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A collection of Superman films old and new. In 'Superman - The Movie' (1978), a baby from the planet Krypton develops superhuman powers under Earth's yellow sun. As an adult (Christopher Reeve) he dons red cape and pants, and flies across the world doing good deeds, whilst also hiding behind the alias of mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent. Fellow journalist Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) falls for the muscleman in tights without realising he and her bumbling colleague are one and the same. This special-effects laden adaptation of the DC Comics series also features Marlon Brando in a highly-paid cameo and Gene Hackman as evil mastermind criminal Lex Luthor. Director Richard Lester provides a slightly tongue-in-cheek sequel with 'Superman 2' (1980), in which our hero continues to outstrip speeding bullets and leap tall buildings in a single bound, this time while preventing three arch-enemies from space from achieving world domination. In 'Superman 3' (1983), synthetic Kryptonite turns the normally upstanding Superman into a low-grade Supersleaze, clearing the path for a megalomaniac tycoon (Robert Vaughn) and a computer whiz (Richard Pryor) to take over the world. In 'Superman 4: The Quest for Peace' (1987), Superman, moved by a schoolboy's request, determines to rid the world of nuclear weapons. However, his arch enemy Lex Luthor, now a nuclear arms entrepreneur, clones Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow) from a strand of the hero's hair and the two mighty men battle it out in space. Finally, 'Superman Returns' (2006) is a sequel set after the events of 'Superman 2'. After eliminating General Zod and the other Kryptonian arch-villains, Ursa and Non, Superman (Brandon Routh) leaves Earth to search for his former home planet, Krypton. When he arrives he finds nothing but remnants and returns to Earth. Upon his return, he finds a Metropolis that doesn't need him anymore. Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth) is engaged to a relative of his boss (James Marsden), and to make matters worse, his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) has contrived a plot to build a continent using the crystals of Krypton that will wipe out most of North America. Superman must again race against time to stop the psychopathic Luthor before it's too late. Review: A Blu Ray Box Set that Soars Above the Rest - Essential! - ***WARNING*** My review of this Blu Ray collection has been duplicated by desertcart so it appears on 2 products.The review I originally posted was for the 8 disc version which has the case with the Superman symbol in the middle with the Fortress of Solitude in the background and uses this product link The Complete Superman Collection [Blu-ray] [1978][Region Free ]. This is the edition you want if you want all the extra goodies - because i don't own the other collection I can't tell you what is missing in terms of extras in the 5 disc package though from reading various comments i understand that this package doesn't have the extended cuts of the films and i am guessing more of the extras are missing too!When you think about is a three disc difference in the two packages so i would guess quite a lot is missing from the 5 disc set. Incidentally the 5 disc set has the Superman symbol on a PLAIN BLACK BACKGROUND and it's product link is Superman Complete Collection (5-disc Edition) [Blu-ray] [1978][Region Free ]. My personal recommendation is to go for the 8 disc edition as it contains a huge amount of extras as listed in the main review below, and is only slightly more expensive than the 5 disc version. I apologise to anyone who accidentally bought the 5 disc version on the strength of my review - it is purely down to desertcart duplicating the review and not me posting it twice. ***MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE CORRECT EDITION FOR YOU*** This is an amazing Blu Ray package and one I would recommend to any Superman fan. For a start, there are 8 discs included in this set absolutely packed with all the films so far - Superman I(theatrical release),Superman I (expanded edition) Superman II (cinematic version), Superman II (the Richard Donner cut), Superman III, Superman IV and Superman Returns. So, before you even get into all the extras, this package is an absolute bargain (just over £4 per Blu ray disc is amazing!). One issue that has been posted in the discussion regarding this blu ray is the fact that the discs all have Spanish printed on them. However, the rest of the packaging and the playback of the blu ray discs are ALL in English - so fear not! Also, the title denoting which disc it is, is very hard to find on the actual disc (it is in tiny writing around the edge) and this makes it a little annoying when trying to separate the two versions of Superman:The Movie, and the two versions of Superman II (cinematic release, and the Richard Donner cut). But ultimately, this makes no difference to me and didn't frustrate me in the slightest - so don't let this very minor niggle put you off! For those of you who already own the DVD version of this set, Superman - The Ultimate Collection [DVD ] I can honestly say that it is worth upgrading to this Blu Ray version. All the extra features in the DVD collection have been transferred to the Blu Ray version, and with a couple of extra goodies that haven't been seen before on a collection. These include Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve, The Science of Superman, and most notably the unseen start to Superman Returns. This has never been released, and for the ultra-fan is probably going to be the place to start. Without spoiling what goes on, this sequence shows Superman returning to the destroyed fragments of Krypton. I am not completely au fait with all the technical aspects of what these Blu Ray discs play like - so I can't talk about aspect ratios, frame rates or sound specifics, I am afraid. However, I can tell you that all the films have been lovingly cleaned up on Blu Ray. They all look fantastic - very clean, precise and rich in colour, and if you compare the quality of the films to the prints contained