My wife and I saw Superman II in 1981 in a large sold-out theater on its second night at a time when you had to travel some distance to see the latest releases in a few select theaters. The audience of all ages totally loved the movie and when Superman burst through on the left side of the screen near the end carrying the flag to place it back on the white house, the theater erupted in yet another loud roar of cheering, happy that a single individual had made a difference and righted wrongs. Then the audience became silent when it realized he was going to speak. When he said to the president, "I won't let you down again." an innocent young boy in the front row, so caught up in the moment, blurted out, "We know you won't, Superman!". The audience laughed and cheered in agreement with his assessment of this symbol of heroism.
2:21 One of the best “breaking the fourth wall” moments in movie history. It’s as if Superman is looking at you, the viewer, to say “I’m always here.” I miss Christoper Reeve so much. He was a hero to so many people in real life and brought hope to millions around the world. He will always be the definitive Superman. Fly high Christopher Reeve! ❤️💙
I'd seen this film many times over the years before I realised that the end shot is different from the first film, as he brings his arm forward in this one 😮
I swear, the simple act of him looking up at the flag makes me feel more patriotic than just about anything. You can see he believes in it and all that it stands for in that simple look.
In a way, Superman looking at the flag of the US reminds him of the ideal that he should strive for, but didn't. He did fail, but he rose to the occasion when he needed to do so. I wonder if we as a nation will remember the ideals we have established and strive for them, no matter how much we have failed in the past.
One of the best cinematic endings ever. If Christopher Reeve was still alive, the conventions and fans would adore him. He would have been so happy to see the impact his characterization of Superman had on modern and new fans. We wouldn't have the great superhero films of today without him.
Yeah, I would of liked too of seen Donner on the helm of Superman III. The reason why the first one worked so well, was it was played seriously. The camp elements were left for Lex Luthor and Otis. Just my opinion.
When my family saw this the first time at the theater, the whole audience erupted when they saw the flag scene! That was the time of Reagan and he put the U.S. first. What a flick. Plus Terrence Stamp as Zod!
@49ers2000 yeah right. Reeves was a Democrat and advocated for a lot of the stuff we see today. Reagan is by far the worst president we've had next to Donald Trump. The 80s was a decade full of violence and drugs and a rise in poverty. I really don't see how so many ppl love Ronald Reagan when his presidency was marked with nothing but poverty and reluctancy to handle aids, drugs, or anything. Plus he sold American ppl out to capitalist which is why mortgage prices skyrocketed which is why you'll probably be working until your 60s......whoopy Doo?
One of the most patriotic moments in cinematic history, when he looks up at the us flag after that line....... And im from Dublin, yet I watch this about once per month . R.I.P. chris
The way he says 'I've been working out' and does that motion with the arms to indicate using gym equipment is so cool. I think he obviously brought enough money to cover the first lot of damage, which he caused - due to not being prepared for how vulnerable he was. He has said in the comics about being known as a boy scout and not minding that. The point is as we know, he prides himself on doing the right thing, hence he would want to cover all the damage simply because he felt responsible. As we know, part of the ethics of being a scout is a moral sense. I believe Lord Baden - Powel did make that clear.
The grin on Superman's face before flying off sells the scene. Everything is going to be ok. Hokey & predictable ending but it worked. That's what we want in our superhero movies in the end after all.
Same. I always feel that was his way of saying goodbye to us fans. Don't get me wrong I enjoy Superman 3 for what it is but, those first 2 movies really defined the superhero genre, blockbusters, and cinema as a whole. I hope he's up there inspiring others like he did to us....
I'm 31 and this will always be one of favorite movies because my father and I watched whenever it came on, this movie is very special to me because of that
This makes you proud to be an American? Wow, I can name quite a bit of real life things that makes me proud to be an American. A Superman movie, no matter how entertaining, is not one of them. Well I guess some folks where their culture on their sleeves.
I remember my sister took my brother and myself to see this the week it came out. Lots of cheers and applause.My brother and I loved it. More Marvel fans than DC, this was the icon Superman, and the big fight between Superman and the 3 Villians, we were blown away. This was the first time that happened on the big screen, and if it wasn't for Superman, we wouldn't have the Marvel epics we have today. Lots of cheering and laughter whenever Gene Hackman made a joke. Being in the south, these especially loved the hick sheriff. Good times.Miss my big sis. Saw Return Of the Jedi and E.T. with her too.
