❤BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY❤ MATTHEW 22: 37-40 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
@danielhead8123 Zack Snyder Superman is not Superman. It is an abomination and it took down the all new Dceu right from that start. Henry Cavil is a nice guy but he got screwed by Nolan/Zack Snyder who know nothing about Superman and what he repesent.
I feel like nothing is wrong with Snyder superman but I do feel like Superman got his darkness in him down the line in later movies Most of Superman comic books he have a good upbringing he have a mother and father who loves him he is an immigrant and came to America and made good
@@corryhillIt's how it was executed Zack just wanted Batman Jesus with red cape, you are absolutely correct there are dark Superman stories that are some of the best stories hands down, it's just none of them were written or directed or had any involvement with Zack Snyder 😂
@dr.burtgummerfan439 best all around. No one else but Christopher Reeve has ever made it believable that no one realized that Superman and Clark Kent were the same person
I think this film is dated,the dialog is corny and chessy,a product of it's time.I prefer a more modern Superman film and a new take on the Superman/Clark Kent duality. Sorta what Nolan did with Batman,make a-GREAT-trilogy,but,this will never happen with old Supes's fans stuck on an old film from the late 70s.
@@kerry-j4m No one is “stuck” on this film, we ‘older’ fans appreciate the way it was made, how committed Chris Reeve was to making both CK and Kal - El believable, as a lot of the more modern takes on Superman are too dark. These films gave us a chance to really see Superman outside of the comics, as the George Reeves’ Superman did in the 1950s Adventures of Superman tv series. Older fans understand times change and can enjoy the newer movies, but for some of us, Chris Reeve is *the* definitive Superman.
FUN FACT: In the scene where Clark races the train. The little girl who sees him is Lois Lane. Her parents are played by Kirk Alyn, the first man to play Superman on the big screen in the 1940's, and Noel Neill, the first woman to play Lois Lane on the big screen. Ms Neill also played Lois on The Adventures of Superman tv show in the 1950's. She wore one of her outfits and did her hair and makeup like she did on the show. She also had a cameo at the beginning of Superman Returns.
I think it works so well is because they treated the source material seriously. They didn't try to change it or make it better. It's Superman. It's a pure comic book.
Christopher Reeves going from Clark to himself and back to Clark in Lois's apartment is a master class on acting. His tone of voice, mannerisms and physical presentation you really believe he is being two different people.
Saw it with my dad in the theater on opening weekend in 1978. It solidified Superman in my mind as my favorite fictional character. And he remains so to this day!
Fun fact- Christopher Reeve was very skinny when he took the role. Instead of wearing a padded suit like they wanted him to, he took a very intensive workout regimen and was trained by David Prowse, a bodybuilder famous for physically playing none other than Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Reeve said Prowse put him through hell, but it worked out perfectly.
Yup. My 13 yr. old can do the Golden Gate Bridge on his computer. He can’t do a 1/12 scale model of it, light and photograph it with a 35mm film camera. We couldn’t do that stuff at home, so we used to buy movie tickets to see it done.
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CGI looked promising in the '90s but it has fallen in pure mediocrity.
Yup. When it first came out. On True Lies and Forest Gump it enhanced photorealism. Then they went full CGI. As Robert Downey once said : “You never go full.”
Your enthusiasm for this classic is so infectious. As awesome Reeve is at being the dutiful Superman, it’s those times when the darker emotions surface is where Reeve’s brilliance really comes through. The simultaneous despair and rage at the end was more than terrifying; I fully felt it. And Hackman is the best Lex hands down. That commanding voice. Wow. Amazing reaction!
As a kid I watched the black and white films with George Reeves and read DC comics. The first magazine color photo I saw of Christopher Reeve in the suit, the hair on the back of my neck stood up. The first time he dons the suit and flies towards the camera, I cried like a child. I still do! I was heartbroken when Christopher Reeve passed away. When I heard John Williams’ updated score in James Gunn’s trailer I teared up. I was the kid with flag calling out for Superman.
Absolutely loved your reactions. I was 11 years old when I saw this magical film in 1978 on the big screen and was mesmerized. It's my favorite movie of all time. See Superman II!
The blockbuster movies of the late 70’s and early 80’s were made for everyone. They didn’t target a specific audience like the summer blockbuster movies today. They weren’t worried about people picking them apart on the internet, so the Director made the movie they wanted to make. As you mentioned, these were all practical effects in this era of movies. Because they couldn’t rely on CGI to wow people like modern movies, it forced them to focus on the story and characters more. I think that’s why movies like Superman, Star Wars, The Terminator, Back to the Future still hold up today because those characters are memorable and connected with the audience.
Well summarized. Also. It took 3 yrs. minimum to develop and finish those movies. That gave the creators a lot of trial and error time-that is essential to create a work of art.
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Exactly. The trend to specialize the films or to exploit specific markets started in the '90s, before that the movie industry was more concerned on capturing the maximum variety of audience.
