This Documentary is outstanding, it has better production value then a lot of the ones that are purchased by television or Netflix and they have production crews in their 100s, I really hope someone recognises your talent and makes you the next Barry Norman, with your team supporting your production. One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen
Absolutely stellar feature Oliver, you've really outdone yourself Sir!!! Kudos!!! Though it was awfully rude of you to conduct a retrospective in a cinema when others were trying to watch the film :D
LGR, Gggmanlives, Oliver Harper, Ashens and others channels not off the top of my head, you're everywhere Mr Bundy. It's almost as if you have awesome tastes, Mr Bundy.
Larry Bundy Jr "Hello You!" Great researched video! It kept my attention the whole way through!! I'm on "pins and needles" waiting to see what movie or video you do next!! Well done, mate! 👏🏻🎞👍🏻 🤖🤓
This is really excellent. The fact that you actually went “on location”... literally... really elevates this to true documentary quality. Your presenting to camera is also very good, and the cinema set is a lovely touch. You should be very proud. More of this, please!
Harper, in my mind, you truly are as iconic as Roger Ebert or Gene Siskel. Your voice as a movie critic and fan are instantly recognisable... good work mate!
Oliver is the man, but iconic? Iconic means someone or something that has received often worldwide attention, and is regarded as having contributed heavily to public discourse. Maybe after a couple more decades, Oliver will earn the title of "iconic". He is still starting his career, nevertheless has a loyal following and has produced incredible work, though. People throw out these words to increase the impact of a statement, but its overuse has ultimately diluted the sentiment.
Fantastic documentary Oliver. You REALLY upped your game on this one. It was really cool to see you personally giving us a tour through the sets used for Superman IV's production. The effort and lengths you went through in this vid absolutely floored me. This is the kind of thing I expect from a professional production. Bravo. I however saddened by the knowledge that this vid will inevitably get yanked by WB just like all your other Superman retrospectives. :/
@@OliverHarper Nice work, especially as I was still living at home in MK then and saw my old school science room being used in once scene. Why do you call Superman "Supergirl" in the intro though?
Michael Kurland I wonder if that exists? I read somewhere that the negatives were burned or something? Hopefully somewhere, that cut exists. I’d love to see it instead of the workprint cut
As laughable as the Superman/Nuclear Man plot is, the Clark/Daily Planet stuff is genuinely solid. That farm scene back in Smallville (in which Ma Kent has presumably passed) is moving and delicately handled. Clark's "romantic" scenes with Lacey are hilarious and cute. Also, the tabloidization of the Daily Planet by a Rupert Murdoch-style huckster is pretty prescient.
It has a lot of great scenes that work off the cast's chemistry. I find it perfectly watchable and entertaining, but it does lack polish. Superman III was two very good but very different movies in one, and they both weighed each other down. The evil Superman plot and Clark/Lana sub-plot should have been the whole film, and Pryor could have made a decent comedy just about computers.
As a television veteran, I can honestly say that you've made a brilliant documentary worthy of broadcast. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to seeing more - hopefully, you'll be recognised as a talent to watch and that any television exec worth their salt will give you a programme of your own.
Really loved this man, absolutely a passion project. I did a similar documentary on the New York locations of the Ghostbusters movies at the start of the year, would love it if you had a watch!
Interesting all they use the George Lucas soundstage is strictly coming dancing and now the live shows of Britain’s got talent seems a bit of a waste it’s not used for film production
I really loved this Oliver, excellent stuff. Always cool to learn new things about the Reeve movies. A lot of effort went into this and it shows. The production is top notch, as well as your delivery, hats off to all involved. I bet you got a kick out of retracing Reeve's footsteps.
It's funny, I see people frequently mention you're the new Barry Norman in the comments, probably based on the intro to "Fix it in Post". Based on this work, I would think a better comparison would be Mark Kermode. This documentary was remeniscent of his "On the Edge of Blade Runner", which is also an excellent watch.
Awesome work mr Harper. I love the fact your showing your face and actually have taken the time to go visit these locations now days, that puts a whole new spin on the “nostalgia” of it all. Speaking of which great choice in a movie to do a documentary on. Kind of an obscure gem that everyone alive in the 90’s saw. I’m looking forward to more of your retrospectives and more of these mini documentaries. I SWEAR THIS GUYS GOIN PLACES, LIKE, subscribe, help this hard working guy out. He’s doing what he loves.