The smile at 2:21 literally turns me every time into my 7yr old self with dad flying me around the living room. Always makes me smile but always brings a tear to my eye.
Three things: 1) I saw this in a packed theater as a nine year old kid, and the whole place ERUPTED when Clark Kent walked in the diner again. Everyone knew what was about to happen, and it was so satisfying to watch. It was one of the best kept secrets too. 2) A scene like this today would almost certainly be a post-credits scene, which doesn’t at all take away from how great it was. It handled, from a plot perspective, a minor detail, but, to us in the audience, it righted a wrong in the most Superman way ever. 3) I only noticed today that after Clark explains to the diner owner “oh, I’ve been working out” he turns to walk out but not before pausing for a brief second to stare straight into the camera, breaking the fourth wall, acknowledging to the audience that we’re in on his secret. Very subtle, but another way Donner was ahead of his time.
Ken Thorne’s score in the flyby scene to end credits is the most properly synced score out of 4 Superman movies. Ken Thorne scored Superman II and III. Watch all the flyby scenes of all 4 Superman movies, then you’ll see. I’m just here to appreciate Ken Thorne’s work. :)
I love everything about this scene. Teaching the bully a lesson. Perfect comedy timing from everyone-the subtle looks, Rocky being a prick to the owner, Chris Reeve pushing his glasses up, everything is spot on. Love it! Don't make em like this anymore I'm afraid
"Good afternoon Mr. President. Sorry I've been away so long. I won't let you down again". That was the best thing that anyone could have said in my childhood ❤.
La mejor representacion de un superhéroe ..una escena que marco mi infancia y queda hasta el día de hoy desde 1982 hasta ahora 2022 cuatro décadas después...gracias Christopher Reeve por regalarme esa ilusión
The American Flag flying high. I was 11 when this movie came out and every time Superman did the fly by at the end and smiled? He was smiling at ME! Best memories as a kid in the 80s.
The actual last line is "Sorry I've been away for so long. I won't let you down again" and then when Bryan Singer made "Superman Returns" he attached it to this movie and what does he have Superman do? Run off into space possibly never to return.
different director, different direction. have you seen the Donner cut of Superman II? I would of preferred his cut over Lesters. Donner filmed 80% of Superman II, but they had to quit filming too finish Superman I, and make it to the release date.
Yes, I've seen the Donner cut of Superman II. And, like you, I prefer it to the Lester version. But I think the ending to the Lester version makes more sense, at least to me. The whole turning back time thing shouldn't have been used again. The first time to save Lois? Sure, that's fine. But for Superman to do it again? That's excessively playing God, even for Superman.
+doc I think Bryan Singer's Superman Returns is more of a nod to Donner's Superman I I cut. Superman had sex with Lois before renouncing his powers. Causing her too be pregnant. I am not a big fan of SR. The suit was all wrong and the story was downright boring in about 70% of the movie.
+doc it is possible that Singer had conversations with Donner and what he filmed for Superman II, back in the 80s. Donner had 80% of II filmed. But they had to quit filming too make the Christmas release date of Superman I. Donner was then fired and all the scenes with Brando cut, and refilmed.
Like Rusty Kuntz says further down in the section about the moment when Superman smiles at us, making sure everything will turn out all right. I agree of all my heart :) I turn to back to that moment again and again because it is such a warm, goodhearted, genuine smile. It is a smile you can trust, follow and take to your heart. That superman - he was just so damn nice :) I want him back! - now! hehe ;)
I saw this in a crowded theater in 81. When they cut from the fortress of solitude to "Rocky" in the diner, the entire theater erupted in a "yeah!" moment bc they knew Superman was going to right yet another wrong. So satisfying. Reeve was the best (and only) Superman IMHO. Then again the writers of the first 2 Superman films included Mario Puzo of The Godfather, Robert Benton and David Newman of Bonnie & Clyde and Tom Mankiewicz who wrote what is still the best Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me. Dick Donner and Richard Lester did a great job too.
osskeet That sound is great but the one where the foley screwed up is when Superman lays the new flag post into the White House. It should go “THUD!” but instead goes “clink.”
