Yeah, I noticed that as well. Though not before I noticed that he always paused every few seconds, regardless if he was in the middle of a sentence. And that the number of seconds between each pause were more or less the same.
Forget all the other Superman actors. Christopher Reeve WAS Superman. He was the one who really humanized the character. In this age of gritty, dark reboots, it's been forgotten that the reason Superman is a compelling character is because he's a genuinely good man. Perhaps the reason Reeve could portray that so naturally is because he was also a good person, a Superman in real life. His first two Superman movies set the template that superhero movies still follow to this day.
I’m reading Christopher’s 1998 autobiography “Still Me”, and I’m up to the part where he describes going to these Oscars. His appearance was kept pretty secretive, and he was nervous about what could’ve happened, like hitting a bump and having a full body spasm. The fact he still went up on stage is so brave
At a event in St. Louis many, many years ago. I took my son Sean to meet Chris. My son has downs syndrome. When we got to him, I introduced him and said "Sean this is superman." He smiled and said. "No I'm just a actor that got to play superman." I remember tears in my eyes as I looked at him and said, "you've always been superman, more now than in the movies." I still get emotional thinking of it.
@@constanceconnelley2877 Base on what his family said, Reeve managed to move some of his fingers towards the end of his life. Remarkable improvement and a test of will.
Well considering they were classmates, but more importantly, best friends at Juilliard (and then on) where they started their careers, I would say Robin came to love Christopher. They both were fine gentlemen.
Yeah, Hollywood cheering that Superman rose up to be a quadriplegic. They put him on stage for themselves, not for him. They needed an excuse to feel good about something. Little do they know...there's nothing good about Superman being cast into a wheelchair. He survived, which is phenomenal. But they have no right to emotionally capitalize on his survival.
Isn't it crazy that the actor that played the man of steel himself ended up truly being THE superman in reality during his most vulnerable moments? R.I.P Christopher Reeve
I noticed that too. I'd have reacted the same way! A salute to the Superman (1978) director Richard Donner. Donner not only had the perfect pick for the portrayal of Superman, but he also had the perfect musical conductor. A perfect time to be alive as a musical conductor! At least, for the modern time. Can't diss the late Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, and Tchaikovski! 😅
Regardless of his accident and the horrific injuries he suffered he still soldiered on. An absolute trojan and a legend. My first hero as a child. Absolutely loved him and was gutted when this happened to him. What an amazing guy.
@WILD BILL foda-se a sua opinião seu merdinha. no meu país nós usamos frases assim para honrar grandes pessoas, assim como dizemos aqui "Ayrton Senna não morreu, ele apenas esta uma volta a frente"
a couple notable crowd expressions to appreciate in context: 0:28 - Nic Cage - a *massive* lifelong Superman fan who literally named his son Kal-El and was already in talks to play the role in the upcoming Tim Burton version 0:44 - John Travolta - one of the original frontrunners for Superman '78 before Reeve was cast 0:47 - Marsha Garces Williams(left side of the screen) - Robin Williams' wife and a close friend of Reeve; Reeve credited Robin with giving him the will to live again by visiting after his accident.
0:47 I think the camera was really focused on Winona Ryder (a hot young star at the time) and Marcia Garces Williams just happened to be standing next to her.
Was and always will be one of the best ACTORS in the world. Was and always be for me and for many others THE ONLY SUPERMAN! REST IN PEACE CHRISTOPHER REEVE..THE HERO OF MY CHILDHOOD.
I saw this the night it aired on the Oscars....what a moment, will never forget it....I felt the same way everyone in the audience did....Chris was so courageous, he worked tirelessly with his foundation to help others in his situation....finally his poor tired body needed rest....Rest In Peace Christopher, you were so very special 💘 ✨✨✨
Sigh.... me too. He made me believe there is really a man called Superman when I was really small, and now that I am all grown up, I REALLY REALLY admire his courage and his strength. He is "up up and away!" and "faster than the speeding bullet!" now in Heaven.
Soojee Pyo I understand how you feel exactly, im totally inspired by him. What a great human being he is. Yes indeed flying in Heaven. My love for him is no coincidence i recieved a spriitual Superman experience in dreamtime. So your a long time fan i assume =)
Sno0py87 Yeah, like I said, when I was really small, I thought Superman actually existed, and then, as I grew older, I began having crush on him "wow, is he handsome or what!" ( ahem... don't blame me! ) :D And then after that terrible accident, it was so painful to see him on that wheel chair. And then he died... Sigh.... I live just few minutes away from that Walk of Fame, so I walk over his star almost every day. And this is just my opinion, so don't kill me, guys. I think they should stop making Superman movies. That role BELONGS to Chris. I did go to see Superman Returns, and I thought Brandon did OK, but he looked way too young to be Superman. Yeah, I grew up with Superman. FASTER THAN THE SPEEDING BULLET!!!!!!
Lol yes he is handsome , i too im liking this part of him very charming indeed. It was sad he became disabled but he turned into a becon of hope and inspiration to others the more he became powerful. Thats cool your so close to his walk of fame =) That role does belong to Christoper for sure he rocked it, i think man of steel sucks so much lol Brandon looks so much like him tho. Im obsessed with Superman IV the quest for peace right now, he is sooo cute.
Christopher deserved that standing ovation before all A-listers. He was going through massive health issues. He was paralysed. He was an awesome actor and a perfect superman. RIP ❤❤
RFgamer the cgi was so good it looked like he was wearing it tbh BUT Christopher Reeve literally looks and acts like Superman he IS the most accurate comic book version of Superman arguably better than the comics.