I watched this movie in the theater in 1978, when I was 10 years old. It was mind-blowing! We had never seen a superhero movie that took the genre serious with realistic looking effects like that. There were also two magazines dedicated to the first and second Superman movie with behind the scenes footage and lots of photos. I still have those magazines. 😍 Years later, when Superman was released on VHS, my mother rented the video from a small mom-and-pop videostore. You had to wait weeks to rent the tape, because they only had ONE copy! So when my mother one evening brought home the VHS cassette, my younger brother and me felt like it was christmas! 😊 It was a very special time to grow up watching Superman and Star Wars in the movie theater. It felt like real magic! ✨💫🌟❤️
@@FredtheWebGuyTV I know I was at the theaters for this, but i slept through it. I was 4yrs old. What 4yr old makes it through a movie? My Dad would always take me and my older brother to the movies. He was 2 yrs older, so maybe he'd watch. I would just remember walking in, and being carried out....but hey, i can claim I was there :)
I had to make do with a VHS recording off the telly. And, at the time, we only owned 2 VHS cassettes (cheapskate parent) and one of those tapes was reserved for what my sister wanted, so I had one 3 hour VHS tape. Hence, when Superman II came on the telly, I had to tape over Superman. Now before you ask why I didn't record in LP or SLP, I don't remember the recorder having that function. Until we got some 4 hour tapes, our VHS cassettes only ever held one film on each.
I wish I could encapsulate to you what it was like seeing this in the theater at 5 yrs old. Going home , tying a towel ( preferably red) around your neck and jumping off the couch . Walking out of the movie you were just .......excited. You felt good, happy, hopeful. Nothing can be said about the greatness of Reeve to ever fo justice to what he means to us fans. Richard Donner as well is just as responsible for the greatness of this movie. The entire cast, crew, John Williams score. Pure perfection
Notice how when Clark removes his glasses in Lois's apartment, his posture changes & he stands tall, then when Lois walks back in the room, he slouches again in character. Just great acting
My first time seeing your channel, and I loved it! Thanks for reacting to the best superhero movie ever! This was also the first time that Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were publicly acknowledged as the creators of Superman. Warner Brothers gave them full creators' rights and compensation for the character after DC (formerly Action Comics) screwed them out of the rights.
Superman: The Movie was the first film I remember seeing in theaters when I was 4 years old and it remains my all-time favorite comic book movie. It's been the template for superhero films for decades.
In 1978, I saw this in the theater. I was 6 years old, and Christopher Reeve became one of my heroes. Not just Superman, but the man. He was the perfect Superman. And with what happened to Chris later with his accident and paralysis, and what he did with that for the rest of his life...he was a super man. After watching the other Reeve Superman movies, I recommend watching the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Watch Superman II, but there are two versions: the theatrical cut and the Donner Cut. I prefer the Donner Cut. There is a long sad story why there are 2 cuts, but both are worthwhile. Superman III is fun, but it is more like a Richard Pryor comedy that Superman is a part of than the opposite. Superman IV: The Quest For Peace is a mess. Don't bother. If you had problems with the Zack Snyder Superman movies, this is worse. It was a noble disaster. Reeve conceived the storyline close to his heart, but the execution was a disastrous mess. But...I also suggest Superman Returns, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Brandon Routh as Superman/Clark and Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor. Singer loved the Reeve movies and made a true direct sequel to Superman II. It has the tone of the Reeve movies but came out at the wrong time. It is one to see for any Superman fan.
I saw this in the theater when I was in fifth grade, and it blew my mind. Watching your first-time reaction was so fun. At times you had me clapping and laughing. Thank you! :)
When teenage Clark runs past the train, he waves to a girl traveling with her grandparents. In the extended cut, she is called Lois Lane. The grandparents were played by Kirk Alyn and Noel Neill, who were the first live action Superman and Lois.
Christopher & Dana Reeve's kid has a documentary called Super/Man about their father, Chris' battle with paralysis after falling from the horse. Chris was a doting father even being paralyzed from neck down during his kids growing up. Chris' Dana learned on her own of assisting her husband's care. So, from her experiences with Chris, they created Christopher & Dana Foundation on researching on paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Their kids are on Board of Directors of the Foundation. Their youngest kid, Will Reeve is his father's lookalike twin. I think that Henry Cavill comes close second as the iconic Superman as Chris is the original. I am on the fence of newest actor portraying Superman, David Corenswet. Chris Reeve did a few cameos in TV series especially Smallville with Tom Welling as Clark/Superman. Chris acted in a scene with Tom: original Superman and TV Superman.
I agree with you but I will not ever watch the James Gunn version coming out in 2025 because his sick and disgusting joke's about Pedophilia and him throwing a pedophilia theme party that creep has something evil in him regarding pedophilia.🤮😡
There has never been anyone who played Clark Kent like Christopher Reeve; not only is Clark genuinely fun to watch but Reeves is the only one I have ever seen who makes it believable that no one would ever seriously believe Clark Kent and Superman are the same person. The stoop, the change of voice, the change of personality, the clumsiness, the whole thing is just great.
There are countless scenes in this movie you could pause, and they would make perfect panels in a comic. As lauded as this movie is, it's still underrated all things considered. It was such a game changer back then.
5:09 the Smallville series which pays tribute to this iconic movie delves deeper into the reasons why Clark was held back and prevented especially in school from top participating in games as his parents were afraid of him hurting people because of his dense molecular structure running into someone would be like a car hitting someone, especially if Clark was using speed, because this superman is based on the man of tomorrow or pre-crisis so he possesses light speed which is synonymous with the flash or even faster
@ Superman prime is well into the future. He literally spent 1500 years in the sun and then traveled to the edge of the universe and broke through the source wall which powered him up even more. This is all well after pre crisis or man of tomorrow so what are you talking about dude
Christopher Reeve was a pilot and did glider planes. When they did the first flight in the fortress his turning at the end was his idea - relating to his previous glider experience.
