SUPERMAN (1978) - Full Length Reaction!
Added 2024-11-08 17:00:08 +0000 UTCHere's the full length reaction to Superman (1978)! I was crushing HARD on Superman in this movie!! I definitely wondered how Lois didn't realize it was Clark, but it's amazing how much posture and confidence can change someone's appearance! This movie was so fun and wholesome! Enjoy!
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Man, that movie is always fun. And, "Superman II" (preferably The Richard Donner Cut) is worth it, but you can stop the series there and save yourself some pain. I especially recommend "Superman II" (either version) since you are planning on watching "Man of Steel", so you can fill up on more comparative lore before you get there. Except for the timey-wimey crap at the end, it really is just a wonderful movie experience. That said, I still prefer "Man of Steel" and am looking forward to that reaction.
Thomas Yanez
2024-11-16 23:21:04 +0000 UTCI remember when this movie first came out— I was in high school, and we’d never seen anything like this. Special effects were not digital or CGI, and everything in this movie was fresh and new, from the splashy “whoosh” of the opening credits (an effect we had never seen before), to the idea that a man flying could look so natural on screen. And the music! We knew John Williams from Star Wars, so it was exciting to hear such appropriate music for this movie. It was well worth the price of admission! In fact, my sister and I went to see it twice in a row, we thought it was so good. I definitely recommend seeing Superman 2, but not 3 or 4, and then skipping to the slightly more recent Superman Returns, which pays homage to the first two even though it continues with a different cast—it still feels like a continuation in the same universe, and I found it moving. The Man of Steel series are good but SOO different—they feel like a totally different universe, one that is far more violent and dark.
David T
2024-11-14 23:55:49 +0000 UTCLike rob't, Tarz'n, Batm'n.
Philip Davetas
2024-11-13 20:54:17 +0000 UTCSuperm'n? 🤷♂️
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-13 16:37:48 +0000 UTCAs much as Hoult may claim to understand Lex Luthor as a character, I can't help but feel as though his natural 'baby face' is likely going to work against him in the role -- just as it did for me in his "Fury Road" role. Time will tell whether he's more convincing than Jesse Eisenberg in the role... 🤫
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-13 16:19:18 +0000 UTCI'm wondering if she'll ever take on another video sponsor. I know some popular ones among other channels have since been exposed to be scams (i.e. Established Titles and Kamikoto), but, if she's going to keep doing these sponsorships, I feel a little variety would be nice at this point. 🤔
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-13 14:35:51 +0000 UTCI appreciate the Richard Donner Cut a lot, but I think Lester's movie is more fun.
Philip Davetas
2024-11-13 09:56:56 +0000 UTCMAVERICK is a lot of fun. I also dig how they referenced LADYHAWK in CONSPIRACY THEORY.
Philip Davetas
2024-11-13 09:52:19 +0000 UTCI'm not the biggest Superm'n fan. And certainly this movie has huge logic flaws like turning back time. And when you have a character like this who's this powerful kind of takes most of the conflict away, but I really appreciated how Lex Luther was able to smart his ass around Superm'n's abilities. Plus, I love Richard Donner and his unique take to this flick.
Philip Davetas
2024-11-13 09:48:41 +0000 UTCI just started Smallville last year, and the intro still gives me nostalgia, even though it's not a show I grew up watching. I spent my college break watching Smallville in bed on my projector, and it was just a great time.
LittleGalaxyBoy
2024-11-13 01:07:04 +0000 UTCYeah, I’m not the biggest fan of this version of Lex Luthor or his overall plan. He’s honestly the weakest part of the film for me. The crazy thing is, just a few years later, Lex would get reimagined in The Man of Steel Vol. 1 #4 (1984) by John Byrne as a ruthless CEO and corporate magnate, heavily inspired by figures like Donald Trump. That's the version of Lex most people know today. For me, though, my introduction was Clancy Brown’s amazing take in Superman: The Animated Series, and that’s honestly my ideal version of Lex Luthor for live-action. Gene Hackman was honestly the best part of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), as the film drew heavily from John Byrne's interpretation of Lex Luthor while also incorporating elements of his Silver Age portrayal as a mad scientist. Michael Rosenbaum's portrayal of Lex Luthor in Smallville outshines any movie version of the character. But I have high hopes for Nicolas Hoult's upcoming take on Lex Luthor, especially since he appeared on Rosenbaum's podcast, where they had an in-depth discussion about the character. Seems like Hoult has a strong understanding of who Lex Luthor is, which makes me optimistic that his portrayal will be outstanding.
