Got a Question About the Superman/Superman/Superman Returns 3-Pack - Blu-ray Forum

Punishment1o1 · 01-10-2013, 05:00 AM

The last couple of times I've been in Wal-Mart and have seen a 3-movie pack that includes Superman/Superman II/Superman Returns for $9.00. My question is, is it worth it? Or should I just hold off and get the Superman Anthology which also includes Superman III and IV. My dilemma is because I can't see to find III and IV on Blu-Ray by themselves anywhere.

zbinks · 01-10-2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Punishment1o1

The last couple of times I've been in Wal-Mart and have seen a 3-movie pack that includes Superman/Superman II/Superman Returns for $9.00. My question is, is it worth it? Or should I just hold off and get the Superman Anthology which also includes Superman III and IV. My dilemma is because I can't see to find III and IV on Blu-Ray by themselves anywhere.

Do you prefer the theatrical cut of Superman II or "The Richard Donner Cut."

blu-ray_girl_fan · 01-10-2013, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Punishment1o1

The last couple of times I've been in Wal-Mart and have seen a 3-movie pack that includes Superman/Superman II/Superman Returns for $9.00. My question is, is it worth it? Or should I just hold off and get the Superman Anthology which also includes Superman III and IV. My dilemma is because I can't see to find III and IV on Blu-Ray by themselves anywhere.

III and IV have not been released outside of the big box set, so if you want all of the movies, you have to go with the Anthology.

Clark Kent · 01-10-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Punishment1o1

The last couple of times I've been in Wal-Mart and have seen a 3-movie pack that includes Superman/Superman II/Superman Returns for $9.00. My question is, is it worth it? Or should I just hold off and get the Superman Anthology which also includes Superman III and IV. My dilemma is because I can't see to find III and IV on Blu-Ray by themselves anywhere.

Wait for the Anthology box set or order it from the UK. There are excellent extra features, not to mention exclusive movies, solely on the Anthology set.

Punishment1o1 · 01-10-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

Do you prefer the theatrical cut of Superman II or "The Richard Donner Cut."

I don't even think I've seen the Richard Donner cut. Not really sure what to make of it. I've heard some people say it's the definitive version of the film while others say that's not true,

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

III and IV have not been released outside of the big box set, so if you want all of the movies, you have to go with the Anthology.

You, by chance, wouldn't have those movies to say whether III and IV are worth it on Blu-Ray, would you?

Punishment1o1 · 01-10-2013, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Wait for the Anthology box set or order it from the UK. There are excellent extra features, not to mention exclusive movies, solely on the Anthology set.

So, there's a new box set supposed to be coming out or are you talking about the current one they have?

blu-ray_girl_fan · 01-10-2013, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Punishment1o1

I don't even think I've seen the Richard Donner cut. Not really sure what to make of it. I've heard some people say it's the definitive version of the film while others say that's not true,

You, by chance, wouldn't have those movies to say whether III and IV are worth it on Blu-Ray, would you?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-S.../20003/#Review

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-S...3/#Screenshots

I haven't watched the Blu-rays, so I don't really have a personal opinion about them. I don't like what Bryan Singer did with shoehorning Superman Returns into the old chronology, though.

Clark Kent · 01-10-2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Punishment1o1

So, there's a new box set supposed to be coming out or are you talking about the current one they have?

The current one. Warner will not substantially be re-visiting the prior Superman movies on Blu-ray before the next format comes out, except to possibly issue the existing discs in a box with Man Of Steel at the end of 2013.

Punishment1o1 · 01-10-2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

The current one. Warner will not substantially be re-visiting the prior Superman movies on Blu-ray before the next format comes out, except to possibly issue the existing discs in a box with Man Of Steel at the end of 2013.

That's fine. I just wanted to clarify. Thanks for the insight.

MrClarke · 01-10-2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

The current one. Warner will not substantially be re-visiting the prior Superman movies on Blu-ray before the next format comes out, except to possibly issue the existing discs in a box with Man Of Steel at the end of 2013.

