb blblbblblbl Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman were great, but Kidder was WAY to shrill and panicked to pull off a competent Lois Lane.
+Card Tricks yep he is and always will be Superman and this Superman film by itself is better than the dark knight.
Omg card tricks what are you do ing here?
He was great because he played him as Clark Kent, a humble, awkward guy from a good home.
this movie is the DNA of all comic book movies.
EXACTLY.
I know. Isn't it GREAT?!
The good ones, anyway.
YES!
Watch him running at 2:47 and show us the "S"
YOU GET THAT FEELLING.
he got her and he got you too.
Christ sakes ... 41 years old and I'm crying like a little boy because Superman saved the day!
So am I dude, so am I!
The kids these days just can’t imagine how good our childhood was!!
Did you watch E.T The Extra Terrestrial? This makes you cry the same reason as when E.T. and Elliot say goodbye..... John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra. That man in my eyes will always be known as "The Sound Of Cinema!"
You still cry at this?!
Me too mate. Big time.
@@neilminshull9510 Oh let's all get together and have a big cry whilst watching this.....
My god we would have flooded half the earth if we did that.
I watched this movie in the theater when I was seven. To this day, when he runs across the street with that music playing and he breaks out the S, it sends a shiver down my spine and a tear to my eye.
theres nothing quite like it no superhero film will ever compare to this
Forget a tear to my eye, Ken; I am unapologetically weeping... all because of Chris!
Time to watch it again. 😊
"You got me, who got you?" Never gets old.
My mom always used to crack up at that line. Everytime. lol
**switches to Canada voice*
38 Years later this is still one of the most powerful scenes in the history of Super-hero Cinema.
Thank you Richard Donner, John Wiliams, Margo Kidder and SUPERMAN (Christopher Reeve).
well said.
Lois: Who are you?
Superman: A Friend. Nuff Said.
Mustafa Jacks
Mustafa Jackson... totally agree with you, I can watch the scene over an over an it still doesn't get old.....
The power of John Williams and some good direction and acting.
Not one pixel of CGI. And it works.
Well . . . not really. It worked for its time. But this scene redone with today's f/x - but the same script - would be priceless.
Andy Derksen
Still, we haven't seen any modern Superman scene that can surpass this one. Man of Steel was pure trash.
Because CGI wasn't around in the 1970s?
+Dhi Mancini By using models, miniature set pieces and green screen. And Back projection. All the tricks in the book at the time, and it got an Oscar for it, best visual effects. But CGI didn't really come around until 4 years later, when they used a fully rendered landscape for Star Trek: Wrath of Khan.
John Bills u dont understand anything. Ur view is very narrow. I am a big superman fan and i loved man of steel for trying out something different
At 3:36 when you see Superman smile as the helicopter is coming down is priceless! It’s like he’s saying I got this no problem. Christopher Reeves was the best Superman.. R.I.P 🙏🏼
Both Reeves were excellent!
*George Reeves (with an 's') and Christopher Reeve (no 's')*
Who still gets chills watching this scene from SUPERMAN, The Movie in 2019?
Yep. Still has the same effect on me.
Still do. The moment EVERYTHING seemed to be at it's bleakest, Superman makes His debut!
Humble, He says, "A friend!".
2023. I was 18 when I saw it. The magic never dies. Trust me on that.
"Excuse me miss. I've got you."
"You ... you've got me? Who's got YOU?!"
I think he says "easy miss", not "Excuse me miss." But nice line anyway :)
bianchi1885 Lois Lane would have said "you've got me? Whose got you, CLARK? Thanks for saving me."
magic
Love it .He us Superman
Great flick
As a ten year old, I saw Superman the Movie at the around Christmas 1978. It was in a packed grand movie palace. Everyone(probably at least 1,500 people) stood up and cheered when Superman saved Lois. This scene always brings out that that ten year old in me. Movie magic, to be sure.