Dean Strickson you stole my answer! For years I have been so annoyed when he lays down that cement block...we know it's made of fiberglass but COME ON sound department!
I’ve watched my fair share of Superman movies and they are all great but it’s without question Christopher Reeve was the one and only true Superman. Be at peace Superman
This scene can be seen also in the Donner's cut and there it's totally without sense. The guy of the cafeteria shouldn't remember Clark or what happened with the truck driver because Superman changed the past in the Donner's cut as in the first movie.
Donner filmed it so yeah it is in his cut but imo THE WORLD TURNING BACK IS SELECTIVE AND ONLY AFFECTS CERTAIN EVENTS AND PEOPLE AND IS NOT A TRADITIONAL TIMETRAVEL DEVICE BUT RATHER A EMOTIONAL DRIVEN SELECTIVE ANOMOLY EVENT DEVICE! Thus why lex remembers vaguely being in the fortress in Returns, lois remembers events of II and knows Clark is superman and that they were together, the people in the dinner recognize him except the bully for obvs reason that Clark wanted justice and to payback the bully, and Jimmy and Perry are semi remembering where they've been since events of II, and in 1 Lois is saved and Jimmy is saved but missle never hit and everyone is alright thus showing that he CHOOSES when and what events are changed! He is more human than you think!!! 😉
I can't fault Dick Donner for not wanting to use Lester's footage when the Donner cut of the movie was put together in 2005 but I would've kept this flag scene in. Especially these days
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"I won't let you down again."
You didn't let us down, Supes. Studio executives and filmmakers who didn't understand you did.
:😅😮
The clowns who did Superman III and IV let us down!
@@rioriggs3568 Yes. And Zack Snyder and David Goyer.
My wife and I saw Superman II in 1981 in a large sold-out theater on its second night at a time when you had to travel some distance to see the latest releases in a few select theaters. The audience of all ages totally loved the movie and when Superman burst through on the left side of the screen near the end carrying the flag to place it back on the white house, the theater erupted in yet another loud roar of cheering, happy that a single individual had made a difference and righted wrongs. Then the audience became silent when it realized he was going to speak. When he said to the president, "I won't let you down again." an innocent young boy in the front row, so caught up in the moment, blurted out, "We know you won't, Superman!". The audience laughed and cheered in agreement with his assessment of this symbol of heroism.
dude, that's awesome. so cool you remember that.
Wow.. this was so awesome.
Awesome
would have loved to have been there I wasn't even born when this movie came out sir but I was raised on it would have loved to have experienced it
And then everyone clapped
2:21 One of the best “breaking the fourth wall” moments in movie history. It’s as if Superman is looking at you, the viewer, to say “I’m always here.” I miss Christoper Reeve so much. He was a hero to so many people in real life and brought hope to millions around the world. He will always be the definitive Superman. Fly high Christopher Reeve! ❤️💙
I'm tearing up reading your comment and watching that scene
What gets me even to this day is him in space. Him smiling back. Humane and absolutely genuine. Thank you Christopher Reeve.
That smile at 2:21 really broke my heart.
RIP Sir Reeve. You are always real Superman for me
TO ME TOO...
Damned right.
Here, here 👍🏻
❤️🙏🥲
Incredibly sad fate for Reeve. Makes me think of Michael Schumacher too.
Beat the bully, meet the president, fly off into space. Mega happy ending.
Always thought that
"Never seen garbage eat garbage before..."
Love that line!
it was shot by richard donner and written by mario puzo and tom mankewitz!
1979
@@spkanava 1980 actually. The movie came out in 1980
I'd seen this film many times over the years before I realised that the end shot is different from the first film, as he brings his arm forward in this one 😮
I swear, the simple act of him looking up at the flag makes me feel more patriotic than just about anything. You can see he believes in it and all that it stands for in that simple look.
Definitely the most patriotic Supes has ever been. Every time he looks at the flag I get chills.
In a way, Superman looking at the flag of the US reminds him of the ideal that he should strive for, but didn't. He did fail, but he rose to the occasion when he needed to do so.
I wonder if we as a nation will remember the ideals we have established and strive for them, no matter how much we have failed in the past.
@@DaDitkaWe all SHOULD just take a moment to look at Old Glory and remind ourselves what we SHOULD STRIVE FOR!!