I have to say, I wish the deleted scenes were including in the movie as it would've been a better movie!! The news alert scene and Lacy with Lex scene especially. NOT the Metro Club scenes. I also think, on a side note, an interview with Jack O'Halloran would be interesting too. As such a fan of the 1 and 2, you would make it compelling!
Content like this is the reason I love UA-cam. This was highly professional and better than 95% of Blu Ray special features. The obvious depth of research, the interview, on-site footage, easy-to-follow monologues, and overall quality made this very enjoyable. No studio would authorize this much time and money creating a mini-documentary about a less-than-stellar sequel like Superman IV, but you obviously have a love for the making of this film and it showed. I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future.
Oliver, you are the 2017 version of Barry Norman, from the BBC 1 show, Film, I used to watch when I was a kid. Your reviews and retrospectives are top notch. Keep up the good work, pal.
I knoe Ebert and Siskel are very well know around the world, but I wish Oliver would have instead included footage from the Film series hosted by Barry Norman.
Dude you're the man! Easily some of the best retrospectives and reviews on UA-cam. The production value in this is outstanding! Cheers brother! From Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
A wonderfully thoughtful, thorough retrospective. We all know Superman IV wasn't the best, and it would've been so easy to critically pick it to pieces. But you chose to present the facts in a respectful, informative way. Well done, Oliver, you should be proud. One of your best!
This was so awesome!!! I was a small boy in the late 80's, and I loved this film....never knew how badly it was regarded until I became a teenager in the late 90's. Superman IV will always hold a special nostalgic place in my heart, and thank you for the deeper dive into the film!
This was a great insight into filming the legendary Superman film series in the UK and very nostalgic looking at some of those scenes, thanks for posting such a fantastic video.
Thank you so so so much for making this, mate. You have so much passion for this, you can tell. Hope you aren't spending too much for this, it's really well made 😊 Brill job Oliver and Tim!
Oliver Harper, The Man, The Myth, The Legend! You are the first of a few movie vloggers I started following couple of years ago, and you are the best, by far! I mean, it's an understatement to call you a "movie vlogger", but you know what I mean. It's an honor and a very special treat to watch your videos. With this one, you've outdone yourself! The level of your professionalism is something to strive for, and a really big homework for everyone else, doing this type of videos. Thank you, and keep up with your amazing work!
Top job mate! Definitely a fascinating (and oft overlooked) subject matter. That particular generation of British set designers were a very resourceful bunch.
Awesome video Oliver! I was not expecting to see all of the location shots at the beginning but that was a great surprise. Your passion for movies is infectious and it's especially fun when you cover ones that are clearly very important to you
I have to echo what everyone else has said Olly, fantastic work on this! Watched it this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it all. It was great to see how the locations have stood the test of time and just how creative the production was with what they had to work with budget wise. Congrats to you, Tim, Richard, Brad, Peter and everyone involved in this production....night put my feet up today and give Quest for Peace another watch today. Again, thanks for sharing and for putting so much hard work into this!!
Damn. This is an impressive documentary, Oliver. It should be on the Superman 4 Blu Ray. That would actually make the movie easier to watch. Amazing job as always!
This documentary is over two years old and I cannot believe I haven't come across it until now. Great video and information. I can see how hard you've worked to not only put this documentary together as well as you have but also the research that you had to have done. I watch your retrospectives all the time and I really do enjoy them. Keep up the great work
Talent is one thing but when you add passion and heart to it (which is clearly visible here) you get something really special. Superman character (and Chris Reeves' Superman) have a very special place in my heart which makes this video greater than it already is. Excellent Oliver!
This should be included on a Blu Ray release of Superman IV! As well-filmed and well-paced as any documentary I've seen for a film! You should be damn proud!
Oliver, as someone who shares your level of passion, and interest in the vast majority of the films you cover, especially the Reeve-era Superman films, I could comment on what a professional, informative, polished, and beautifully produced piece this is. However, what I most want to say is simply "Thank you!"
Wow, Oliver. You hit another landmark with this one. A new format and approach. This is worthy of any commentary on a big studio Blu Ray special features release. Keep up the good work!
