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Superman: The Movie (1978) (4K Ultra HD) [4K UHD]
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Genre | Action & Adventure |
Format | 4K |
Contributor | Ilya Salkind, Glenn Ford, Richard Donner, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Jeff East, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Marc McClure, Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine, Robert Benton, Terence Stamp, Pierre Spengler, Margot Kidder, Jackie Cooper, Mario Puzo, Christopher Reeve, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York See more |
Initial release date | 2018-11-06 |
Language | English |
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Superman (1978)
In an adventure that spans the galaxy, Superman takes you from the distant planet Krypton to the streets of the Earth city Metropolis.
Superman
Sent by his parents from the planet Krypton just before its destruction, Superman fights on his adopted planet Earth for truth and justice. With special powers such as flight, super-strength, and X-ray vision, he must thwart the villainous Lex Luthor all while maintaining his alter ego Clark Kent, a bumbling reporter at The Daily Planet.
Lois Lane
Brassy and driven, reporter Lois Lane has a knack for both finding a good story and getting herself into trouble. When Superman flies into her life, she writes a story for The Daily Planet introducing him to the world. As romance begins to bloom between the pair, Lois is exposed to a world more extraordinary –and more dangerous– than she ever thought possible.
Jor-El
A brilliant scientist on the dying planet Krypton, Jor-El must make a perilous decision to save his newborn baby, Kal-El. Jor-El rockets his son to Earth, where he is raised by a human couple as 'Clark Kent.' When Clark is ready to learn about his Kryptonian origins, he enters the Fortress of Solitude, where he is able to access his father’s consciousness and wisdom.
Lex Luthor
A devious criminal and clever businessman, Lex Luthor always seems more than a few moves ahead of those around him. From his lair beneath Metropolis, he hatches a deadly plan that will make him a wealthy land baron. When Superman discovers the scheme and attempts to stop him, Lex must use his intellect if he hopes to stand a chance against the mighty hero.
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Superman: The Movie (1978) (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Item model number : BR724863
- Director : Richard Donner
- Media Format : 4K
- Run time : 143 minutes
- Release date : November 6, 2018
- Actors : Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Ned Beatty
- Producers : Ilya Salkind, Pierre Spengler
- Studio : Studio Distribution Services
- ASIN : B07HPY5SYT
- Writers : Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton
- Number of discs : 2
- Best Sellers Rank: #113 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025Christopher Reeve changed the Superman character forever - he became Superman. I grew up watching reruns of George Reeves jumping on an unseen mini-trampoline to exit a window … a guy with little to no muscle who looked much older than Superman should…and I still thought it was cool because I had nothing else to compare it against. When Christopher Reeve introduced his character to the big screen, it was almost as dramatic of a transformation as Star Wars was to something like the original 1951 The Day The Earth Stood Still. From the moment Christopher Reeve exited that revolving door and jumped into the sky to catch a falling Lois and then the helicopter, he (and the special effects team) made us all believe that a man could actually fly. Not to take anything away from Henry Cavill, but Christopher Reeve will always be the first real Superman on film, and this particular film will always be the best.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025After seeing a different Superman version as a classic feature in the movie theater, I had to go back and revisit some of these. I totally forgot how funny these movies are, and what a massive crush I had on Christopher Reeves back when I was a kid (even back then, I had very good taste!) RIP: He will always be the only real Superman, in my mind.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013It has been thirty-five years since the late Christopher Reeve first soared across movie screens as the legendary Man of Steel. But it doesn't really seem all that long ago, at least not when viewers first see Superman in costume at the Fortress of Solitude as he flies toward the camera and makes a remarkable banking turn in front of our eyes. In my opinion, Reeve remains the only actor who can make one believe that Superman truly lives; it will forever be his legacy to moviegoers that a godlike super-hero could be fully realized as a personable human being that anyone could easily relate to. Sure, the passage of time hasn't been kind to the film's badly outdated costumes, but, otherwise, "Superman: The Movie" still outclasses virtually any film in its genre. It is pretty impressive that director Richard Donner and his production crew could conjure a totally believable Superman without the benefit of modern CGI and still make an appealing film for a wide spectrum of viewers. Specifically, Donner's film proves that graphic violence, excessive profanity, and explicit content are not required for an entertaining movie experience.
With the classy opening sequence of a young boy flipping open an issue of "Action Comics," as the camera then pans up into the sky towards the majestic darkness of deep space, composer John Williams' timeless theme sparks the imagination that something truly special is about to happen. Director Richard Donner, with the aid of among others, script doctor Tom Mankiewicz, and an excellent ensemble cast, brings the "Superman" world to real life and establishes a common path for other big-budget super heroes Batman, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Avengers to follow by utilizing a first-class script and talented actors who are not ashamed to wear flashy spandex.