LittleGalaxyBoy
2024-11-13 01:01:41 +0000 UTCI feel like Man of Steel fits neatly into that trend of dark, gritty, and grounded superhero narratives that dominated the 2010s post-The Dark Knight, where creators re-imagined Superman as a more edgy, dark and brooding character. Reflected not only in Man of Steel but also in The New 52 comic reboot and of course the Injustice series, including both the comics and the game Injustice: Gods Among Us which made Superman a "misunderstood villain." Maybe throw in Superman: Earth-One as well, which reading it seemed very Man of Steel, before the film even released. Looking back, this whole 2010s period may be seen as an awkward phase for Superman's character, much like the mixed reception of The New 52, which was later retooled with DC Rebirth which returned to a more balanced and hopeful vision of Superman. More recently, shows like My Adventures with Superman and the upcoming Superman (2025) film have embraced brighter, more optimistic portrayals reverting back to a time before all of these darker re-inventions of Superman. But I'm sure there will be plenty of nostalgia for Man of Steel and the DCEU as a whole. Superman (1978) is nearly 46 years old and is loved decades later by fans both young and old. So the Man of Steel legacy will still continue moving forward for years to come :)
LittleGalaxyBoy
2024-11-12 22:23:46 +0000 UTCGreat reaction. I had to become patreon member to see this reaction. I recommend watching Superman 2 (1980). I think the theatrical cut is better. There is also Richard Donner cut from 2006 but its somewhat unfinished. It had to use screen test material too because not all scenes were filmed. That is why I recommend the original theatrical version.
Marko T.
2024-11-12 18:49:38 +0000 UTC@Addie & @TeamAddie Excellent transition to SquareSpace lol
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-12 18:31:46 +0000 UTCKal-El does put on an entirely different act with Clark Kent, changing his body language, posture, voice, and more so that helps alot as well. However, a lot of people were introduced to Superman through the DCEU, which never really focused on altering his appearance, voice, or body language as Clark, so those aspects were never given much emphasis. I feel like those films are a big reason why people think it's just the glasses that "hide" the fact he's Superman, goes much more in depth in the comics. But I'm kind of loving what they’re doing with Clark in the new Superman film, he definitely doesn’t look like Superman, that’s for sure. Tim Burton’s canceled Superman take was even more extreme, with Nicolas Cage sporting long hair and a messy Clark Kent look while Superman had a more clean look. But like you said, it’s very psychological, most people wouldn’t even look twice at Clark on the streets of Metropolis, and even his close friends wouldn’t believe it thanks to how he acts around them. The only people who would pay more attention are the people of Smallville, and they simply respect his secrecy, dating back to Clark’s youth as Superboy, when he was saving people around the town. People know that Clark is Superboy/Superman, but out of respect, they keep it within the community. There’s also a moment in the comics where Superman mentioned that Batman dressed up as Superman to accept an award while Clark Kent was there as a reporter, allowing both Clark and Superman to appear as two different people. Superman has also dressed up as Batman, one of the benefits of Batman and Superman appearance wise being so alike in many ways. Heck, I wouldn’t be surprised if some people thought Batman and Superman were the same person
LittleGalaxyBoy
2024-11-12 15:44:52 +0000 UTCMetropolis is indeed its own unique city, located in New York or Delaware depending on the rendition. The city was originally inspired by Toronto, Canada the hometown of comic book artist Joe Shuster best known for co-creating the character of Superman. Metropolis in the comics is known as the City of Tomorrow, filled with retro-futuristic Art Deco architecture that evokes a timeless 1940s to 1950s aesthetic. It’s like Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland, imagine Superman soaring through a city that blends the optimism of the future with the style of a bygone era. That’s the essence of Metropolis and Superman, and it’s something we’ve yet to see fully adapted on the big screen. The films often depict Metropolis as just New York City or a generic American city, which is a shame considering the city’s rich personality in the comics and the Superman: Animated Series which fully embraced the retro futuristic direction. Gotham suffered from this as well, especially throughout the Nolan trilogy, but at least we had prior amazing renditions of Gotham in Batman (1989) to Batman & Robin (1997). Metropolis though has never been done justice in live action. I have a strong feeling that James Gunn’s Superman (2025) will embrace an Art Deco, retro-futuristic style for the architecture of Metropolis, crafting a city that is truly unique and visually stunning. This would perfectly align with Gunn’s vision for a more hopeful, colorful, and inspirational take on the character. He has also stated that his DC universe will lean into a more fantastical style, distinguishing it from the grounded realism of the DCEU or Nolan’s films so I personally expect more visually interesting cities.
