Best Superman movie (1978-2006)

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I'm working through all of the Superman movies and I wondered which one people considered the best. My favourite is Superman III just because of how insane and enjoyable it is. You've got Richard Pryor, an evil/drunk Superman, the beautiful Pamela Stephenson, a super computer, a female robot, outrageous slapstick, Lana Lang and probably the best special effects in the series. It's very 80s which is always a good thing. I think people are too harsh on it personally. 

[Bernard Marx]

I can't decide between the first film or the second (haven't seen the Donner cut).

The original is a superior production with more consistent direction and a greater cinematic quality and scope (primarily benefited by the original Williams score), but the second one is more viscerally exciting with a greater sense of overall urgency and pace (as much as I know you aren't a massive fan of it).

F.uck it- I'll vote for II.

[burrunjor]

The second one for me. Lots of fun, good story, and Reeve's best performance. There are a few problems with it sure, but overall it's a superhero classic.

I love Christopher Reeve as Superman. He was such a perfect fit for the role. Did anybody see the documentary he did on Dinosaurs? It was one of my favourites growing up.

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Aug 25, 2021 21:42:43 GMT Bernard Marx said:

I can't decide between the first film or the second (haven't seen the Donner cut).

The original is a superior production with more consistent direction and a greater cinematic quality and scope (primarily benefited by the original Williams score), but the second one is more viscerally exciting with a greater sense of overall urgency and pace (as much as I know you aren't a massive fan of it).

Na, I don't mind it to be fair. I gave it a 7/10 when I watched it yesterday. It has a lot of flaws, but it's generally quite fun. I do find III to be the superior and better made sequel though.

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Aug 25, 2021 21:42:43 GMT Bernard Marx said:

I can't decide between the first film or the second (haven't seen the Donner cut).

The original is a superior production with more consistent direction and a greater cinematic quality and scope (primarily benefited by the original Williams score), but the second one is more viscerally exciting with a greater sense of overall urgency and pace (as much as I know you aren't a massive fan of it).

F.uck it- I'll vote for II.

I think II is stronger in terms of action and intrigue, but the first, like you said, is better directed and is more polished. I think the fight in the small Houston town between Zod and his cronies in II is pretty good. Obviously the Metropolis battle is awesome as well and well worth waiting for.There are other things I like about II as well like Ken Thorne's score, Gene Hackman's performance, Sarah Douglas as Ursa, the awesome recap at the beginning of the movie and the love story between Lois and Superman. The only problem with the film is that you have footage made up from two directions who have entirely different visions for the film. I do think Lester's contributions are underrated, though. I know you've not seen the Donner cut, but it's not as action packed as the theatrical version (the Paris bomb scene isn't in it). Lester was right to include certain things. These days I prefer II to IV and also Man of Steel. I like all of the original Superman movies to be honest, even Superman Returns. I always find myself returning to the series regularly.