in the deleted scenes section of the discs you will see what I mean. The packaging is of a high quality too - my copy arrived with all the discs securely attached,and unlike some boxed sets, I expect this to last a very long time without falling apart. I am a huge Superman fan. Superman: The Movie is the first film I can remember going to see at the cinema (showing my age now!) and it was an amazing experience for me back then in 1978(is it really that long ago now??!!), and this blu ray collection brings it all back to me. It is great to see the films so lovingly restored. Warner Bros deserve a lot of credit for producing a package of this quality. If you loved these films, you will definitely want to own this box set. If you are a Superman fan, you will simply HAVE to own this set - buy it now, and don't even stop to think about it! These are great family films to own too, so if you want a collection that can be pulled out on a Sunday afternoon, this is well worth investing in. Obviously, all the films aren't perfect in their content, style, scripting or even their effects and Superman IV The Quest for Peace is still an appalling film (right up there with Batman and Robin), but when they are good, they are something special to watch. Without Superman The Movie, there probably wouldn't have been other comic book adaptations - it set the bar very high for what was to come. Okay, that is the main part of my review. In my opinion, it is an essential Blu Ray box set to own and I can't give it anything less than five stars. The highlights for me are the reproduction quality of all the films ; Superman has NEVER looked so good. The huge amount of featurettes and documentaries are worthy of praise. Superman II the Directors Cut is a gem (see what the film would have been like had Richard Donner been allowed to direct the sequel). And to see the previously unreleased sequence at the start of Superman Returns, was a very interesting watch. At the bottom of this review is a full list of all the languages on each disc - spoken and subtitles. Below is a complete list of what is contained on each disc - to give you a/ a feel for how much is contained within this set and b/ for the fans to compare with what was contained in the aforementioned Superman : Ultimate Collection on Dvd. Hope this helps! Disc 1 - Superman the Movie: Original theatrical release. Commentary by the producers, Tv special Making of documentary, 1651 theatrical feature Superman and the Mole men starring George Reeves, classic cartoons Suepr-Rabbit, Snafuperman and Stupor duck, Tv spot and theatrical trailers Disc 2 - Superman the Movie : Expanded Edition, commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz, Restored scenes, additional deleted scenes, screen tests, music only audio track, audio only bonus : additional music cues, 3 documentaries :Taking Flight(developing Superman), Filming the Legend and the Magic Behind the Cape. Disc 3 Superman II: Original Theatrical release, commentary by the producers, tv special Making of documentary, additional scenes, featurette First Flight :The Fleischer Superman series, 9 Fleischer Superman cartoons, Theatrical trailer Disc 4 Superman II : 2006 Richard Donner Cut, commentary by the director, introduction by Richard Donner, featurette Superman II Restoring the Vision, additional scenes, 8 1940s cartoons Disc 5 Superman III , commentary by the producers, tv special Making of, Additional scenes, theatrical trailer Disc 6 Superman IV The Quest for Peace, commentary by co-screenwriter, vintage tv special Supermans 50th Anniversary, additional scenes, theatrical trailer. Disc 7 Superman Returns, 9 documentaries on how the film was developed, and evolved, Resurrecting Jor-El (as played originally by Marlon Brando), additional scenes (including the previously unseen opening of Superman's return to Krypton), theatrical trailers, Bryan Singers video journals. Disc 8 All Documentaries and Featurettes :Look, Up in the Sky! the Amazing Story of Superman, feature length documentary in 5 parts : Origin (Superman in the Media and the challenges the Salkinds faced), Vision (creating the script, choosing the right direct and the right cast), Ascent(production and launch of a new kind of a fantasy film), Crisis (complications and conflicts between the creative forces of Superman II) and Redemption (criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV).TV documentary Science of Superman, Mythology of Superman: Legend, folklore and cultural influences that shaped Superman, Heart of a Hero: tribute to Christopher Reeve, Adventures of Superpup 1958 Tv pilot Languages on the Discs Extended Superman I Spoken - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian Theatrical Superman I Spoken - English 5.1, English 2.0 (original theatrical), French, German, Itallian, Spanish, Portuguese Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Superman II Richard Donner Cut Spoken - English Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazillian), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish Superman II Theatrical Spoken - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish Superman III Spoken - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portugese, Romanian, Sweden, Turkish Superman IV Spoken - English, French, german, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugese, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish Superman Returns Spoken - English, French (Quebec), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portugese (Brazilian), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish Bonus Disc Spoken - English Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Just a quick note on these languages; every one of these was taken from what appears on each blu ray disc and NOT what it says on the packaging. The packaging is very bad - it is very generalised, and doesn't really give specifics for what is on each disc. As you can see from the above list, some languages are on one disc, but not on another! And finally, there are some languages on the discs that are in symbols that I don't know and haven't the facility to look up so I apologise for them being excluded! Review: Glorious and worth every