Christopher Reeve was a just a tank of a man. I've always thought Superman looks better with a natural bulky brawn than gym-made muscles. I know he did lift for the film, but it looks more natural.
Natural strength vs steroids, basically. Which makes sense, since Superman's physique and costume design was based off early turn-of-the-century strongmen(/wrestlers), pre-steroid-use. The "steroid-look" didn't really show up till the early-60's (I think), so Superman escaped being depicted as such from the beginning, and thankfully MOST comic-book artists try to honor Superman by maintaining his "traditional-look". (There have been slip-ups, like "mullet-Superman"; but artists like Alex Ross famously resist pressure from the people-in-charge to change his appearance.)
It also makes more sense within the story, given how Clark has grown up on a farm, doing farm work all his life. I know this logic falls apart when you factor in his sun given super strength, but the all natural body still represents his country boy image the best.
I don’t care how old this movie is Christoper Reeve really was Superman. Not just as an actor but as a person & he’s still the only person to actually make the Clark Kent / Superman disguise work he acts like 2 different people in body language & his voice he changes his voice to be more meek when he’s Clark. That documentary that came out is tear city 🎉ugh I’m glad Superman’s getting more love now days too with the Superman & Lois show, the new animated one & a new hopeful movie !
The definitive version of Superman. Always impressed with the way Christopher Reeve speaks in a higher pitch and hunches his shoulders when playing Clark Kent. Those little touches go a long way towards making it believable that no one recognises him as Superman. (It's not JUST the glasses, people!) Just learned the other day, from another reaction channel, that there's an extended version of this film. Hadn't heard of it before, but there were so many little extra touches just in that reaction, that I'm now planning to get hold of a copy if I can. I mean... there have to be even more extended scenes than can be included in a reaction video, and I'm on a mission to see them all!
Girl….you get it, what more should anyone say. It’s been something that’s been lacking lately. Remember what’s said….Clark Kent is Superman. Second he was sent here to save us (from ourselves). Can’t wait for you to see next one. (Also want to say, I have yet to see a girl not smitten by Him).
Also, an underrated Superhero film that’s neither DC or Marvel you should checkout is The Rocketeer. One of the most underrated superhero films ever made. Also great cast with Billy Campbell, Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connelly, Timothy Dalton, Terry O’Quinn, and Paul Sorvino. Also, one of Disney’s first attempts into the superhero genre. Also directed by Joe Johnston who would later direct Captain America The First Avenger for Marvel.
I love this movie! Thank you for this reaction! I remember when this came out, I was a kid and this was my introduction to comic book superheroes. I had all sorts of Superman toys, comics, books, bed sheets. I remember that what worked for me and my friends was that, not knowing who Christopher Reeves was, we believed that he was Superman flying across the screen! He could do anything! And what made Lex Luthor work was that he was a mad, evil genius, but that was offset by the comedic scenes where he's picking on Otis. Such a pleasure to see you enjoy it, too. By the way, to get deeper into how Clark was raised by the wholesome values of the Kent family, I would while heartedly recommend the show Smallville!
Bronze Age Superman comics (largely the digest versions sold at grocery stores back in the day), early Post-Crisis Superman comics (and Crisis itself once I got all the issues), Kenner Super Powers action figures, Superfriends on Saturday mornings, reruns of the 40s Fleischer Superman cartoons and 60s Filmation DC cartoons on TV and rented VHS tapes...and the Reeve Superman movies. These are what made Superman my favourite superhero for as long as I can remember. Superman, Star Wars, the beginning of Star Trek in movies...the cinema of the late 70s was good to geeks.
I was a young adult when this movie hit the theaters, it was very well received by the people paid to see it and most critics. The last few years it’s been fun watching younger generations, view and react to for the first time. It’s not surprising to see this film has really held up against time. You’ve got a great channel.
This one is definitely a classic!!!... In fact, Christopher Reeve is the reason why I became a Superman fan just as Michael Keaton is the reason why I became a Batman fan 😎... That being said, Superman II (theatrical version) imo is the greatest Superman film of all-time (I don't really like the Donner cut) so hopefully, you'll check that one out next 😎
23:10 This scene was a neat trick to pull of in the 70s before CGI even existed. Superman flies away, then Lois gradually walks back into her apartment, then there's a knock on the door, then Clark walks in, all in one take. Would you like to know how they did that?
Great reaction! I grew up in the 60's and 70's reading the comics. This is still the definitive Superman film. Reeve's performance is perfect. He totaly got Clark and Superman right. The first part laying out the mythos of his origin is spot on. Many of the practical effects still hold up. A lot of the flying was done by Reeve in a harness which is why it looks real as it is. Saw it 4 times in 1978 in the theater when I was 20. This film will always be a favorite. Superman II is good, but more of an action movie.
Remember the scene where Superman flew away from Lois's balcony and like, ten seconds later, Clark showed up at her door, looking totally different, hair combed different, wearing a tailored suit? No CGI. That's talent.
I saw this movie when it first came out when I was a boy having grown up on the reruns of the 1950s Superman TV series (Phyllis Coates is the all-time hottest Lois Lane. Period!) and it rejuvenated my love of the character as it did for you. It's one of my all-time favorite movies and Christopher Reeve is still my definitive Superman.
