Love that bit. Even if Lois is seconds from falling to her death, Superman will never ignore people, fail to acknowledge them, or treat anyone as a lesser.
@@lancethefilmguy9392 I watch almost all of Minty's videos (even sometimes when he covers a movie I haven't seen). Been watching for a couple years now.
I was a kid in 1978, and the statement "there wasn't that much Superman merch" baffles me. Star Wars merch was bigger, but Superman stuff was EVERYWHERE back then!
Christopher Reeve is not the Classic superman or the 70's Superman ,he is THE Superman ,this amazing movie stil is one of the movie that define the hero movies ,still the world can see the simbol of hope ,the Man that can Fly. The Man that is faster that a speeding bullet ,and stronger that a locomotive....
Both Donner and Reeve did pave the way for Tim Burton's Batman to get made. And now both Donner and Reeve are together reminiscing and hanging out. I remember when I 1st heard the news on Reeve's horse accident. As someone who did go through a similar accident I was hoping he'd pull through. He will always be Superman.
@@serpentisma When we were kids, we used to mimic the announcers from the radio show and the _George_ Reeves TV show: "LOOK! Up in the sky! It's a _bird!_ It's a _plane!"_ pause, wipe an eye, then, disgustedly, "It's a bird..." We're a nation of juvenile comedians.
Other things you may not know: - You mentioned Tom Mankiewicz and how he made changes, but he is the actual and true writer of this movie. Start to finish, he gutted the original scripts and essentially rewrote the whole thing. But, the WGA refused to give him writer's credit. So Donner made up a brand new title for him: Creative Consultant. And, they put his name AFTER all the other writers in the opening credits. That pissed off the WGA and led to legal disputes, but Tom ultimately won. - Gene Hackman originally refused to shave his moustache for the role. It was something he felt he was known for and sort of his trademark. He was discussing it over the phone with Richard Donner (whom he hadn't met yet) and Donner said "I'll make you a deal. If you shave off your moustache, I'll shave off mine." Gene, not knowing Donner didn't wear a moustache, agreed. So when Gene and Donner finally met, Gene showed him his newly shorn face and told him "Ok now it's your turn." So Donner then peeled off the fake moustache he had recently put on for their meet. Gene found it hilarious. - The fact that Donner truly won over the cast and got them to side with him is really an understatement. When the Salkind's fired Donner, Hackman hands-down quit. Many of Hackman's scenes in Superman 2 are used with body doubles and even voice-over impressionists. The ones that are used were ones that had already been filmed by Donner.
He left out a couple of big things: 1) Marlon Brando wasn't popular thanks to The Godfather; he was one of the most popular and acclaimed actors of the past several decades. Same goes for Gene Hackman; yes, The French Connection had been a huge boost to his career as a leading man, but he had already been getting prominent roles for a number of years. 2) Brando didn't bother to learn any of his lines when he showed up to film; instead, he demanded that cue cards be laid on the floor, so he could glance down at them and quickly memorize the next line 3) In a move that later became canon (most people probably assume it was always this way) it was Brando's idea for the iconic "S" serve as a type of family crest, not just something he made up on Earth. 4) Lex Luthor's most recognizable feature is his baldness, but Gene Hackman flat out refused to shave his head and didn't want to go through make-up every morning being fitted for a bald cap. So instead, he came up with the idea of Luthor wearing a different wig in every scene. 5) Hackman was also hesitant to shave his mustache, so Richard Donner made a deal with him that if he did, he would also shave his mustache. The thing is, Richard Donner didn't have a mustache, but he anticipated Hackman's reluctance and wore a fake one to their first meeting. So when filming began and Hackman showed up clean shaven, he asked Donner when he was gonna shave. Donner simply reached up and pulled his fake mustache off.
@@Viking_Luchador 2) Not learning his lines seems to be the norm for Brando. He used cue cards in The Godfather , and did not learn his part for Apocalypse Now, in which he ad-libbed much.
Margot Kidder got punished by the Salkind's because she protested the firing of Richard Donner. Her punishment her name was dropped to the bottom of the Actors credits, and she was pretty much given a bit part as Lois Lane in Superman 3.
I'm Brazilian and SUPERMAN the movie (1978) for me is the best superhero movie of all time! I watched it at the cinema when I was a child and I still feel like a child today and I am enchanted by the action scenes and special effects! For me it will always be a wonderful and untouchable classic.
My Mom took me to see this as a tiny kid. Still remember it like it was yesterday.... Looking back,it probably was the smart idea to cast an unknown Christopher Reeve as anyone else famous would have ruined this role. (This movie holds up pretty well till this day. I always watch my DVD of this.)