cent - I originally bought Superman The Movie, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut and Superman Returns on HD DVD, and those satisfied me for a while - but I knew I always wanted the sequels, Superman III and Superman IV The Quest for Peace (a guilty pleasure of mine) on Blu-Ray. When the chance arose to get this at a decent price (including shipping it was around $35), I couldn't refuse to get this 8-disc box set. The first two films are spread across the first four discs - that is, theatrical cuts and then Richard Donner's versions. Superman III is disc five, Superman IV is disc six, Superman Returns, disc seven, and an eighth disc which has the fantastic documentary chronicling the history of Superman in film and television - both George Reeves and and Christopher Reeve get a moment of silence from mentioning their passing. The set is exhaustive - of particular interest to me was the inclusion of the Fleischer cartoons, of which I watched many times as a youngster. As far as I can tell they are in high definition as well, and they look beautiful. Also included in the first episode of George Reeves' Superman show from the 50s, as well as a never-aired/never-released/completely frightening "Adventures of Superpup" pilot. The only thing missing from this set, that even though it wasn't a Christopher Reeve movie, was Supergirl. Mentioned in some of the documentaries, its exclusion is a bit perplexing, as it was made between Superman III and Superman IV. Hopefully a standalone release will come in the future. The set is worth every cent for Superfans and with eight discs worth of material to watch, including theatrical versions of all the films and expanded/director's cuts of the first two, including commentaries on all except for Superman Returns, this is a set that will take a good while to work through. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommended.






















| Contributor | Brandon Routh, Bryan Singer, Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Terence Stamp Contributor Brandon Routh, Bryan Singer, Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Terence Stamp See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,143 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Genre | Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Warner Home Video |
| Number of discs | 5 |
| Publication date | 17 Sept. 2012 |
| Runtime | 10 hours and 10 minutes |
M**L
A Blu Ray Box Set that Soars Above the Rest - Essential!
***WARNING*** My review of this Blu Ray collection has been duplicated by Amazon so it appears on 2 products.The review I originally posted was for the 8 disc version which has the case with the Superman symbol in the middle with the Fortress of Solitude in the background and uses this product link The Complete Superman Collection [Blu-ray] [1978][Region Free ]. This is the edition you want if you want all the extra goodies - because i don't own the other collection I can't tell you what is missing in terms of extras in the 5 disc package though from reading various comments i understand that this package doesn't have the extended cuts of the films and i am guessing more of the extras are missing too!When you think about is a three disc difference in the two packages so i would guess quite a lot is missing from the 5 disc set. Incidentally the 5 disc set has the Superman symbol on a PLAIN BLACK BACKGROUND and it's product link is Superman Complete Collection (5-disc Edition) [Blu-ray] [1978][Region Free ]. My personal recommendation is to go for the 8 disc edition as it contains a huge amount of extras as listed in the main review below, and is only slightly more expensive than the 5 disc version. I apologise to anyone who accidentally bought the 5 disc version on the strength of my review - it is purely down to Amazon duplicating the review and not me posting it twice. ***MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE CORRECT EDITION FOR YOU*** This is an amazing Blu Ray package and one I would recommend to any Superman fan. For a start, there are 8 discs included in this set absolutely packed with all the films so far - Superman I(theatrical release),Superman I (expanded edition) Superman II (cinematic version), Superman II (the Richard Donner cut), Superman III, Superman IV and Superman Returns. So, before you even get into all the extras, this package is an absolute bargain (just over £4 per Blu ray disc is amazing!). One issue that has been posted in the discussion regarding this blu ray is the fact that the discs all have Spanish printed on them. However, the rest of the packaging and the playback of the blu ray discs are ALL in English - so fear not! Also, the title denoting which disc it is, is very hard to find on the actual disc (it is in tiny writing around the edge) and this makes it a little annoying when trying to separate the two versions of Superman:The Movie, and the two versions of Superman II (cinematic release, and the Richard Donner cut). But ultimately, this makes no difference to me and didn't frustrate me in the slightest - so don't let this very minor niggle put you off! For those of you who already own the DVD version of this set, Superman - The Ultimate Collection [DVD ] I can honestly say that it is worth upgrading to this Blu Ray version. All the extra features in the DVD collection have been transferred to the Blu Ray version, and with a couple of extra goodies that haven't been seen before on a collection. These include Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve, The Science of Superman, and most notably the unseen start to Superman Returns. This has never been released, and for the ultra-fan is probably going to be the place to start. Without spoiling what goes on, this sequence shows Superman returning to the destroyed fragments of Krypton. I am not completely au fait with all the technical aspects of what these Blu Ray discs play like - so I can't talk about aspect ratios, frame rates or sound specifics, I am afraid. However, I can tell you that all the films have been lovingly cleaned up on Blu Ray. They all look fantastic - very clean, precise and rich in colour, and if you compare the quality of the films to