Wesley Snipes the one and only Blade Michael Keaton the one and only Batman Brandon Lee The one and only The Crow and Bruce Lee the one and only fist of fury 😏👍👍👍👍🐇
It is so overwhelming to see such outstanding actors as Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey, Tom Hanks, John Travolta, Meryl Strep, Brad Pitt... To give this kind of respect and admiration for the man who was truly a superhero and fighted until the end with all his power and showed the world that superheroes truly existed. Christopher Reeve brought happiness, admiration , respect, kindness and courage to everyone. Seeing Gwyneth Paltrow this emotional it's such an explainment of everything the amazing Chris Reeve achieved, and he will always stay in our hearts and in humanity. Rest In Peace and Long Live to the most unique, talented and strong man the world has ever seen. The one and only, Christopher Reeve, truly a Superman.💕😭💟👼🏻👏🏻
0:15 Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Jason Leigh. 0:17 Robin Williams, Quentin Tarantino 0:27 Gloria Estefan 0:30 Nicholas Cage, Patricia Arquette 0:32 Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Pitt 0:37 Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Michael Douglas 0:42 Jim Carrey 0:45 John Travolta 0:48 Winona Ryder 1:04 Tom Hanks, Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney 1:45 Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney
Seeing Robin Williams tear up at 0:17 has to be the most heart-wrenching thing ever...shows how truly close they were! Both such incredible men...reunited...R.I.P Reeve and Williams 😢
That was the most emotional heart wrenching Academy Award moment in the history of the Oscars When that curtain was raised and Christopher Reeve was introduced was a moment that everyone in that theatre and at home would never ever forget It still touches my heart and soul to this day Christopher Reeve would pass away 8 years later on October 10 2004
Chris es el verdadero alma de superman, él vive en el alma del verdadero superman. Ojalá Tom Welling o Henry se den cuenta que tienen ese alma en su interior y si no son ellos, el que la tenga podrá volar..
I don't know why but I just cried for 10 minutes! I had a spine injury, although it isn’t serious, I suffered for almost 1 year and yet to completely recover. I was about to give up. Christopher Reeve, I have mad respect for you, sir!
i once participated in a live chat with him, i told him that he should run for president, he thanked me for the flattering remarks and that he may look at that, i think. He is now resting in peace.
Such a moment. I was 8 years old when I first saw this and I cried seeing Superman like this. It was just so cruel. As an adult I have a new appreciation for it, because Reeve proved everyday after that that he really was Superman.
Christopher Reeve had shown courage when he came to the 68th Annual Academy Awards in 1996 months after he had an accident that damaged his spinal chord. The ovation he got that night was super.
And with the simple raising of a curtain revealing that extraordinary man on stage, all of Hollywood was on it's feet. Perhaps the most heartwarming, heartbreaking, legendary moments in award show history.
Oh my god,he's so strong and positive,not caring about being in a wheelchair.He's still smiling through the pain and willing to help others,that's really special,because if I was to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life,I'd cry 24/7. He was a real life Superman.
Would you consider yourself to be a good person? How many lies have you told, and what do you call someone who lies? Have you ever stolen something, and what do you call someone who steals? Have you ever taken God’s name in vain (very serious; in Old Testament times, the Jews wouldn’t even say the name of God for fear of blasphemy) - even ‘OMG’? One more: Jesus said whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery in his heart; have you ever looked with lust? Well I’m not judging you - but if you’ve done these things then you’re a liar, thief, blasphemer and adulterer-at-heart; that’s how seriously God takes sin. He is Holy (perfectly good/righteous and separate from sin) which means that H e is perfect in justice - and if He were to judge you by the moral law (we’ve already looked at 4 commandments) would you be innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell? The answer is hell - the wrath of God upon you for your sin. Is that concerning? But fortunately, God’s will is not that you perish. He wants all men everywhere to be saved. So do you know what He did for us guilty sinners? In self-giving mercy, He sent His Son Jesus Christ. He lived the perfect life that we should have lived - tempted at all points and yet He NEVER sinned. Through His life, being in very nature God, He revealed God to men; but we in our hatred condemned Him to death. On that cross as Jesus suffered, He took on the sin of the world and was judged in our place; receiving God’s wrath. You and I broke God’s law, but Jesus paid the fine. God can justly forgive us. On that cross He died, then He was buried, but 3 days later He was raised from the dead - conquering death and Hell and ushering in The Kingdom of God. He then ascended to the right hand of God the Father (where He came from) now Lord of the living and the dead. God has fixed a date when He will judge the world in righteousness. What you need to do is repent (In humility, acknowledge your sin before God and turn to a relationship with Him) and trust ALONE in Jesus Christ and His work on the cross; and God will grant you the gift of the Holy Spirit. Then be baptised. When you place your trust in Jesus - the Lord and Saviour - these things will happen: 1) God will forgive the sins that you have committed; they were paid for by Jesus at the cross. 2) The perfect life that Jesus lived will be credited to you. He will find you holy and blameless on judgement day (and now), as Christ’s righteousness covers you. 3) You receive a place in Christ’s kingdom as an adopted child of God. God becomes your Father. Eternal life isn’t just about living forever, but a personal relationship with God Himself. That life can start now; The Father will reveal Himself to you if you seek Him. 4) God doesn’t just save you from the penalty of your sin (Hell). He can save you from the power of sin itself. Whoever practices sin is a slave of sin; but when you repent and believe the gospel [WHICH HAS BEEN DESCRIBED] the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in you and sanctify you (working in you to further abandon sin and turn to the will of God). When the end of the age comes, and eternity begins, this work will be brought to completion as you are finally freed from the presence of sin. Jesus offers to take away your sin and to give you His righteousness; you must receive it by faith. Choose this day if you will align with the world, or with Jesus and His kingdom - only His is eternal. ROMANS 10:9 - If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. EPHESIANS 2:8-9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no-one may boast
@@Elias.M92 God wilfully came down as a man in a poor area of the world and lived a life of servitude to others. He also voluntarily gave up His life in order to save others. What's narcissistic about Jesus?