Reeve was reputed to be a real asshole before his accident, and even afterwards, Maddox made a strong case that he still was. Donner and Margot might be flying high now, but Chris is likely roasting over the hellfire . Tough to feel much compassion; we were subjected to eons of hearing what an inspirational figure he was, despite people going quadriplegic every day without fanfare
"You'll believe a man can fly" We certainly did believe! We certainly did & hopefully; optimism & hopefulness can become the new mature after the childish phase of dark Edgelord material... With many greatest respects to:- *Richard Donner * Christopher Reeve * Margot Kidder * Ned Beatty * Marlon Brando & others for the memories
@@nealsterling8151 ta very much! Gotten to a point where Superman is becoming super (BLEEPING) cool as I'm worn out with Dark & Edgy... However; dark & edgy does have a place! As far as I'm interpreting, villains are the deconstruction:- these are the characters who ask questions why, what & how a thing is & heroes are the reconstruction who answers the questions & to reinforce the notions of why something is & how to fix it
I saw this in the movies when I was 8…I have to say that when John Williams’ score started playing - everybody cheered. I can’t imagine a world where Christopher Reeves was never Superman or Williams didn’t compose the score. You’re rundown was, once again, Minty, on the nose!
I don’t have anything against Henry Cavill or even Brandon Routh (yes I know I am in the minority so don’t @ me, lol). That being said, Christopher Reeve will always be Superman to me🙂
I'm probably one of the few people in the world who didn't mind Brandon Routh's Superman, and part of that was I felt he captured some of Reeve's essence in his portrayal. My only problem with his and Henry Cavill's films has more to do with the writing and directing than the actors' performances. Even Christopher Reeve had to deal with the crap that was Superman III.
@@goldenknight578 Probably had more to do with direction than his own acting choice. Bryan Singer was openly making a love-letter to the Reeve films, and would always gush about them and Reeve's portrayal.
This was a good one to pick for an ode to Richard Donner. This movie has stood up well over the years as most special effects usually show the movies up but this has survived the scrutiny of that.
Christopher Reeve became one of my first movie crushes. I was 10 when this movie came out. They had these lovely glossy programs that they gave at the theater; I can’t remember if they were free or if you had to pay for it. And when you opened the middle of the book it was a full two pages of him flying through the air in the Fortress of solitude in Superman.🥰
Yes, you had to pay for that program. I remember the box office woman wearing a pin that said, "Ask me about the souvenir Superman program." So I asked. It cost a couple of dollars, so I bought it, but then I didn't have any money for popcorn or soda. It was totally worth it.
Christopher Reeve will always remain the Definitive Superman. Every other Superman will always be compared to him but none will compare. Richard Donner is the one who pushed for Reeve and he put out a genuine classic that give birth to the modern comic book movie as it is today. Verisimilitude as Donner's motto go is what Excelsior is to Stan Lee.
Little known fact: While on Tour in the US: Rob Halford, singer of Judas Priest met Christopher Reeve who was in costume on set and they had a brief conversation. What a world! Supermen crossing paths, simply amazing....!
I was in my early teens when the movie came out, and the only negative part for me was "Can You Read My Mind" being played over and over again wherever I went (including a baseball game).
Still the best superhero movie. It has so much heart. It is also sticks in my memory of seeing this in the theater as a kid and that first time they show Superman in his suit flying in the Fortress of Solitude, the crowd stood up and screamed and applauded. To this day, I have never seen that again in a theater. That theater was electric that day. It still gives me goosebumps when I see that scene because I remember that day.
Hand to God when John Williams theme came on I actually got goosebumps! Definitely One of the Top Five themes of all time to me. Although, is it just me or do a lot of superhero movies have amazing music themes you could make a case for? I'm a huge fan of the 89 Batman theme.
There used to be great themes, but not anymore. I think that Jerry Goldsmith's theme for The Shadow was the last decent (not great) theme for a hero, if not a superhero.
Minty has become my favorite TH-camr. Always entertaining learning about movies we grew up with and love. Plus, I didn’t even know Richard Donner died until watching this very sad.
John Williams is just an iconic composer. The opening of Krypton the music is just so powerful and simple. He is one of very few music composers in which have loved his scores in the different movies he has done.
R.I.P. Richard Donner 🙏😭🙏 The movie director who brought "verisimilitude" to SUPERMAN and the entire comic book superhero movie genre ! "SUPERMAN: The Movie 🎞️🎥🎞️" was one of the main reasons why I'm such a huge fan of comic book superheroes 'til this day ! RIP Christopher Reeve 🙏🙏🙏 ! RIP Margot Kidder and everyone else we lost that worked on the production of the film 🙏🙏🙏 !
What hasn’t been said about Superman the movie. It’s one of the greatest films of all time, a true epic. Christopher Reeve gave a legendary performance, the movie was brilliantly shot by Richard Donner, the musical score by John Williams is absolutely epic and the practical special effects and optical effects are second to none. Simply put, Superman the movie is a masterpiece. I don’t think I’ve watched any other movie as many times as Superman. I grew up on it and I still love it to this day. The one thing I remember reading about was that it was Marlon Brando’s idea to have Jor-El wear the Superman S Shield on his chest during the Krypton scenes. Because of Brando, the Superman S became the family Sigil of the house of El. I always thought that was a cool little factoid. Anyways, Thank you so much for sharing all this behind the scenes info. It’s always nice to hear other fans speak on this classic film. Cheers!