the prints contained in the deleted scenes section of the discs you will see what I mean. The packaging is of a high quality too - my copy arrived with all the discs securely attached,and unlike some boxed sets, I expect this to last a very long time without falling apart. I am a huge Superman fan. Superman: The Movie is the first film I can remember going to see at the cinema (showing my age now!) and it was an amazing experience for me back then in 1978(is it really that long ago now??!!), and this blu ray collection brings it all back to me. It is great to see the films so lovingly restored. Warner Bros deserve a lot of credit for producing a package of this quality. If you loved these films, you will definitely want to own this box set. If you are a Superman fan, you will simply HAVE to own this set - buy it now, and don't even stop to think about it! These are great family films to own too, so if you want a collection that can be pulled out on a Sunday afternoon, this is well worth investing in. Obviously, all the films aren't perfect in their content, style, scripting or even their effects and Superman IV The Quest for Peace is still an appalling film (right up there with Batman and Robin), but when they are good, they are something special to watch. Without Superman The Movie, there probably wouldn't have been other comic book adaptations - it set the bar very high for what was to come. Okay, that is the main part of my review. In my opinion, it is an essential Blu Ray box set to own and I can't give it anything less than five stars. The highlights for me are the reproduction quality of all the films ; Superman has NEVER looked so good. The huge amount of featurettes and documentaries are worthy of praise. Superman II the Directors Cut is a gem (see what the film would have been like had Richard Donner been allowed to direct the sequel). And to see the previously unreleased sequence at the start of Superman Returns, was a very interesting watch. At the bottom of this review is a full list of all the languages on each disc - spoken and subtitles. Below is a complete list of what is contained on each disc - to give you a/ a feel for how much is contained within this set and b/ for the fans to compare with what was contained in the aforementioned Superman : Ultimate Collection on Dvd. Hope this helps! Disc 1 - Superman the Movie: Original theatrical release. Commentary by the producers, Tv special Making of documentary, 1651 theatrical feature Superman and the Mole men starring George Reeves, classic cartoons Suepr-Rabbit, Snafuperman and Stupor duck, Tv spot and theatrical trailers Disc 2 - Superman the Movie : Expanded Edition, commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz, Restored scenes, additional deleted scenes, screen tests, music only audio track, audio only bonus : additional music cues, 3 documentaries :Taking Flight(developing Superman), Filming the Legend and the Magic Behind the Cape. Disc 3 Superman II: Original Theatrical release, commentary by the producers, tv special Making of documentary, additional scenes, featurette First Flight :The Fleischer Superman series, 9 Fleischer Superman cartoons, Theatrical trailer Disc 4 Superman II : 2006 Richard Donner Cut, commentary by the director, introduction by Richard Donner, featurette Superman II Restoring the Vision, additional scenes, 8 1940s cartoons Disc 5 Superman III , commentary by the producers, tv special Making of, Additional scenes, theatrical trailer Disc 6 Superman IV The Quest for Peace, commentary by co-screenwriter, vintage tv special Supermans 50th Anniversary, additional scenes, theatrical trailer. Disc 7 Superman Returns, 9 documentaries on how the film was developed, and evolved, Resurrecting Jor-El (as played originally by Marlon Brando), additional scenes (including the previously unseen opening of Superman's return to Krypton), theatrical trailers, Bryan Singers video journals. Disc 8 All Documentaries and Featurettes :Look, Up in the Sky! the Amazing Story of Superman, feature length documentary in 5 parts : Origin (Superman in the Media and the challenges the Salkinds faced), Vision (creating the script, choosing the right direct and the right cast), Ascent(production and launch of a new kind of a fantasy film), Crisis (complications and conflicts between the creative forces of Superman II) and Redemption (criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV).TV documentary Science of Superman, Mythology of Superman: Legend, folklore and cultural influences that shaped Superman, Heart of a Hero: tribute to Christopher Reeve, Adventures of Superpup 1958 Tv pilot Languages on the Discs Extended Superman I Spoken - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian Theatrical Superman I Spoken - English 5.1, English 2.0 (original theatrical), French, German, Itallian, Spanish, Portuguese Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Superman II Richard Donner Cut Spoken - English Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazillian), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish Superman II Theatrical Spoken - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish Superman III Spoken - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portugese, Romanian, Sweden, Turkish Superman IV Spoken - English, French, german, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugese, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish Superman Returns Spoken - English, French (Quebec), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portugese (Brazilian), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish Bonus Disc Spoken - English Subtitles - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Just a quick note on these languages; every one of these was taken from what appears on each blu ray disc and NOT what it says on the packaging. The packaging is very bad - it is very generalised, and doesn't really give specifics for what is on each disc. As you can see from the above list, some languages are on one disc, but not on another! And finally, there are some languages on the discs that are in symbols that I don't know and haven't the facility to look up so I apologise for them being excluded!
