SUPERMAN II (1981)
Featuring: Christopher Reeve; Margot Kidder; Gene Hackman
Director: Richard Lester
Watching these early superhero movies one cannot but realize how far movie-making technology has come. Measured against today's standards, some of the special effects used in these earlier films seem rather crude. But of course way back then nobody even thought that one day there will be such a thing as CGI which would eventually revolutionize the entire industry.
During the opening scenes of Superman I we saw three Krytonian criminals being banished to the phantom zone for their dastardly deeds. This second edition begins with terrorists threatening the world with a nuclear bomb. However, when Superman flies off with it so that it can harmlessly detonate in space, the explosion sets the three captives free. Realizing what powers they suddenly have, the leader, General Zod, decides to go and conquer and rule the nearest planet which just happens to be Earth. Little do they know that the only other Kryptonian in the universe resides on this very same planet and at some stage they would inevitably clash.
As Superman I & II were shot simultaneously, most of the characters and cast also appear in this first sequel. It is only Marlon Brando who is missing in action. I found the story quite gripping and worth the watch. Some might find the style of acting a bit odd but apparently it was done so deliberately in order to recreate the atmosphere depicted in the comic books.
I rate Superman II at 3 out of 5 stars as well.
Trailer link:
The three villains from Krypton
No comments:
Post a Comment