I’m Scottish and it makes me cheer for America 🇺🇸
@@kevin90210uk Damned right. I'm a Sasanach on the English south coast and it does the same for me.
One of the best cinematic endings ever. If Christopher Reeve was still alive, the conventions and fans would adore him. He would have been so happy to see the impact his characterization of Superman had on modern and new fans. We wouldn't have the great superhero films of today without him.
The nostalgia from this film and the genius acting reeve has made me cry. What a great man he was. Phenomenal film.
That's how Reeve acted normally.
1979
Watching this scene just brings tears to my eyes!!!
It brings tears to my eyes in both a patriotic sense & also miss Reeve too
Christopher reeve was superman. You'll never get a better superman.
A G R E E D .
Dude I am from Brazil and in this part I am crying now because him make me believe in heros
nothing is better than this classical smile scene...
if it was Snyder doing that people would say was horrible and that he doesn´t get the character and that you never happen in real life;
Does make you feel good inside with John Williams classic music
One of the best parts of the film. Superman made you feel like he made a better place. Best part of the film.
Seeing him carry the flag made me feel so patriotic.
same here
Yeah, I would of liked too of seen Donner on the helm of Superman III. The reason why the first one worked so well, was it was played seriously. The camp elements were left for Lex Luthor and Otis. Just my opinion.
+hulkster46a Donner & Tom Mankiewicz both.
+msmithstud very true. Donner and him worked well together.
now they are trying to change that!! superman now belongs to the world.
Between 2:16 to 2:20. Always makes me tear up for some reason. Christopher Reeve, the best Superman. R.I.P.
Seeing Superman flying with the flag from that Patriotic time in the 1980s brings tears to my eyes.
100%
Makes me cry too every time 😭
Ain’t gonna lie, it just choked me up.. I miss so bad the days when every American loved our country
Always does and always will 🥲 🫡🇺🇸🫡
When my family saw this the first time at the theater, the whole audience erupted when they saw the flag scene! That was the time of Reagan and he put the U.S. first. What a flick. Plus Terrence Stamp as Zod!
@The49ers 2000 fukin A
@49ers2000 yeah right. Reeves was a Democrat and advocated for a lot of the stuff we see today. Reagan is by far the worst president we've had next to Donald Trump. The 80s was a decade full of violence and drugs and a rise in poverty. I really don't see how so many ppl love Ronald Reagan when his presidency was marked with nothing but poverty and reluctancy to handle aids, drugs, or anything. Plus he sold American ppl out to capitalist which is why mortgage prices skyrocketed which is why you'll probably be working until your 60s......whoopy Doo?
That awkward moment when superman acts more American than captain America
To be honest they are two of the purist comic characters they just radiate heroism.
And that’s why we love them
Funny how Captain America is inherently right-wing, yet, he only fights those further to the right than him.
Yep Reeve's Superman never gave up on America unlike Endgame Cap lol. Captain America literally morphed into Joe Biden and retired lol..
Best ending to a superhero film...PERIOD!
I agree, although maybe the ending to Logan was very good, but more emotional and dramatic than Superman's.
@@FireTiger941 Sorry, second to the Dark Knight Rises! Most Patrotic ending in a film actually.
Rises is better
“Superman II” is the best ending.
@@nooboi1510 heck no. It's ruined once we see Bruce Wayne and Selena Kyle having dinner
Everytime i see reeves superman smile i always smile and cry at the same time. R.I.P. my hero angel ❤
One of the most patriotic moments in cinematic history, when he looks up at the us flag after that line....... And im from Dublin, yet I watch this about once per month . R.I.P. chris
The way he says 'I've been working out' and does that motion with the arms to indicate using gym equipment is so cool.
I think he obviously brought enough money to cover the first lot of damage, which he caused - due to not being prepared
for how vulnerable he was. He has said in the comics about being known as a boy scout and not minding that. The point
is as we know, he prides himself on doing the right thing, hence he would want to cover all the damage simply because
he felt responsible. As we know, part of the ethics of being a scout is a moral sense. I believe Lord Baden - Powel did
make that clear.
God Bless Christopher Reeve and America.Loved how he brought the flag back in all her glory.
Inspirational tears in my eyes. The Superman flying with the Red, White and Blue.
