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Once again mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent (Christopher Reeve), hiding his identity as Superman, must fight for law and order. This time around, a triumvirate of nasty villains from the planet Krypton break free of their dimensional prison and hightail it to Earth, where they enjoy the same superpowers as Superman. Meanwhile, .. Read more

Starring Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman
Director Richard Lester
Genres Action/Adventure

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Superman II

Once again mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent (Christopher Reeve), hiding his identity as Superman, must fight for law and order. This time around, a triumvirate of nasty villains from the planet Krypton break free of their dimensional prison and hightail it to Earth, where they enjoy the same superpowers as Superman. Meanwhile, Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) has discovered that Superman and Clark are the same person, so Superman debates whether to give up his abilities to become a normal man and share his life with Lois. Richard Lester (A HARD DAY'S NIGHT) takes the helm for this sequel, which is arguably the equal of the original hit film.

Starring Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Clifton James, E.G. Marshall, Valerie Perrine, Jack O'Halloran
Director Richard Lester
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 7 mins
HD DVD: 2 hrs 7 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate PG.gif
Genres Action/Adventure
Language English
Released DVD: 22 Jan 2002
HD DVD: 04 Dec 2006
Production year: 1980
Format DVD

  • Critics' reviews (4) of Superman II

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    Purists may not agree, but this is probably the best segment of the Superman saga in terms of plot — it's free from the occasionally po-faced seriousness of the first and the rampant silliness of the remaining two. Director Richard Lester delivers a knowing, knockabout cartoon with Superman (Christopher Reeve) finding out that he is no longer the toughest guy around when three baddies (underpants on the inside) are exiled from his home planet and arrive on Earth. The effects are equal to the first film and there's a strong supporting cast, including an irascible Gene Hackman and the excellent Terence Stamp in what, at the time, was something of a comeback role.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • Half the first episode was devoted to a creaky and unnecessary setting up of plot and characters. This sequel is all the better for diving straight into action, but a classic it isn't, even of the comic strip kind.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    UP UP AND AWAY

    This is a purely entertaining and spectacular movie. In my opinion much better than the original. Gene Hackman is brilliant and homourous as Lex and gives that touch that only great actors can bring to a movie. It is well worth a watch whether you like super heroes or not and you won't be disappointed.

      • Roy McCoid from Hull, England
      • Posted 03 Jul 2006 13:07

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Great Fun!!!

    Set two years after the events of Superman: The Movie. Journalist, Clark Kent{ played by the late Christopher Reeve} This time Clark Kent still Superman decides to hang up the cape & tights when things get too tough, soon however General Zod{ played by Terence Stamp} & his friends in evil combat, Ursa{ Sarah Stewart} & Non{ Jack O' Halloran}escape from a shard of glass by an atomic bomb and seek revenge on Jor-El's only son, Kal-El alias Clark Kent alias Superman!!! But they can't do it alone, and with the help of escaped prisoner & devious mastermind Lex Luthor{ played by Gene Hackman} & sadly limited screentime from his henchman Otis{ played by Ned Beatty} & his lover, Miss. Testmocker, this film is still really fun, not quite the first film because it's set-up is not as magically engaging as it follows through Clark Kent's adolescance to his reigns to maturity, but this is still fun!''

      • A customer from NEWCASTLE
      • Posted 30 Dec 2004 16:43

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