Oliver, wow, what an absolutely beautiful Retrospective you've created. You have set the highest standard with this wonderful piece. I've always admired your work but you've blown me away with the depth, detail and love you put into this masterpiece of cinematic review. As a movie buff I offer my most sincere thanks.
All right, Oliver! You did it! This is like a full-fledged documentary and could have appeared on any special feature reel. I'm glad to see you're trying new things and think you may be on to something here.
The level of care and polish that went into this is a testament to the fact that you are among my favorite youtubers, if not the most favorite. You're in the top 3, at least. Cheers from Georgia!
Oliver, you have another hit in your catalogue. I could not believe how many movies have been shot in UK and most important, how with a few tricks you can transform a british city into an american location. Please, keep on making more of these docs that explained people that the magic of cinema is not only in the screen.
Mr Harper this is nothing short of spectacular. I'd demand more, but doing so would distract me from absorbing every frame of this documentary all over again. Kudos!
This is really good, well made and interesting. Its clear you've put a lot into it and you should feel proud of what you've made and is a logical step up from your retrospectives
Applause! Very nice job. As a Superman fan myself I find production stories of Superman IV fascinating, and this was very satisfying. Your hard work is really commendable, great stuff! Also nice to hear from Peter Young about it. (had the pleasure of working on a film years ago that he was set decorator on) I hope you do something like this again.
For the love of Jor-El, this is GREAT work guys!! THE QUEST FOR PEACE is always a curio to this 80s sky kid. It could have been so much better and very nearly takes a different turn, but the money visibly falls away as the story, momentum and production crashes to earth in a fierce and fast back-projection plummet.
Excited to be the first to comment....Love the video...the quality of work you do, is the best that can be found on the Internet...it's amazing how your content only keeps getting better...I can only imagine the amount of work that went into this...I hope that you can do more of these...
Incredible work my dear you tuber! As someone who’s completing a Superman IV documentary myself, I can only wish to attain this standard of work. You truly have outdone yourself with this Oliver. My father actually worked at Elstree Studios during this time.
This was so great, you and Tim knocked it out of the park! I knew that parts of Superman were filmed in Calgary (I used to live there) but I didn't really know it was so extensively shot in England as well.
Superb work as always! One of the only channels where I watch everything that is released, and all the way through. Like this new direction as well. Keep it up.
Wow !!! Well done on Oliver on such a passion project, you must be very proud. Amazing video, a lot of time and effort has clearly gone into this, the production, colour grading, even the end titles all done to a high standard. Brilliant
Hello, Owen. I’ve been a subscriber of your channel for a few years and I love your content. It’s been a source of entertainment and information about films and television shows that I’ve grew up with and even some that are unknown. I especially love the commentaries and spotlight on Superman related media like the documentary that I’m watching now. It seems to me that you have a special place in your heart for the Superman series as a whole which I kind of have myself. I think part four is not the best of the original series but a lot of work was put into trying to make a believable world. Superman is now character that is kind of overshadowed by Batman (another character that I’ve loved) as not being relevant and just simply not cool. But disagree with that thinking. Just to cut this short, thank you and your crew for putting the time and effort into making this doc about one the less popular Superman films. To you and your continued success.👏🏿👍🏿✌🏿❤️
Fantastic video; loved it! Really well made. I was at Sir Frank Markham when this movie was filmed; I remember walking to my class in Secklow when I turned around and saw Christopher Reeve in his Superman costume walk past - I’ll never forget that! I also have a photo I took through the bushes, of Christopher Reeve reading the Sun newspaper outside his trailer. Good times…
You did a fantastic job getting your story across, your love for the material showed through. That was a fascinating interview and I felt like I learned a lot of really neat new things. Thank you very much everybody for all your hard work on this, I'm very impressed!
Easily the best thing you've ever done Oliver. You've managed to celebrate some unsung heroes and achievements and in the process lent some respectability to a widely derided film. Bravo! Also, you look good in front of the camera, for the most part poised and at ease. We definitely need to see more of you front and center in your videos. It's good for your brand!