I wanted to make a comment dedicated to the late Ned Beatty, the quintessential second-bananna to Gene Hackman's tongue- in- cheek Lex Luther , and I just found out Richard Donner passed.
Richard Donner's Directing career was so diverse. The Omen (1976), Superman (1978), The Goonies (1985), Lethal Weapon (1987), Scrooged (1988) and was the Producer for The Lost Boys (1987) & Any Given Sunday (1999)
It is the greatest comic book movie ever. And it will never be topped. That helicopter sequence _still_ getting me all giddy and excited. It's just so good. Done so perfectly well. Also, where do you get that shirt? I have looked for a shirt with the Movie chest shield for ages.
Thank you for the tribute at the end... Superman WAS my childhood ! My mom spent an entire weekend making my suit, as close to Reeves version as possible... So happy I'm a kid of the 80's ;-)
GREAT JOB , MINTY - On a very well put together and respectful tribute to all those who together made a piece of most all of our childhoods - Superman -The Movie !!
Omg Margot Kidder was so beautiful in 1978. It is a tragedy how drastically her health declined over the following years at what seemed to be a rapid pace. The change in her appearance can be seen as early as her scenes in Superman II.
The moment my mom took me to the movies to see this movie my first official crush was realized and despite his passing, he not only remains my crush but is my favorite Superman, and my favorite superhero!
That's crazy. I mean, I adore Reeve. He was my Superman growing up, but other interpretations are great. Cavill is Superman for this generation. And I love Superman in the show Superman and Lois.
@@itsalwayssomething7490 yeah absolutely right there are other interpretations ALL based on Christopher Reeves even the comic books were based on Christopher Reeves after the Superman film
Minty has reviewed the Superman series in reverse or random order, it seems. To the best of my knowledge, no review of Superman Returns, an 'homage sequel' to I and II, and the last one to use the iconic John William main score.
@@chiefscheider Nice name! Jaws is my all time fav. Spent 29 years in law enforcement, last 10 as chief. Had a pic of Brody on my wall. Figured if he could handle a killer shark his first year I could get through anything 😉
Nice! Congrats on a long career. Jaws is my #1 movie too, since the age of 14. Saw it when I was 10 but didn't realize how great it was till the rerelease in '79.
This and Batman 1989 are the reasons why we have the DCEU, the MCU, and every other Superhero film. Those two movies created a genre. RIP Donner, Kidder, and Reeve.
To the "Boy scout Superman won't work in 20XX" cynics out there, please know that Reeves' Superman was hopelessly corny in 1978 as well. Superman's goodness is even more important to the character than his power, regardless of the current year.
As soon as I saw this notification, I could tell it was either a reupload, or made new simply due to the timing. I commend you sir on maintaining your typical good humour and style of film review, while at the same time making respectful tribute to the late great Richard donner, while avoiding the slippery slope of focusing more on mr donner than the film the video was about
I went to The Flick Twin Cinema, pour one out for movie theaters not here anymore, to see Superman BITD. At one point, my jaw dropped open and my gum fell into my long hair. But I didn't realize it until I was home. I was able to really get it smooshed in good before I told Momma. So, Superman made me get a haircut. 😂✌🏻☮️
Richard Donner's first Superman is probably the most important Superhero Movie ever made. That tune from the movie Superman right at the beginning..., goosebumps. Rest in peace Richard Donner and Christopher Reeve 🙏🏾.
"my son, i leave you with everything that your home world of Kryptin has to offer- you will find all you need in this green suitcase...and all the knowledge of our people in this bagel.."
Thank you Minty for showing so much respect for this film. I love this movie as a kid in the eighties and still love it today.... So awesome bud you are a legend Mint....
Wonderful storytelling! I love how you dedicated time to many of the different people involved in the project! I can also tell just how special the story is to you as well!
What marlon brando mint, was that he is skilled. Don't look at me, listen to me my son. He is so skilled that he can deliver a great performance with our eyes closed. Get it, one luv to you and your channel homie. ✌
One of my favorite movies ever and my favorite superhero movie. I doubt i don't know something about this movie, but i will still watch it and like the video because i love your videos. Always brings some joy and entertainment :)
O loved my little circle picture thingy! I can still remember the feel and noise that little lever would make when you advanced it! What a good memory, great video!
I remember him saving that School Bus full of "kids". From falling off the Golden Gate Bridge. And the guy that said thanks Superman had to be every bit of 30 years old.
I loved in the extended cut the scene with Kal-El and Jor-El in the Fortress of Solitude, after Superman is revealed to the world. It's a nice touch, and hits on a lot of great themes (about Superman not being available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and the reason he has to keep his identity a secret).
"Man, that's a bad outfit!"
"Excuse me".