🫡🇺🇸🫡
That shot at 1:40 to 1:46 is probably one of the most patriotic shots in film and I love it every time
This is the best stitch up of all time, Clark wanders in all timid and nervous but knows full well that he has this bum sorted out, its great
The grin on Superman's face before flying off sells the scene. Everything is going to be ok. Hokey & predictable ending but it worked. That's what we want in our superhero movies in the end after all.
So cute
Love the Superman films, and I was a massive fan of Christopher Reeve. R.I.P you legend x
"Sorry Mister president I've been away so long [head down look up] I won't let you down again" That line chokes me up every time😪😪😪👏👏👏👏
Same. I always feel that was his way of saying goodbye to us fans. Don't get me wrong I enjoy Superman 3 for what it is but, those first 2 movies really defined the superhero genre, blockbusters, and cinema as a whole. I hope he's up there inspiring others like he did to us....
🥲
@@TheCmascagnisame 🥲
I’ve never seen garbage eat garbage before.
I'm 31 and this will always be one of favorite movies because my father and I watched whenever it came on, this movie is very special to me because of that
Best scene where carries our beloved flag. Makes me proud to be an American. Saw this on July 4th 1981
This makes you proud to be an American? Wow, I can name quite a bit of real life things that makes me proud to be an American. A Superman movie, no matter how entertaining, is not one of them. Well I guess some folks where their culture on their sleeves.
@@ericwashington8998 es un decir pues tarado
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I remember my sister took my brother and myself to see this the week it came out. Lots of cheers and applause.My brother and I loved it. More Marvel fans than DC, this was the icon Superman, and the big fight between Superman and the 3 Villians, we were blown away. This was the first time that happened on the big screen, and if it wasn't for Superman, we wouldn't have the Marvel epics we have today. Lots of cheering and laughter whenever Gene Hackman made a joke. Being in the south, these especially loved the hick sheriff. Good times.Miss my big sis. Saw Return Of the Jedi and E.T. with her too.
God bless you Christopher Reeve, wherever you are...
Thirty plus years after this ended, we still have yet to get another decent Superman movie.
40 plus
The best of the series. Great movie. Christopher Reeve was terrific.
No matter how many times I watch the ending of the original superman films. Always gives me a massive grin
Truth! Justice! The AMERICAN WAY
Always 🫡🇺🇸🫡
The smile at 2:21 literally turns me every time into my 7yr old self with dad flying me around the living room. Always makes me smile but always brings a tear to my eye.
Christopher Reeve.
We will never stop loving you
I think viewers enjoying seeing him beating the bully more than watching him beat zod
he kills zod.! they die
Three things:
1) I saw this in a packed theater as a nine year old kid, and the whole place ERUPTED when Clark Kent walked in the diner again. Everyone knew what was about to happen, and it was so satisfying to watch. It was one of the best kept secrets too.
2) A scene like this today would almost certainly be a post-credits scene, which doesn’t at all take away from how great it was. It handled, from a plot perspective, a minor detail, but, to us in the audience, it righted a wrong in the most Superman way ever.
3) I only noticed today that after Clark explains to the diner owner “oh, I’ve been working out” he turns to walk out but not before pausing for a brief second to stare straight into the camera, breaking the fourth wall, acknowledging to the audience that we’re in on his secret. Very subtle, but another way Donner was ahead of his time.
i never noticed the breaking fourth wall until you pointed it out!! that's hilarious!!
Donner??….. or Lester ⁉️🤷♂️
@@trainfire2008 I assume Donner as he had shot 90% of the scenes prior to being fired by the producers before the film was originally released. 🦸🏻♂️
Ken Thorne’s score in the flyby scene to end credits is the most properly synced score out of 4 Superman movies. Ken Thorne scored Superman II and III. Watch all the flyby scenes of all 4 Superman movies, then you’ll see.
I’m just here to appreciate Ken Thorne’s work. :)
I love everything about this scene. Teaching the bully a lesson. Perfect comedy timing from everyone-the subtle looks, Rocky being a prick to the owner, Chris Reeve pushing his glasses up, everything is spot on. Love it! Don't make em like this anymore I'm afraid
“Sorry I have been away so long…. I won’t let you down again!” That pause and that look makes him the best Superman ever
No one will EVER be able to create a more iconic Superman than the genius of Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve and John Williams ever again. Cook it!
Serious love these Superman films, but I also appreciate the modern up-to-date versions. Nothing wrong with living within the present.