True true, the likes of Hugh Jackman are very highly regarded! I suppose I just look at modern Grammy Award shows and a lot are dressed and sat with a miserable face to prove a point about their ego.
My Dad took me to see Superman when I was 9 years old. I thought Christopher Reeve was the most incredible thing I had ever seen. He was my first celebrity crush. I'll never forget that.
Same. As I was born after his death (literally a month), I didn't know that he had passed. Just recently I wanted to see what his looked like now and I found out.
This was kept a secret the entire event, all the way up to the last hour. Reeve barely made the trip due to having to fly over and coping with the stress of the flight, lodging and preparation. But he insisted on going through and the producers treated it like the President of the United States was making a spontaneous visit. Nobody with the exception of three or four people knew Reeve was going to be there, and none of them said a word. Nobody in the audience knew he would be presenting.
Christopher and his family visited my school whilst filming The Remains of the Day. I got to shake his hand and his fingers reached my forearm I was so small. He said ‘thank you’ to me for no reason. My hero who made me believe I can fly, it’s my turn to say ‘thank you’ ❤️❤️
He’s a big comic book fan in the first place. That’s why he went to play ghost rider twice (even though he might not suit the part). Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think he changed his last name to Cage cos of Luke Cage.
This gets me every time. I remember watching this when it aired and my whole family (including myself) was amazed at how much applause he received. Amazing and heart-warming
Wow, seeing them clapping for almost a whole minute made me tear up... they all seem like they look up to him. Especially Nic Cage at around 0:29. Truly a beautiful moment.
Dana Reece was a professional singer who sang in a lot of smoky nightclubs( as they all were in those days)! She died of “ secondhand smoke” from performing and associating with all those performers, most of whom smoked! Even Jackie Kennedy was a heavy smoker, although she never let anyone photograph her smoking; reporters say her fingertips were stained from cigarettes! Smoking will kill you, as it did both of my parents - some very lucky smokers avoid COPD or lung cancer but many die of heart related disease at an earlier age. I was raised in a smoking household and have never smoked, but my lungs were damaged in childhood by my parents’ lack of information about the dangers of smoking!
An actor's actor. He was so much more than Superman. Not only did he survive a horrible accident, but he pushed forward and tried to continue acting. If you haven't seen his remake of Rear Window, please check it out. Tremendous.
Tears streaming here. I met Dana circa 1999. We were at a Marfan Foundation fundraiser. She was the speaker/honoree. I went to tell her what a fabulous speech and how inspiring she was and during my conversation, I noticed she had green spinach visible on her teeth so I told her and she rubbed her teeth right then and asked if she got it. Took another attempt and all clear. She was so sweet, so down to earth, so beautiful. I’m grateful I got to to meet such a truly special woman. She just radiated love and beauty and warmth. God rest her soul and Her Superman.
A lot of big name actors standing up for the man himself Christopher Reeve, rendering respect not pity. He had a powerful presence to him, a humble kindness and an inner greatness that made you respect him. I miss the daylights out of him. I wish someone could have helped him walk again.
Let's face it, most of us returned here after the documentary trailer. And it's worth it. We love you, Chris.
guilty. cant wait to see it.
Guilty. and i cannot wait for it. He was and will always be Superman
I can't wait to see it
In the words of the Council of Krypton.. "GUILTY!"
I can’t wait to see that documentary.
I've never heard such applause lavished on a single person. But, surely, Chris Reeve deserved every bit of it.
Chaplin got 12 min
Stalin got 32 mins
Brendan Frazier
Sidney Poitier in 2002 got an exceptional ovation
My man Reeve recieved a huge wonderful applause from such iconic legends that were all there
The real Superman. There's a reason why modern comic book artists still draw the character in Mr. Reeve's likeness.
Gary Frank superman has the best likeness to Christopher reeves superman
wtf he 's a real superman wtf I think about another movie but is the real woow
Sorry ass superman honestly
@@mikeeegles5658 serves no purpose in saying that
@@ionymous6733 Doesn't hurt saying it either
You can hear how he waits for his ventilator to pump the air to speak. Courageous man
Good catch.
Yeah, I noticed that as well. Though not before I noticed that he always paused every few seconds, regardless if he was in the middle of a sentence. And that the number of seconds between each pause were more or less the same.
@@nickv2601 I'd say that he's being more cautious than courageous.
Lies again? Nashville Dallas Black Red
No he is a fool
Never mind the man in the cape, the man in the chair was the real Superman.
Amen x
itsjemmabond Absolutely.
ditto
well said :)
itsjemmabond wow!
An actor WORTHY of a standing ovation, and a TRUE Superman!
Forget all the other Superman actors. Christopher Reeve WAS Superman. He was the one who really humanized the character. In this age of gritty, dark reboots, it's been forgotten that the reason Superman is a compelling character is because he's a genuinely good man. Perhaps the reason Reeve could portray that so naturally is because he was also a good person, a Superman in real life. His first two Superman movies set the template that superhero movies still follow to this day.
you can praise someone without shitting on others.
@@paulelroy6650 Apparently I can’t. I didn’t specifically mention any Superman actor, other than to say Christopher Reeve was the best one.
Uhm sure
You are absolutely right! The other Supermans suck! Every one of them!
@@paulelroy6650at what point was he shitting other actors
Dear, sweet Robin Williams crying in the audience. He was a great friend to Christopher Reeve.
Gwyneth and Rita Wilson were sobbing too.
They studied at Juilliard together.
rip to both
Was Robin Williams in this? I can’t find him
It was faint, but nic cage was also crying a bit. His sons name IS Kal-el.
