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Superman - The Movie



Title: Superman - The Movie
Year: 1978
Time: 143min
Rating: 7.3/10



Having premiered in theaters in 1978, Superman - The Movie is considered, even today, the final version of the character by most fans and the general public in general. After several releases on radio, television and cinema itself, was the film starring Christopher Reeve that shook the world with more strength, becoming a landmark in cinema history and the standard for comic book adaptations of superheroes. The promotional poster featured the iconic phrase "You will believe a man can fly." Nearly three decades later, there is no doubt that the goal was achieved.



Gene Hackmam is perfect as Luthor, the arch-enemy of Superman. Smart, funny, sarcastic, terribly evil and wicked, with refined touches of black humor. After Brando, his name is most prominent, is also used in marketing the film. At times his character seems exaggerated, but it is surrounded by an excellent work of the star, who won the Oscar for The French Connection. One of the big differences here is that your Luthor is not bald, where the character uses wigs. The star refused to shave the hair. Director Richard Donner cost make it shave his mustache.
Now it's time to talk about the real hero of this film, his name is Christopher Reeve. The star dressed with all his might the uniform of Kryptonian who can never get rid of it. Starred in four Superman films of the late '70s and throughout the 80s. His face became a hero. Superman was materialized by his physique. In this first movie is perfect with the uniform, and his best film in the Quadrilogy. Despite playing a very daring Clark, which was later repaired, shined with the blue uniform. It is impossible not to feel all the energy and excitement when he saves Lois from a helicopter accident.

Personal Comment:

Superman The Movie is all this and more. He caught the first time all the greatness of a hero of the comics. It is a beautiful film, to be felt with all his strength. The elements were brought together, the chemistry worked, and the film became a landmark and a huge success.