"Good afternoon Mr. President. Sorry I've been away so long. I won't let you down again". That was the best thing that anyone could have said in my childhood ❤.
This is my childhood movie reminds me of the good old days I’ll remember this forever
La mejor representacion de un superhéroe ..una escena que marco mi infancia y queda hasta el día de hoy desde 1982 hasta ahora 2022 cuatro décadas después...gracias Christopher Reeve por regalarme esa ilusión
I watched this so many times with tears on my eyes, and the feeling is the same now than when I was 5. You'll always be Superman to me.
The American Flag flying high. I was 11 when this movie came out and every time Superman did the fly by at the end and smiled? He was smiling at ME! Best memories as a kid in the 80s.
So true. Gave me goosebumps as a kid cause he was smiling right at me.
1979
Even if Clark weren't superman I wouldn't mess with him. He's a big guy!
For you
True. he's 6'4
I understand that reference
+ASaiyanNamedMalcolm was the President upset with Superman over those negative reasons?
Not only is he 6’4, but he’s 2-225?!
1 of my favorite endings. I love this movie, RIP Christopher Reeve
ONE OF THE GREATEST ENDINGS IN MOVIE HISTORY
The actual last line is "Sorry I've been away for so long. I won't let you down again" and then when Bryan Singer made "Superman Returns" he attached it to this movie and what does he have Superman do? Run off into space possibly never to return.
U mean when Routh brought the late Reevr back to life?
@@BaySean Its part of the comic book universe of Superman.
Without his playmates or powers to back him up General Zod met his Waterloo.. love it
This is so cheesy now but was epic back in the 80's love this
BadlandsChugs it's not cheesy, it's fucking brilliant 😂 childhood memories! Still laugh at this today 😂👍🏻 need more films like this!
BadlandsChugs is a cheesy username
BadlandsChugs it’s suppose to be camp and cheesy, it’s fiction. Reeve will never be topped.
I mean it’s the 1980’s
i like that though.
The best Superman all the time!
my favorite part the smile and wave
The diner scene is proof that Superman is not just a "goody-goody, totally unrelatable character."
different director, different direction. have you seen the Donner cut of Superman II? I would of preferred his cut over Lesters. Donner filmed 80% of Superman II, but they had to quit filming too finish Superman I, and make it to the release date.
Yes, I've seen the Donner cut of Superman II. And, like you, I prefer it to the Lester version. But I think the ending to the Lester version makes more sense, at least to me. The whole turning back time thing shouldn't have been used again. The first time to save Lois? Sure, that's fine. But for Superman to do it again? That's excessively playing God, even for Superman.
+doc I think Bryan Singer's Superman Returns is more of a nod to Donner's Superman I I cut. Superman had sex with Lois before renouncing his powers. Causing her too be pregnant. I am not a big fan of SR. The suit was all wrong and the story was downright boring in about 70% of the movie.
+doc it is possible that Singer had conversations with Donner and what he filmed for Superman II, back in the 80s. Donner had 80% of II filmed. But they had to quit filming too make the Christmas release date of Superman I. Donner was then fired and all the scenes with Brando cut, and refilmed.
+doc Plus Donner's Wife is in charge of The Donner Party production company. They've produced all the X-men movies that Singer has directed, so far.
After today I think we need a little bit of Superman.
Like Rusty Kuntz says further down in the section about the moment when Superman smiles at us, making sure everything will turn out all right. I agree of all my heart :) I turn to back to that moment again and again because it is such a warm, goodhearted, genuine smile. It is a smile you can trust, follow and take to your heart. That superman - he was just so damn nice :) I want him back! - now! hehe ;)
"I wont let you down again"..."Coming soon Superman III"
Good afternoon, Mr. President. Sorry I’ve been away for so long. I won’t let you down again.
I saw this in a crowded theater in 81. When they cut from the fortress of solitude to "Rocky" in the diner, the entire theater erupted in a "yeah!" moment bc they knew Superman was going to right yet another wrong. So satisfying. Reeve was the best (and only) Superman IMHO. Then again the writers of the first 2 Superman films included Mario Puzo of The Godfather, Robert Benton and David Newman of Bonnie & Clyde and Tom Mankiewicz who wrote what is still the best Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me. Dick Donner and Richard Lester did a great job too.
