I was 8 years old when the first Superman the Movie showed in our town. I became a huge fan ever since. Christopher Reeve was born to play that character. I also enjoyed watching Superman II as a kid. The flying scenes were amazing !
100% true story: I was a production assistant on the movie "The Haunted Mansion." Before shooting, Rob Minkoff (the director) had all the actors do an audio recording of their lines for the movie. Rob was an animation director (he did The Lion King) so it was part of his creative process to have an audio version of the movie to visualize his scenes with. Well, I was the PA tasked with getting the actors to the recording booth at Disney Studios. When Terrence Stamp came in to read, he finished his lines WAY faster than anyone expected, so when he finished, his driver was on the other side of Los Angeles and all we had was time to wait. So I finally just said, "Terrence, I have to tell you ... Superman is the reason I got into this industry. It's literally my favorite film of all time." Terrence spent the next 40 minutes telling me stories about working on the movie, how awesome Christopher Reeve was, how much fun he had ... it was easily one of my top 5 favorite moments in my Hollywood career (the first was interning for four months in Richard Donner's office in the summer of 1999. The guy who interviewed me for the internship was a 24-year old Kevin Feige. No BS.)
Wow I bet you have to pinch yourself sometimes when you look back at meeting Terence Stamp! I saw him years ago down the stairs of a London tube (trains) system back in 1982 he saw me from a distance of 25 feet I mouthed the words General Zod to him and he smiled at me, I was too shy to ask him for his autograph. Then I walked right past him over 10 years ago in Leicester Square in London he was speaking to someone at the time but I was still too shy to say hello to him.
@@spkanava No not 1979. The Superman movie had already come out in the theatres across America and London. I started my first job working in London in 1980 and I definitely saw Terrence Stamp around 1982 after the Superman movies had already come out. He was wearing a smart dark blue three piece suit at the time.
I don’t think any movies I’ve seen until 2020 can too this classic Superman movie. I love Christopher Reeves. He will always be the one and only Superman.
Mine, too. I remember when it finally came on HBO and I was watching it at my aunt's house and she kept laughing at how bad the special effects were. It made me so mad! But now that I'm an adult, I see what she means. I still love it though!
I like the way Superman brings himself to a stop in front of the Daily Planet window. It looks much more realistic than how they would have done it today with computers.
Yes. So much of these effects are so satisfying in ways so different than what would have been done today. Even when she blows the helicopter away; that shows how truly powerful she is. Today it would have been this big extravagant thing, but the fact that she exerted so little effort made me feel her power...less is more!
That’s because they were done on actual movie sets and not digital computer stuff. Stuff like Terminator 2 was all done on sets and live streets. I wish they went back to those days.
Daniel Marquis this movie kicked ass!! I remember seeing this as a kid and when he go his powers back the whole crowd jumped up and cheered! You don't see this today!!!
No actor can replace Lee majors as Steve Austin, Lyndsay Wagner as Jamie summers, Tom selleck as magnum p.i., telly savalas as kojak, and the Hoff as Michael knight to name but a few.
Superman II turns 40 today! Still one of the best superhero sequels True there's a bit more emphasis on comedy but Richard Lester still balanced the burden of being a superhero with the romance Love Terrence Stamp as General Zod with the other ex-Kryptonian criminals Better action, better emotions, almost matches the arc of Spider-Man 2 A lot of fans and critics were taken aback by that love scene in the Fortress of Solitude and the memory erasing kiss but of course it was to put people back in the status quo Some of the sets look less impressive but the characters are better here The first two movies were meant to be filmed back-to-back but the entire process was embroiled in turmoil that led to on-set tension, contract disputes, and-decades later-one of the most famous director's cuts in the history of cinema Thankfully it made over $24 million being the third highest grossing movie of '81
By far this is the best Superman I don't care what nobody says you are on drugs if you don't think this is the best Superman ... General zod character made this movie, his character put the whole movie on his back.. This Superman 2 is definitely a classic and I'm only 20 years old.. I definitely will give this a 9 1/2 out of a 10 I just like the plot I just like everything about this movie not to mention Superman gave up his powers while even more powers entered America.. what a movie by far the best Superman movie ever!!!
Like how this film was also an influence on Spider-Man 2, which also explores the hero attempting to give up heroism to have a normal life, but has to return when a new villain rises.
When I was a kid, this was watching the real superman comics! for me despite the best special effects there will never be a story with the real superman Christopher Reeve!