2020 and this man is still Superman
Christopher Reeve didn't die, he just went to save other planets
not really
No matter the time always and forever, Reeve is Superman
@@jorgefernandez8728 born and bred to the field. nigga among niggas
He's dead you effing idiot.. Get your tongue out of his arse
It's not that Christopher Reeve was Superman ...Superman was Christopher Reeve.
Vin Vass my respect to this man, the trully superman ever...
Beautiful words
I wanted to do a comment, but you took care of it
Are u stupid idiot. He just a human.
!!!!!!!!
He's so cute. He looks so innocent. It's really sad how such a bad thing has happened to such a good person
You know what? Bad things usually happen to a good person
@Mazot Hortlak Vay gevur
Sods law..
Mazot Hortlak Why bring religion into this?...
Well said, Evelina.
I’m reading Christopher’s 1998 autobiography “Still Me”, and I’m up to the part where he describes going to these Oscars. His appearance was kept pretty secretive, and he was nervous about what could’ve happened, like hitting a bump and having a full body spasm. The fact he still went up on stage is so brave
At a event in St. Louis many, many years ago. I took my son Sean to meet Chris. My son has downs syndrome. When we got to him, I introduced him and said "Sean this is superman." He smiled and said. "No I'm just a actor that got to play superman."
I remember tears in my eyes as I looked at him and said, "you've always been superman, more now than in the movies."
I still get emotional thinking of it.
He was always humble and grateful. Selfless to no end. That's what makes him a hero, and what inspires people to this day.
Thank you for sharing this story. What a touching moment it must have been.
what a memory! thankyou for sharing.
That's heartwarming story
wait whats emotional? u said hes superman and he said no hes an actor? am i missing something?
as a paraplegic, he is still a 10/10 in the handsome scale.
Born Again you are mistaken. He is a quadriplegic. Paralyzed from the neck down. Just like my brother.
@@constanceconnelley2877 Base on what his family said, Reeve managed to move some of his fingers towards the end of his life. Remarkable improvement and a test of will.
Being paralysed isnt going to make him suddenly ugly is it?.
Iv been a paraplegic from birth. But I applaud this man's determination and courage.
He really is.
Tom Hanks standing up even before Reeve's name is called out. True class.
para cristhoper revee 💞🙏😍😘
Tom Hanks is a good man.
That’s you isn’t it, Tom? So many accounts that you created to praise yourself! I’m just kidding, I love T.H.
Man what an eye i would have never seen that.
My screen is cracked so I read it as “Tony Hawk”. I was like” what the shit tony hawk was there?”
No cheap jokes, no slapping, honest appreciation. How did we end up where we are now.
Everything sucks and has no taste now.
Pressure…
I ask myself the same question
@@danielmoore7105 Congratulations on dragging politics into a post that literally had nothing to do with Trump. Piss off.
A very specific tribe got too big for their own britches
This Guy is still alive in everyone's heart .
😌 🕯️🌹🕯️😢
absolutely
Seeing Robin Williams break down on seeing his friend on stage is tear jerking
Brendan Sousa can you share the time stamp of Robin there? I’m trying to look for him 😢
@@HRHChristina
Around 0:15 look behind Tarantino on the left
Brendan Sousa thanks!
Well considering they were classmates, but more importantly, best friends at Juilliard (and then on) where they started their careers, I would say Robin came to love Christopher. They both were fine gentlemen.
@BeyondEnchantment I'd better fix my comment.
jim carrey’s face at 0:42 is so heartwarming. i love seeing actors appreciate other actors.
@WILD BILL dude, Chris was completely paralyzed from the neck down how the hell was he supposed to continue acting you dense dumbo
WILD BILL You sad sad little man.
WILD BILL Yikes.
@@plorin3015 Just ignore him he's the pinnacle of Idiocy
WILD BILL Woah woah buddy, no, you don’t just get to stop. Keep on going ;)
He deserves every second of the applause. What a legend. We miss you Christopher.
this is very emotional
The whole damn show was so emotional.
Armal Ali I was your 400th like.
Yeah, Hollywood cheering that Superman rose up to be a quadriplegic. They put him on stage for themselves, not for him. They needed an excuse to feel good about something. Little do they know...there's nothing good about Superman being cast into a wheelchair. He survived, which is phenomenal. But they have no right to emotionally capitalize on his survival.
@@Spaethon But, He can.
Isn't it crazy that the actor that played the man of steel himself ended up truly being THE superman in reality during his most vulnerable moments? R.I.P Christopher Reeve
Total truth. In every way.
00:30 Nic Cage being a Superman fan himself claps with sincerity and heart. Tears me up😭
I noticed that too. I'd have reacted the same way! A salute to the Superman (1978) director Richard Donner. Donner not only had the perfect pick for the portrayal of Superman, but he also had the perfect musical conductor.
A perfect time to be alive as a musical conductor! At least, for the modern time. Can't diss the late Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, and Tchaikovski! 😅
Cage was also originally going to take Reeves' place as Superman.
@@KenMasters. no, cage was about to star as Superman in the burtonverse. Reeve Superman is a different thing.
@@KenMasters.no It's not ,he was About to be burton verse Superman
When they zoomed in on his face, I felt like Christopher Reeve was talking to me. To all of us right here. That is true super power. Superman!
i felt the same ...
Rest in peace, the definitive superman and last son of krypton
You guy's are making me so happy from saying good things about super man 😃
Rest in Peace Reeve ! Great Man . Great SuperMan .
This comment made me cry so much!!!
Regardless of his accident and the horrific injuries he suffered he still soldiered on. An absolute trojan and a legend. My first hero as a child. Absolutely loved him and was gutted when this happened to him. What an amazing guy.