It’s surprisingly cool to see the real world locations vs the movie clips. This movie was one of twenty VHS tapes I had as a kid so although I didn’t love it, I’m familiar enough to recognize the backgrounds
hi,from Mexico. congrats on brilliant analogy,analisis, info and enlightment about our beloved movies this channel is exellsior quality and one of the best about movie in depth insights ever. keep it up.
Kudos to you and your crew for taking the time and filming at the locations used in the movie itself. The retrospective ends up being better than the movie.
This was outstanding! I've been watching your videos for years, and you always do a great job, but this could have been a special feature on disk. It was so informative, fun, well-edited and written. Extra kudos for getting to speak with the production designer. Great job!
I've followed this channel for years and literally had no idea this was finally released haha - I'm so glad i've finally watched this - it's a fantastic insight into the film and its production. I met the director at a recent networking event - really lovely guy.
Congratulations on finally getting this documentary made, Oliver! In particular the on-site filming is very professional and maintains a consistently engaging tone to it. This must have been a passion project for many years now, and it's excelled even the very high standards you made for yourself. :)
This was amazing!!!!! I was totally unprepared for how well done it was! Bravo!!!!!!! Thank you so much for making this!!! As a kid, I didn't know "Superman IV" was a "bad" movie. With Alexander Courage's brilliant adaptation of John Williams's previous and new material, that drove me. Thank you again!
I wasn't expecting this but wow, this was great! Even though I haven't seen Superman IV for years, it was great to see all of the locations and what they look like today!
This Documentary is outstanding, it has better production value then a lot of the ones that are purchased by television or Netflix and they have production crews in their 100s, I really hope someone recognises your talent and makes you the next Barry Norman, with your team supporting your production. One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen
Thank you very much Dean for your great feedback.
I absolutely agree. Just brilliant
Great doc
You could be the new Barry Norman
It has better production values than superman 4.
Absolutely stellar feature Oliver, you've really outdone yourself Sir!!! Kudos!!!
Though it was awfully rude of you to conduct a retrospective in a cinema when others were trying to watch the film :D
Thank you very much Larry!
LGR, Gggmanlives, Oliver Harper, Ashens and others channels not off the top of my head, you're everywhere Mr Bundy. It's almost as if you have awesome tastes, Mr Bundy.
Larry Bundy Jr "Hello You!"
Great researched video! It kept my attention the whole way through!! I'm on "pins and needles" waiting to see what movie or video you do next!! Well done, mate! 👏🏻🎞👍🏻
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better than many tv docs ive seen. excellent
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You took it up to 11 this time, great job. You should honestly do a long documentary on Kubrick's the Shining.
Thank you very much dude!
This is really excellent. The fact that you actually went “on location”... literally... really elevates this to true documentary quality. Your presenting to camera is also very good, and the cinema set is a lovely touch. You should be very proud. More of this, please!
Thank you very much Rob for your feedback!
Yes I agree. Thank you Oliver
Harper, in my mind, you truly are as iconic as Roger Ebert or Gene Siskel. Your voice as a movie critic and fan are instantly recognisable... good work mate!
Cheers buddy!
Oliver is the man, but iconic? Iconic means someone or something that has received often worldwide attention, and is regarded as having contributed heavily to public discourse. Maybe after a couple more decades, Oliver will earn the title of "iconic". He is still starting his career, nevertheless has a loyal following and has produced incredible work, though. People throw out these words to increase the impact of a statement, but its overuse has ultimately diluted the sentiment.
".....and why not?"
Fantastic documentary Oliver. You REALLY upped your game on this one. It was really cool to see you personally giving us a tour through the sets used for Superman IV's production. The effort and lengths you went through in this vid absolutely floored me. This is the kind of thing I expect from a professional production. Bravo. I however saddened by the knowledge that this vid will inevitably get yanked by WB just like all your other Superman retrospectives. :/
Thanks for your feedback Kenneth!
Oliver Harper no prob. You really out did yourself on this one.
@@OliverHarper Nice work, especially as I was still living at home in MK then and saw my old school science room being used in once scene. Why do you call Superman "Supergirl" in the intro though?
Brilliant video. This is worthy of being included as a extra in all future releases of S4.
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Oliver Harper if Warner Bros can find Sidney J. Furie’s final cut answer print of “Superman IV,” that would be the perfect opportunity.