"Whooooh!"
Love that bit. Even if Lois is seconds from falling to her death, Superman will never ignore people, fail to acknowledge them, or treat anyone as a lesser.
RIP RICHARD DONNER. You and Christopher Reeve made us believe a man can fly.
Hi Shiane.🤘😜🤘
You're damn right.
WTF! Didn’t even realised he died 😭😞
@@silverscreenreviews8521 July 5th, at the age of 91.
Amen. Rest easy Richard Donner, and tell Supes we said hello
"Easy Miss, I've got you!"
"You got me, who's got you?"
That's a priceless line
@@karlsmith2570 Don't forget "Who *are* you?'
"A friend"
@@thedoneeye ot when Lois was interviewing Superman she asks him ig he could tell what color underwear she was wearing
Best freakin line ever. Whom ever wrote that needs a Pulitzer or something.
Always remember my mother adored that line,!!! Funny and exciting!!
I’ve probably watched the making of Superman features on the 2006 DVD set 10 times. Such a fascinating production.
I just watched it (again) the night I read that Donner had died.
Hey you're here. Cool to see you on Minty video
@@lancethefilmguy9392 yeah, I'm a big fan...big big f...oh...you were talking to the other guy...
@@lancethefilmguy9392 I watch almost all of Minty's videos (even sometimes when he covers a movie I haven't seen). Been watching for a couple years now.
Troubled but thankfully Donner really believed in the character and the story.
RIP Richard Donner. You're one of the best directors, I've ever seen. Very influential director. Thanks for the movies, you produced and directed.
Yep, he really was one of those directors that I’d watch anything with his name attached. Michael Mann and Tony Scott are the other two.
I was a kid in 1978, and the statement "there wasn't that much Superman merch" baffles me. Star Wars merch was bigger, but Superman stuff was EVERYWHERE back then!
Donner also winked at the audience with the Superman reference in The Goonies too. I love it when directors do stuff like that.
I wonder if anybody got the "one eyed Willie" joke in Deadpool
RIP to Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, & Ned Beatty
Christopher Reeve is not the Classic superman or the 70's Superman ,he is THE Superman ,this amazing movie stil is one of the movie that define the hero movies ,still the world can see the simbol of hope ,the Man that can Fly.
The Man that is faster that a speeding bullet ,and stronger that a locomotive....
Able to leap a tall building in a single bound! It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's....
Both Donner and Reeve did pave the way for Tim Burton's Batman to get made. And now both Donner and Reeve are together reminiscing and hanging out. I remember when I 1st heard the news on Reeve's horse accident. As someone who did go through a similar accident I was hoping he'd pull through. He will always be Superman.
@@serpentisma When we were kids, we used to mimic the announcers from the radio show and the _George_ Reeves TV show: "LOOK! Up in the sky! It's a _bird!_ It's a _plane!"_ pause, wipe an eye, then, disgustedly, "It's a bird..." We're a nation of juvenile comedians.
@@oldenweery7510 Lol yes we certainly are, but look at the kicks we get out of it :)
@@serpentisma As Pappy used to say, "Who has more fun than people?" (Well, otters...)
Other things you may not know:
- You mentioned Tom Mankiewicz and how he made changes, but he is the actual and true writer of this movie. Start to finish, he gutted the original scripts and essentially rewrote the whole thing. But, the WGA refused to give him writer's credit. So Donner made up a brand new title for him: Creative Consultant. And, they put his name AFTER all the other writers in the opening credits. That pissed off the WGA and led to legal disputes, but Tom ultimately won.
- Gene Hackman originally refused to shave his moustache for the role. It was something he felt he was known for and sort of his trademark. He was discussing it over the phone with Richard Donner (whom he hadn't met yet) and Donner said "I'll make you a deal. If you shave off your moustache, I'll shave off mine." Gene, not knowing Donner didn't wear a moustache, agreed. So when Gene and Donner finally met, Gene showed him his newly shorn face and told him "Ok now it's your turn." So Donner then peeled off the fake moustache he had recently put on for their meet. Gene found it hilarious.
- The fact that Donner truly won over the cast and got them to side with him is really an understatement. When the Salkind's fired Donner, Hackman hands-down quit. Many of Hackman's scenes in Superman 2 are used with body doubles and even voice-over impressionists. The ones that are used were ones that had already been filmed by Donner.
And the 'soundalikes' used by that idiot Lester do not sound even remotely like Gene Hackman.
He left out a couple of big things:
1) Marlon Brando wasn't popular thanks to The Godfather; he was one of the most popular and acclaimed actors of the past several decades. Same goes for Gene Hackman; yes, The French Connection had been a huge boost to his career as a leading man, but he had already been getting prominent roles for a number of years.
2) Brando didn't bother to learn any of his lines when he showed up to film; instead, he demanded that cue cards be laid on the floor, so he could glance down at them and quickly memorize the next line
3) In a move that later became canon (most people probably assume it was always this way) it was Brando's idea for the iconic "S" serve as a type of family crest, not just something he made up on Earth.