Christopher Reeve didn't die, he just went to save other planets
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😢
That's sweet👍
We love you Sups 💙❤
@WILD BILL foda-se a sua opinião seu merdinha. no meu país nós usamos frases assim para honrar grandes pessoas, assim como dizemos aqui "Ayrton Senna não morreu, ele apenas esta uma volta a frente"
a couple notable crowd expressions to appreciate in context:
0:28 - Nic Cage - a *massive* lifelong Superman fan who literally named his son Kal-El and was already in talks to play the role in the upcoming Tim Burton version
0:44 - John Travolta - one of the original frontrunners for Superman '78 before Reeve was cast
0:47 - Marsha Garces Williams(left side of the screen) - Robin Williams' wife and a close friend of Reeve; Reeve credited Robin with giving him the will to live again by visiting after his accident.
Nic Cage did get his Superman moment in the new Flash movie.
Thank you for your comment.
0:47 I think the camera was really focused on Winona Ryder (a hot young star at the time) and Marcia Garces Williams just happened to be standing next to her.
Don't forget Kevin Spacey, who would play Lex Luthor.
That year when Nicolas Cage won the same event as Best Actor in a Leading Role for Leaving Las Vegas.
He is the superman, I love him!!
no one can Replace him he is and will always be Superman
CA
yes I love him too
He's the paralyzed man now
Was and always will be one of the best ACTORS in the world.
Was and always be for me and for many others THE ONLY SUPERMAN!
REST IN PEACE CHRISTOPHER REEVE..THE HERO OF MY CHILDHOOD.
You know you have achieved something in your life when even Jim Carrey is seriously cheering for you.
Capricorns are very tough complimenter.
@@subhammitra1142 that's me. A Capricorn. 😁
@@silentrefusal9911 😉❤️ , Commented by a Scorp.
Is this video really an appropriate place to list all your fake star bs?
@@theeoddments960 Chill , man on a lighter way.
Jim Carrey was really pouring his heart out in respect
Very Epic!!!
I swear today for the first time I see Jim Carrey like that .
I saw this the night it aired on the Oscars....what a moment, will never forget it....I felt the same way everyone in the audience did....Chris was so courageous, he worked tirelessly with his foundation to help others in his situation....finally his poor tired body needed rest....Rest In Peace Christopher, you were so very special 💘 ✨✨✨
Christopher Reeve didn't die. He just went home.
+Awesome Inspector Err... Pretty sure he died.
Ben Melluish And now he's home.
Awesome Inspector What in the ground?
Ben Melluish In everybody's memory.
+Awesome Inspector I hope Ben Melluish felt what you said, I know I did.
What a powerful moment. Honestly, I am crying right now!!! Friends, this is true definition of the word "man."
Thats Superman!
Sigh.... me too. He made me believe there is really a man called Superman when I was really small, and now that I am all grown up, I REALLY REALLY admire his courage and his strength. He is "up up and away!" and "faster than the speeding bullet!" now in Heaven.
Soojee Pyo I understand how you feel exactly, im totally inspired by him. What a great human being he is. Yes indeed flying in Heaven. My love for him is no coincidence i recieved a spriitual Superman experience in dreamtime. So your a long time fan i assume =)
Sno0py87 Yeah, like I said, when I was really small, I thought Superman actually existed, and then, as I grew older, I began having crush on him "wow, is he handsome or what!" ( ahem... don't blame me! ) :D And then after that terrible accident, it was so painful to see him on that wheel chair. And then he died... Sigh.... I live just few minutes away from that Walk of Fame, so I walk over his star almost every day. And this is just my opinion, so don't kill me, guys. I think they should stop making Superman movies. That role BELONGS to Chris. I did go to see Superman Returns, and I thought Brandon did OK, but he looked way too young to be Superman. Yeah, I grew up with Superman. FASTER THAN THE SPEEDING BULLET!!!!!!
Lol yes he is handsome , i too im liking this part of him very charming indeed. It was sad he became disabled but he turned into a becon of hope and inspiration to others the more he became powerful. Thats cool your so close to his walk of fame =) That role does belong to Christoper for sure he rocked it, i think man of steel sucks so much lol Brandon looks so much like him tho. Im obsessed with Superman IV the quest for peace right now, he is sooo cute.
Back when the Oscars still had class.
Yep 100%. Nowadays, people would be lamenting the standing O' for the straight white man.
@@MM-je6wn lol feminist alert.
Am I the only one who gets annoyed with all the back when comments?
Yeah, now they invite people like Blac Chyna
yeah but you republicunts also bitched about christopher reeve fighting for stem cell research
Christopher deserved that standing ovation before all A-listers. He was going through massive health issues. He was paralysed. He was an awesome actor and a perfect superman. RIP ❤❤
I'm still in pain seeing him like this. You'll always be the superman for us, the strong and mighty superhero!
+Wise Words More and more I'm appreciating his character.
Wise Words
I felt bad 4 him to, i'm suprised he pased, i didn't think u could from being a qwad.
The first ever superhero. endgame,infinity war,dark knight Trilogy none of them would be possible without this man. ❤️
As much as I love him but wasn't batman 66
Tobey Maguire: Spider-Man
Wolverine: Hugh Jackman
Iron Man: Robert Downey Jr
Christopher Reeve: The one and only Superman.
Let me tatoo your comment, Sir
Ricky Sword Lol thanks bro
RFgamer the cgi was so good it looked like he was wearing it tbh BUT Christopher Reeve literally looks and acts like Superman he IS the most accurate comic book version of Superman arguably better than the comics.
Wesley Snipes the one and only Blade Michael Keaton the one and only Batman Brandon Lee The one and only The Crow and Bruce Lee the one and only fist of fury 😏👍👍👍👍🐇
Michael Keaton: Batman
dayumm all the og actors!
yes
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OG?