I remember when i was a kid, i bought Superman III VCD. Before the movie, the teaser of the first film and this appeared and i was so pumped up that i ripped off my tank top just to imitate Supes
Tim Daly, George Newbern and Henry Cavill are my favorite Superman interpretations. But after watching the first film two years ago I instantly fell in love with the it, sure it's not perfect but it has a lot of deep philosophical elements and it's very emotional, I actually cried during Pa Kent's death, when Clark had to leave the farm and especially during Jor-El's teachings. The original movie is a near masterpiece, and I would to see the sequel but I don't know which I should watch?
Unfortanetly, Richard Donner, the director of both Superman I and II was not able to complete his vision on Superman II. He was let go by management. I am so happy to see his version, "Richard Donner Cut of Superman II". There were so many clips that they left off in the original.
This is one of those times where the sequel is better than the first film. And I know it was meant as one long movie that they then split up, but Superman II is the best Superman movie of all of them, without question, to my mind. I was probably 12ish when I first saw it, and rewatching it is so nostalgic. It made a mark on my memory for sure. Great stuff.
Wow, the trailer contained almost all of Richard Lester's material. And, it revealed almost the entire plot. It shows Superman flying up to confront General Zod and co. It shouldn't have shown that because Superman has his powers so it trivializes the bit of the movie where he is depowered. It should have shown the scene where Clark Kent is beaten and bloodied by the trucker. That would have piqued more interest, I would think. But the producers probably wanted to show Superman kicking butt and also that was Donner's handy work so I'm not surprised it was omitted from the trailer.
Today Lois would be a supermodel 12 years younger than Superman. Probably deferential to his every whim. How refreshingly ironic that THIS Superman franchise featured a Lois who was age appropriate, attractive but not perfect, smart and held her ground! Have we really regressed that much..,
My favorite Superman movie, I remember seeing this in the theaters back in the day. Thought it was funny when Supergirl said it to Overgirl on the CW show the Crisis-X 4 Part Crossover on TV this past week, "General, would you care to step outside?".
This movie is my most favorite dc movie ever and superman movie ever, for marvel it’s infinity war and iron man 3 and black panther but dc takes the cake for music and action
the battle scenes and the flying scenes in this movie were cheap and not so good. donner was a visionary and he could do a lot more better than what lester did but over all this movie is an epic
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"If you've only seen the first part, you haven't seen the best part."
Goosebumps. Superman II is a masterpiece.
Yes ❤ Superman/Clark Kent II is the best Super hero Movie of all time.
Funny , exciting, super Romantic
And the Perfect Actor to BE SUPERMAN ❤
My favorite Superman film...no one will ever be the best Superman like Christopher Reeve was.
Reeve will always be the face of superman
Of course, whitout no doubt of this..... He was the greatest man of steel of all times....
1979
Henry Cavill yes
Smallville!
1990
I was 8 years old when the first Superman the Movie showed in our town. I became a huge fan ever since. Christopher Reeve was born to play that character. I also enjoyed watching Superman II as a kid. The flying scenes were amazing !
100% true story: I was a production assistant on the movie "The Haunted Mansion." Before shooting, Rob Minkoff (the director) had all the actors do an audio recording of their lines for the movie. Rob was an animation director (he did The Lion King) so it was part of his creative process to have an audio version of the movie to visualize his scenes with.
Well, I was the PA tasked with getting the actors to the recording booth at Disney Studios. When Terrence Stamp came in to read, he finished his lines WAY faster than anyone expected, so when he finished, his driver was on the other side of Los Angeles and all we had was time to wait. So I finally just said, "Terrence, I have to tell you ... Superman is the reason I got into this industry. It's literally my favorite film of all time." Terrence spent the next 40 minutes telling me stories about working on the movie, how awesome Christopher Reeve was, how much fun he had ... it was easily one of my top 5 favorite moments in my Hollywood career (the first was interning for four months in Richard Donner's office in the summer of 1999. The guy who interviewed me for the internship was a 24-year old Kevin Feige. No BS.)
Wow I bet you have to pinch yourself sometimes when you look back at meeting Terence Stamp!
I saw him years ago down the stairs of a London tube (trains) system back in 1982 he saw me from a distance of 25 feet I mouthed the words General Zod to him and he smiled at me, I was too shy to ask him for his autograph. Then I walked right past him over 10 years ago in Leicester Square in London he was speaking to someone at the time but I was still too shy to say hello to him.
