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An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Superman featuring Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV Store. It's an action & adventure and crime movie.
Director
Richard Donner
Clark Kent / Superman
Christopher Reeve
Lois Lane
Margot Kidder
Lex Luthor
Gene Hackman
Jor-El
Marlon Brando
Otis
Ned Beatty
Perry White
Jackie Cooper
Pa Kent
Glenn Ford
1st Elder
Trevor Howard
Eve Teschmacher
Valerie Perrine
Vond-Ah
Maria Schell
General Zod
Terence Stamp
Ma Kent
Phyllis Thaxter
Lara
Susannah York
Young Clark Kent
Jeff East
Jimmy Olsen
Marc McClure
Ursa
Sarah Douglas
2nd Elder
Harry Andrews
Lana Lang
Diane Sherry Case
3rd Elder
Vass Anderson
Producer
Pierre Spengler
Executive Producer
Ilya Salkind
Writer
David Newman
Writer
Leslie Newman
Writer
Robert Benton
Writer
Tom Mankiewicz
Composer
John Williams
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Superman: The Movie is praised for its masterful storytelling, Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal, and John Williams's legendary score. Criticisms include Lex Luthor's campy plot and the film's unrealistic "turning back time" ending.
Too unrealistic.
Rating: 8.3/10 ⭐️Highlights:- Masterful Storytelling: The screenplay is a masterwork of mythic storytelling, perfectly structured in three distinct acts. - Iconic Performance: Christopher Reeve's performance as Superman is definitive and iconic, capturing the character's noble strength and gentle compassion. - Legendary Score: John Williams's soaring and majestic score is arguably the greatest superhero theme ever composed.Criticisms:- Campy Plot Point: Lex Luthor's "real estate scheme" plot can feel campy and small in scale compared to the epic first half. - Logical Contention: The film's "turning back time" ending can be a point of logical contention for some viewers.Verdict: Superman: The Movie is a timeless and triumphant masterpiece that established the template for the modern superhero blockbuster. Powered by Christopher Reeve's definitive performance and John Williams's unforgettable score, it remains an inspiring, magical, and essential piece of cinema.