LittleGalaxyBoy
2024-11-12 14:05:26 +0000 UTCYes for TwitterPated! If memory serves this is about the time of year when we'd Adventure into the Land of Oz!
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-11 17:01:56 +0000 UTCDon't you mean "Bambi"?
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-11 16:59:05 +0000 UTCSeen "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) ?!?
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-11 05:18:38 +0000 UTCSo does @Addie know "Twitterpated?!?"
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-11 03:31:36 +0000 UTCWonderful reactions to this timeless classic! 😃 Glad you started your intended DC movie adventure with this one. I think that's a really good kick-off. I hadn't seen this for some time and it was a joy to see it again with someone who never had.
Major Peril
2024-11-09 19:19:42 +0000 UTCPeople get hung up on the "how can you not tell it's Clark" thing, and I get it. But honestly, it's psychological, not really because they look so differently. You simply just aren't looking at regular people expecting them to be Superman. In some comics, even when he flat out tells her, she refuses to believe it because Superman wouldn't be a regular person she knew.
aarswft
2024-11-09 18:31:01 +0000 UTCGlenn Ford may only have been onscreen for a few minutes but his warm portrayal as 'Pa' Kent and painful passing inspired young Clark to do good for the world. I only recall seeing one movie starring Glenn Ford - "The Fastest Gun Alive" (1956), and it's odd for a Western that uses violence as a last resort. Viewers of Addie's channel may have spotted Glenn Ford in his scene with Rita Hayworth in "Gilda", as shown to the convicts in "The Shawshank Redemption".
ButtercupsTrueLove
2024-11-09 08:52:09 +0000 UTC@Andrew - Good catch, I had completely forgotten she already did those movies. @Byrd - In another memory failure, I had completely forgotten Beatty played Lotso. I have to rewatch that series, it has been a while.
Luis Fernandez
2024-11-09 08:06:31 +0000 UTCThis is a movie where you have to put yourself in the frame of mind of the time. Nowadays with the MCU watching superheroes fly is commonplace but back in 1978 it was mind blowing. They actually painted out the wires frame by frame on the film as digital removal was science fiction back then. Also it was hard to tell but I believe Clark removed that green glowing crystal from the burned out husk of his spaceship that his parents hid there in the barn so no one would find out his origin. Remember, we saw Jor El Brando place it there before the launch.
Andrew Roach
2024-11-09 07:13:26 +0000 UTCShe has already watched Kill Bill.
Andrew Roach
2024-11-09 07:01:58 +0000 UTCThe theatrical cut.
Andrew Roach
2024-11-09 06:59:23 +0000 UTCI third it!
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-09 05:34:10 +0000 UTC"Nashville" is one of my all-time favorites, and I wish *someone* would react to it. It may come as a surprise to a lot of younger people, after seeing him in this role, that Beatty also did the voice of Lotso in "Toy Story 3."
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-09 05:00:49 +0000 UTCAfter watching this, Im just going to say, you will LOVE Man of Steel. I think it takes the messaging of the original superman, and amplifies it a bit to be more touching and more sci fi. It does some things better than the original and some things worse, All in all, the original film will always be amazing. Man of Steel has its place too. It will be future classic hit as well. Excited for you to get to it soon.
Thats MR. Baldamort
2024-11-09 03:20:03 +0000 UTCI like "Superman" (1978) because, as an introduction to the big screen, this movie is a really good blend of superhero drama, camp humor, and sad moments. It's just a fun watch! For those that may have missed the joke when Clark saw Lois dangling from the helicopter, and ran to the phone booth. In the 'old' days, phone booths were enclosed boxes and Superman used them to perform a quick change to his superhero outfit. The short phone booth with no enclosure in the movie was a nod to days past. EDIT: When the movie first came out, there was a tag line: "You Will Believe A Man Can Fly!" The mother of the little girl on the train as teenaged Clark ran by was an actress who played *one* of the Lois Lanes on the '50s "Superman" TV show.
ButtercupsTrueLove
2024-11-09 02:03:38 +0000 UTCHis wife Dana passed away shortly after her husband. Chris and Dana's grown son was on the talk show circuit recently promoting a documentary. It probably also covers their charitable work regarding spinal injuries (I think that's what they worked on...).
ButtercupsTrueLove
2024-11-09 01:55:57 +0000 UTCIs this the theatrical cut or special edition?
Robert Durant
2024-11-09 01:26:23 +0000 UTCI second superman 2 its just as good as the first one
Kevin B.