Michael Kurland I wonder if that exists? I read somewhere that the negatives were burned or something? Hopefully somewhere, that cut exists. I’d love to see it instead of the workprint cut
Mark Simons according to Jim Bowers, there’s a very good chance that the print still exists.
Mark Simons plus, two of the deleted scenes were completely finished and were included in the international releases of “Superman IV.”
As laughable as the Superman/Nuclear Man plot is, the Clark/Daily Planet stuff is genuinely solid. That farm scene back in Smallville (in which Ma Kent has presumably passed) is moving and delicately handled. Clark's "romantic" scenes with Lacey are hilarious and cute. Also, the tabloidization of the Daily Planet by a Rupert Murdoch-style huckster is pretty prescient.
gokinsmen It’s better than Superman III and Man of Shite, for sure.
I think it has some of the best relationship scenes out of the four films to be honest. Just all the worst action and comic stuff.
No way IV is better than Superman III.
The Lex Luther and his nephew and Nuclear man were the weak points in the film and the special effects.
It has a lot of great scenes that work off the cast's chemistry. I find it perfectly watchable and entertaining, but it does lack polish. Superman III was two very good but very different movies in one, and they both weighed each other down. The evil Superman plot and Clark/Lana sub-plot should have been the whole film, and Pryor could have made a decent comedy just about computers.
Excellent work Oliver....this really steps up the quality of your product, and was a very interesting, informative, and entertaining documentary.
Thank you very much!
Have to agree totally. Love your retrospective reviews and this was outstanding work. Bring us more!
The thought occurs, I'd love to see something similar on Aliens or Full Metal Jacket given their UK based production.
As a television veteran, I can honestly say that you've made a brilliant documentary worthy of broadcast. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to seeing more - hopefully, you'll be recognised as a talent to watch and that any television exec worth their salt will give you a programme of your own.
Top notch work here. Literally feels and looks like a tv series.
Thanks for your feedback!
Well done mate. I know Superman is dear to you, and you did a great job.
Really loved this man, absolutely a passion project. I did a similar documentary on the New York locations of the Ghostbusters movies at the start of the year, would love it if you had a watch!
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Interesting all they use the George Lucas soundstage is strictly coming dancing and now the live shows of Britain’s got talent seems a bit of a waste it’s not used for film production
I came, I saw, I enjoyed your video
Oliver Harper is the new Barry Norman.
I really loved this Oliver, excellent stuff. Always cool to learn new things about the Reeve movies. A lot of effort went into this and it shows. The production is top notch, as well as your delivery, hats off to all involved. I bet you got a kick out of retracing Reeve's footsteps.
Cheers buddy!
It's funny, I see people frequently mention you're the new Barry Norman in the comments, probably based on the intro to "Fix it in Post". Based on this work, I would think a better comparison would be Mark Kermode. This documentary was remeniscent of his "On the Edge of Blade Runner", which is also an excellent watch.
The next level has truly been reached, Oliver. Another sterling piece of work for fans of the little details that make the big movies.
Awesome work mr Harper. I love the fact your showing your face and actually have taken the time to go visit these locations now days, that puts a whole new spin on the “nostalgia” of it all. Speaking of which great choice in a movie to do a documentary on. Kind of an obscure gem that everyone alive in the 90’s saw. I’m looking forward to more of your retrospectives and more of these mini documentaries.
I SWEAR THIS GUYS GOIN PLACES, LIKE, subscribe, help this hard working guy out. He’s doing what he loves.
Honestly, this channel keeps getting better and better.
I have to say, I wish the deleted scenes were including in the movie as it would've been a better movie!! The news alert scene and Lacy with Lex scene especially. NOT the Metro Club scenes. I also think, on a side note, an interview with Jack O'Halloran would be interesting too. As such a fan of the 1 and 2, you would make it compelling!
Content like this is the reason I love UA-cam. This was highly professional and better than 95% of Blu Ray special features. The obvious depth of research, the interview, on-site footage, easy-to-follow monologues, and overall quality made this very enjoyable. No studio would authorize this much time and money creating a mini-documentary about a less-than-stellar sequel like Superman IV, but you obviously have a love for the making of this film and it showed. I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future.
Loved this movie as a kid, lived just a few miles away from MK all my life and had no idea! Hats off to the film makers for that!
