Superman Movies Collection (4 DVDs)

In 1978 Richard Donner kick started the Superman franchise with the spell binding Superman - The Movie. At the time, it was considered a breathtaking special effects extravaganza. In the 30 years since its conception, film effects have come a very long way, so its left up to the story to stand on its own two feet. A then unknown Christopher Reeves took on the role of Superman / Clark Kent in a move to lend authenticity to the film. Surrounded by an all star cast that included newcomer Margot Kidder, the legendary Marlon Brando and the brilliant Gene Hackman, it would be all too easy to slide into the shadows. But Reeves was absolutely perfect for the role. ...  Read the complete review

He shall perhaps be remembered mostly as the actor who gave some humour and class to the man of steel. In this four disc set you can see the transitions made by Reeve from each movie to the next. For most of us he shall always be the ultimate Superman with perhaps the odd reference to Dean Cain's adaptation in the TV version. This box set comes in an attractive blue and red box decaled with the Superman logo at the centre, and the four DVD's being Superman ( The Movie ) Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV ( The Quest for Peace ) The first of the collection has been shown on TV so many times most of us can repeat the dialogue verbatim, this however ...  Read the complete review

The Superman Movies collection is an ideal way to see these classic films with the late Christopher Reeve as the man of steel. Classic films may be stretching it a bit if I am fair. The first two films are amazing...the third is ok (notably Richard Pryor gives a great comedic performance) and Number four the quest for peace is a bit of a damp squib. In fairness the budgets for three and four were never in comparison with the first two, whihc I think rate as two of the best super hero films ever made. What makes these films so great? Well Christopher Reeve for a start. He is amazing as the man of steel and most importantly gives a believable ...  Read the complete review

This ultimate collection of Superman movies is an absolute must for any fan of the man of steel. The 4 original Superman movies are memorable for many different reasons and now, for the first time ever, you can own them all in one stunning box set. There can be no doubt that Superman I and Superman II are the real diamonds in this particular rough as Superman III and Superman IV just don't really meet up to the expectations set by the first 2 incarnations. Superman I and II offer real emotion as well as terrific special effects and action, whereas Superman III and IV are basically the poorer relations on all scores, mainly due to the lack of emotion ...  Read the complete review