2024-11-09 01:16:36 +0000 UTCAddie, really great watching with you! I almost feel like you missed out on a good movie though, because I watched the 'extended' cut, it was about 45 minutes longer than the one you watched, not counting end credits. It was fun watching you get so 'starstruck' over Christopher Reeve! 😄🚨 "I like pink very much, Lois" 🚨🔥🚒🚒🚒
LaserLamb
2024-11-09 00:33:58 +0000 UTCThis was probably one of the first movies I saw on the big screen as a little kid, and I'll always have a soft spot for it. Our generation didn't really have superhero movies except for this, Flash Gordon and the old 1960s Batman with Adam West... all of which I love, but the other two strictly in my silliest moods. You have to play Superman with sincerity, and Christopher Reeve was so good at that.
Jon Anderson
2024-11-09 00:06:36 +0000 UTCAddie, Just know, Christopher Reeves got paralyzed on a horsing accident, then 9 years later at age 52, died suddenly of heart failure. The entire world went silent because of his death. We truely lost an icon. I want to also suggest superman 2 just to continue seeing how great of an actor he was. You will love it as much as the first one.
Thats MR. Baldamort
2024-11-08 23:02:03 +0000 UTC- I love Ned Beatty, who played Otis. I'd recommend you check out Deliverance (1972), Nashville (1975), and The Big Easy (1987). - Please consider watching Kill Bill in the next couple of months, while you still have Supes fresh in your memory - Henry Cavill is a decent Superman, but unfortunately the Superman they gave him isn't very likeable. I thought Brandon Routh did an ok job in Superman Returns (2006), but there too the script let everyone down. - If I was Jor-El I would've included a crystal where all I did was talk mad smack about the other Kryptonians... "I tried to warn them but these guys suck"
Luis Fernandez
2024-11-08 22:48:06 +0000 UTCI'm sure I'm not first to suggest it, but you have to watch the recent Christopher Reeve documentary.
phillip giroux
2024-11-08 21:41:50 +0000 UTCTotally agree, Donner and WB shot Superman and Superman 2 back to back, and then Donner either quit or was fired, depending on the story, and than Richard Lester was brought on to do an entire reshoot of the film and add comedy. I believe Henry Cavill was unfairly mistreated by the studio, Henry was a phenomenal Superman but his Superman was mishandled and ill written and Cavill is a great but equally sad What If story? I think its a real shame and Cavill deserved better and deserved his own sequel and trilogy. He also had a deep admiration for the character.
Kyle Brandon Sanger
2024-11-08 21:05:27 +0000 UTCWhen other reactors watched Superman, I trusted my memory to get through the video. Watching along with you tapped stored away memories of how the kid in me was so lucky to have seen this in the theaters. I still haven't watched Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story because the trailer alone broke me into tears. I may just wait until you are all caught up with Superman in total to watch it. I'm just stalling. As for your crush on him, it's impossible to deny that he was very handsome.
Billy Dancel
2024-11-08 20:50:43 +0000 UTCSupergirl 1984 is okay but the series 2015 is awesome!
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-08 20:40:50 +0000 UTCI’m jealous of Addie. I wish I could experience Christopher Reeves as Superman for the first time again. Btw, I’m partial to Addieapolis, myself.
Julian San
2024-11-08 19:42:48 +0000 UTCIt's funny I'm watching without the movie playing and I know exactly what's happening from the blurred imagery. Currently at when he activates the Fortress of Solitude.
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-08 19:24:54 +0000 UTCOG: Well - we watched the series from the 50's enjoyed him in the comic books when they were like 10 cents, 25 cents, etc. Then "Superman" (1978) came out! It was AWESOME! And yes many 'ladies' of the time virtually every girl crushed on Christopher Reeve! "We" admired him greatly! He IS Superman incarnate! Albeit - I haven't watched any other Superman movies since Christopher was injured; that was a heart breaking moment for a lot of us. I did watch some or most of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and that was great! Addie said: "... it's amazing how much posture and confidence can change someone's appearance!" If you see anymore of Christophers' acting you'll see that he is indeed a Very good actor. Sure different generations will say this and that about this movie and all other movies; but here's the thing: "Each movie is a universe unto it's own! You should Experience Them all no matter what anyone says! Because the heart of the matter is what you experience after you've see it; it's all about the experience." Bruce Lee in "Enter The Dragon" (1973): "It is like a finger pointing away to the moon. Lee: Don't concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all that heavenly glory."