@@Davez621 Boomer spotted.
Made millions of people believe a man could fly. The one and only superman
And you do know that!
He always makes me so emotional, whenever I watch something about him, I'm about to cry..
+Rene the best superman
It is so overwhelming to see such outstanding actors as Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey, Tom Hanks, John Travolta, Meryl Strep, Brad Pitt... To give this kind of respect and admiration for the man who was truly a superhero and fighted until the end with all his power and showed the world that superheroes truly existed. Christopher Reeve brought happiness, admiration , respect, kindness and courage to everyone. Seeing Gwyneth Paltrow this emotional it's such an explainment of everything the amazing Chris Reeve achieved, and he will always stay in our hearts and in humanity. Rest In Peace and Long Live to the most unique, talented and strong man the world has ever seen. The one and only, Christopher Reeve, truly a Superman.💕😭💟👼🏻👏🏻
Do you mind putting a timestamp on where Meryl Streep was. I am blind and I couldnt find her
@@ethanharmer5151 1:46
Cage is not a good actor
Robin Williams was so emotional to see how brave his friend was.
That was 1:11 seconds of straight applause, the amount of respect that man has, he is and always will be forever in my heart, SUPERMAN!
0:15 Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Jason Leigh.
0:17 Robin Williams, Quentin Tarantino
0:27 Gloria Estefan
0:30 Nicholas Cage, Patricia Arquette
0:32 Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Pitt
0:37 Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Michael Douglas
0:42 Jim Carrey
0:45 John Travolta
0:48 Winona Ryder
1:04 Tom Hanks, Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney
1:45 Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney
+Quiritare Cinema behind Winona Ryder, Jackie Chan
+Quiritare Cinema not leigh, Elizabeth Shue
+Quiritare Cinema 0:15 is Elizabeth Shue lol
jaredyjaredy Who at :32?
OMG Look at Robin Williams cry!
Seeing Robin Williams tear up at 0:17 has to be the most heart-wrenching thing ever...shows how truly close they were! Both such incredible men...reunited...R.I.P Reeve and Williams 😢
Word is Robin Williams was supposed to be Christopher Reeves college roommate but instead he was roommates with Kelsey Grammer and Danny DeVito
Yea I don't think he's tearing up
I dont see him
@@MuchoGottscho far left corner
Officer Shredd Behind Tarantino - really at the 18 sec Mark
The Longest clap ever in the history in Oscar one minute and 11 secs!!
The longest was for Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin had the longest standing ovation in Academy Awards history of 12 minutes.
Remember when South Park made fun of him
Liam's dear how do you get your statistics??? Or you just like to overdramatize??
WoW!
That was the most emotional heart wrenching Academy Award moment in the history of the Oscars When that curtain was raised and Christopher Reeve was introduced was a moment that everyone in that theatre and at home would never ever forget It still touches my heart and soul to this day Christopher Reeve would pass away 8 years later on October 10 2004
Christopher Reeve was a true warrior, or I must say, a Man of Steel.
He lived as a simple man, passed like a legend.
Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill both are very good Superman.
But Christopher Reeve is Superman even outside the screen
I like this guy but idont like super man cuz superman has super strength that's why justice league so boring.
I’m pretty sure even Brandon and Henry would agree with you
Chris es el verdadero alma de superman, él vive en el alma del verdadero superman.
Ojalá Tom Welling o Henry se den cuenta que tienen ese alma en su interior y si no son ellos, el que la tenga podrá volar..
Same as every other superman lol
Brandon Routh and Henry Cavill are amazing as Superman.
But they'll never be *the* Superman.
He truly was Superman. His heart, strength and drive for good was stronger than any human on this planet.
I don't know why but I just cried for 10 minutes! I had a spine injury, although it isn’t serious, I suffered for almost 1 year and yet to completely recover. I was about to give up. Christopher Reeve, I have mad respect for you, sir!
i once participated in a live chat with him, i told him that he should run for president, he thanked me for the flattering remarks and that he may look at that, i think. He is now resting in peace.
Christopher Reeve, even deceased, would still make a better President than whom the idiots of this nation elected.
Whenever I need to ugly cry, I come here and watch this.
Me to.... My friend, me to
Why would you need to cry
Damn right!
Man of steel: Superman
Spirit of steel: Christopher Reeve
🥰😍😍🥰
This is the first time I’m seeing this and I’m in tears. Growing up in the 80s, you saw Christopher Reeve as your hero because he was Superman.
A gracious and courageous man to the very end.
Of course he was; he's Superman, after all.
Thats what I've heard too. He got more humble after his accident. Anyways god knows better. May his soul rest in peace.
Peteto Chibs Please don't describe yourself.
I beg of you.
Peteto Chibs Oh,
The irony.
Peteto Chibs Because you have absolutely no evidence to berate and attack this great man.
Such a moment. I was 8 years old when I first saw this and I cried seeing Superman like this. It was just so cruel.
As an adult I have a new appreciation for it, because Reeve proved everyday after that that he really was Superman.
gay
@@masteredwinepps3955 you seem nice
@@vashthestampede11 they should give reeves' horse the nobel peace prize
I was 3 so I have no memory of this
Looks at all those familiar faces in the audience. They got to be there and give this legend that applause.. amazing.
Yeah most of them are a bit younger and later on, Kelly (John’s wife) dies in 2020 😔
I am a 27 year old grown man. I cried watching this. We have to be grateful and don't take what we can do for granted.
Dude, i'm 43 and i balled like a little bitch.
0:18 You can see Robin Williams behind Tarantino , he's breaking down in tears. He was a good friend of Robin's.
Robin and Chris were studying together ;)
R.I.P. Robin Williams
They where best friend.
Great man
They both actually went to Juilliard.