I thoroughly enjoyed this review.One of the very best I’ve seen. You did not talk incessantly.You were engrossed in it. Your facial expressions, the change of tenor in your voice , your amazement in your eyes. It was like watching a little kid watching something and seeing them lit from the inside. Fantastic! Then your analysis of it. Are you kidding me? Girl KNOWS HER STUFF!! Wonderful. Have to also mention - supercute in that beanie - no pun intended. Perfect job💪 You have talent kid.
Somewhere in Time is worth reacting to in my opinion. Christopher Reeves popularity was blowing up because of his Superman success and was being offered action roles left and right But he didn't want to be an action star. He didn't want to be typecast. He wanted something different Somewhere in Time is a romance movie that didn't have a large budget or much buzz surrounding its production but it had charm. It stars Christopher Reeve and the beautiful Jane Seymour
23:30 most people never notice it. But this transition scene between Superman and Clark is one of the most amazing film tricks in the world. Superman flies off and it pans to Lois. It follows Lois all the way into her apartment where Clark knocks on the door. The whole thing is one consistent shot. No cutaways. No trick camera editing. Above all Christopher Reeve does not have a twin brother. This was accomplished through rear screen projection of Superman flying off. But this was very hard to accomplish because most of the time projector images look faded and don't match up with the rest of the film. It took months to get the look of the film perfect so that the camera could not tell the difference between Superman and Lois Lane.
One of the commercials for this movie was a shot of flying through the clouds, not showing any characters, and in the end the narrator says, You'll believe a man can fly. ua-cam.com/video/1xhuRMllzDU/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
❤BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY❤
MATTHEW 22: 37-40
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
0:58....indeed. No spoilers but if you watch the sequel this will play out even more.
Amen
This is why Chris Reeve version of Superman the very first major superhero movie resonated to many. Because underneath reflects a biblical story.
Amen 🙏 ❤️
Praise the Lord our God
This is how superman is supposed to be
TRUTH the amount of damage Zack Snyder and man of steel did to perception of the character is unforgivable
@danielhead8123 Zack Snyder Superman is not Superman. It is an abomination and it took down the all new Dceu right from that start. Henry Cavil is a nice guy but he got screwed by Nolan/Zack Snyder who know nothing about Superman and what he repesent.
@@totomomo18 I always referred to Snyder’s version as “Nazi Superman”.
I feel like nothing is wrong with Snyder superman but I do feel like Superman got his darkness in him down the line in later movies Most of Superman comic books he have a good upbringing he have a mother and father who loves him he is an immigrant and came to America and made good
@@corryhillIt's how it was executed Zack just wanted Batman Jesus with red cape, you are absolutely correct there are dark Superman stories that are some of the best stories hands down, it's just none of them were written or directed or had any involvement with Zack Snyder 😂
Everyone falls in love with Christopher Reeve as Superman!
The definitive Superman.
Agreed!!!
Christopher Reeve is the only superman to get the balance right between Clark and Superman
Tyler does a pretty good job in the show Superman and Lois. In my opinion he's the closest thing we've gotten since Mr Reeve
Not to mention could show how a guy could convince the public he was two separate people without wearing a mask.
Best superman ever
@@splockhart Agreed.
Can't wait for Juliards' graduate David Corenswet to see what he does.
There will never be a better Superman then Christopher Reeve never
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I second that.
Best Superman ever.
And best Clark Kent
@dr.burtgummerfan439 best all around. No one else but Christopher Reeve has ever made it believable that no one realized that Superman and Clark Kent were the same person
Christopher Reeve was the best Superman. You should watch Smallville with Tom Welling it went 10 seasons it shows how Clark Kent becomes Superman.
@@JoshuaAKASpiderMan Christopher Reeve appeared in some episodes of Smallville. It was a very touching moment!
@ Yes it was
There will never be a Superman that embodied the spirit of goodness that Reeves did with this timeless classic.
потому что он сам был именно такой... воплощением доброты, справедливости
Never say never. Now it’s Corenswet’s turn at it. But yes, it will always be hard to top Reeves.
Christopher *Reeve*
Reeves was the 50’s tv Superman.
I think this film is dated,the dialog is corny and chessy,a product of it's time.I prefer a more modern Superman film and a new take on the Superman/Clark Kent duality. Sorta what Nolan did with Batman,make a-GREAT-trilogy,but,this will never happen with old Supes's fans stuck on an old film from the late 70s.
@@kerry-j4m
No one is “stuck” on this film, we ‘older’ fans appreciate the way it was made, how committed Chris Reeve was to making both CK and Kal - El believable, as a lot of the more modern takes on Superman are too dark. These films gave us a chance to really see Superman outside of the comics, as the George Reeves’ Superman did in the 1950s Adventures of Superman tv series.
Older fans understand times change and can enjoy the newer movies, but for some of us, Chris Reeve is *the* definitive Superman.
FUN FACT:
In the scene where Clark races the train. The little girl who sees him is Lois Lane. Her parents are played by Kirk Alyn, the first man to play Superman on the big screen in the 1940's, and Noel Neill, the first woman to play Lois Lane on the big screen. Ms Neill also played Lois on The Adventures of Superman tv show in the 1950's. She wore one of her outfits and did her hair and makeup like she did on the show. She also had a cameo at the beginning of Superman Returns.