Randolph Tirazona
2024-11-08 18:59:43 +0000 UTCI still would've loved to have seen both movies finished as originally planned without any interference/meddling from the Salkinds, but, alas, we never will. 😒
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-08 18:53:24 +0000 UTCDidn't get to see it in theaters (I was less than a year old upon its release), but I do remember the extended cut airing some years later on broadcast TV and it kind of being regarded as a big deal (ditto "Superman II" later on, which included a lot of footage that would eventually appear in the Donner Cut) -- to the point that my dad taped both of them (editing out the commercials, of course), and I ended up regularly watching them for the rest of my childhood. Also, I still get a little emotional any time I hear Maureen McGovern's recording of "Can You Read My Mind." 😳
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-08 18:45:42 +0000 UTCUPDATE: OK, now halfway through your reaction, and seeing how much you absolutely love Christopher Reeve's and Margot Kidder's respective portrayals of Superman/Clark and Lois, you *definitely* need to also check out "Superman II."
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-08 18:16:03 +0000 UTCThat's true.
Alex Tan
2024-11-08 18:09:34 +0000 UTCAlas, most of the cast is no longer with us. I believe Gene Hackman (Lex), Valerie Perrine (Miss Teschmacher), and Marc McClure (Jimmy -- who, incidentally, would go on to play Marty's brother Dave in the "Back to the Future" movies) are the only ones left. (Well, the 3 actors who played the Kryptonian villains also are, but they only have cameos here.)
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-08 18:04:29 +0000 UTCI have a hot take here, I like most of 'Superman '78'. The ending for me has always been its weakest. Luthor's evil plan doesn't make sense and the real estate concept is laughable thinking about it nowadays. However, Williams' score is a highlight, and the practical SFX effects still hold up almost 46 years later. Christopher Reeve might not be Superman jacked like Henry Cavill but David Prowse and his brother did a great job in bulking Christopher up for the role. Although I have my problems with the script, I have to credit Mario Puzzo in his writing to help cement a legacy film and also give props to Richard Donner to making audiences believe that a man can fly.
Kyle Brandon Sanger
2024-11-08 17:51:22 +0000 UTCMy favorite show is Smallville so anything Superman related holds a special place in my heart.
Steve
2024-11-08 17:36:12 +0000 UTCYou’ll definitely have to watch the tv show Smallville at some point down the road, which is about Clark’s younger years and his journey to becoming Superman.
Andrew Storing
2024-11-08 17:30:15 +0000 UTCHappy Friday, Addie! 😊 RIP always to Christopher Reeve(my favorite Superman) & to Marlon Brando! Really glad that you started with this movie for the start of your DC journey. I also very highly recommend "Superman 2". Definitely looking forward to watching this reaction later this evening. And for more Christopher Reeve, I very highly recommend the 1988 movie "Switching Channels". Have a great day today and a great weekend! 😊
Randee Carreno
2024-11-08 17:11:51 +0000 UTC#SupermanIIForAddieCounts
Alex Tan
2024-11-08 17:10:38 +0000 UTCAgreed with every word. #2 is very much worth the time
Rich
2024-11-08 17:10:26 +0000 UTCOn an unrelated note, what did you think of The Hangover (2009) and The Hangover: Part II (2011)?
Alex Tan
2024-11-08 17:09:48 +0000 UTCSame here, fellow old guy! 😉
Phil Stubblefield
2024-11-08 17:06:42 +0000 UTCAgain, I'd also highly encourage you to also react to "Superman II." It's ultimately the payoff for the opening trial scene (which includes a character who will also appear in "Man of Steel"), and was mostly filmed simultaneously with this one. P.S. I believe you've seen 3 other Richard Donner films so far: "The Goonies," "Lethal Weapon," and "Scrooged." I'd also highly recommed "The Omen," the aforementioned "Superman II" (which he directed most of despite not receiving credit), "Ladyhawke," the rest of the "Lethal Weapon" movies (the second one at the very least), and "Maverick."
Byrd N. Hand
2024-11-08 17:06:23 +0000 UTCHappy Friday, Addie. I'm so glad that you enjoyed Superman (1978). RIP always to Christopher Reeve & Marlon Brando. I own the 2001 Special Edition of the movie on DVD and I plan on watching it soon.
Alex Tan
2024-11-08 17:04:58 +0000 UTCThis was the first superhero movie I ever saw in the theater 🎥... yes I'm that old... fun fact: there was a black/ white TV show I also watched as a kid that starred George Reeves... interestingly similar names
carbsix
2024-11-08 17:03:43 +0000 UTC
