Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

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Adam P A treat to be able to see this on the big screen along with the original. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/23 Full Review Randal so unlike the original. changed lines and scenes. Don't ruin a classic!! Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/19/23 Full Review Brad S. R An incomplete and therefore inherently imperfect representation of Richard Donner's original vision; nevertheless, it's still superior to the Superman II that audiences got in 1980 in almost every way. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Eye C It’s nice for Mr. Donner to have his cut out in the open, but the movie still has its problems of its own. And to think that for so many years this was the best movie of Superman, unbelievable. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/25 Full Review Luis I A good sequel that builds effectively on the foundation laid by its predecessor. The continuity in world-building, production design, and tone immediately sets a familiar and immersive stage. Additionally, the film slightly improves upon its predecessor in areas like direction, writing, and acting; though I should note that I watched the Donner Cut and haven’t seen the original version. From my understanding, the Donner Cut is considered a better rendition. This installment does well to place our protagonist in situations with threats that truly challenge both his powers and worldview. However, it also inherits some of the same issues as the first film. The pacing felt rushed at key moments. Major decisions are made quickly, without allowing enough time to fully explore the circumstances leading up to them or the consequences that follow. As a result, these choices sometimes carry less emotional weight than they could have. From a technical standpoint, viewers can expect much of the same quality as the first film. The visual effects remain impressive for their time, though they may not hold up for everyone today. Overall, it’s an entertaining sequel with more action than its predecessor. Considering its context, it should appeal to fans of the genre and the character alike. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review matthias s Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is a solid 3-star superhero flick that every Superman fan should check out. First off, that John Williams theme—pure chills every time! It's hands-down one of the best superhero scores ever. As a huge Superman and comics fan, this version feels way more comic-accurate. Christopher Reeve? Absolutely perfect as Clark Kent/Superman, and his chemistry with Margot Kidder’s Lois Lane is spot-on. She’s smarter, funnier, and way more charming here—huge improvement! Terence Stamp’s General Zod is still fantastic, but from the opening scene, you can tell this cut is something special. It’s not just a few changes; it captures the magical, entertaining vibe of the first film, which the theatrical version missed. While it’s not perfect, it respects the source material and delivers a much better experience. Honestly, I’m never going back to the theatrical version—this is the definitive cut for me. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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