Awesome 😊
I think it works so well is because they treated the source material seriously. They didn't try to change it or make it better. It's Superman. It's a pure comic book.
There Will be Never another Person who Could Play SUperman Like Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeves going from Clark to himself and back to Clark in Lois's apartment is a master class on acting. His tone of voice, mannerisms and physical presentation you really believe he is being two different people.
He’s the only actor who could make Clark and Superman seem like two different people (despite the cheesy disguise). Amazing.
Reeve
And no actor's Academy Award for him. The same with Return Of The Jedi, no Academy Award for vfx. Pure shame on part of the Academy.
Saw it with my dad in the theater on opening weekend in 1978. It solidified Superman in my mind as my favorite fictional character. And he remains so to this day!
Fun fact- Christopher Reeve was very skinny when he took the role. Instead of wearing a padded suit like they wanted him to, he took a very intensive workout regimen and was trained by David Prowse, a bodybuilder famous for physically playing none other than Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Reeve said Prowse put him through hell, but it worked out perfectly.
The OG of Superhero films...this and Batman 89 kinda started it all
My head canon: Those films exist in the same universe
Practical effects are wayyyy better than CGI. That’s what everything was when I was growing up.
Yup. My 13 yr. old can do the Golden Gate Bridge on his computer. He can’t do a 1/12 scale model of it, light and photograph it with a 35mm film camera. We couldn’t do that stuff at home, so we used to buy movie tickets to see it done.
CGI looked promising in the '90s but it has fallen in pure mediocrity.
Yup. When it first came out. On True Lies and Forest Gump it enhanced photorealism. Then they went full CGI. As Robert Downey once said : “You never go full.”
Your enthusiasm for this classic is so infectious. As awesome Reeve is at being the dutiful Superman, it’s those times when the darker emotions surface is where Reeve’s brilliance really comes through. The simultaneous despair and rage at the end was more than terrifying; I fully felt it. And Hackman is the best Lex hands down. That commanding voice. Wow. Amazing reaction!
John Williams!!
Saw him @The Hollywood Bowl a few years back. There is nothing as beautiful as the Superman theme under the stars, Williams conducting.
Star Wars, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Jurassic Park, so many iconic scores!
Have you listened to the sound-track from Man of Steel ??? It's-AMAZING-and I listen to it every day.
Well said. I am thoroughly enjoying the LaLaLand records version. Totally worth every dime spent on it.
Watching her get excited to see Superman appear was a treat 😅
Christopher Reeves version of Superman is often impersonated, but never replicated
Love your reaction, Christopher Reeve is the best Superman ever!
As a kid I watched the black and white films with George Reeves and read DC comics. The first magazine color photo I saw of Christopher Reeve in the suit, the hair on the back of my neck stood up. The first time he dons the suit and flies towards the camera, I cried like a child. I still do! I was heartbroken when Christopher Reeve passed away. When I heard John Williams’ updated score in James Gunn’s trailer I teared up. I was the kid with flag calling out for Superman.
Absolutely loved your reactions. I was 11 years old when I saw this magical film in 1978 on the big screen and was mesmerized. It's my favorite movie of all time. See Superman II!
The combination of the perfect actor and origin story. brought perfectly to the screen.
I saw this in theater in 1978. I was 12 and a devoted Superman fan. Clark is the greatest hero. And Reeve the best Superman. I approve this reaction!
I saw this at the theater at 7 years old. It never gets old. Loved this movie.
The blockbuster movies of the late 70’s and early 80’s were made for everyone. They didn’t target a specific audience like the summer blockbuster movies today. They weren’t worried about people picking them apart on the internet, so the Director made the movie they wanted to make.
As you mentioned, these were all practical effects in this era of movies. Because they couldn’t rely on CGI to wow people like modern movies, it forced them to focus on the story and characters more. I think that’s why movies like Superman, Star Wars, The Terminator, Back to the Future still hold up today because those characters are memorable and connected with the audience.
Well summarized. Also. It took 3 yrs. minimum to develop and finish those movies. That gave the creators a lot of trial and error time-that is essential to create a work of art.
Exactly. The trend to specialize the films or to exploit specific markets started in the '90s, before that the movie industry was more concerned on capturing the maximum variety of audience.
One of the best reaction on superman nice!
I watched this movie in the theater in 1978, when I was 10 years old. It was mind-blowing! We had never seen a superhero movie that took the genre serious with realistic looking effects like that.
There were also two magazines dedicated to the first and second Superman movie with behind the scenes footage and lots of photos. I still have those magazines. 😍
Years later, when Superman was released on VHS, my mother rented the video from a small mom-and-pop videostore. You had to wait weeks to rent the tape, because they only had ONE copy! So when my mother one evening brought home the VHS cassette, my younger brother and me felt like it was christmas! 😊
It was a very special time to grow up watching Superman and Star Wars in the movie theater. It felt like real magic! ✨💫🌟❤️
Nice! I was six when it came out but I remember watching it on TV a couple of years later back when ABC played it over two nights. It was so amazing.
@@FredtheWebGuyTV I know I was at the theaters for this, but i slept through it. I was 4yrs old. What 4yr old makes it through a movie? My Dad would always take me and my older brother to the movies. He was 2 yrs older, so maybe he'd watch. I would just remember walking in, and being carried out....but hey, i can claim I was there :)
@@mikeshoe74 I'm still jealous ;)
same here
I had to make do with a VHS recording off the telly. And, at the time, we only owned 2 VHS cassettes (cheapskate parent) and one of those tapes was reserved for what my sister wanted, so I had one 3 hour VHS tape. Hence, when Superman II came on the telly, I had to tape over Superman. Now before you ask why I didn't record in LP or SLP, I don't remember the recorder having that function. Until we got some 4 hour tapes, our VHS cassettes only ever held one film on each.