4) Lex Luthor's most recognizable feature is his baldness, but Gene Hackman flat out refused to shave his head and didn't want to go through make-up every morning being fitted for a bald cap. So instead, he came up with the idea of Luthor wearing a different wig in every scene.
5) Hackman was also hesitant to shave his mustache, so Richard Donner made a deal with him that if he did, he would also shave his mustache. The thing is, Richard Donner didn't have a mustache, but he anticipated Hackman's reluctance and wore a fake one to their first meeting. So when filming began and Hackman showed up clean shaven, he asked Donner when he was gonna shave. Donner simply reached up and pulled his fake mustache off.
@@Viking_Luchador 2) Not learning his lines seems to be the norm for Brando. He used cue cards in The Godfather , and did not learn his part for Apocalypse Now, in which he ad-libbed much.
Margot Kidder got punished by the Salkind's because she protested the firing of Richard Donner. Her punishment her name was dropped to the bottom of the Actors credits, and she was pretty much given a bit part as Lois Lane in Superman 3.
I'm Brazilian and SUPERMAN the movie (1978) for me is the best superhero movie of all time! I watched it at the cinema when I was a child and I still feel like a child today and I am enchanted by the action scenes and special effects! For me it will always be a wonderful and untouchable classic.
My Mom took me to see this as a tiny kid. Still remember it like it was yesterday.... Looking back,it probably was the smart idea to cast an unknown Christopher Reeve as anyone else famous would have ruined this role. (This movie holds up pretty well till this day. I always watch my DVD of this.)
Me too my parents brought me too see it
The best superman film Christopher Reeve With John Williams theme all time classic in the history of comic book DC films
The #1 best movie theme ever.
@@robalt1983 by far 👍
Christopher and Richard's spirits are both flying up in the heavens now
Along with Margot.
Reeve was reputed to be a real asshole before his accident, and even afterwards, Maddox made a strong case that he still was. Donner and Margot might be flying high now, but Chris is likely roasting over the hellfire . Tough to feel much compassion; we were subjected to eons of hearing what an inspirational figure he was, despite people going quadriplegic every day without fanfare
"You'll believe a man can fly"
We certainly did believe! We certainly did
& hopefully; optimism & hopefulness can become the new mature after the childish phase of dark Edgelord material...
With many greatest respects to:-
*Richard Donner
* Christopher Reeve
* Margot Kidder
* Ned Beatty
* Marlon Brando
& others for the memories
Gene Hackman
@@Presley3 Did a quick check, Gene's still around albeit really old... But Thx for the reminder
"& hopefully; optimism & hopefulness can become the new mature after the childish phase of dark Edgelord material..."
Well said, sir!
@@nealsterling8151 ta very much! Gotten to a point where Superman is becoming super (BLEEPING) cool as I'm worn out with Dark & Edgy...
However; dark & edgy does have a place!
As far as I'm interpreting, villains are the deconstruction:- these are the characters who ask questions why, what & how a thing is & heroes are the reconstruction who answers the questions & to reinforce the notions of why something is & how to fix it
When you said childish edge lord, you mean Zack Snyder.
Christopher Reeve as Superman is exactly how I imagined Superman reading the Comic Books
I saw this in the movies when I was 8…I have to say that when John Williams’ score started playing - everybody cheered. I can’t imagine a world where Christopher Reeves was never Superman or Williams didn’t compose the score. You’re rundown was, once again, Minty, on the nose!
I don’t have anything against Henry Cavill or even Brandon Routh (yes I know I am in the minority so don’t @ me, lol). That being said, Christopher Reeve will always be Superman to me🙂
I'm probably one of the few people in the world who didn't mind Brandon Routh's Superman, and part of that was I felt he captured some of Reeve's essence in his portrayal. My only problem with his and Henry Cavill's films has more to do with the writing and directing than the actors' performances. Even Christopher Reeve had to deal with the crap that was Superman III.
I felt that Brandon was trying to do an impersonation of Christopher Reeve… Which is fine. But he didn’t try to make it his own.
@@DW3010 In his defense, I think they wanted him to be like Reeve to basically be a direct Sequel to Superman IV.
@@neoasura Oh absolutely. That’s what I mean by there’s nothing wrong with what he did.
@@goldenknight578 Probably had more to do with direction than his own acting choice. Bryan Singer was openly making a love-letter to the Reeve films, and would always gush about them and Reeve's portrayal.
This was a good one to pick for an ode to Richard Donner. This movie has stood up well over the years as most special effects usually show the movies up but this has survived the scrutiny of that.
Reeve had so much charisma, its still unmatched to this day by any super hero actor!