T**T
Glorious and worth every cent
I originally bought Superman The Movie, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut and Superman Returns on HD DVD, and those satisfied me for a while - but I knew I always wanted the sequels, Superman III and Superman IV The Quest for Peace (a guilty pleasure of mine) on Blu-Ray. When the chance arose to get this at a decent price (including shipping it was around $35), I couldn't refuse to get this 8-disc box set. The first two films are spread across the first four discs - that is, theatrical cuts and then Richard Donner's versions. Superman III is disc five, Superman IV is disc six, Superman Returns, disc seven, and an eighth disc which has the fantastic documentary chronicling the history of Superman in film and television - both George Reeves and and Christopher Reeve get a moment of silence from mentioning their passing. The set is exhaustive - of particular interest to me was the inclusion of the Fleischer cartoons, of which I watched many times as a youngster. As far as I can tell they are in high definition as well, and they look beautiful. Also included in the first episode of George Reeves' Superman show from the 50s, as well as a never-aired/never-released/completely frightening "Adventures of Superpup" pilot. The only thing missing from this set, that even though it wasn't a Christopher Reeve movie, was Supergirl. Mentioned in some of the documentaries, its exclusion is a bit perplexing, as it was made between Superman III and Superman IV. Hopefully a standalone release will come in the future. The set is worth every cent for Superfans and with eight discs worth of material to watch, including theatrical versions of all the films and expanded/director's cuts of the first two, including commentaries on all except for Superman Returns, this is a set that will take a good while to work through. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommended.
G**3
Man Of Steel For A Steal Of A Price
I love comic book movies. As a child at christmas there were only two films I ever wanted to see Star Wars and Superman. Superman was the ultimate and really the only superhero around in the 80's inless you include the mini series of the Hulk and watching the movies again took me back to a time before CGI when effects were done the old fashioned way and people acually flew on wires and the back drops were and green screen were not always perfect. The first thing that grabs you with Superman is the amazing score by John Williams. This is one of the most iconic pieces of music in film only a few movies can grab you with a tune before anything happens and Superman is one of the along with Star Wars and Indiana Jones I defy people not to smile and feel just a little bit happier when the superman theme kicks in. The movies themselves are a mixed bag Superman 1 & 2 were made at the same time and as such look identical both of these movies come on two discs. In the case of first movie you get the original movies on one disc and the expanded version on the next disc. Both are good but if your gonna watch the first movie you may as well watch it with everything in. The blu ray release is good and the transfer is very clear. Also included here is Superman And The Mole-Men a 1951 black and white movie. In the case of Superman 2 you again get the original release one disc and the Richard Donner Cut on the next disc. For me I prefre the original version I understand the reason for it to be included and some of the extra material is good but there is a problem. This is not a case of deleted scenes being put back in. Much of this never even made the movie as a result what you get is screen tests and original ideas of scenes meaning things get a little jumbled. For example 1 minute Clarke Kent is in a suite talking then in street clothes with different glasses then back in a suit as a result it doesn't seem to run as smoothly as the original release and is worth watching once but I doubt I shall watch this verson again. Again the tranfser is pretty good and the special effects while dated by todays standards still hold up fairly well. Superman 3 comes on 1 disc. Many people thought this was the movie that brought about the end of the original Superman franchise I how ever disagree. This is my wifes favourite Superman movie and I really like it myself. Richard Pryor is a little over the top at times but it injests a little light heartedness into something that was getting in danger of taking it to seriously. The idea of a super computer that can do anything and take out superman is a little far fetched but then so is the idea of a man who can fly. This movie also gives us the evil version of Superman and the junkyard battle between he and Clark Kent wich is pretty good. Its one of the few times we ever see an evil side to the always noble man of steel and the leaning tower of Pizza scenes are pretty funny. It doesn't appear to have recieved the same treatment