Lack of good storyline.

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

It remains one of the most fascinating slices of my childhood. The fascination is the same. The same the emotion. And the believe than Christopher Reeves remains the best Superman. Sure, after decades, it could be seen as naive. But its freshness is yhe same. Like the noble moral message.

The first third of this movie is one of the best origin stories of all time. It's when Superman gets to Metropolis that it gets creaky. The plot, Luthor dropping california into the sea, isn't really Superman worthy. And his powers aren't up to snuff. Superman can't catch two missiles? The entire spinning the earth backwards is a lame idea, I can't believe it took what, five screenwriters? But Superman himself, as portrayed by Chris Reeve is great - for it's time. Still worth watching, warts and all.

For years people have wanted to see the 3 hour extended edition. As a fan of the film I understand this. However unlike "Superman II" in which Donner was replaced on the original "Superman" he turned in his "Cut" and that is the film I fell in love with.Later he released an extended version and that was "Just as Good" but not better.In the 3 hour extended cut Richard Donner had nothing to do with it. The film plays what it truly is and that is "An Assembly Cut". This is a great film to watch if your a fan of the original. When you watch it you will understand why things were removed.My only gripe with "Superman" is the opening title sequence. It goes on far too long! Thank God for the FAST FORWARD BUTTON.

(Flash Review)Superman is born, sent to Earth and the story begins here….with the exception of a Superman movie from the 50's. Full of nostalgia, charming banter between Clark & Lois as well Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman in colorful roles. It was neat to see a smattering of fun scenes with Superman using his powers as a kid and as Superman, saving people with 70's effects. However, I did not see Lex Luthor as a very dangerous foe. Additionally, Superman did seem to foolishly fall into his trap as well as not being clever enough to escape from the 'loose- fitting' Kryptonite chain Luthor draped around him. Haha Anyway, one has to watch the original Superman at some point.