Christopher Reeve became one of my first movie crushes. I was 10 when this movie came out. They had these lovely glossy programs that they gave at the theater; I can’t remember if they were free or if you had to pay for it. And when you opened the middle of the book it was a full two pages of him flying through the air in the Fortress of solitude in Superman.🥰
Yes, you had to pay for that program. I remember the box office woman wearing a pin that said, "Ask me about the souvenir Superman program." So I asked. It cost a couple of dollars, so I bought it, but then I didn't have any money for popcorn or soda. It was totally worth it.
Sly Stallone as Superman: Yo, Lois! I did it!
lol
After seeing Christopher Reeve in the role, imagining ALL the actors Minty mentioned are LAUGHABLE.
Christopher Reeve will always remain the Definitive Superman. Every other Superman will always be compared to him but none will compare. Richard Donner is the one who pushed for Reeve and he put out a genuine classic that give birth to the modern comic book movie as it is today. Verisimilitude as Donner's motto go is what Excelsior is to Stan Lee.
Little known fact: While on Tour in the US: Rob Halford, singer of Judas Priest met Christopher Reeve who was in costume on set and they had a brief conversation. What a world! Supermen crossing paths, simply amazing....!
When artists put their heart into a project they live forever. Donner and Reeve forever !
Knowing Lois was supposed so sing during the flying scene, suddenly I hear “A Whole New World”
11-year-old me thought that was the most romantic movie moment I'd ever seen.
I was in my early teens when the movie came out, and the only negative part for me was "Can You Read My Mind" being played over and over again wherever I went (including a baseball game).
The Wind Beneath My Wings?
😅
I had that 12-inch Superman doll.. I got it for Christmas later that year.. it was awesome! 👍🏾
Still the best superhero movie. It has so much heart. It is also sticks in my memory of seeing this in the theater as a kid and that first time they show Superman in his suit flying in the Fortress of Solitude, the crowd stood up and screamed and applauded. To this day, I have never seen that again in a theater. That theater was electric that day. It still gives me goosebumps when I see that scene because I remember that day.
Hand to God when John Williams theme came on I actually got goosebumps! Definitely One of the Top Five themes of all time to me. Although, is it just me or do a lot of superhero movies have amazing music themes you could make a case for? I'm a huge fan of the 89 Batman theme.
There used to be great themes, but not anymore. I think that Jerry Goldsmith's theme for The Shadow was the last decent (not great) theme for a hero, if not a superhero.
@@garrettbays6942 This video sums it up. New scores just recreate temp tracks with no originality.
th-cam.com/video/7vfqkvwW2fs/w-d-xo.html
@@russelschultz thank you for that. Seeing how much of the composers copied off of others was actually quite cringey.
Everytime I watch movie I get em too
Minty has become my favorite TH-camr. Always entertaining learning about movies we grew up with and love. Plus, I didn’t even know Richard Donner died until watching this very sad.
I usually know at least half of the Ten Things I Didn't Know About.....But I still enjoy this dude's no-f*cks-given attitude
John Williams is just an iconic composer. The opening of Krypton the music is just so powerful and simple. He is one of very few music composers in which have loved his scores in the different movies he has done.
Please do 10 Things You Didn't Know About Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.
YES!
He did a review of Superman 2 and included information on the Donner cut
@@doctorfeelucky , there was not enough information.
@@doctorfeelucky the Donner Cut is worthy of a video of its own.
Morning Minty from the US.
Thank you for uploading
Also RIP Richard Donner & Christopher Reeve
Great video.
I'd also like to see you do one on The Punisher starring Dolph Lundgren.
Awesome! I’m not the only one who saw it.
Good call. Always enjoyed the movie.
YES ❗I also want to see Minty do a video dedicated to "THE PUNISHER 💀" (1989) with Dolph Lundgren & Louis Gossett, Jr. 🙏🙏🙏❗
Hell yeah! I’d love to see one about Lundgren’s Punisher!
Whoa you aced the suit Travis. Hope you crossover with Minty.
R.I.P. Richard Donner 🙏😭🙏
The movie director who brought "verisimilitude" to SUPERMAN and the entire comic book superhero movie genre !
"SUPERMAN: The Movie 🎞️🎥🎞️" was one of the main reasons why I'm such a huge fan of comic book superheroes 'til this day !
RIP Christopher Reeve 🙏🙏🙏 !
RIP Margot Kidder and everyone else we lost that worked on the production of the film 🙏🙏🙏 !
RIP Richard Donner, Ned Beatty and Christopher Reeves…
It's REEVE. Singular!
George REEVES; Christopher REEVE
And Requiescat In Pace, Margot Kidder.
Uh....no love for Marlon or Margot?
@@blackamerican40 , I brought it up for Miss Kidder. The Godfather himself also deserves it.
STM is still the only film that’s ever made me cry … Christopher Reeve WILL forever be the man of steel
This movie has my absolute favorite John Williams song! Thanks Minty!
Thank you Minty for a wonderful quote. May Christopher Reeve and Richard Donner Rest in Peace Always. ✌️ 💖 🙏
Superb work Minty! As well a beautiful and touching memorial to Richard Donner, Christopher Reeves and others.