as the first two movies which is pretty much what I expected. Superman 3 is not as good as the first movie but its a comical distraction to the second which at times takes itself a little to seriously. Superman 4 again on its on disc but I doubt I shall ever watch it. The plot is beyond stupid the super villian inept to say the least and from what I recall I dont even think the cast wanted to be involved in it. Sadly you gain another disc here thats pretty pointless although some of the bonus features are ok I guess. Superman Returns released I think in 2006 this movie saw the return to the big screen for the man of steel to some mixed reviews. I enjoyed the movie and even though Christoper Reeve is really the only Superman Brandon Routh does a pretty good job. Directed by the man that gave us Xmen this is a different pace then the prievious films. Set years later this see's Superman returning to Earth after seeking out his home planet. Lois Lane is now married with a child and the world is calm and neither Clark nor Superman seem to be needed until that is Lex Luthor played in this movie by the brilliant Kevin Spacey once again plans to take over the planet. This movie is darker and a little grittier but some of the scenes seem to be there foor the sake of it or have been done before. A good example is the plane scene Superman saves a plane falling from the sky this was also done in the first Superman so is it a case of just doing again cause now we can do it better. As you would imagine for its age this film looks good on blu ray a few of the cgi shots don't hold up that well by today's standards but on the whole its pretty good and deffinatley better theen Superman 4. Disc 8 is the features disc filled with documentries ranging from the comic book roots of Superman through to the changes made over the years to how the movies were made. Also this disc includes some of the less then good Superman spin off like superboy and the pilot episode of The Adventures Of Superpup which is not good by any stretch of the imagination. So including Superman And The Mole-Men you get six movies and hours after hours of bonus features. Superman 1,2 & 3 are really good movies Superman 4 is a waste of a film and Superman Returns is an ok return. With next years re-boot Man Of Steel looming and the promise of a more grittier and darker Superman this is the ideal time to get this collection as I suspect the price will rise the closer to that movie we get. In closing this is a Super set(no pun intended) and well worth the money there are a few complaints however. I am not a fan of these fold out cardboard cases much like the Star Wars blu ray set I feel this would have been better if packaged in slimline blu ray cases 1 each for Superman 1&2, 1 for Superman 3&4 and another for Superman Returns and the bonus material. My other complaint is that there is nothing on the disc to actually tell you what each disc is. Its a case of guess work which is a little bit much to be fair. But these are petty gripes although Superman is not in my opinion the easiest Superhero to relate to. Due to the fact that he is above repute and pretty much has no weaknesses. These films are classics well most of them the picture quality is great and the audio is crisp and with more features then you can shake a stick at its well worth £20 of any ones money. Plus just sitting there hearing that theme is a comic book fans dream. Also I would give The Superman Motion Picture Anthology 4.5 out of 5.
S**T
Super Box Set (Pun intended)
The superman films have always had significant meaning for me as along with He Man were my staple diet of superhero nutriion as I was growing up. This box set therefore in my opinion is absolutley fantastic. The only thing I dont understand is why I didnt buy it sooner. Great quality sound and visuals, only let down by Superman IV(Which I remember seeing at the cinema aged 6). The storyline and the cost cutting production I am sure was an embarrassment for all involved. Apart from that the extra features and the restoration of the first three films and the inclusion of Superman Returns (which was harshly treated by critics and fans)is great value for money. The box packaging is also great with the only negative being the Spanish script on the discs. Why buy it? Christopher Reeve is terrific as Superman/Kent in the first three films and his portrayal has stood the test of time. Superman II in my opinion is the best of all of the films included in this set. It is a fantastic story of romance and good old fashioned good v evil with Reeve adding another dimension to the dilemma of Superman as he becomes mortal. The Donner cut again is an excellent addition with the extra scenes of Brando a real treat and is really how the original Superman II should have been released back in 1980. It is worth buying this set just for the Donner cut and the featurettes so go on you wont regret it. The best box set money can buy!