Ever since I was a kid, Christopher Reeve was the only one who made me believe a man could fly.
I wish I could encapsulate to you what it was like seeing this in the theater at 5 yrs old. Going home , tying a towel
( preferably red) around your neck and jumping off the couch . Walking out of the movie you were just .......excited. You felt good, happy, hopeful. Nothing can be said about the greatness of Reeve to ever fo justice to what he means to us fans. Richard Donner as well is just as responsible for the greatness of this movie. The entire cast, crew, John Williams score. Pure perfection
This movie basically invented the idea of a superhero origin story. The blueprint has held for over 45 years now.
Notice how when Clark removes his glasses in Lois's apartment, his posture changes & he stands tall, then when Lois walks back in the room, he slouches again in character. Just great acting
SO glad you loved it! The BEST Superman ever!
Saw at the theater! Christopher was Superman, thanks
I was 11 when I first saw this in 78 and Christopher Reeve will ALWAYS be my favorite Superman.
My first time seeing your channel, and I loved it! Thanks for reacting to the best superhero movie ever! This was also the first time that Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were publicly acknowledged as the creators of Superman. Warner Brothers gave them full creators' rights and compensation for the character after DC (formerly Action Comics) screwed them out of the rights.
Welcome to the channel!
Superman: The Movie was the first film I remember seeing in theaters when I was 4 years old and it remains my all-time favorite comic book movie. It's been the template for superhero films for decades.
The kicking of the football was also a practical effect. An air canon was buried under the football field to shoot a football in synch with the kick.
Superman II is a great sequel!
Being a kid when these movies came out. Reeve really was Superman. In an almost biblical way.
In 1978, I saw this in the theater. I was 6 years old, and Christopher Reeve became one of my heroes. Not just Superman, but the man. He was the perfect Superman. And with what happened to Chris later with his accident and paralysis, and what he did with that for the rest of his life...he was a super man. After watching the other Reeve Superman movies, I recommend watching the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
Watch Superman II, but there are two versions: the theatrical cut and the Donner Cut. I prefer the Donner Cut. There is a long sad story why there are 2 cuts, but both are worthwhile.
Superman III is fun, but it is more like a Richard Pryor comedy that Superman is a part of than the opposite.
Superman IV: The Quest For Peace is a mess. Don't bother. If you had problems with the Zack Snyder Superman movies, this is worse. It was a noble disaster. Reeve conceived the storyline close to his heart, but the execution was a disastrous mess.
But...I also suggest Superman Returns, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Brandon Routh as Superman/Clark and Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor. Singer loved the Reeve movies and made a true direct sequel to Superman II. It has the tone of the Reeve movies but came out at the wrong time. It is one to see for any Superman fan.
I really enjoyed your video. It is so gratifying to see someone who is a true fan truly enjoy this experience. Now you need to react to Superman II :)
I saw this in the theater when I was in fifth grade, and it blew my mind. Watching your first-time reaction was so fun. At times you had me clapping and laughing. Thank you! :)
I grew up on Christopher Revees as Superman. He is an embodiment of what America can be if it wants to.
When teenage Clark runs past the train, he waves to a girl traveling with her grandparents. In the extended cut, she is called Lois Lane. The grandparents were played by Kirk Alyn and Noel Neill, who were the first live action Superman and Lois.
I love that Donner cast so many of the older generation of actors in prominent roles. Glenn Ford and Jackie Cooper got to really shine in their parts.
Your fangirling over Christopher Reeves’ portrayal of Superman is so me! Great reaction.
Christopher & Dana Reeve's kid has a documentary called Super/Man about their father, Chris' battle with paralysis after falling from the horse. Chris was a doting father even being paralyzed from neck down during his kids growing up. Chris' Dana learned on her own of assisting her husband's care. So, from her experiences with Chris, they created Christopher & Dana Foundation on researching on paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Their kids are on Board of Directors of the Foundation. Their youngest kid, Will Reeve is his father's lookalike twin.
I think that Henry Cavill comes close second as the iconic Superman as Chris is the original. I am on the fence of newest actor portraying Superman, David Corenswet.
Chris Reeve did a few cameos in TV series especially Smallville with Tom Welling as Clark/Superman. Chris acted in a scene with Tom: original Superman and TV Superman.
I agree with you but I will not ever watch the James Gunn version coming out in 2025 because his sick and disgusting joke's about Pedophilia and him throwing a pedophilia theme party that creep has something evil in him regarding pedophilia.🤮😡
My dad use to hold me and my brother up in the air on our bellies with each hand and say "Superman!
There has never been anyone who played Clark Kent like Christopher Reeve; not only is Clark genuinely fun to watch but Reeves is the only one I have ever seen who makes it believable that no one would ever seriously believe Clark Kent and Superman are the same person. The stoop, the change of voice, the change of personality, the clumsiness, the whole thing is just great.
There are countless scenes in this movie you could pause, and they would make perfect panels in a comic.
As lauded as this movie is, it's still underrated all things considered. It was such a game changer back then.