What hasn’t been said about Superman the movie. It’s one of the greatest films of all time, a true epic. Christopher Reeve gave a legendary performance, the movie was brilliantly shot by Richard Donner, the musical score by John Williams is absolutely epic and the practical special effects and optical effects are second to none. Simply put, Superman the movie is a masterpiece. I don’t think I’ve watched any other movie as many times as Superman. I grew up on it and I still love it to this day. The one thing I remember reading about was that it was Marlon Brando’s idea to have Jor-El wear the Superman S Shield on his chest during the Krypton scenes. Because of Brando, the Superman S became the family Sigil of the house of El. I always thought that was a cool little factoid. Anyways, Thank you so much for sharing all this behind the scenes info. It’s always nice to hear other fans speak on this classic film. Cheers!
That Minty letterman jacket is really the beez kneez there my friend. It’s fire 🔥!
I wanted to make a comment dedicated to the late Ned Beatty, the quintessential second-bananna to Gene Hackman's tongue- in- cheek Lex Luther , and I just found out Richard Donner passed.
R.I.P. Richard Donner he dictated a brilliant superman movie and R.I.P Christopher Reeves who played superman.
Don't forget Margot Kidder and Ned Beatty!
@@kryptism them too.
It's Reeve, not Reeves. George Reeves was the television Superman, another actor entirely.
Christopher Reeve is my favourite superman 🦸♂️
Reeve is my favorite Clark Kent... nobody comes close to his performance
This was the single movie that defined my childhood. I wanted to be Superman when I grew up.
Richard Donner's Directing career was so diverse.
The Omen (1976), Superman (1978), The Goonies (1985), Lethal Weapon (1987),
Scrooged (1988)
and was the Producer for The Lost Boys (1987) & Any Given Sunday (1999)
It is the greatest comic book movie ever.
And it will never be topped.
That helicopter sequence _still_ getting me all giddy and excited.
It's just so good.
Done so perfectly well.
Also, where do you get that shirt? I have looked for a shirt with the Movie chest shield for ages.
His mom made it from the fabric he was wrapped in when Minty was left at their door.
Rest In Peace, Richard Donner.
Thank you for the tribute at the end... Superman WAS my childhood ! My mom spent an entire weekend making my suit, as close to Reeves version as possible... So happy I'm a kid of the 80's ;-)
A Spielberg Superman would've indeed been interesting but Richard Donner did great though.
GREAT JOB , MINTY - On a very well put together and respectful tribute to all those who together made a piece of most all of our childhoods - Superman -The Movie !!
This was as big for me as Star Wars. It wasn't only "You Will Believe a Man Can Fly." , it Was You Believed that Superman was Real!
Hope you make more Richard Donner review😃✌
Minty, have you ever seen Condor-Man? Old 1981 Disney made super hero movie and to me, remains one of the best superhero movies ever made!
My old man passed away in early 1978
This was the first movie I watched after his passing. It was an unforgettable experience.
A great overview of the greatest Superman film ever.
Omg Margot Kidder was so beautiful in 1978. It is a tragedy how drastically her health declined over the following years at what seemed to be a rapid pace. The change in her appearance can be seen as early as her scenes in Superman II.
The moment my mom took me to the movies to see this movie my first official crush was realized and despite his passing, he not only remains my crush but is my favorite Superman, and my favorite superhero!
i love henry cavil ... but there is only one SUPERMAN
....RIP CHRISTOPHER REEVE
Cavil was a scary, intimidating superman were reeve wasn't really intimidating at all ...
That's crazy. I mean, I adore Reeve. He was my Superman growing up, but other interpretations are great. Cavill is Superman for this generation. And I love Superman in the show Superman and Lois.
@@itsalwayssomething7490 yeah absolutely right there are other interpretations ALL based on Christopher Reeves even the comic books were based on Christopher Reeves after the Superman film
I love the memorials you put at the end, man. They will always be missed and they will always be loved.
20:50 Who is the bloke @ the lower left corner?
@@bonghunezhou5051 - That's a great question, and I have no idea. I apologize but I just can't seem to find a name to go with the photo.
Marlon Brando, in his much younger days, most likely.
My grandmother worked for Christopher reeves father. R.I.P. Christopher Reeve.
She was his housekeeper.
God bless you, Minty. You have a knack for describing almost exactly how some of these classic films made us feel when they came out. Great work!
Very surprised this wasn’t already done.
Minty has reviewed the Superman series in reverse or random order, it seems. To the best of my knowledge, no review of Superman Returns, an 'homage sequel' to I and II, and the last one to use the iconic John William main score.
Same, Brother. When I saw this I thought "this must be a re-upload"... NOPE!
I went to this film for my 12th bday in 78. What a great time to be a kid! Thanks Minty!
Hey I was 13! Saw a bunch of great movies that year. Heaven Can Wait, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Corvette Summer...
