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Superman (1978)

Rate: 3
Viewed: 7/08

7/08: Superman works during the first forty minutes but falls apart thereafter.

Made in 1978, it hasn't aged well since then. I can spot the strings holding up Christopher Reeve. Yes, I admit there are certain scenes that have stayed stuck in my mind. However, I'll give the film two things: it has wonderful special effects and Marlon Brando is terrific.

Yet the plot sucks. Why not name the city New York City instead of Metropolis? It's so obvious. Lex Luthor is bland, uninteresting, and not menacing. Why does he have to reveal his plans to Superman? Come on, that's dumb. Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, eh...no, thanks. The most famous scene is when Superman spun the planet backwards. I was thinking, "Why couldn't he go further back until he met Lex Luthor for the first time?" All of the problems would've been avoided.

Remember when Clark Kent was an 18-year-old boy running quickly past a train while the five-year-old Lois Lane looked on. Then, fast-forward to now, they're close in age when meeting each other for the first time? If Clark kicks the football up in the air, won't somebody be killed when it lands somewhere far away? Superman's famous slogan is: "I'm here to fight for truth, justice, and the American way." So, I guess the problems in Africa aren't important to him. Well, good luck with that because the United States is a very corrupt country.

All in all, Superman is dated.

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