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Ror Revisits: Superman: The Movie (1978) |
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Sunday, 04 September 2011 20:20 |
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It's kind of hard to write about this movie in some ways. I mean what can be said that hasn't been said before. Superman established the CBM, and arguably the Summer blockbuster too. A true, bonafide classic. Loved by most, respected by all. But how does it hold up today?
If you will indulge me as I go a bit "Harry Knowles" on this and tell you a story about my first time seeing the movie. I was about 7 I think and just discovering super heroes in the comics passed down to me by my brothers. But they were all Marvel stuff -X-Men mainly- so although I had obviously heard of Superman and knew of the movie, this would be my first time learning about him as I sat down to watch it. I remember being completely blown away. The music, the special effects. I did believe a man was flying. Read more: |