I doubt they would do that. Isn't 'Man of Steel' an overall reboot? It wouldn't make sense with the old movies if that's the case.

zbinks · 01-10-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Punishment1o1

I don't even think I've seen the Richard Donner cut. Not really sure what to make of it. I've heard some people say it's the definitive version of the film while others say that's not true,

Whether it's definitive or not is up to the eye of the beholder. The 3 pack only gives you the Donner Cut though, while the theatrical cut is only available in the anthology set.

tylergfoster · 01-11-2013, 09:16 PM

Everyone's talking about the theatrical cut of Superman II, but there is also the theatrical cut of Superman: The Movie, exclusive to this set, as well as a slightly new disc of Superman Returns, which sadly contains the same transfer but adds an alternate opening to the special features.

Rizor · 01-11-2013, 09:41 PM

Yeah, I went with the Superman Anthology for the theatrical cuts of 1 & 2, and the Return to Krypton scene.

The Richard Donner cut of II is interesting, but it feels more like a "what if?" than a true movie. While I'm sure it cost Warner a lot, it doesn't feel like it was completed with the love or care that was given to Blade Runner. So it feels like a bunch of odds and ends. The new digital effects are terrible and the modern stock footage doesn't fit the 70s/80s look of the film. And recycling the ending of the first movie is rather lame (even if it was there in the original script). The only real benefit is the material Donner actually shot and was deleted (Brando, more Hackman).

The Great Owl · 01-11-2013, 09:53 PM

I want stand-alone Blu-rays for Superman: The Movie and the theatrical version of Superman II. I am holding out for new editions of these closer to the release of Man of Steel this summer, but I may grab the current stand-alone of Superman: The Movie, because it has the version that I prefer.

I have a propensity to avoid "dead weight" in my collection. This is why I do not want III, IV, or Superman Returns, and am passing up on the anthology.

John Kachmar · 01-19-2014, 09:15 PM

Donner Cut. Not a great fan of those movies. Best movies at the last two.

01-10-2013, 05:00 AM	#1
Punishment1o1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Local AMC Theater Blu-ray collection:267	Got a Question About the Superman/Superman/Superman Returns 3-Pack The last couple of times I've been in Wal-Mart and have seen a 3-movie pack that includes Superman/Superman II/Superman Returns for $9.00. My question is, is it worth it? Or should I just hold off and get the Superman Anthology which also includes Superman III and IV. My dilemma is because I can't see to find III and IV on Blu-Ray by themselves anywhere. Last edited by Punishment1o1; 01-10-2013 at 05:07 AM.

01-11-2013, 09:16 PM	#12
tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:890 Blu-ray collection:4457 DVD collection:1148 MA collection:2163 Digital collection:1725 iTunes collection:50 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	Everyone's talking about the theatrical cut of *Superman II, but there is also the theatrical cut of Superman: The Movie, exclusive to this set, as well as a slightly new disc of Superman Returns*, which sadly contains the same transfer but adds an alternate opening to the special features.

01-11-2013, 09:41 PM	#13
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	Yeah, I went with the Superman Anthology for the theatrical cuts of 1 & 2, and the Return to Krypton scene. The Richard Donner cut of II is interesting, but it feels more like a "what if?" than a true movie. While I'm sure it cost Warner a lot, it doesn't feel like it was completed with the love or care that was given to Blade Runner. So it feels like a bunch of odds and ends. The new digital effects are terrible and the modern stock footage doesn't fit the 70s/80s look of the film. And recycling the ending of the first movie is rather lame (even if it was there in the original script). The only real benefit is the material Donner actually shot and was deleted (Brando, more Hackman).

01-11-2013, 09:53 PM	#14
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I want stand-alone Blu-rays for Superman: The Movie and the theatrical version of Superman II. I am holding out for new editions of these closer to the release of Man of Steel this summer, but I may grab the current stand-alone of Superman: The Movie, because it has the version that I prefer. I have a propensity to avoid "dead weight" in my collection. This is why I do not want III, IV, or Superman Returns, and am passing up on the anthology.

01-19-2014, 09:15 PM	#15
John Kachmar Member Member since:Nov 2012 Blu-ray collection:1334 DVD collection:105 Blu-ray reviews: 156	Donner Cut. Not a great fan of those movies. Best movies at the last two.

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