@@chiefscheider Nice name! Jaws is my all time fav. Spent 29 years in law enforcement, last 10 as chief. Had a pic of Brody on my wall. Figured if he could handle a killer shark his first year I could get through anything 😉
Nice! Congrats on a long career. Jaws is my #1 movie too, since the age of 14. Saw it when I was 10 but didn't realize how great it was till the rerelease in '79.
@@chiefscheider Thanks! It was a good run. Onto new challenges. Same. Still remember the day we saw it.
Muhammad Ali as Superman. That would have been interesting.
This and Batman 1989 are the reasons why we have the DCEU, the MCU, and every other Superhero film. Those two movies created a genre.
RIP Donner, Kidder, and Reeve.
One of the greatest movies ever made period
Without this, no DCEU or even MCU series of films, in all likelihood!
I don’t believe there’s ever been better casting in history than Christopher Reeve as Superman.
Very kind and thoughtful words about Richard Donner. RIP 😔
Thank You , this is a Great tribute to the cast and crew of Superman.
Christopher Reeves is and will remain Superman to me!
Thank you for uploading this Mark, may all these great people rest in peace!
To the "Boy scout Superman won't work in 20XX" cynics out there, please know that Reeves' Superman was hopelessly corny in 1978 as well. Superman's goodness is even more important to the character than his power, regardless of the current year.
WHAT A FANTASTIC TRIBUTE MARK! THANK YOU!!!
Super Awesome Minty Christopher Reeve will All ways be my Superman . RIP to All who have passed .
As soon as I saw this notification, I could tell it was either a reupload, or made new simply due to the timing.
I commend you sir on maintaining your typical good humour and style of film review, while at the same time making respectful tribute to the late great Richard donner, while avoiding the slippery slope of focusing more on mr donner than the film the video was about
I went to The Flick Twin Cinema, pour one out for movie theaters not here anymore, to see Superman BITD.
At one point, my jaw dropped open and my gum fell into my long hair. But I didn't realize it until I was home. I was able to really get it smooshed in good before I told Momma. So, Superman made me get a haircut. 😂✌🏻☮️
Richard Donner's first Superman is probably the most important Superhero Movie ever made.
That tune from the movie Superman right at the beginning..., goosebumps. Rest in peace Richard Donner and Christopher Reeve 🙏🏾.
Can you imagine Sylvester Stallone flying through the air shouting Adrian 😳
Or Dustin Hoffman putting on the red trunks..."this is definately not my underwear"
Thank you for doing a great look into one of my favorite films of all time! The helicopter sequence is greatest film scene ever! Period.
Jor El as a suitcase... there's a lot to unpack there.
xDDDD
"my son, i leave you with everything that your home world of Kryptin has to offer- you will find all you need in this green suitcase...and all the knowledge of our people in this bagel.."
Nice to know that your Superman uploads is now fully completed and loving them big style.
Superman The Movie was my introduction to the world of superhero's and comic books.
SAME thing for me 😁 !
Thank you Minty for showing so much respect for this film. I love this movie as a kid in the eighties and still love it today.... So awesome bud you are a legend Mint....
Jeff East, the Clark Kent that the world forgotten.
I remember the ‘82 TV event. It was so amazing and a big deal to us.
Like a fine wine it only gets better with age
Wonderful storytelling! I love how you dedicated time to many of the different people involved in the project! I can also tell just how special the story is to you as well!
Christopher Reeve was the only actor who made Clark Kent and Superman so opposite character and personality wise that you couldn't put them together.
Oh how I absolutely love John Williams music for this Superman series!! Thank you for using it when making this!!
Richard Donner RIP
What marlon brando mint, was that he is skilled. Don't look at me, listen to me my son. He is so skilled that he can deliver a great performance with our eyes closed. Get it, one luv to you and your channel homie. ✌
Fantastic film, Best Soundtrack ever.
One of my favorite movies ever and my favorite superhero movie. I doubt i don't know something about this movie, but i will still watch it and like the video because i love your videos. Always brings some joy and entertainment :)
RIP Richard, Christopher and Margot.
O loved my little circle picture thingy! I can still remember the feel and noise that little lever would make when you advanced it! What a good memory, great video!
I remember him saving that School Bus full of "kids". From falling off the Golden Gate Bridge. And the guy that said thanks Superman had to be every bit of 30 years old.
A chaperone maybe? Lol
I've said this a few times Minty but your pop culture collection is impressive and I live for it. Great job Minty!!
This was such a mindblowing time for movies. I'm so glad I was there for it, even though it means I am now an old ass fart.
Also this is the best Zorro theme song, and I can prove it mathematically.
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You’re not the only one. We might just be the only one’s who’ve seen it in theaters, but are young enough to use social media. Lol
I know exactly how you feel.👴
I loved in the extended cut the scene with Kal-El and Jor-El in the Fortress of Solitude, after Superman is revealed to the world. It's a nice touch, and hits on a lot of great themes (about Superman not being available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and the reason he has to keep his identity a secret).