My mom wanted to fly in her next life....I know she is.....RIP Mama, RIP Chris and Margot, Jackie and Ned....also Richard the director.
Did you notice that Christopher Reeve dubbed the voice for the teenaged Clark?
You were so appreciative of this classic. Great reaction !!
5:09 the Smallville series which pays tribute to this iconic movie delves deeper into the reasons why Clark was held back and prevented especially in school from top participating in games as his parents were afraid of him hurting people because of his dense molecular structure running into someone would be like a car hitting someone, especially if Clark was using speed, because this superman is based on the man of tomorrow or pre-crisis so he possesses light speed which is synonymous with the flash or even faster
The flash always held back. Supes was never on flash’s level
@ superman prime is faster than any Flash, .. superman 1 million prime gold!!!
@ Superman prime is well into the future. He literally spent 1500 years in the sun and then traveled to the edge of the universe and broke through the source wall which powered him up even more. This is all well after pre crisis or man of tomorrow so what are you talking about dude
I don't know who smiled more in the interview you or lois 😅
Brando was so good. Terence Stamp has said he played Zon because his idol Brando was in Superman and he wanted to work with him.
He also said he was somewhat gutted when Brando had his idiot boards paraded around on set, not the mark of a decent actor at all....
Christopher Reeve was a pilot and did glider planes. When they did the first flight in the fortress his turning at the end was his idea - relating to his previous glider experience.
Christopher Reeve did a great skit on Saturday Night Live where he was auditioning for Superman. It’s hilarious.
I was ten when this came out. Superman became my top hero
Christopher Reeve was a just a tank of a man. I've always thought Superman looks better with a natural bulky brawn than gym-made muscles. I know he did lift for the film, but it looks more natural.
Natural strength vs steroids, basically. Which makes sense, since Superman's physique and costume design was based off early turn-of-the-century strongmen(/wrestlers), pre-steroid-use. The "steroid-look" didn't really show up till the early-60's (I think), so Superman escaped being depicted as such from the beginning, and thankfully MOST comic-book artists try to honor Superman by maintaining his "traditional-look". (There have been slip-ups, like "mullet-Superman"; but artists like Alex Ross famously resist pressure from the people-in-charge to change his appearance.)
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True.... old school body builders
Also did wresting...
Boxing
Gymnastics etc
Not a fan of gym made muscles. Reeve embodied the raw power of the Schuster Superman with the elegance of Curt Swan.
@@NicholasGreen-b6e Reeve, too, was an athlete and an aviator.
It also makes more sense within the story, given how Clark has grown up on a farm, doing farm work all his life. I know this logic falls apart when you factor in his sun given super strength, but the all natural body still represents his country boy image the best.
Now this is what you call a movie
I expect James Gunn to bring back the fun element to Superman in the new movies.
Best Superman and reaction 👏🏽✅
Way to go Superman
I don’t care how old this movie is Christoper Reeve really was Superman. Not just as an actor but as a person & he’s still the only person to actually make the Clark Kent / Superman disguise work he acts like 2 different people in body language & his voice he changes his voice to be more meek when he’s Clark. That documentary that came out is tear city 🎉ugh I’m glad Superman’s getting more love now days too with the Superman & Lois show, the new animated one & a new hopeful movie !
The definitive version of Superman. Always impressed with the way Christopher Reeve speaks in a higher pitch and hunches his shoulders when playing Clark Kent. Those little touches go a long way towards making it believable that no one recognises him as Superman. (It's not JUST the glasses, people!)
Just learned the other day, from another reaction channel, that there's an extended version of this film. Hadn't heard of it before, but there were so many little extra touches just in that reaction, that I'm now planning to get hold of a copy if I can. I mean... there have to be even more extended scenes than can be included in a reaction video, and I'm on a mission to see them all!
If you notice, Lex has a lot of wigs in his lair.
Girl….you get it, what more should anyone say. It’s been something that’s been lacking lately. Remember what’s said….Clark Kent is Superman. Second he was sent here to save us (from ourselves). Can’t wait for you to see next one. (Also want to say, I have yet to see a girl not smitten by Him).
The only superman
Pretty much. They’d have to AI Reeve to make another Superman movie. They would also resurrect Donner and Mank.
Also, an underrated Superhero film that’s neither DC or Marvel you should checkout is The Rocketeer. One of the most underrated superhero films ever made. Also great cast with Billy Campbell, Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connelly, Timothy Dalton, Terry O’Quinn, and Paul Sorvino. Also, one of Disney’s first attempts into the superhero genre. Also directed by Joe Johnston who would later direct Captain America The First Avenger for Marvel.
My mom saw this as a 17 year old and has swooned over Christopher Reeve since.
This and Man Of Steel are my 2 favorite Superman movies🔥🔥🔥🔥
...Wow...
I like
Superman one and 2
Superman returns
And man of steel
THE GREATEST SUPERHERO MUSIC THEME OF ALL TIME!
Golly! I believed a man could fly. Christopher Reeve was the goat.
my twin brother and I,saw this movie in the theater,in 1978...we were 12 years old...still the best ❤
I love this movie! Thank you for this reaction! I remember when this came out, I was a kid and this was my introduction to comic book superheroes. I had all sorts of Superman toys, comics, books, bed sheets. I remember that what worked for me and my friends was that, not knowing who Christopher Reeves was, we believed that he was Superman flying across the screen! He could do anything! And what made Lex Luthor work was that he was a mad, evil genius, but that was offset by the comedic scenes where he's picking on Otis. Such a pleasure to see you enjoy it, too. By the way, to get deeper into how Clark was raised by the wholesome values of the Kent family, I would while heartedly recommend the show Smallville!