1979
@@spkanava No not 1979. The Superman movie had already come out in the theatres across America and London. I started my first job working in London in 1980 and I definitely saw Terrence Stamp around 1982 after the Superman movies had already come out. He was wearing a smart dark blue three piece suit at the time.
@@dinshawpocha4882 Yeah Superman came out in December of 1978.
It truly is a tiny little world we all live in.
I don’t think any movies I’ve seen until 2020 can too this classic Superman movie. I love Christopher Reeves. He will always be the one and only Superman.
Love it! This has always been and still is favorite Superman movie ever! Christopher Reeve & Margot Kidder RIP 🙏❣️
Oh Don't Forget Jackie Cooper As Perry White He Did 2010 And Ned Beatty Died 2021 Christopher Reeve Will Always Be Superman
I love Superman ‘78, this movie, and Batman ‘89!
I grew up watching these as a 2000s kid. This gave me chills, I love these movies so much.
I saw it for the first time last night. And i am a 2000's kid too
Me three fellas.
2010s kid and same.
1979
40 years later and this trailer still gives hype!
Ok boomer
Same here. Superman II is a masterpiece.
@@pookypoo1169 Another insecure Man of Steel lover who knows Superman II is superior, but doesn't want to admit it.
@@pookypoo1169 actually silent.
Not really lol
Superman II is the best sequel to Superman.
Christopher Reeve was a great hero.. we miss you.
U will always be there in our hearts.. a true superhero ..we love u.. RIP.. 😁😄😁😀😆😀😀
watch his new movie....about HIM 🙂
1979
Still my favorite Superman movie after all these years.
The best superman movie ever made!!
Parker Pshebnisky I think Richard Donner should’ve been able to finish it his way though
No way! The title goes to the original and MOS
Manuel Orozco man of steel just feels like a dark movie will this is super hero like the other is basically is superman was violent
SSGoku 71 I appreciate your opinion
I got this at a dollar tree im thinking I think I struck gold
This was the best one.....Plus my parents took me to see this when it first came out. It is actually my favorite movie period.
Mine, too. I remember when it finally came on HBO and I was watching it at my aunt's house and she kept laughing at how bad the special effects were. It made me so mad! But now that I'm an adult, I see what she means. I still love it though!
@Jack O'Jack how can you say this is a good superman movie and it was made in 1980 in looking like minecraft
@@marius4363 It Was Stil Great.
Show nuff !
1979
Both versions of this movie are good and unique in there own way. The only difference is the "theatrical cut" is a 100% completed film.
"Let's just hold hands..." Also, "The World is a big place. My needs are small...Australia!" Two of the best lines ever.
One of the best
I like the way Superman brings himself to a stop in front of the Daily Planet window. It looks much more realistic than how they would have done it today with computers.
Yes. So much of these effects are so satisfying in ways so different than what would have been done today. Even when she blows the helicopter away; that shows how truly powerful she is. Today it would have been this big extravagant thing, but the fact that she exerted so little effort made me feel her power...less is more!
Which part of flying, laser beam eyes, and superhuman strength, are you concerned about looking realistic? 🤔🤣
1979
That’s because they were done on actual movie sets and not digital computer stuff.
Stuff like Terminator 2 was all done on sets and live streets.
I wish they went back to those days.
This has to be the best sequel of all time, imho. My father took me to the Theaters to see this when I was five.
+Brandon Tyler Yes, I was a HUGE Christopher Reeve fan. May he rest in peace.
Daniel Marquis must have been so enjoyable ?
Daniel Marquis no, question about , the best
Daniel Marquis this movie kicked ass!! I remember seeing this as a kid and when he go his powers back the whole crowd jumped up and cheered! You don't see this today!!!
Daniel Marquis duh! I love this sequel and this movie
Christopher reeve ended being a real superman handling his disbaility
1:56 “The big one’s just as strong as Superman!” 😆😆😂
One of my favorite movies and one of best sequels
I Remember being so excited seeing this movie as a kid!
No actor can replace Lee majors as Steve Austin, Lyndsay Wagner as Jamie summers, Tom selleck as magnum p.i., telly savalas as kojak, and the Hoff as Michael knight to name but a few.
Best sequel....
@Fíonán Murphy Dumbass.
1980
Best Superman ever
people forget but this film was a huge blockbuster
Yes in Spain
Second highest after "Raiders of the Lost Ark".