You can practically hear the audiences in the theatres watching the film, cheering when Clark opens up his shirt to the reveal the S underneath, followed by a good laugh when he catches Lois, followed by another mighty cheer and applause when he catches the helicopter and theme plays again. Perfect blend of John Williams' iconic music, the adorably comedic reaction of the beautiful Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and the immortalised performance of the great and wonderful Christopher Reeve, the one and only Superman in our hearts. God bless his memory.
After more than 40 years this is still breathtaking and epic. The Superman we all remember. The one I grew up watching as a child. R.I.P Christopher Reeve.
The scene, the phone booth tribute, the musical score, the Great Margot Kidder & The Immortal Christopher Reeve... to this day this movie is unrivaled & unparalleled...
My uncle saw this at the cinema back in the winter of 1978 and told me many times how the audience went ballistic upon the arrival of Superman. He said the theater was packed and so loud he had to hold his ears for a moment lol. Legendary scene.
i would of give it all away to have been there for that one moment and experience it back when going to movies was a whole experience now its all style no substance
I saw then original in the theater when it first came out also.
Yep... we went crazy!
Especially when he saved Lois and caught then helicopter... people were clapping-and cheering in the theater!
Same thing happened in Superman 2 when he returned to Metropolis to fight Zod... we all cheered and clapped.
I was looking for that same response for Man if Steel. Unfortunately we didn’t get that.
Very true- I know this was one of the most memorable cinematic moments of my life. I had turned 14 three days before it opened. I grabbed the seat back that was in front of me when he came out of the revolving doors for that first look at the suit... when he caught the helicopter I stood to my feet, and I was not aware I was doing this.. I was in awe... may did.. and we were screaming.
SP I remember seeing this when I was three years old. I definitely confirm what others said, that when he ripped open his shirt and you could see the iconic Superman emblem, everyone went cheering and screaming like girls at a Beatles concert on the Ed Sullivan show. 👍
Yup, I saw it with my parents and my brother in New York in 1978. I was 9. Everyone went crazy, and I developed a lifelong crush on Christopher Reeve. 😊
Superman's greatest power isn't his strength, his invulnerability nor his power of flight: it's his instinctive knowledge of *the right thing to do* in any given situation. Superman doesn't doubt; he acts. Maybe that's too simple in the age of Batman and Deadpool, but it's what I always loved about him.
yep exactly thats what i feel cw supergirl seems to miss entirely he knows what he has to do he understands his purpose and doesnt second guess himself the way supergirl or in this modern case i should call her feminist super girl shes a wimp .
Cyberdemon Mike what good is all that strength if he doesn’t have the heart to use it for the right thing?
@Den_Toonz_Comic those who have all the strength but lack the heart to use it for the right thing are called villains
Yes - and because of how he does that, he inspires others to emulate and live up to his example. Everyone who ever wanted to be a superhero should have someone like Captain Pike of the Star Trek (2009) film say to them "In less than one minute, Superman inspired a world to believe in heroes. I challenge you to do better."
I agree and I am a Batman fan. I like Superman a lot and my enjoyment of him grows as I get older. In my angsty teens years I made fun of him for "being such a boy scout" but I was missing the point that Superman's supposed to be that way as someone to look up to. Reading his comics like All Star and For All Seasons are why I love the character now. He doesn't compromise his principles and even when times are tough on him he keeps moving forward to help people while being optimistic about it.
Still the best Superman movie of all time
woodyburns
Such A True Statement Has Not Been Spoken Many Times Before!
Kudos To You😉
RIP Richard Donner. You gave us a real gift with this one, never to be forgotten #supermanforever
40 years later, this scene hasn't lost it's thrill.
and it never will
Good old days. Christopher reeve the only real true superman.
He even looked like the Superman in the comic, before the 1978 movie came out ! I agree with you Ray.
+Andrew Dexter
yeah i used to watch Winnie the Pooh and read them as a kid. and Whenever i see Christopher Robin i tend to get him mixed up with Christopher Reeve the late actor who first played Superman.
agree .natural .he only be superman in movie.style .speak.r.i.p .chist.
