- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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5 out of 5
This big-budget, epic-scale version of the Man of Steel legend is irresistible, fabulous entertainment. The elegiac opening - from the destruction of Krypton via Clark Kent's early years in Smallville to his arrival at the Daily Planet in Metropolis - turns more traditional comic book when Clark falls for Lois Lane, before a bright and breezy confrontation with comedic criminal Lex Luthor. The deliberate clash of styles generates much excitement and, yes, you'll believe a man can fly. Christopher Reeve is perfectly cast (though Smallville fans may disagree) and as a spectacle it's a highly satisfying confection that has set the standard other comic-book adaptations must try to match.
Plot Summary
Epic fantasy adventure starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder. A baby from the planet Krypton is sent to Earth by his father, Jor-El (Marlon Brando), and found in the American Midwest. He grows up to become mild-mannered news reporter Clark Kent, a man with superhuman powers who is able to confront the forces of evil that threaten the world.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Clark Kent / Superman
- Christopher Reeve
- Lex Luthor
- Gene Hackman
- Lois Lane
- Margot Kidder
- Jor-El
- Marlon Brando
- Otis
- Ned Beatty
- Perry White
- Jackie Cooper
- Pa Kent
- Glenn Ford
- First Elder
- Trevor Howard
- Eve Teschmacher
- Valerie Perrine
- General Zod
- Terence Stamp
- Ursa
- Sarah Douglas
- Non
- Jack O'Halloran
- Jimmy Olsen
- Marc McClure
- Martha Kent
- Phyllis Thaxter
- Lara
- Susannah York
- Young Clark Kent
- Jeff East
- Major
- Larry Hagman
- Young Lois Lane's father
- Kirk Alyn
- Young Lois Lane's mother
- Noel Neill
- Man in street
- Richard Donner
Crew
- Director
- Richard Donner
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