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Superman II Reviews
Against all the laws governing sequel, "Superman II" is a much better movie than the original.
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.
I still regard the theatrical version of Superman II as a worthy follow-up to the original, even if there are those lingering "What if?" questions swirling around it.
There is no Zod but Terence Stamp, in a magnificent sequel that flies far beyond its behind-the-scenes rankling.
...[Christopher Reeve's] performance, Gene Hackman's performance and the performance of the special effects team are the three pressing reasons to see Superman II.
But what gives Superman a depth and believability lacking in other movies adapted from the comics, Popeye and Flash Gordon immediately come to mind, is the attention to character.
Personally, I think the sequel is a marked improvement over the first edition. For one thing, this film is relieved of an obligation to establish Superman's credentials as in the opening chapter.
"Superman II" - the rare sequel that actually improves the original - moves right to the heart of the matter. This exhilarating entertainment scores a cinematic bull's-eye.
I didn't think "Superman" was all that wonderful, but let it be said that as sequels go, "Superman II" is a damned good one.
"Superman II" is a captivating, totally enjoyable piece of escapist movie fare that is sometimes-funny, sometimes-thrilling and always entertaining.
The second Superman movie is "better" than the first one. Superman II has fewer clinkers, shorter dull spots and funnier jokes than its 1979 predecessor.
The special effects are spare but spectacular, and the delightfully showy tricks are spaced out by comic ventures into romance, tourism and human drama.
[Superman II] is visually stunning, filled with spectacle, and packed with delicious humour.
Lester has a fine touch with comedy, and it comes through, in a very campy manner, in many situations. Some of it descends into silliness, but then, so do comic strips.
Thanks to Lester's lively touch, [Superman II] addresses us directly and, no doubt, wins back the fans who scratched their heads in wonder after "Superman - the Movie."
Viewers may get the impression that they've seen most of this Super stuff before in "Part I," but that seems to detract only slightly from the way this film brings Superman back into our lives with humor, power and all the hope that fantasy can provide.
...[Superman II] lacks the breathtaking cinematography, innocence, and imagination that gave Part One its magic spark.
"Superman II" will do fine for youngsters, but should have been directed and edited with more diligence and attention for the benefit of adult audiences.
Almost without exception, follow-up films have been a letdown. "The Godfather Part II" and "The Empire Strikes Back" are among the few exceptions. Add "Superman II."
[Superman II] is an entertainment that brims with technical skill, good humor, and acting that is above anything one might expect and, more importantly, with actors behaving as if they are in the same movie.