Superman the Movie the Retro review.

[JoeinAR 1,949]

December 15, 1978 what a day. Its Friday, my first emester is over. I was able to catch a ride home with my college roommate Jim. On the way to my house we stopped and got 4 tickets to tonight 7pm showing of Superman the Movie. I have been so excited since I saw the previews last summer. Most exciting is John Williams has composed the score. Well there was no disappointment. All I can say is wow, absolute wow. First the movie opens with a child talking about the Daily Planet which we see. The camera pans upwards to the moon. As it zooms past the credits start to roll. The music swells. I have goosebumps all over. Suddenly the Superman S explodes on the screen. I swear it was orgasmic. This may be John's very best score ever. I predict an Oscar nod for sure.. The film starts on the planet CRI  KRYPTON. This is Kal-El's origin story. Marlon Brando is stoic as Jor-El. The lovely Susannah York is Kal's mom Lara. The two have appear briefly because Krypton is dying and the two must send their son to fulfill his destiny. I have to say the cinematography was SUPERb. The film appears to have two looks. The looks changes when the film shifts to Metropolis. There are some hilarious moments involving baby Clark when he arrives on earth. Again the time is Kansas is short but this portion is epic building. John's music tugs at the heart very hard. Clark is called by a glowing crystal that has him start his journey to his future Fortress of Solitude. There he learns his identity and meets his father. He begins his training which lasts for 12 years. Upon his completion understand the tagline  you will believe a man can fly we're here. We see Superman for the first time as his fly at the screen and past it. The film switches to Metropolis and we met Lex Luthor and his two henchmen Otis and Ms. Tessmacher, Ned Beatty and the lovely Valerie Perrine. We're formally introduced to Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White. Clark gets as job with the Daily Planet in some truly funny sequences. One of ny favorite parts of this movie or any movie in my 18 years is the Superman reveal. It is so exciting and funny. So much more happens in a series of highlights. Suffice it to say. The movie is great. I will be seeing it again soon. I can honestly say this is one of my all time favorite films. Its right up there with Jaws. What can I say about John Williams score? Its epic, it loud, its quiet and so much more. Richard Donner has assembled a film that is destined to be a classic. It will be a template for future superhero films. The effects in the movie are incredible though not perfect. The miniature work isn't the best. But the flying sequences are excellent. There is a sequence involving Superman and Lois Lane that is so romantic. The chemistry between actors Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder is perfect. Reeve in his first starring role is going to have a great career in film. When the film was over the audience stood and cheered. My family stayed for the entire credit sequence. Jeez they are long these days. It seemed to go on for at least 5 or 6 minutes but it finished with the line that evoked another cheer. Coming Soon Superman 2. I can hardly wait.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Great review!

[Faleel 5,347]

On 12/16/2018 at 9:55 PM, JoeinAR said:

He begins his training which lasts for 12 years.

Sone interesting things related to that:

 

Luthor states that Krypton was destroyed in 1948, and that it took 3 years for Kal-El to arrive, making it 1951 when Clark crashed in Kansas

 

In the Fortress of Solitude sequence Jor-El states that he has been dead for 18 of Clark's years making it 1966 at that time

 

Then of course Jor-El states what you said about their conversation lasting 12 years making it 1978 (obviously)

 

So the beginning of the movie shows a period of 30 years.

[JoeinAR 1,949]

56 minutes ago, Faleel J.M. said:

Sone interesting things related to that:

 

Luthor states that Krypton was destroyed in 1948, and that it took 3 years for Kal-El to arrive, making it 1951 when Clark crashed in Kansas

 

In the Fortress of Solitude sequence Jor-El states that he has been dead for 18 of Clark's years making it 1966 at that time

 

Then of course Jor-El states what you said about their conversation lasting 12 years making it 1978 (obviously)

 

So the beginning of the movie shows a period of 30 years.

How old are you. Oh you dont want to....

[Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488]

About 30 years. Nice round number.