Always a treat to see you cover Superman related content. One can easily the notice the passion you have for this.
Incredible job Oliver retracing all those steps. What a trip down nostalgia lane this was. Cheers..
Thanks buddy!
Oliver, you are the 2017 version of Barry Norman, from the BBC 1 show, Film, I used to watch when I was a kid. Your reviews and retrospectives are top notch. Keep up the good work, pal.
I knoe Ebert and Siskel are very well know around the world, but I wish Oliver would have instead included footage from the Film series hosted by Barry Norman.
The great thing about this, is the different angle it takes on the film, and does not rehash things that people know. Truly superb. Well done
Dude you're the man! Easily some of the best retrospectives and reviews on UA-cam. The production value in this is outstanding! Cheers brother! From Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
Your calming voice makes this documentary even more enticing
A wonderfully thoughtful, thorough retrospective. We all know Superman IV wasn't the best, and it would've been so easy to critically pick it to pieces. But you chose to present the facts in a respectful, informative way. Well done, Oliver, you should be proud. One of your best!
This was so awesome!!! I was a small boy in the late 80's, and I loved this film....never knew how badly it was regarded until I became a teenager in the late 90's. Superman IV will always hold a special nostalgic place in my heart, and thank you for the deeper dive into the film!
Nothing like waking up to find your favourite movie reviewer up with a new video.
Thanks James!
This was so well done. Loved it!
This was a great insight into filming the legendary Superman film series in the UK and very nostalgic looking at some of those scenes, thanks for posting such a fantastic video.
What an utterly brilliant documentary! Put a smile on my face
The Jump in quality and production blew me away! This so so awesome! Hope to see more of these
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This doc deserves WAY more views and you, sir, deserve WAY more subscribers.
Cheers from Denver, CO.
This was so good!!! Beautifully shot and put together. Wonderfully presented and fascinating to watch. Superb on every level!
Thank you so so so much for making this, mate. You have so much passion for this, you can tell.
Hope you aren't spending too much for this, it's really well made 😊
Brill job Oliver and Tim!
Oliver Harper, The Man, The Myth, The Legend! You are the first of a few movie vloggers I started following couple of years ago, and you are the best, by far! I mean, it's an understatement to call you a "movie vlogger", but you know what I mean. It's an honor and a very special treat to watch your videos. With this one, you've outdone yourself! The level of your professionalism is something to strive for, and a really big homework for everyone else, doing this type of videos. Thank you, and keep up with your amazing work!
Top job mate! Definitely a fascinating (and oft overlooked) subject matter. That particular generation of British set designers were a very resourceful bunch.
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Awesome video Oliver! I was not expecting to see all of the location shots at the beginning but that was a great surprise. Your passion for movies is infectious and it's especially fun when you cover ones that are clearly very important to you
Thank you very much sir!
Massive step up in quality, well done
I have to echo what everyone else has said Olly, fantastic work on this! Watched it this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it all. It was great to see how the locations have stood the test of time and just how creative the production was with what they had to work with budget wise. Congrats to you, Tim, Richard, Brad, Peter and everyone involved in this production....night put my feet up today and give Quest for Peace another watch today. Again, thanks for sharing and for putting so much hard work into this!!
Damn. This is an impressive documentary, Oliver. It should be on the Superman 4 Blu Ray. That would actually make the movie easier to watch. Amazing job as always!
Thank you very much!
This documentary is over two years old and I cannot believe I haven't come across it until now. Great video and information. I can see how hard you've worked to not only put this documentary together as well as you have but also the research that you had to have done. I watch your retrospectives all the time and I really do enjoy them. Keep up the great work
Wow, thank you!
Talent is one thing but when you add passion and heart to it (which is clearly visible here) you get something really special. Superman character (and Chris Reeves' Superman) have a very special place in my heart which makes this video greater than it already is. Excellent Oliver!
Really enjoyed this Oliver. It wouldn't be out of place on a Superman IV blu ray.
This should be included on a Blu Ray release of Superman IV! As well-filmed and well-paced as any documentary I've seen for a film! You should be damn proud!
Oliver, as someone who shares your level of passion, and interest in the vast majority of the films you cover, especially the Reeve-era Superman films, I could comment on what a professional, informative, polished, and beautifully produced piece this is. However, what I most want to say is simply "Thank you!"