T**N
Epic review of an epic movie box set
I've seen the Superman movies hundreds of times but never seen them looking so clear as in this Blu Ray box set! Superman: The Movie is not just my favourite film ever, and not only has one of the most memorable performances in cinema history, with Christopher Reeve perfectly embodying Superman and Clark Kent, not only has such superb cinematography and the timeless and genius score by John Williams, but is THE DEFINITIVE Superman film that will play to every generation of children, perhaps till the end of time. Superman II is so watchable still, for its entertainment, story and character development. The hits come more often than the misses, and Reeve is just so compelling to watch, however the film looks more dated than the first, and is not as timeless as the original. Superman III has an equal share of hits and misses, and if you ignore all the useless Richard Pryor farcical comedy and in fact most of the villain's story, what you end up with is a wonderful and romantic story between Clark Kent and Lana Lang (with Reeve developing his character further by not letting Clark become such a bumbling fool anymore), and perhaps the best scene in the movie: Evil Superman fighting good Clark Kent. Superman IV is painful however you look at it, and only watchable for the memory of Reeve and his efforts in this film. The cast don't let him down either, but the budget, the effects and the script are so constrained, that the best parts of the film are in scenes of dialogue between the actors when no effects are required. One scene I do love though is the double date. I only wish Reeve had been given another chance at a bigger budgeted Superman movie in 1990/91. Superman Returns was fantastic at the time (2006), mainly as a great homage to the original movie. But now it appears too dark, too slow and too sombre with Routh's Superman failing to have any personality and his more entertaining Clark Kent struggling to get enough screen time. Special Features: endless and amazing and everything you could ask for!
M**L
Great films
Terrific films!
E**N
ABSOLUTE BRILLIANT
THIS BOX SET IS EXCELLENT & AN ABSOLUTE BARGAIN . YOU GET ALL FOUR SUPERMAN FILMS STARRING THE LATE GREAT CHRISTOPHER REEVE. YOU ALSO GET SUPERMAN 1 DIRECTORS CUT (RICHARD DONNER) YOU ALSO GET THE ORIGINAL RICHARD DONNER VERSION OF SUPERMAN 2 THAT WAS FILMED WITH THE ORIGINAL SUPERMAN MOVIE BACK IN 1977. THIS VERSION WAS SCRAPPED DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ORIGINAL DIRECTOR RICHARD DONNER WAS FIRED & REPLACED BY RICHARD LESTER DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCER . THIS IS A GREAT BOX SET WHICH AS HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING A MOVING TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GREAT MR REEVE. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE IS SUPERMAN RETURNS . SUPERMAN IS PLAYED BY BRANDING ROUTH WHO IS A MUCH BETTER ACTOR THAT HENRY CAVILL WHO PLAYED SUPERMAN IN LAST YEARS MAN OF STEEL. THE SUPERMAN FILMS HAD SOME GREAT ACTORS - MARLON BRANDO / SUSANNA YORK / GENE HACKMAN / MARGO KIDDER / RICHARD PRYER / LARRY HAGMAN / JACKIE COOPER / MARK MCLURE TO NAME A FEW. IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SUPERMAN 3 & 4 WERE FLOPS. THIS IS A LONG BOX SET (ABOUT 30 HOURS) MAINLY DTS HIGH MASTER 5.1 AUDIO / DOLBY DIGITAL (BONUS FEATURES) THE ONLY THING I FOUND A LETDOWN ABOUT THESE CLASSIC MOVIES IS THEY ARE IN WIDESCREEN WITH BLACK BARS ABOVE & BELOW. BUT LUCKILY I'M ABLE TO ZOOM OUT FOR A FULL SCREEN PICTURE. APART FROM THAT I CAN'T FAULT THIS PACKAGE . TOTAL BRILLIANT . NO MATTER WHO PLAYS SUPERMAN NOBODY WILL EVER MATCH UP TO CHRISTOPHER REEVE WHO WAS A TRUE LIFE SUPER HERO R.I.P
M**N
The Ultimate Collection on Blu-ray sans tin box
This looks as if it contains everything that was in the mega 13-disc Ultimate Collection released on DVD in 2006. I have that collection (in a nice tin box) but am very pleased to have the Blu-ray edition now. They're fantastic, 5-star packages, even though they contain the irredeemably atrocious Superman IV (this even has a commentary track!). The first two Superman films remain joyful and fun to this day - I remember seeing Superman II at the cinema when it was new! Richard Donner's extended cut of the original is fantastic - artful and thoroughly entertaining at the same time. It still remains deeply regretful that he was not able to complete his original vision of ending Superman on a cliffhanger before concluding with Superman II. However, the Richard Lester-directed Superman II is still a classic and much of Donner's imprint remains. The existence of a Richard Donner cut of Superman II is a miracle and a rare but welcome pleasure. Superman III is nowhere near as good as the first two films but it still entertains. While we miss Margot Kidder's Lois Lane, who is reduced to a thankless cameo, bringing back high school flame Lana Lang (a well-cast Annette O'Toole) provides one of the film's few positive aspects, the other being Superman's duel with his dark half. Richard Pryor and Robert Vaughn are mildly effective but otherwise their great talents are wasted for the most part. The script should have been given to a good script doctor! The special features and bonuses are plentiful and great to dip into. Put simply, you definitely get value for money with this Blu-ray package at its current price.