John Donahue You mean George Reeves.
and Magot is the best Lois ever !
I remember seeing this scene for the first time when I was a a kid and that same feeling then stays with me even now at 35 every time I watch this, it's just amazing!! You will never be able to recreate Superman like this. Christopher Reeves was Superman
you're right , all of it
This is one of the most magical moments I've ever seen in a movie.
David Deyo You said it. I couldn't agree more.
David Deyo sk
Yep
Same
me too when I was eleven in the theatre
At 2:49 that moment got respect for an entire universe of comic book movies and heroes for years to come. Often imitated but never duplicated. Christopher Reeve we miss you.
And that's how a superhero makes an entrance.
Brings a tear to my eye everytime.
Took me 31 years to finally see these movies. I am kicking myself for that. This scene gives me goosebumps....Christopher Reeve is absolutely amazing!
Joel Powers I had the same thing with the Rocky series. Took seeing Creed to get me to open my eyes...
The music the scene wonderfull moment ,thank jhon williams
I'm sixty years old and this scene gives me goosebumps. I remember the first time I saw this movie and it did it to me back then.
Oh superman where are you now? This scene gives me goose bumps. Great way to introduce the man of steel.
Exactly, the movie waits and waits to introduce superman. For the longest time he is a bumbling outcast struggling to fit in. In this scene he sees Lois Lane in trouble but fumbles to find a place to transform so he can save her. He enters the revolving door as Clark Kent (seemingly uncertain of his abilities) and exits as someone with a total look of confidence. The Expression on Christopher Reeve's face as he exits the revolving door conveys so much.
@clue the man- Unbelievable what music can do at the right time. This scene mutet and it isn't so special. The music makes it special. 😊
Not entirely true. I muted it and watched per your suggestion. The truth be told, this movie has held such a special place since my youth, that I can still hear the music while muted and watching the scenes. The music does indeed make it special; the synthesis between the two, CINEMATOGRAPHY MUSIC, is that they make one another special!
Clu TheMan everything about his scene is so good..realizes Lois is in peril and runs...and ever so quietly the theme starts..crosses the street and opens his shirt..masterpiece of filmaking
Timothy Mckee
I think it’s the small chuckle he gives when Lois asks him “who’s got you?” Or the smile he gives her after catching the helicopter in a “I got this!” Confident but non-arrogant way and the smile he gives while he walks away that makes this scene so special and cinematic history. Not only was it beautifully timed and filmed and added humor (phone booth nod and “Say, Jim!! That’s a BAD outfit!”) it embodied what a true hero should be!! Love it!!
This came out 2 years before I was born but I was obsessed with this movie as a kid. This scene still gives me chills at 38. Music timing in these movies was epic! John Williams is the man!
Film-making 101. This is how you compose action and suspense.
Yes!
best actor for superman ever
+Anaya Smail that was a time when saying Superman was something to appreciate.
reeve was the best
+Jason Raczkowski yes he s my superman RIP reeve
Anaya Smail yeah I agree. Some people have the nerve to say Henry is the best. Those people are delusional. Christopher Reeve not only has the best look but the best portrayal of how superman should conduct himself in a humble and non egotistical way unlike some of the other actors who made him out to be a bit of a snob on a power trip who thought they were invincible
and best Lois ever !
"Easy, miss. I've got you."
"Y-you've got me? Whose got you?"
Simple yet classic.
The end of those movies when Christopher Reeve smiles to camera as Superman flies over Planet Earth are so beautiful. It says this good and kind man has got our backs and everything will be ok. Today's jaded, cynical superhero films would never allow such a moment of pure warmth and happiness
Man of Steel ended with him smiling at Lois, so I don't know what you're talking about.
On the other hand, a lot superhero movies are cliffhangers looking to set up the next big conflict in the sequel(s), instead movies that have definitive endings were it's not that necessary to see the sequel.