An interesting, informative, and very well-made video here, Oliver. Fantastic job by you and everyone involved!
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Wow, Oliver. You hit another landmark with this one. A new format and approach. This is worthy of any commentary on a big studio Blu Ray special features release. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much for the kind words!
You’ve gone above an beyond on this video Oliver. I had no idea they filmed 99.9% of Superman 4 in the UK. This video was an eye opener.
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I'll admit it, I'm old and love all 4 Christoper Reeve Superman films . Great job, Oliver. You can tell that you put your heart into it.
Oliver, wow, what an absolutely beautiful Retrospective you've created.
You have set the highest standard with this wonderful piece. I've always admired your work but you've blown me away with the depth, detail and love you put into this masterpiece of cinematic review. As a movie buff I offer my most sincere thanks.
All right, Oliver! You did it! This is like a full-fledged documentary and could have appeared on any special feature reel. I'm glad to see you're trying new things and think you may be on to something here.
The level of care and polish that went into this is a testament to the fact that you are among my favorite youtubers, if not the most favorite.
You're in the top 3, at least. Cheers from Georgia!
Oliver Harper is one of the best movie reviewers on UA-cam.
Like a fine wine, you and your videos are getting better with time! The depth you went into for this is definitely worth more than 85K subscribers!
The quality of that video was amazing. Real talent right here on UA-cam.
You’ve stepped up to the next level. Good work.
Thank you very much!
This should be official bonus material on the Superman IV disc. Fantastic job, Oliver!
Thanks a lot buddy!
Great video man. All your mini docs are interesting and informative. I very much enjoy your content. Cheers mate..
Oliver, you have another hit in your catalogue. I could not believe how many movies have been shot in UK and most important, how with a few tricks you can transform a british city into an american location. Please, keep on making more of these docs that explained people that the magic of cinema is not only in the screen.
Mr Harper this is nothing short of spectacular. I'd demand more, but doing so would distract me from absorbing every frame of this documentary all over again. Kudos!
This is really good, well made and interesting. Its clear you've put a lot into it and you should feel proud of what you've made and is a logical step up from your retrospectives
Thanks Matthew!
Applause! Very nice job. As a Superman fan myself I find production stories of Superman IV fascinating, and this was very satisfying. Your hard work is really commendable, great stuff! Also nice to hear from Peter Young about it. (had the pleasure of working on a film years ago that he was set decorator on) I hope you do something like this again.
Absolutely fantastic video, I am blown away by the details. Milton Keynes! Who would have guessed. Keep up the incredible work Oliver.
Amazing work oliver, its great to see you growing and still bringing the quality !
Re-watching this classic video and I still can't help but think Oliver is doing his best Barry Norman impression.
And why not!
For the love of Jor-El, this is GREAT work guys!! THE QUEST FOR PEACE is always a curio to this 80s sky kid. It could have been so much better and very nearly takes a different turn, but the money visibly falls away as the story, momentum and production crashes to earth in a fierce and fast back-projection plummet.
Thanks for your feedback dude!
I love the journey of this channel. You constantly improve your self bit by bit with every video you upload. Kudos!
Excited to be the first to comment....Love the video...the quality of work you do, is the best that can be found on the Internet...it's amazing how your content only keeps getting better...I can only imagine the amount of work that went into this...I hope that you can do more of these...
Thanks very much Bryan!
Incredible work my dear you tuber! As someone who’s completing a Superman IV documentary myself, I can only wish to attain this standard of work.
You truly have outdone yourself with this Oliver. My father actually worked at Elstree Studios during this time.
Loved every minute of this. So glad I'm able to support this type of stuff via Patreon.
Thank you very much for your support!
This was so great, you and Tim knocked it out of the park! I knew that parts of Superman were filmed in Calgary (I used to live there) but I didn't really know it was so extensively shot in England as well.
Superb work as always! One of the only channels where I watch everything that is released, and all the way through. Like this new direction as well. Keep it up.
Thanks a lot for your feedback!
Wow !!! Well done on Oliver on such a passion project, you must be very proud. Amazing video, a lot of time and effort has clearly gone into this, the production, colour grading, even the end titles all done to a high standard. Brilliant
Thank you very much Martyn!