I like that the new Superman movie coming out this summer uses this movies theme music as an homage to Christopher Reeve’s Superman.
My childhood movie reminds me of the good old days and I’ll remember this forever and always
RIP Margot Kidder.
Best Superman Movie
Superman II turns 40 today!
Still one of the best superhero sequels
True there's a bit more emphasis on comedy but Richard Lester still balanced the burden of being a superhero with the romance
Love Terrence Stamp as General Zod with the other ex-Kryptonian criminals
Better action, better emotions, almost matches the arc of Spider-Man 2
A lot of fans and critics were taken aback by that love scene in the Fortress of Solitude and the memory erasing kiss but of course it was to put people back in the status quo
Some of the sets look less impressive but the characters are better here
The first two movies were meant to be filmed back-to-back but the entire process was embroiled in turmoil that led to on-set tension, contract disputes, and-decades later-one of the most famous director's cuts in the history of cinema
Thankfully it made over $24 million being the third highest grossing movie of '81
Superman: "I believe this is your floor!"
By far this is the best Superman I don't care what nobody says you are on drugs if you don't think this is the best Superman ... General zod character made this movie, his character put the whole movie on his back.. This Superman 2 is definitely a classic and I'm only 20 years old.. I definitely will give this a 9 1/2 out of a 10 I just like the plot I just like everything about this movie not to mention Superman gave up his powers while even more powers entered America.. what a movie by far the best Superman movie ever!!!
Like how this film was also an influence on Spider-Man 2, which also explores the hero attempting to give up heroism to have a normal life, but has to return when a new villain rises.
Yep best sequel ever,
Pfff... not in a million years: The Dark Knight (2008), not to mention The Godfather II, The Empire Strikes Back, Terminator 2 ...
1979
"and Metropolis..is in RUINS!" 2013 LAUGHS at you!
Christopher Reeve was my Superman growing up - one of my classic movies 👍
Classic movie 🎥 RIP Christopher Reeve aka Legend
When I was a kid, this was watching the real superman comics! for me despite the best special effects there will never be a story with the real superman Christopher Reeve!
Yep, the second was the best one.
Agreed
The first one was the best, followed by the 2nd. If the Salkinds weren't such pricks to Richard Donner, the 2nd could've been better.
+MoRiellyMoProblems There's always the Richard Donner Cut.
Murali Thaya but it would’ve been best if he could’ve done it all his way back in the day
I prefer the first movie
I remember when i was a kid, i bought Superman III VCD. Before the movie, the teaser of the first film and this appeared and i was so pumped up that i ripped off my tank top just to imitate Supes
The world is being demolished meanwhile the liveliest part of the theme plays lmao...
They decided to live it up in their final moments on Earth. XD
1:38 lol
The Richard Donner version of the sequel is pretty good but I love this one.
"Each one has the same power as Superman's" what a terror i've felt as a child when i first saw this trailer!
Happy 40th anniversary to “Superman 2””
Tim Daly, George Newbern and Henry Cavill are my favorite Superman interpretations. But after watching the first film two years ago I instantly fell in love with the it, sure it's not perfect but it has a lot of deep philosophical elements and it's very emotional, I actually cried during Pa Kent's death, when Clark had to leave the farm and especially during Jor-El's teachings.
The original movie is a near masterpiece, and I would to see the sequel but I don't know which I should watch?
Superman is and will always be my favorite movie to watch and I can always watch and it always brings chills every time I see I and II ...
The best Superman
Thanks Mr Christopher reeve for our childhood
Unfortanetly, Richard Donner, the director of both Superman I and II was not able to complete his vision on Superman II. He was let go by management. I am so happy to see his version, "Richard Donner Cut of Superman II". There were so many clips that they left off in the original.
+CARLOS JIMENEZ Yeah, but it ended up being more like a blueprint than a real film.
Once dhere шas a civilization, mučh like ours, бut шidh a greater intelligence, greater poШers, and a greater capacity for ritual genital mutilation⸮
What's that supposed to mean?
It Кame From Tбilisi /watch?v=mSXXIuKZ6qA
1979
It was so cool to watch all Superman movies in my life. 🎉😊
I love these movie
1:55 Throwing shade at Lois. That woman knows Lois Lane has a thing for Superman.
Still the greatest superhero movie of all time.
Facts! Superman II set the bar so high, no CGI filled junk fest by Marvel and DC today can ever hope to reach it.