The perfect Superman film. Totally understood his values are from his Kansas parents and Reeve is perfect.
Bronze Age Superman comics (largely the digest versions sold at grocery stores back in the day), early Post-Crisis Superman comics (and Crisis itself once I got all the issues), Kenner Super Powers action figures, Superfriends on Saturday mornings, reruns of the 40s Fleischer Superman cartoons and 60s Filmation DC cartoons on TV and rented VHS tapes...and the Reeve Superman movies. These are what made Superman my favourite superhero for as long as I can remember.
Superman, Star Wars, the beginning of Star Trek in movies...the cinema of the late 70s was good to geeks.
I was 7 december 1978 saw it theaters damn I am a relic
Well if you’re a relic than so am I since I was also 7 in 1978. 😂
great reaction best superman probably ever
I was a young adult when this movie hit the theaters, it was very well received by the people paid to see it and most critics. The last few years it’s been fun watching younger generations, view and react to for the first time. It’s not surprising to see this film has really held up against time. You’ve got a great channel.
This one is definitely a classic!!!... In fact, Christopher Reeve is the reason why I became a Superman fan just as Michael Keaton is the reason why I became a Batman fan 😎... That being said, Superman II (theatrical version) imo is the greatest Superman film of all-time (I don't really like the Donner cut) so hopefully, you'll check that one out next 😎
Yup. Superman II made the 10-12 yr old kids jump up and down in their seats during the Metropolis battle. It felt like we were there.
I saw this movie in the theater on December 28, 1978. I was on a first date. We will celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary in March 2025.
Thank you for sharing your experience. And an early Happy Anniversary!
23:10 This scene was a neat trick to pull of in the 70s before CGI even existed. Superman flies away, then Lois gradually walks back into her apartment, then there's a knock on the door, then Clark walks in, all in one take. Would you like to know how they did that?
There are many reasons why I immediately liked this post. You just started the video. Bad ass. Love your awareness.
Love how much you enjoyed this! Probably one of my favorite reactions!
Great reaction! I grew up in the 60's and 70's reading the comics. This is still the definitive Superman film. Reeve's performance is perfect. He totaly got Clark and Superman right. The first part laying out the mythos of his origin is spot on. Many of the practical effects still hold up. A lot of the flying was done by Reeve in a harness which is why it looks real as it is. Saw it 4 times in 1978 in the theater when I was 20. This film will always be a favorite. Superman II is good, but more of an action movie.
love your enthusiasm and that hat looks great on you.
Thank you so much!
Remember the scene where Superman flew away from Lois's balcony and like, ten seconds later, Clark showed up at her door, looking totally different, hair combed different, wearing a tailored suit? No CGI. That's talent.
So glad to see you enjoy this. I'm excited for the new movie, too. I like Marvel, but I'm a DC girl at heart.
You nailed it, and ya, I shed some tears for the cast that are not with us anymore.
I saw this movie when it first came out when I was a boy having grown up on the reruns of the 1950s Superman TV series (Phyllis Coates is the all-time hottest Lois Lane. Period!) and it rejuvenated my love of the character as it did for you. It's one of my all-time favorite movies and Christopher Reeve is still my definitive Superman.
THIS is Superman done the why its supposed to be
I thoroughly enjoyed this review.One of the very best I’ve seen. You did not talk incessantly.You were engrossed in it. Your facial expressions, the change of tenor in your voice , your amazement in your eyes. It was like watching a little kid watching something and seeing them lit from the inside. Fantastic! Then your analysis of it. Are you kidding me? Girl KNOWS HER STUFF!! Wonderful.
Have to also mention - supercute in that beanie - no pun intended. Perfect job💪 You have talent kid.
You seem to have a powerful singing voice and the heart of a super-fan.
Somewhere in Time is worth reacting to in my opinion. Christopher Reeves popularity was blowing up because of his Superman success and was being offered action roles left and right
But he didn't want to be an action star. He didn't want to be typecast. He wanted something different
Somewhere in Time is a romance movie that didn't have a large budget or much buzz surrounding its production but it had charm. It stars Christopher Reeve and the beautiful Jane Seymour
15:22 dang...skipped when the brother said "that's a baaaaaaad outfit, wooooooo!"
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23:30 most people never notice it. But this transition scene between Superman and Clark is one of the most amazing film tricks in the world.
Superman flies off and it pans to Lois. It follows Lois all the way into her apartment where Clark knocks on the door. The whole thing is one consistent shot. No cutaways. No trick camera editing. Above all Christopher Reeve does not have a twin brother. This was accomplished through rear screen projection of Superman flying off. But this was very hard to accomplish because most of the time projector images look faded and don't match up with the rest of the film. It took months to get the look of the film perfect so that the camera could not tell the difference between Superman and Lois Lane.
One of the commercials for this movie was a shot of flying through the clouds, not showing any characters, and in the end the narrator says,
You'll believe a man can fly.
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I don't care what anyone says, Christopher Reeve IS the one, true Superman, and everyone else falls short against that measuring stick.
Yes yes yes