Outstanding work Oliver! You've really raised the bar with this one. Must have been a real treat visiting these locations and putting together.
Oliver, you are dreamy! Smart AND entertaining! Lots of commercials, though.
Hello, Owen. I’ve been a subscriber of your channel for a few years and I love your content. It’s been a source of entertainment and information about films and television shows that I’ve grew up with and even some that are unknown. I especially love the commentaries and spotlight on Superman related media like the documentary that I’m watching now. It seems to me that you have a special place in your heart for the Superman series as a whole which I kind of have myself.
I think part four is not the best of the original series but a lot of work was put into trying to make a believable world. Superman is now character that is kind of overshadowed by Batman (another character that I’ve loved) as not being relevant and just simply not cool. But disagree with that thinking. Just to cut this short, thank you and your crew for putting the time and effort into making this doc about one the less popular Superman films. To you and your continued success.👏🏿👍🏿✌🏿❤️
Thank you very much Thomas for your feedback!
Was hoping to hear about the fortress in Superman iv
Fantastic video; loved it! Really well made. I was at Sir Frank Markham when this movie was filmed; I remember walking to my class in Secklow when I turned around and saw Christopher Reeve in his Superman costume walk past - I’ll never forget that! I also have a photo I took through the bushes, of Christopher Reeve reading the Sun newspaper outside his trailer. Good times…
That‘s some outstanding work and should actually be featured on an official blu-ray of the movie?!
Excellent Retrospective of the superman locations,Very impressive and well shot+edited
Thanks Graeme!
You did a fantastic job getting your story across, your love for the material showed through. That was a fascinating interview and I felt like I learned a lot of really neat new things. Thank you very much everybody for all your hard work on this, I'm very impressed!
Easily the best thing you've ever done Oliver. You've managed to celebrate some unsung heroes and achievements and in the process lent some respectability to a widely derided film. Bravo! Also, you look good in front of the camera, for the most part poised and at ease. We definitely need to see more of you front and center in your videos. It's good for your brand!
It’s surprisingly cool to see the real world locations vs the movie clips. This movie was one of twenty VHS tapes I had as a kid so although I didn’t love it, I’m familiar enough to recognize the backgrounds
Love your work dude! You really went the extra mile for this and it shows. Nicely done sir, can't wait for what's next!
Cheers Jay!
hi,from Mexico. congrats on brilliant analogy,analisis, info and enlightment about our beloved movies this channel is exellsior quality and one of the best about movie in depth insights ever. keep it up.
This was actually my favorite one out of the four films, I loved the Nuclear Man villain.
Ollie! Every time you have a superman related video, I smile. You are awesome, sir.
This was exceptionally well done, sir. Engaging, informative - very nice!
This takes me back to watching Alex Cox and Mark Cousins presenting Moviedrome. Great video, cheers Oliver.
Cheers David!
The amount of information in this is mindblowing. Top quality.
Kudos to you and your crew for taking the time and filming at the locations used in the movie itself. The retrospective ends up being better than the movie.
This was outstanding! I've been watching your videos for years, and you always do a great job, but this could have been a special feature on disk. It was so informative, fun, well-edited and written. Extra kudos for getting to speak with the production designer. Great job!
This is the next level for this channel. Great production value and a TV-quality documentary. We want more! :)
I've followed this channel for years and literally had no idea this was finally released haha - I'm so glad i've finally watched this - it's a fantastic insight into the film and its production. I met the director at a recent networking event - really lovely guy.
Congratulations on finally getting this documentary made, Oliver! In particular the on-site filming is very professional and maintains a consistently engaging tone to it. This must have been a passion project for many years now, and it's excelled even the very high standards you made for yourself. :)
Thanks for your feedback Oscar!
This was amazing!!!!! I was totally unprepared for how well done it was! Bravo!!!!!!! Thank you so much for making this!!! As a kid, I didn't know "Superman IV" was a "bad" movie. With Alexander Courage's brilliant adaptation of John Williams's previous and new material, that drove me. Thank you again!
This video makes Superman IV look really good. Incredible.
I wasn't expecting this but wow, this was great! Even though I haven't seen Superman IV for years, it was great to see all of the locations and what they look like today!
Cheers Mike!