@@theunknowncommenter725 That blasphemous, sacrilegious joke that is 'man of steel' is a slap in the face to Richard Donner and Christopher Reeve. It is just a sorry-ass politically correct joke that should be forgotten.
43 years have passed and this scene still brings tears to my eyes.
45 years.
Whos got you???
imagine this scene in the theaters in 1978. people would have gone shit crazy.
I remember watching this in 78, I was 8, and the audience went crazy. Magical moment.
I was there in 78... I was 13 years old... and yeah... we did😊
I was 14 and the theater when CRAZY!
Yep, we did.
Yep We did! It was awesome!
Christopher Reeve was absolutely magnificent in that role!! Not to mention the soundtrack is another John Williams epic!!!
Christopher Reeve......the REAL Superman, accept no substitute
Christopher Reeve was, is and will be forever the ONLY Superman! * --- * i love his shining smile!
That's a fact jack!!!
I agree 100 percent 👋👍
That's goddamn right.
@@ConvergenceMedia hahaha!! Yes!
I just watched this in concert last night with the Toronto Symphony. So good. "You've got me, but who's got you?" is my favourite line in the entire film. If you ever get the chance to watch this with a full orchestra, do it!
I tear up every time I watch this, seeing Superman reveal himself to the World for the first time
Me too. I think it's because I'm watching something that literally was so important so special it became part of history. Because I'm watching one of the greatest films of all time. One of the greatest movie characters of all time.
@@heatherninneman558 awesome movie because of Chris Reeve, only he could have been Superman
I remember watching this in the theatre in 1977 and everyone was cheering and clapping
ChooseYour Poison
1978.
(x) doubt
Saw this at the movies in 1978 when it was new. I was 10 years old. Everybody in the theater cheered. Christopher Reeve was, and always will be the only Superman. Rest in peace big guy.
Hopefully, they are flying together again.
SAY JIM! WHOO! THAT'S A BAD OUT FIT!
Gggmanlives damn if he doesn't look like sugar ray leonard when he goes whoo!
Excuse Me
Was that a guest reference or something?
wendym1234 lol. only that part where he looks up with the whoo! looks just like when he was knocking hearns into the ropes in the 13th
*He said “DAMN JIM WOO, SCUSE ME, WOO*
Love when that reporter says “he got her.” Chilling. This is Superman. Upbeat, inspirational. A crowd pleaser. Compare that to Superman floating in midair in a threatening fashion with the US military looking to shoot him.
to be fair. if a real life superman came to earth. the 1st thing the us military would do is want to shoot him. he still saved people and earned the trust of the military. people in the 70's were to trusting.
@@TheWeepingDalek ..No. 1978 was right after Watergate. No one had trust during that time. the Authentic Superman has the charisma and moral character to inspire Trust. That's the difference.
Different stories, different scenarios, and both of them are still Superman.
@@panthergodWhich Cavill had neither of those essential traits. Reeve wins by default.
@@theunknowncommenter725 Wrong. Just Reeve. Cavill murdered his own Kryptonian and thousands of humans. And he doesn't even care.
Henry Cavill: Should I just allow Lois to go splat on the sidewalk?
Kevin Costner: Maybe you should.
Christopher Reeve: NOT IF *I* CAN HELP IT!
Fuuuunny!
A couple of weeks ago, for the first time, my 3-year-old son asked if he could watch Superman (he sort-of knows who Superman is, and has some superhero toys).
This was the first video I showed him (since a 3-year-old wouldn't sit through the whole movie, lol)
He got a bit upset when Lois falls, but his pure joy and excitement when he saw Superman appear then fly up to save her made me smile so much.
And then he had my laughing my head off when he started running around the house with his arm in front of him shouting "Daddy, I'm Superman!" :D
it was the same reaction we all had i remember halloween 1989 i had my aunt make and send me a superman costume which i proudly wore
That sounds just like me... I even have a home video of my dad recording me in a Superman cape while I shouted "SUPERMAN!"