Christopher Reeve had shown courage when he came to the 68th Annual Academy Awards in 1996 months after he had an accident that damaged his spinal chord. The ovation he got that night was super.
And with the simple raising of a curtain revealing that extraordinary man on stage, all of Hollywood was on it's feet. Perhaps the most heartwarming, heartbreaking, legendary moments in award show history.
Oh my god,he's so strong and positive,not caring about being in a wheelchair.He's still smiling through the pain and willing to help others,that's really special,because if I was to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life,I'd cry 24/7.
He was a real life Superman.
Would you consider yourself to be a good person?
How many lies have you told, and what do you call someone who lies? Have you ever stolen something, and what do you call someone who steals? Have you ever taken God’s name in vain (very serious; in Old Testament times, the Jews wouldn’t even say the name of God for fear of blasphemy) - even ‘OMG’? One more: Jesus said whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery in his heart; have you ever looked with lust?
Well I’m not judging you - but if you’ve done these things then you’re a liar, thief, blasphemer and adulterer-at-heart; that’s how seriously God takes sin. He is Holy (perfectly good/righteous and separate from sin) which means that H e is perfect in justice - and if He were to judge you by the moral law (we’ve already looked at 4 commandments) would you be innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell? The answer is hell - the wrath of God upon you for your sin. Is that concerning?
But fortunately, God’s will is not that you perish. He wants all men everywhere to be saved. So do you know what He did for us guilty sinners? In self-giving mercy, He sent His Son Jesus Christ. He lived the perfect life that we should have lived - tempted at all points and yet He NEVER sinned. Through His life, being in very nature God, He revealed God to men; but we in our hatred condemned Him to death. On that cross as Jesus suffered, He took on the sin of the world and was judged in our place; receiving God’s wrath. You and I broke God’s law, but Jesus paid the fine. God can justly forgive us.
On that cross He died, then He was buried, but 3 days later He was raised from the dead - conquering death and Hell and ushering in The Kingdom of God. He then ascended to the right hand of God the Father (where He came from) now Lord of the living and the dead. God has fixed a date when He will judge the world in righteousness. What you need to do is repent (In humility, acknowledge your sin before God and turn to a relationship with Him) and trust ALONE in Jesus Christ and His work on the cross; and God will grant you the gift of the Holy Spirit. Then be baptised.
When you place your trust in Jesus - the Lord and Saviour - these things will happen:
1) God will forgive the sins that you have committed; they were paid for by Jesus at the cross.
2) The perfect life that Jesus lived will be credited to you. He will find you holy and blameless on judgement day (and now), as Christ’s righteousness covers you.
3) You receive a place in Christ’s kingdom as an adopted child of God. God becomes your Father. Eternal life isn’t just about living forever, but a personal relationship with God Himself. That life can start now; The Father will reveal Himself to you if you seek Him.
4) God doesn’t just save you from the penalty of your sin (Hell). He can save you from the power of sin itself. Whoever practices sin is a slave of sin; but when you repent and believe the gospel [WHICH HAS BEEN DESCRIBED] the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in you and sanctify you (working in you to further abandon sin and turn to the will of God). When the end of the age comes, and eternity begins, this work will be brought to completion as you are finally freed from the presence of sin.
Jesus offers to take away your sin and to give you His righteousness; you must receive it by faith. Choose this day if you will align with the world, or with Jesus and His kingdom - only His is eternal.
ROMANS 10:9 - If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
EPHESIANS 2:8-9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no-one may boast
In a sense, yes, I'd be bitter too, but it's so illogical, isn't it? You'd still be in a wheelchair but miserable into the bargain.
@@michaal105 ok....
@@michaal105 god seems like a maniac crazy narcissist
@@Elias.M92 God wilfully came down as a man in a poor area of the world and lived a life of servitude to others. He also voluntarily gave up His life in order to save others. What's narcissistic about Jesus?
I'm seven seconds into this and I had to pause because I was crying. He's so beautiful, what a wonderful and courageous man.
Tom Hanks was straight up at the front first. Celebrities back then had manners and genuinely respected them and other people!
to steal a line from Scarface" the eyes Chico, they never lie"
mattknight Celebrites still have manners - it's just the few bad apples like J-Lo and Kanye West that give others a bad name.
True true, the likes of Hugh Jackman are very highly regarded! I suppose I just look at modern Grammy Award shows and a lot are dressed and sat with a miserable face to prove a point about their ego.
Christopher Reeve was such a wonderful person. A truly strong person. SuperMan!!
My Dad took me to see Superman when I was 9 years old. I thought Christopher Reeve was the most incredible thing I had ever seen. He was my first celebrity crush. I'll never forget that.
+Rene i love him in superman
Same. As I was born after his death (literally a month), I didn't know that he had passed. Just recently I wanted to see what his looked like now and I found out.
Kelly Nodwell you have a Jaws profile pic.....I like it!
Did you see jaws also when it first came out?
Wow the absolute awe in Jim Carrey’s eyes
This was kept a secret the entire event, all the way up to the last hour. Reeve barely made the trip due to having to fly over and coping with the stress of the flight, lodging and preparation. But he insisted on going through and the producers treated it like the President of the United States was making a spontaneous visit. Nobody with the exception of three or four people knew Reeve was going to be there, and none of them said a word. Nobody in the audience knew he would be presenting.
That is amazing!
Christopher and his family visited my school whilst filming The Remains of the Day. I got to shake his hand and his fingers reached my forearm I was so small. He said ‘thank you’ to me for no reason. My hero who made me believe I can fly, it’s my turn to say ‘thank you’ ❤️❤️
This is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
@@kinglarrythefirst I got plenty of stories 😎
Peter Pan has joined Supeman in the sky...R.I.P
That's a beautiful thing to say. And a even beautiful thought.