1979
Great time seeing this movie... must have seen it seven times, when came to the cinema...
This is one of those times where the sequel is better than the first film. And I know it was meant as one long movie that they then split up, but Superman II is the best Superman movie of all of them, without question, to my mind. I was probably 12ish when I first saw it, and rewatching it is so nostalgic. It made a mark on my memory for sure. Great stuff.
my childhood great times, this is superman
Hey look a sequel that’s actually worth watching! Story 9/10 visuals 5/10 characters 10/10 8.5/10
My 2nd favourite film 🎥
"If you've only seen the first part, you haven't seen the best part."
+Connor Brennan Honestly, I can't decide which film I like better: this one or the original. They both seem like they go together well.
Connor Brennan they would’ve gone better together had Richard Donner not been fired
Connor Brennan that’s the word for dragon ball z
Connor Brennan honestly I love both of them, as well as Batman ‘89.
1979
OK sequel, great music, good Xmas movie, brings back good memories, this gets a 7.05/10 from me folks!!!!!!
4 some reason I really enjoyed this movie...♥
Probably because it's so awesome.
1979
Superman 2 is my favourite Superman film of all time. 🦸🦸🦸🦸
Happy birthday superman christopher reeve
Wow, the trailer contained almost all of Richard Lester's material. And, it revealed almost the entire plot. It shows Superman flying up to confront General Zod and co. It shouldn't have shown that because Superman has his powers so it trivializes the bit of the movie where he is depowered. It should have shown the scene where Clark Kent is beaten and bloodied by the trucker. That would have piqued more interest, I would think. But the producers probably wanted to show Superman kicking butt and also that was Donner's handy work so I'm not surprised it was omitted from the trailer.
With a trailer packed with all that, I'm surprised this didn't make more money than the original.
wish superman two RichardLesters directors cut would get out 😢😢😢❤️❤️
I love it!
My childhood hero!
I LOVE THIS MOVIE 👍👍👍
Great show
Classic, my very favourite of the Superman movies, the others are very good, but Superman 2 is the best.
I prefer the original and 2013 MOS
1979
Today Lois would be a supermodel 12 years younger than Superman. Probably deferential to his every whim. How refreshingly ironic that THIS Superman franchise featured a Lois who was age appropriate, attractive but not perfect, smart and held her ground! Have we really regressed that much..,
Um, in the latest version of Superman, Lois is 8 years older than Clark and...healthy, . When cast, Amy was 36 and Henry 28.
How could anyone forget that dull movie.
It's just too hard to believe that a modern Superman would be greeted as anything but a threat. Especially with the President we have now...
I love this movie!!
The only great Superman Sequel
Yes
When Superman fought for Truth, Justice, and the American Way..
We need him to take out J(oementia Briben and his ice cream commies)
1979
Rest in peace Sammy wilson
The Adventure continues...!
The World is on the Brink of Destruction...!
Where is Superman...!
how watch movie?
No one complained that metropolis was in ruins back than... such a soft and over sensitive generation we are.
I did not complain seeing the 2013 version
1980
Sana ipalabas ang Superman 1 and 2 pls
O melhor filme de superman que já assistir.
My favorite Superman movie, I remember seeing this in the theaters back in the day. Thought it was funny when Supergirl said it to Overgirl on the CW show the Crisis-X 4 Part Crossover on TV this past week, "General, would you care to step outside?".
El es el verdadero Superman siii🙌💪
Awesome villains.
Honestly I would prefer the Richard Donner cut over this version forgot his name but yeah it’s not really good in terms of overall quality
Sarah Douglas was a great female villain
"Is there no one on this planet to even challenge me?!"
This movie is my most favorite dc movie ever and superman movie ever, for marvel it’s infinity war and iron man 3 and black panther but dc takes the cake for music and action
I prefer MOS 2013, Wonder Woman 2017 and Aquaman
1979
Proximamente en cines,
1:25 - :27 Lois' reaction in Donner's cut's better.
The only good sequel to the first movie.
I'm not even going to watch the other ones
1979
Superman Vs. General Zod!
DC COMICS SUPERMAN 2!
The Adventure Continues!
Rated PG!
The Best Sequel and better than III & IV
the battle scenes and the flying scenes in this movie were cheap and not so good. donner was a visionary and he could do a lot more better than what lester did but over all this movie is an epic
Was that a trailer or movie's summary?
Um grande ator
good ol days...
Oh lok no CGI involved when movies where great