T**Y
Superman collection
Awesome set
S**R
Terrific Superman Blu ray Collection of 5 Films
This is a terrific Superman blu ray collection of 5 films and totally deserves to be added to your collection. I purchased it at $27 which is a great price. Blu ray quality in all films are excellent. It contains all 4 original films starring Christopher Reeve and 2006 Superman Returns in blu ray HD audio and video quality, plus feature commentaries and other bonus features. I also own the triple feature blu-ray collection that contains Superman, Superman II and Superman Returns 2006. The only thing this box set is missing is the Richard Donner's cut of the Superman 2. The triple feature blu ray collection has both theatrical and Director's cut of the Superman 2. This box set has only theatrical version of Superman 2. That is the only really negative thing about this box set. On the other hand, the Superman disc in this collection has cartoons and George Reeve's film which are missing from the triple feature blu ray collection. Cut a long story short, if you have the triple feature blu ray collection, keep it for the Richard Donner's cut of Superman 2. If you do not have it, then you will need to decide between this box set and the triple feature blu ray. The other reviewers have mentioned how the discs are printed in Portugese making it difficult to tell which disc has which movie. I agree with those reviews to a certain extent. I will also say that even if you insert the disc into your blu ray player and the movie menu comes up, it still doesn't indicate the name of the movie anywhere on the menu. But I think this is a very minor inconvenience. For one thing, discs are placed in the blu ray cases in the order so you will always know which movie is placed where in your blu ray cases. As long as you keep the discs in the same order as received you will never get confused. One other thing that the movie menus don't mention is the audio format (it only says language: English, etc.). The audio option in all 4 original movies is 5.1 DTS HD Audio. One other thing to add is that Superman IV: Quest for Peace has a very low rating (it is actually ranked among the worst movies of all time). I think that is unfair. It is not a great movie but certainly doesn't deserve to be ranked among the worst movies of all time, not even close. It doesn't have a very interesting plot but the production design is just as good as the production design in all previous films. I personally appreciate the old school special effects and the set designs. In that respect, the movie is very well done. The villain may be weak and the fight scenes seem to drag a bit but that is the case even with the superhero movies of today and yet recent superhero movies are rated more highly, In summary, Superman IV Quest for Peace is not as bad as people say it is. Despite its flaws, it is entertaining enough and certainly not worse than any current average superhero movie. I would rate it 3 stars. Here's my rating for the movies: Superman 1: 5 stars Superman 2: 5 stars Superman 3: 4 stars Superman 4: 3 stars Superman Returns: 4 stars
S**R
Must Buy!!
A perfect Imported stylish version of cult series. Picture n Sound quality is Awesome. Got in very reasonable price. Aum Electronics packaging is always safe n secure. Must buy for your collection if you are fan of Superman series.
A**N
Superman Anthoogy
Perfecto pack de estas grandes peliculas y todo en castellano: audio, menus y los subtitulos de los extras. En este pack esta toda la saga hasta la fecha incluyendo la edicion extendida y el montaje del director de la primera y segunda parte respectivamente. Superman Superman Verion Extendida Superman II Superman II Montaje Del director: Richard donner Superman III Superman IV Superman Returns Aparte de estar todo en castellano, las indicaciones del disco en el sentido de duracion, etc... tambien estan en español como si fueran de aquí, a si que a todo fan de este Superheroe no le puede faltar este pack cargado de extras, no es ningun problema se puede comprar sin riesgo ademas si quisieramos comprarlas en españa sueltas nos costarian dos epliculas lo que vale este pack por aqui vamos que sale mas que rentable y tendreis extras inéditos en España.
S**T
Best Superman Collection!
Nothing beats the original Superman movies. Christopher Reeve was the bravest, most heroic man ever. Being Superman was just the start! The first and second movies I loved, the third and fourth are also good. This DVD pack also includes Superman Returns, (2006) which is amazing and so underrated. Highly recommend watching all of these films!
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