Mortelious suicide is a bad thing and he is not in the sky trust me
sumone sumone he didn’t commit suicide
huh?????
@@yodaiam6996 his wife probably assisted suicided him
“Any one of us can get hurt at any moment...”💔😭R.I.P. Christopher Reeve💜
He was still always beautiful. RIP lovely man.
YES!
Nic Cage loves superman, and obviously really loves Chris and his work, look how hard he is clapping and his face.
Interestingly he almost played Superman in the late 90s
Yeah it was great to see
He’s a big comic book fan in the first place. That’s why he went to play ghost rider twice (even though he might not suit the part).
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think he changed his last name to Cage cos of Luke Cage.
@@Mutantgamer he 100% did that but cause of Luke cage
and to think that Chris' Superman being a big part at Cage's childhood
Poor guy.. Could tell he was in a lot of pain, even having a hard time breathing :(
thats part of why he was so admirable. all his pain and problems he faced with dignity and grace and compassion.
He couldn't breathe on his own after the horseriding accident, had to have a ventilator
It's honestly like he is staring into your soul. Absolutely moving.
It was one of the best moments at Oscars Academy... So sad, so emotional.... It is not difficult to make a teardrop.
I can’t help crying 😢 at his courage and humour
Even in a wheel chair, he was the one and only true Man of Steel
Christopher Reeve - he was a gem 💎 he remains till this very day, the example of courage and strength. Lots of love and lots of respect
This gets me every time. I remember watching this when it aired and my whole family (including myself) was amazed at how much applause he received. Amazing and heart-warming
This video never fails to make me cry.
Wow, seeing them clapping for almost a whole minute made me tear up... they all seem like they look up to him. Especially Nic Cage at around 0:29. Truly a beautiful moment.
His, Jim Carrey's, and Meryl Streep's expressions say it all
Nic Cage is a huge Superman fan...even named his son Kal-El and for a large part in not the majority of Superman fans, Reeves is the only Superman
Superman was the first superheroe in comics and this man was the first superhero in movies.
Superman means so much in the history.
his wife (shown at 35 seconds) died of lung cancer soon after he died. she never smoked or anything.
Are you trying to say the US killed her and if so why?
Maybe she smoked plenty in secret after his death to forget the pain
@@donrobbie6216 wtf no. Maybe she died because the pain of losing the love of her life.
Vincent Valentine HD bit cringe
Dana Reece was a professional singer who sang in a lot of smoky nightclubs( as they all were in those days)! She died of “ secondhand smoke” from performing and associating with all those performers, most of whom smoked! Even Jackie Kennedy was a heavy smoker, although she never let anyone photograph her smoking; reporters say her fingertips were stained from cigarettes! Smoking will kill you, as it did both of my parents - some very lucky smokers avoid COPD or lung cancer but many die of heart related disease at an earlier age. I was raised in a smoking household and have never smoked, but my lungs were damaged in childhood by my parents’ lack of information about the dangers of smoking!
An actor's actor. He was so much more than Superman. Not only did he survive a horrible accident, but he pushed forward and tried to continue acting. If you haven't seen his remake of Rear Window, please check it out. Tremendous.
He looked so gentle
That’s cuz he’s paralyzed from the neck down
Hahn k F 😂
@@hahnkf8111 I feel bad for laughing hahaha
@@93seronica As you should, dumb*ss.
@@Gio-ww8hl Go eat your deads.
Tears streaming here. I met Dana circa 1999. We were at a Marfan Foundation fundraiser. She was the speaker/honoree. I went to tell her what a fabulous speech and how inspiring she was and during my conversation, I noticed she had green spinach visible on her teeth so I told her and she rubbed her teeth right then and asked if she got it. Took another attempt and all clear. She was so sweet, so down to earth, so beautiful. I’m grateful I got to to meet such a truly special woman. She just radiated love and beauty and warmth. God rest her soul and Her Superman.
A real and decent person let's someone know, and you did. Well done hon! Neat story and memory. Cheers.
0:29 So heartwarming to see Nicolas Cage applauding to his favorite supehero Superman. RIP Christopher Reeve. 😭😭😭😭
Later that year he himself was just preparing for the Superman role, but the movie was cancelled.
@@Gwynbleidd66 yeah) I still wonder: what kind of Superman movie could have Tim Burton made?)
1:11 seconds standing ovation for this legend still remembering him in 2021 rip sir Christopher Reeve
its the longest i have ever seen
That man did not deserve that! The greatest superman ever! RIP Legend!!!
He was the real Superman. And I'm not talking about movies.
Christopher Reeve, Clark Kent, Kal El The Only One: Superman💎
Can you feel the funky beat?
yeh kinda
Loool. 😂😂😂😂😂
Damn ahahahahha, it's a brand new dance bro, and he isn't dancing
Flop around 'til you lookin' like a slab of meat
You put your left foot back, your right in front
@@Linciugatip your head back let it touch your butt
R.I.P. Christopher Reeve (1952-2004)
Now they have to direct a biography of Him.. Oscar is 100% nominated and wins
So what the is the title then?
@@1406-u7q The Super-Man
Henry Cavil should play him 😅
@@usitha i so agree with that, they looked the same, well not to the exact, but still.
@@usitha brandon routh
Nic Cage’s genuine respect for him and his survival, knowing his own connection to the Superman legacy, was wonderful to see
A lot of big name actors standing up for the man himself Christopher Reeve, rendering respect not pity. He had a powerful presence to him, a humble kindness and an inner greatness that made you respect him. I miss the daylights out of him. I wish someone could have helped him walk again.
This, Ladys and Gentlemen, is what a full minute of standing ovation looks like!
idk why but when i saw jim carrey in the crowd during the standing ovation i actually teared up. my childhood star clapping for my childhood hero