🥰
That's adorable
You can b sure he will b a Superman in some way. Who knows? Art, teaching, creating... This film inspires the best we have inside of us.
in 1978 me and my eleven year old friend sat through the whole movie with our mouth's
wide open with shock that a man could fly and talked about this movie for week's after
Me too, but I was only 9, that scene still brings a grin to my face and the part with the pimp is the best, but of course the PC SJW's would have none of that today, I can see it now #pimpsarebad or some shit lie that.
great memories of such a simpler time .
Ditto. I was 10 when this movie his the local theaters. I was blown away. This scene is timeless. Fuck CGI.
i agree the whole movie was just ground breaking
Back when movies could still inspire awe.
What was so great about this scene was how it was built up. It took a long time for Superman to appear.
Yeah driving home the point superman shows up when he humanity really needs him .I love the emotional build up u dont need cgi or any fancy special affects its so simple yet very effective
Yep, it was a long movie and they did spend a long time with him in Smallville and some brief time in the fortress, so when he comes to Metropolis, you know it's going to happen...but then they still didn't just have him be Superman for any old reason. He still was just Clark using super-skills to do things.
It had to be the right moment and this was a good moment to reveal himself.
40 years later and this scene still gives you goosebumps every time you watch it.
We all the capacity to be a friend to the friendless and be a beacon of love and light to those who are living in darkness. This shows us we can be more to others than we ever know!
One of the seminal moments and key points of this scene is the fact the crowd just accept the fact that he's a good guy right off the bat - they just trust him even though they've never seen him before because that's who Superman is and what he represents. I know Snyder was trying desperately trying to reflect our modern times with MOS and BvS's 'fear of a being with godlike powers/will he rule over us/can we trust him'. I really like Cavill as Supes too - but nothing tops this. This is the Superman we need!
exactly this is where i feel the cw supergirl show completely misses the mark .Superman proves through his actions that he is good and here to help mankind just like a god .He shows up when humanity really needs him snyder because he is and idiot and ilk like him like to brow beat things into the audiences head because the idea of superman in this case goes right over snyders head completely .Superman doesnt need to explain nothing he just does it and over time people understand he is a good guy .he knows what he has to do and the people trust him and understand his purpose just as much as he does and they love him for that
I think that idea could work, but Superman still at the end of the movie needs to win the crowd over and show he’s unequivocally good, which Man of Steel failed to do.
@@thomasmartin4281 exactly and the problem is that was the whole point of Man of Steel and why they fast tracked his death in BvS. To show he's willing to give his life even though people mistrust him. And it was just poorly executed.
They trust that he's good in this movie because he did good things for them to see. Later, the montages and even saving cat from a tree and stopping thieves reinforces that he's there to do good things.
Cavill's Superman hid from the world. The first time most people know about him in a public way, is when aliens were revealed to be real and the world governments got a threat from those aliens about Kal-el being on earth as a bigger threat to Earth. After he saves earth from the aliens in the first movie, then some people begin thinking of him as a good hero (hence the general population's sadness when he dies in the second movie, and by this time, even Batman has come to see that he is good).
In between the two movies though, we don't get any kind of montage of him doing good things. We just have to assume he did good things or maybe he didn't do anything except make his presence known in some way, hence why some people, like US senators or Bruce Wayne, still did not trust him. We see kids like him, though, so that's one good sign, because we believe that if kids can like some adult role model, he must be good in some way.
The tagline to this movie was, "You'll believe a man can fly." And we did. This is my Superman. (It's funny to think there are generations who don't get the joke of Superman giving the phone booth the once-over.)
There arent generations who dont get the joke. Why do people have to feel so high and mighty about useless stuff like this?