The film simplistically is a three-part play: the Krypton sequence (with Marlon Brando as Jor-El); Smallville (with Glenn Ford as Jonathan Kent); and Metropolis (with Margot Kidder as Lois Lane; Jackie Cooper as Perry White; Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen; and, of course, Gene Hackman, as a delightfully sinister Lex Luthor). New to the storyline are Lex's two groupies: bumbling Otis (Ned Beatty) and sultry Eve Teschmacher (Valerie Perrine), who help Hackman's egotistical Lex (as he calls himself, "The greatest criminal mind of our time," and "fiendishly gifted,") add a wonderful element of tongue-in-cheek humor. Case in point: watch an annoyed Lex's reaction to Otis having scribbled his own proposed little town ("Otisberg?," "Otisberg?") on to the scheming villain's idealized map of what California will look like after it is hit by a nuclear missile. Also, Donner cleverly plants the seed for an inevitable sequel at the beginning rather than at the end with cameos by three Krypton super-villains (General Zod, Ursa, and Non). By vowing that even Jor-El's heirs will one day kneel before him, the tyrannical Zod (Terrence Stamp) instantly becomes a classic movie villain ... with only a few moments of screen time.
Lastly, I will address the film's ending, as there is a legitimate cause for criticism. After nearly two and a half hours of leisurely-paced, first class entertainment (including the breathtaking Superman & Lois "first date" flying sequence), the script resorts to a time travel gimmick to help resolve the finale. Although originally intended for "Superman II," as according to Donner, the idea makes Superman look unbeatable if he can alter history to his liking at will. However, Reeve's anguished facial reactions make this plot twist work as viewers are reminded by voice-overs of Superman's past with his two fathers, and exactly why he chooses emotion over cosmic responsibility. The ending should be taken as a leap of faith that even the Man of Steel sometimes has to find a way to beat impossible odds. Still, my favorite moment comes just before the closing credits with Superman's confident fly-by in space over Earth signaling that he will be back for further adventures ensuring our world is in safe hands. Backed by the opening bars of Superman's theme, Reeve accomplishes a most satisfying farewell without saying a word.
Even today, whenever I ponder horrific tragedies reported by the news media, I still visualize Christopher Reeve's Superman flying out of seemingly nowhere to rescue Margot Kidder's Lois Lane from certain death dangling from a wrecked helicopter from the roof of the Daily Planet. It reminds me that real-life heroism isn't a comic book; it is really about being there unselfishly when others are in need.
Rating: 10/10. The blu-ray and DVD special features offer a treasure trove for fans, including music cues; screen tests; trailers; and some insightful documentaries, which are well worth your spare time.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024Actually it's the 2nd live-action feature if you count "Superman and the Mole Men" (or the 3rd if you want to include the movie serials made by Columbia Pictures and featuring Kirk Alyn as Superman and Noel Neill as Lois Lane).
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2010Now, before I get to assessing the Blu ray version of "Superman - The Movie, I want to give my overall critique of the film itself.
Pardon me, it may take a while, lol:
I LOVE THIS MOVIE----With A Passion. Ive loved it every since I was that 6 yr old kid sitting in that dark movie theatre in late 1978 with my older brother, oohing and aweing at the images, amazed that I was seeing actors and filmmakers bringing one of my all-time favorite comic book superheroes to VIVID LIFE. I seen it perhaps more times than the Earth has revolved around the sun or Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson have won Grammys, lol. It's magnificent entertainment. Pure and simple. From a time when film craftsmen actually cared about their film subject and gave their audience something to be proud to spend their money on.
Director Richard Donner and producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind took a great American character and built a full scale old style Hollywood epic around him. Donner has stated over the yrs he wanted realism...nothing more, nothing less. If the filmmakers couldnt believe wholeheartedly in Superman and his world, why would we? Makes sense. It has heart, humor, a few strong dramatic moments, a few sad moments....a lot like the real world.
First, we see the planet Krypton in all its majesty....cold, sterile, highly advanced. Then, we go to Earth as baby Kal-El is sent by rocketship there after Krypton's destruction. We watch him grow up under the watchful eyes of his adoptive parents, the Kents. Then, after he learns his true heritage and his destiny, we follow him to Metropolis, where hes now Clark Kent, news reporter, and our world's all mighty protector, Superman. Simple storytelling yet so powerfully told on screen.
This is one adventure film thats so well cast its scary; the actors are so committed to their characters, theres not ONE FALSE MOVE, from anyone: Marlon Brando, dignified as Superman's Kryptonian father, Jor-El; Gene Hackman brings excellent comic relief as the villianous Lex Luthor; Margot Kidder is a sexy yet strong and intelligent Lois Lane (is there any other kind?); Glenn Ford and Phyllis Thaxter are the definitive Jonathan and Martha Kent; Ned Beatty is a funny Otis the hapless henchmen; Valerie Perrine is sex and playfulness as Luthors femme fatale, Miss Teschmacher.
