Superman: The Movie 4K UHD (1978)

[Bolty]

Originally Posted by Zimmy

And it isn't a time period thing.

I was a young kid around 10+ years old and still couldn't understand why they kept showing the same guy skating backwards like he was doing a clown act.

Hey Zodd, feel free to drop a building antenna on that guy.

"He's caged Non!"

Uh no, he hasn't -- moron Superman has just set up the antenna to fall AGAIN the second Non escapes. He actually is "caging" Non by squashing the antenna in place over him? I'm sure even little kids in 1981 were thinking, "that's not going to hold him and the antenna will fall again to the street below."

Terrible action marred by horrible slapstick. A simple truck mirror reflects Zod's laser eyes? So basically a hall of mirrors would render Kryptonians heat vision ineffective? Two movies of build up to a real let-down of a fight.
No wonder the first movie has surpassed Superman II in most people's opinions.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

You don't have to wait until 2022. The best comic book movie of all time, X2: X-Men United, was released on UHD two weeks ago.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

You don't have to wait until 2022. The best comic book movie of all time, X2: X-Men United, was released on UHD two weeks ago.

The Rocketeer isn't out on UHD?

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

You don't have to wait until 2022. The best comic book movie of all time, X2: X-Men United, was released on UHD two weeks ago.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I get why some dislike the comedy in Superman 2, but I was a kid when it came out and it never bothered me. I guess I'm used to it. I actually missed that stuff in the Donner cut. It's not like the first movie is lacking in cheesy comedy either, let's be honest.

let's be honest though, the toothpaste scene in the Donnor cut is one big 'ol WTF? moment.

[afr52]

Originally Posted by Bolty

Amazon dropped it to $24.99. If it was the 151 minute cut I'd be all over it. This should make folks happy.

Thanks for the price drop info. Just preordered it! I'm perfectly happy with the theatrical cut being the version released in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. I've got the extended blu-ray if I ever feel the urge to see that version. Can't believe it's been 40 years since I saw this in the theater.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by afr52

Thanks for the price drop info. Just preordered it! I'm perfectly happy with the theatrical cut being the version released in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. I've got the extended blu-ray if I ever feel the urge to see that version. Can't believe it's been 40 years since I saw this in the theater.

shhh ~ you're making me feel old

[fighthefutureofhd]

You??!?! How about me?!?!?! I can remember when comics were $.30 cents.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

You don't have to wait until 2022. The best comic book movie of all time, X2: X-Men United, was released on UHD two weeks ago.

Actually Spider-Man 2 was released months before that.

[Sabre95]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

You don't have to wait until 2022. The best comic book movie of all time, X2: X-Men United, was released on UHD two weeks ago.

If only The Winter Soldier was on UHD...

[captainsolo]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

I would be all over a new Burton/Schumacher box set. The 2009 Anthology set was actually my second ever BD purchase.

Absolutely. The DVD SE boxset was a day one purchase for me in high school with my pitiful first part time job money applied to it. The 4 Film Favorites BD set was an instant upgrade buy.



Aaaaaand neither Returns nor Mask of the Phantasm is out on UHD yet.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by Sabre95

If only The Winter Soldier was on UHD...

Why? I've got plenty of coasters at home.

[Show spoiler]All kidding aside, still not better than X2: X-Men United

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

2020 is the 40th anniversary of II. Seeing as we're only two months away from 2019 (holy shit where does the time go, says the guy who spends all day every day posting on here) then 2020 ain't no hardship.

USA didn't get Superman II until June 1981.
I remember seeing it and getting the souvenir program as a graduation present.

[Geoff D]

Well if they release it in 2020 then I suppose you can buy one and keep it in a draw for a year?

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

USA didn't get Superman II until June 1981.
I remember seeing it and getting the souvenir program as a graduation present.

[Show spoiler]https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081573/

[MEB]

Originally Posted by Bolty

Amazon dropped it to $24.99. If it was the 151 minute cut I'd be all over it. This should make folks happy.

Thanks. Amazon price matched Target. I'd prefer to get it at Target (in-store) to get the 5% off with RedCard. But, for now, I've preordered it from Amazon. That locks in the $24.99 price.

I'm hopeful that we'll get reviews and/or early copies out there. If this doesn't look and sound spectacular then I'll be canceling my order.

Mark

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

[Show spoiler]https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081573/

Yes, UK and AU got it first. But USA had to wait.

[Bourne1886]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I get why some dislike the comedy in Superman 2, but I was a kid when it came out and it never bothered me. I guess I'm used to it. I actually missed that stuff in the Donner cut. It's not like the first movie is lacking in cheesy comedy either, let's be honest.

I get what you’re saying, as a kid it never bothered me,plus we didn’t know any different then, but I prefer Donners ‘Vision’ for number 2 better. His cut is a bit of a mess but if he had had the chance to finish things off himself and put the end of one on 2 where it was supposed to be etc, his version would have been massively superior. But we’ll never know now because of the politics etc or whatever ruined Donners chance back in the day.

I still believe and think Superman the Movie, theatrical or expended etc is the best Superhero movie going. But hey that’s just me!

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Yes, UK and AU got it first. But USA had to wait.

I stand corrected and I'll admit I was wrong.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Bourne1886

I get what you’re saying, as a kid it never bothered me,plus we didn’t know any different then, but I prefer Donners ‘Vision’ for number 2 better. His cut is a bit of a mess but if he had had the chance to finish things off himself and put the end of one on 2 where it was supposed to be etc, his version would have been massively superior. But we’ll never know now because of the politics etc or whatever ruined Donners chance back in the day.

If Donner had finished the movie I'm sure I would prefer his version. He didn't though, and the slapped together attempt to emulate what he WOULD have done is just that.