I don't care what anybody say's this is the only Superman that matters.
Figures the chick takes the money immediately
1:38 all the way to the end is the best moment in the whole movie.
Worst part of this video: Coming Soon Superman 3
Epic part of this video: Everything else!
Love and Miss you Superman Christopher Reeves
DisneyEndings facts as weird as it was to replace Donner for Lester least he gave us a good ending to superman 2 with him carrying the flag
I like this version. It's the ORIGINAL version.
Worst part?! Back in the day seeing that was mind blowing. Too bad the movie wasn't. Who cares! Seeing that was so awesome.
Reeve
Superman III had some really awesome moments, I think it is underrated. Even though it is no where near the level of the first two, MOS, or even SR.
damn at 2:09, the way he gracefully banks left toward the sun...
Stop it, feels. You bastards.
Beautiful music by John Williams
The Superman films ended here, you can't change my mind
superman iii and returns is canon. dwi
Christopher Reeve was the best superman. RIP to all of the cast members who have passed away
The sound they used when a guy punches him in the stomach is so perfect. You just feel the pain
osskeet That sound is great but the one where the foley screwed up is when Superman lays the new flag post into the White House. It should go “THUD!” but instead goes “clink.”
Dean Strickson you stole my answer! For years I have been so annoyed when he lays down that cement block...we know it's made of fiberglass but COME ON sound department!
Five minutes later, according to Superman Returns’ continuity: *proceeds to let them down again*
And even in Superman 3 he becomes a drunken jackass who ruins the livelihood of that poor Italian stall vendor (among other things).
I always wondered after this if the owner’s realised he was Superman ❤
Love how the patrons smile in contentment
I'm British. But I have to say, the American patriotic feel is what was missing from the latest reboot.
Well Superman has gone Global nowadays. He prefers to be there for all humanity, not just Americans. I see nothing wrong with that.
1979
We need this sentiment more than ever.
"Sorry I’ve been away so long. I won’t let you down again."
And then he left for five years...
This is what is missing from the current day. Ty Christopher Reeve.
I’ve watched my fair share of Superman movies and they are all great but it’s without question Christopher Reeve was the one and only true Superman. Be at peace Superman
2:15 Nothing like classical pre-cgi effects
ot is pre CGI? Well I guess it must, the computers looked so big back than.
so wothout CGI, how did they get thos effect ?
I LOVE his voice and smile
Now THAT is Superman!!!!
He'll always be number one
This scene can be seen also in the Donner's cut and there it's totally without sense.
The guy of the cafeteria shouldn't remember Clark or what happened with the truck driver because Superman changed the past in the Donner's cut as in the first movie.
Donner filmed it so yeah it is in his cut but imo THE WORLD TURNING BACK IS SELECTIVE AND ONLY AFFECTS CERTAIN EVENTS AND PEOPLE AND IS NOT A TRADITIONAL TIMETRAVEL DEVICE BUT RATHER A EMOTIONAL DRIVEN SELECTIVE ANOMOLY EVENT DEVICE! Thus why lex remembers vaguely being in the fortress in Returns, lois remembers events of II and knows Clark is superman and that they were together, the people in the dinner recognize him except the bully for obvs reason that Clark wanted justice and to payback the bully, and Jimmy and Perry are semi remembering where they've been since events of II, and in 1 Lois is saved and Jimmy is saved but missle never hit and everyone is alright thus showing that he CHOOSES when and what events are changed! He is more human than you think!!! 😉
Forever My Superman…
Love that smile when he flies away!
I won’t let you down again
the smiling is perfect
"This order's to go."
Wow. That felt like America. Real America. I miss it!
the greatest ending in film history
robert szvetics
Ever watch The Shawshank Redemption? 😋
@@nicksketch7122 was it just a walk away on a island?
I can't fault Dick Donner for not wanting to use Lester's footage when the Donner cut of the movie was put together in 2005 but I would've kept this flag scene in. Especially these days
This one ended, and we haven't had a decent Superman movie since.
I agree accept for man of steel
And all the audience goes crazy! i remember when i see it in theaters!!!
1:28, Best superhero ending of all time!💯
Christopher Reeve will always be Superman
The one and only Superman!
2:15 What a beautiful scene
Mmmm that smile gets me every time.