Dick Grayson guess the same reason douchebags have to get condescendingly offended by things?
so whos gonna explain the joke
We did , we really did , some of us tried to fly , some of us couldn't wait to get home to cut up mom's crushed red velvet curtains for a cape
i will never forget leaving the theater 1978, 9 yrs old the most amazing thing I had ever seen in my life
When Superman was actually a hero who was happy , stood for truth, justice , and liberty.
Yes yes yes!
And Superman loved interacting with people! Now all we get is the silent, brooding, and conflicted version of him... saddening for this generation of movie-goers and barely Superman fans!
A G
Exactly!
Yeah and what happened?????
kevin hart for superman
Sometimes I forget how great this movie was. Then I watch it again and I am reminded once more how groundbreaking this movie was.
OMG that smile. Embodiment of Hope. Rest in Peace Superman
“Who.....Are.....You?” Superman:”A friend”.... Classic! RIP Christopher Reeve. You will always be that friend.
A perfect piece of film-making.
this is my favorite example of a good effects sequence. almost every shot is done differently, some are full sized props, some are with models, some are optical printing, but it all comes together into a seamless set piece. even if you're using completely digital effects, the concepts used here are invaluable.
Why this scene is so wonderful--and is Superman summed up in one perfect sequence, allow me to explain. (I gotta give credit to Max Landis for this, straight up). It's magic, trust me.
The situation for Lois is perilous. Absolutely perilous. She's out of hope, she knows she's gonna die-and that is the worst feeling imaginable. The screams for help are genuine, but fruitless, she knows she is certainly not gonna live.
But she hasn't counted on one person-Clark Kent (she will dub him Superman, he doesn't give himself that name) a guy who has protected her, before, (the mugging scene earlier on, he catches the bullet)who has created an identity, a disguise, to protect those he loves, and to honour those who sacrificed so much for him. But in this one moment, with Lois in peril, with all likelihood many more lives at risk, he genuinely risks sacrificing all his efforts to create a secret identity,by running in to the doorway, changing at super speed, in front of witnesses (I choose to believe they wouldn't see Clark, he moves so fast but even then the person who emerges is much different to the one who enters the doorway) he risks people finding out who he is. And he doesn't care, because lives are at risk-and he is the only one who can do anything in that moment. (Also, key, look at how the seemingly dorky clark walks into the doorway, mannerisms and all, but emerges the confident, athletic, and powerful figure standing before the audience-that's all Reeve. Amazing acting).
So Lois falls-she's dead, and she knows it. She needs a miracle... And then she's caught, in mid air. By someone who purposefully slows down to catch her, so as not to risk injury, by a God. And she's shocked, by what she has seen-and there are two choices one can feel at that moment-fear, or gratitude. And Superman knows that with the power of a God, Lois may very well fear him-so he does something that puts her right at ease-he smiles and reassures her. Not mean, not cruel. A kind smile-she's safe with him. The helicopter falls, she thinks thats it-he can't stop a two or three ton machine-but he can-and he gives her a reassuring smile-it's okay, i've got you. And I won't let go.
All the time Superman is reassuring her. He wants her to feel safe. But after all of this, comes the key moment-just the sheer brilliance of this is incredible. (Kudos to all involved, writers, actors, directors)
After he rests the helicopter., releases Lois, and calls for medical help-he does something we don't see in cinematic films anymore, with REAL heroes/ heroines.
He continues to make her feel safe-she's suffered a great deal of trauma, she knows she should be dead, she may never want to fly again-he tells her that despite everything, flight is still the safest way to travel. Because he wants her to feel safe-not just when he's there, but when he's gone. And after all this, he knows there could still be lingering doubts, fear, anger and doubts that someone with all this power would not want to cause harm-so she asks him who he is-and he tells her the words everyone needs to hear-'a friend'. And with that, he flashes that smile again, and he leaves, but not before saying goodbye.
For Superman, all life is sacred. All lives matter. And he will do his best to save you.