However, you cant have a Superman film with the title character himself, and the late Christopher Reeve IS and ALWAYS will be the ULTIMATE Man of Steel. Reeves interpretation of the hero is so definitive, so realistic, so intelligent, that in the hands of any other actor, it mightve come off as phony and a caricature. It wouldve been a tragic mistake. Reeve deftly handles the duality of Superman/Kent. His Kent, supposedly modeled after Cary Grant, is a sweet yet fumbling everyman....his Superman, on the other hand, is majestic, bold, with a bit of a swagger that doesnt make him look too arrogant and a dash of upright DO-GOODER AT YOUR SERVICE....Perfection. He inhabits these two individual personalities so completely that although we all know its the same man, he makes them look like two separate entities. Why Reeve wasnt considered for Oscar consideration has always baffled me over the years.
Everything, from the script to the set designs; from the cinematography to the Academy Award winning visual effects to the grand, inspiring score (one of my truly favorite pieces of music, ever) by the great John Williams, is flawless. Attention to detail is part of what makes or breaks any film and "Superman" has it in spades. Nothing seems out of sync and the affection for the material is infectious. Even those who either never read a comic book or hadnt read Superman in yrs loved this movie. Watching it is fun and it sweeps you in, like the best adventure stories are supposed to.
Now.....the presentation on Blu ray. I own this classic on VHS, the 2000 special Edition DVD and the four disc 2006 Special Edition DVD, and ive never had a problem in my viewing of it, especially in the digital format, where "Superman" shines. Having just seen it on Blu ray for the first time in that format the other night i can say the picture and audio quality are very well rendered; the colors and details are very vivid and the audio, while no different from in other digital presentations, is clear in the 5.1 Dolby capacity.
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FreddyReviewed in France on November 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Superman en 4k
Très ravi de posséder ce bluray 4k de Superman. Beau rendu dolby vision
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oqtgReviewed in Japan on November 9, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars 到着が早くよかったです。
画質が良いです。
- murrayReviewed in Canada on August 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars THE PICTURE IS GREAT
SHAPE PICTURE QUALITY AND A SUPERMAN FAN WILL ENJOY THIS MOVIE
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"Titin"Reviewed in Mexico on October 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars La mejor versión hasta el momento... imprescindible para fans
Si bien no es un salto brutal, de las versiones en blu-ray a la versión 4k, igual es una mejora. Y notable en ciertos aspectos, en particular el audio.
Video: mejora en intensidad de colores y algo de contraste gracias al HDR. Cuenta con Dolby Vision que también eleva la calidad respecto a la versión blu-ray. Tiene un poco más de granularidad la imagen, que en cierta medida le da un look más cinematográfico pero habrá a quienes no les agrade tanto. Ciertas escenas en Metropolis se ven mejor que nunca. De cualquier forma, y por donde se le vea, hay mejora respecto a la versión blu-ray.
Audio: Es donde más mejora hay, si tienes la posibilidad de disfrutarla en Dolby Atmos hazlo. La mejora es notable, por ejemplo los créditos iniciales permiten escuchar el Soundtrack maravilloso de John Williams como nunca antes había sonado, los bajos tienen una mejor presencia (por ejemplo, la explosión de Kripton) y en general toda la experiencia surround es por lejos muchos más enriquecedora.
Conclusión: si eres amante del cine y coleccionista de medios físicos, debes contar con este disco.
"Titin"
Reviewed in Mexico on October 27, 2020
Video: mejora en intensidad de colores y algo de contraste gracias al HDR. Cuenta con Dolby Vision que también eleva la calidad respecto a la versión blu-ray. Tiene un poco más de granularidad la imagen, que en cierta medida le da un look más cinematográfico pero habrá a quienes no les agrade tanto. Ciertas escenas en Metropolis se ven mejor que nunca. De cualquier forma, y por donde se le vea, hay mejora respecto a la versión blu-ray.
Audio: Es donde más mejora hay, si tienes la posibilidad de disfrutarla en Dolby Atmos hazlo. La mejora es notable, por ejemplo los créditos iniciales permiten escuchar el Soundtrack maravilloso de John Williams como nunca antes había sonado, los bajos tienen una mejor presencia (por ejemplo, la explosión de Kripton) y en general toda la experiencia surround es por lejos muchos más enriquecedora.
Conclusión: si eres amante del cine y coleccionista de medios físicos, debes contar con este disco.
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DanicopiReviewed in Spain on August 22, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena compra
Edición impecable para lo antigua que es la peli. La calidad de imagen es correcta, y el audio es DD 5.1 tanto para la versión original como español. Los extras no están nada mal, pocos pero buenos. Indispensable en cualquier videoteca.