People mock modern superhero movies because they miss all the key little magic moments-the mark of a hero. Superman saving a kitten from a tree? Most modern directors would take that scene out, but it's a little human moment that grounds the character. It's memorable, for all the right reasons. Because that small moment when only Superman can help? He'll help, and he'll remind you, constantly, that he's 'a friend'.
Fantastic analysis that perfectly describes the legacy this scene and by extent movie has. Couldn't have said it better myself.
+AlexTheMenace How come someone edited my analysis...I was succint...dangit
Zack Snyder: Screw that we gotta be EXTREME AND EDGY!!!!! SUPERMAN NOW CONSTANTLY MURDERS PEOPLE THEN IS BEATEN AND TORTURED BY LEX LUTHOR IN A BATMAN COSTUME! THEN SUPERMAN DIES IN A FORCED LAST MINUTE FIGHT WITH MICHAEL BAY'S RAPHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
YellowCerberus18 is that a resume???
YellowCerberus18
Bro, you nailed it man. You made my day . That's what a true Superman is.
Still an amazing scene, and John Williams just made it one of the greatest of all time with that score.
44 years later and this scene is brilliant. That music when Clark knows it’s Lois in trouble, Superman opening his shirt and revealing himself to world, the crowd watching and hoping for a miracle, Lois fighting to climb up, hanging by a thread, even when Superman accelerates while the helicopter is bearing down on them. So wonderfully put together. Even the newscaster “ I can’t believe her got her”. Top tier filmmaking.
RIP Margot Kidder - the definitive Lois Lane.
Im from 1995 and I think this is the best Superman I've ever seen. I mean the look of him... He just looks like a perfect Superman👌🏼
Sorry, Man of Steel. You'll never touch this. The moment when he says "Easy, miss. I've got you." Is such a magical moment for the history of cinema. We truly believed a man could fly.
Jake Tibbs absolutely! This is the one and only "true" superman movie. They have yet to create its equal
And just as magically humorous came the reply, "You've got me? Who's got you?????"
+A G and u know Lois Lane would address Superman as Clark Kent.
Seeing Reeve as Superman lifts my spirits. It's corny and stupid but...yeah, he does.
+Daniel Bradford In supermen returns Routh looks like Reeve as u can see his face..
How about Henry Cavill?
The second the music hits, that's when the goosebumps come in 🦸♂️
To this day still the single greatest introduction scene of a superhero ever!!!
Best scene in any superhero movies in history. Doesnt go overboard with effects and no fighting just super...
3:48 - 3:50 - Lois's face expression lol XD She's like 'How on earth is he managing to hold me, the helicopter and flying really high at the same time with no effort and smiling?' lol XD
I talk about the scene often I actually think Lois is in so much awe of this being, she can't even look him in the face.
This is the best and most memorable Superman scene from the first Superman film, the best of all the Superman films, although the others were good as well. To me Superman will always be Christopher Reeve - such a tragedy he was paralyzed in a horse riding accident and died so young - and Margot Kidder will always be Lois Lane. The lines “Easy Miss, I’ve got you” and “You’ve got me? Who’s got you?” are absolutely perfect!
Maybe Christopher Reeve is taking Margot Kidder on a flight in heaven, just as he did taking her on a flight around New York in the film.
Rest In Peace to both, as well as director Richard Donner and Ned Beatty, who also starred in the film.
I believe no Superman film can ever improve on the very first one, made, if I remember right in 1978 or thereabouts.
The music is EVERYTHING throughout this entire sequence. Cinematic perfection from Donner and his editors...and of course Kidder and Reeve. THAT'S why this still holds up kids.
4:31 Now that’s Superman. Not some brooding figure, a friend to everyone in need.
This probably is the first super hero scene in film history, even though super hero movies were made before. I cannot imagine what the audience felt when they first saw it in 1978.
Ashley s. I was 17 in 1978 and during this scene I felt like I was 5 years old again, still believing Superman was real. The only movie I ever sat through twice in one sitting.
I was 13 when I saw this opening weekend in 1978. I asked my dad, “how did they do that?” He answered, “movie magic.”
We completely lost it when he ripped open his shirt
This scene still gives me goosebumps. That little wave “bye” at the end is so adorkable. I love Superman! Greatest hero ever.
Easy Miss, I've got you.
You've got me! Whose got you?
Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder - The Perfect Superman & Lois Lane.
I swear I always get a tear in my eye when you start to hear that John Williams music kick in then when it ramps up as he open's his shirt. Makes me feel 6 years old again.
It’s 2019 . I still watch this movie classic. My generation is the best to experience watching this when I was a kid
I legit cannot watch this without crying tears of joy.
I saw this movie in the theatre and almost 45 years later and this scene still give me chills.
2:58 Having him say, "Scuse me," right before flying was just brilliant and it fits the character perfectly.
although since this movie came out in the 70`s there has been about a hundred super hero films, and they are no doubt all brilliant in there own way, for me this is still the greatest and best one there is, and i`ve only got to hear the superman theme and i get chills.
I love the superhero movies nowadays, but none of them has the charm like this one does
Who are you ..”A Friend” many of us could use a friend like him nowadays.
God I love this movie. I was mesmerized seeing it in the theater. Today I get misty eyed watching.
I get chiils every time I see this scene! It's great!
+Ethan Rathbun I love it too man one of my favorite movies ever Christopher Reeve will always be the best Superman ever.
He is the best! This may or may not be surprising to you, but this is coming from a 15 year old. Majority of teenagers nowadays don't know perfect movies like this one if it hit them in the face. They most likely don't even know who John Williams is, and that's terrible!
+Ethan Rathbun Well I know John Williams at the palm of my hand he composed this movie, Star Wars, Jaws, Schindler's List, Home Alone, E.T., Harry Potter, The Olympics, Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones. He won 5 to 6 Academy Awards, 4 Golden Globe Awards and 22 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl's Hall of Fame in 2000.
Ive been Star Wars fan since I was a kid, been a fan of Indiana Jones (the first 3) and Superman a few years ago, but they're amazing regardless. John Williams composed the music for Harry Potter?
Ethan Rathbun Yes that's exactly what he did.
R. I. P. Margot Kidder the one and only Lois Lane
Ahem, Dana Delany...
Cough’ cough’ Erica Durance.
@@TheScribe1.0 Cough, cough WHO??!!! Margot all day long.
RNW I take it you never saw Smallville.
@@TheScribe1.0 Unfortunately I did. Utter crap.
I saw this with my little brother, RIP Glenn, I was Ten at the time, fuckin Awesome time!!🇺🇸😁
My favorite part: "You've got me?? Who's got you?!"
That part makes me laugh every time! Lois just keeps it real! 😂😜
“Whose got you “. Superman’s smirk sound without being arrogant gets me every time!
Anyone else after seeing this film countless of times not notice how Lois Lane must be the original Final Destination victim? I mean first she avoids death in the ally after Clark stops the bullet. Then here, the finally at the end with the earth quake. Death must be pissed with Superman for sure.
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Death: "As long as Superman lives I can never kill Lois Lane."
Kingdom Come or Injustice Joker: "Hold my Beer."
Victor Orozco yeah but if Injustice Superman would go around the world so many times, he would go back before Joker kidnapped Lois
Opening night. 8 years old. Biggest panoramic screen in the metro area. Got a press pass packet with a fold-out of all the characters and a cheap Superman ring I wore for years and would give my left arm to find a vintage copy again. Easily one of the greatest scenes in superhero film history. Not sure of Cap wielding Mjolnir is second but it's in the top 5. So many films in the 70s and 80s had such epic scenes scored by John Williams. I can't imagine how this would have been without that perfect blend of music and action.
Love this movie! Superman where are you? We need you!
When he catches that helicopter and the music plays I always feel like I'm gonna cry, It is truly a magical moment.