Christopher Reeve is to date the best Superman. He had something special that so far has not been replicated. He was a perfect blend of humbleness with nerves of steel.
Just rewatched Christopher Reeve's Superman. I had forgotten how well he played the nerdy, clumsy, and sweet Clark Kent. Absolutely phenomenal actor. Best Clark Kent ever! Great Superman!
@@davidheard709 I will agree that Reeve was the first actor to physically show how people wouldn't immediately recognize Kent as being Superman! Reeve would slouch and appear shorter than Superman! As well as the subtle change in speech!
I'm 77 now and have loved Super Man for over 70 years... but when I saw Brandon Rough portray Super Man I finally realized Super Man will live forever. Brandon Rough carried both the innocence and beauty in us all and that... can never be lost. I cried through the whole movie. Long live Super Man!
@@p_nk7279hristopher Reeve is my Superman as well. I saw Superman II on the big screen back in the day. However, I found Routh to be a good Superman, however I felt Superman Returns could have been much better. They should have down an origin story with Routh.
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@@jeanbaumgartner4052 thank you but i was not able to read your entire message I GOT EMOJI OVERLOAD There is no emoticon to describe the way i am feeling after reading all your emoji's. About to implode Must watch Emoji movie again, Must learn to be a MEH Again :P
@deagleninja I can respect that comment but i'd be lying if i said to you that i didn't really feel sorry for you for not knowing Christopher Reeve it really is such a shame that you only have Henry to go off
For me, Christopher Reeve will always be the pioneer of how Superman should be. If he was alive and well today, he'd look awesome in the new suit, and it would have been wonderful if he was starred as Jor El in Man Of Steel. Either way, Christopher and Henry are the best Supermen for their generation and it's such a phenomenon to see how a fictional character inspires so much in reality. Rest in peace, Christopher.
@@cejannuzi I agree, would've loved to see Cavill play Superman in a movie that had heart, because of that i have him as my 3rd favorite superman. Reeves will always be Superman to me with Tyler Hoechlin 2nd. I love the Superman and Lois series, I loved the new take on Clark trying to be both Superman and a parent. i wish we were able to get more that just 4 seasons.
Me too. Batman will always the best DC character, but Superman is something more than that. Maybe it's because of the times we live in, but I also have taken quite a shine to Superman lately.
God bless him and his family for hi# career achievements and dedication of himself as a father a friend and a superhero in it's humbling social satire of humanity
Superman is more than just a comic book character. His creation, the timing, his ever changing mythos. The world we know will not be the same if not for Superman
@@thomasharrison6701 you can be Superman by following his example to see the good in others when others don’t have any hope. That’s the whole point of Superman
I recently started watching Smallville with my mother, and we're both big fans of Superman. He's one of my favorite superheroes. He's got the same thing in common with my other idols, Captain America from Marvel and Optimus Prime from Transformers. They're all so heroic, and what I strive to be like. They represent selflessness, and hope, and positivity, etc. I wish I was Superman, not for the powers, but to be as great a person as he is.
Not to take anything away from the many actors, who have portrayed Superman, but George Reeves will always be that character for me!! I grew up watching him, on a 9 inch TV screen!
Superman is forevermore forever ♾ he’s been myself heroic iconic hero we love unconditionally forever ditto and kudos to you thanks Supergirl herself always will never nevertheless lose and Superman himself will never nevertheless lose sadly he lost his life in 1993-1994 and resurrection was triumphant iffy if possible you watched Supergirl the tv is the best legendary legacy of Superman and Supergirl we love unconditionally thanks we also love smallville season 01-10 (2001,2002-2010,2011) ended with a exciting surprise explosion 💥 we love him and her because of heroism thanks peace and blessings to you unconditionally thanks peace.
Same! When I was 4 (I think, well at least around that time), I tried crossing the street with my arms out as if I were flying like him and singing his iconic tune! Then I got ran over by a motorcycle and was sent to the hospital.
i have this DVD to, it came with the Superman Ultimate collection DVD set which included all of the Superman DVD's at the time which was Superman the movie through Superman Returns.
@@sandrasanders706 cool, the one I have is the 14 disc set, disc 1-4 is Superman the movie and bonus features ( first disc is the original movie, second is the special edition of the movie), disc 5-7 is Superman 2 including the Richard Donner Cut, Disc 8 is Superman 3, disc 9 is Superman 4, disc 10& 11 is Superman Returns and bonus features, disc 12 is this documentary, disc 13 is called You Will believe, disc 14 is Bryan Singers Video Journals.
@@seankidwell8208 They also released the exact same contents in HD, on Blu-ray several years ago. I own both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the set. The Blu-ray I found by chance for $4AU at a Charity Shop here in Australia!
Superman: The Man. The Myth. The Legend. *Superman theme playing in background* "Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us into something better. And on my soul, I swear that until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice are the reality we all share, I'll never stop fighting. Ever." -Superman
This is the sad thing about today unlike the days of George Reeves. Nothing is special anymore. The kids of today don’t even have a Saturday morning like we had. We truly were the lucky ones.
This is such Bs. I was born in 2005. My generation and all the ones between you and me had the same experiences. The only reason you don’t think that is because you’re not a kid anymore so you don’t feel the same way about more modern Superman stuff. But believe me growing up with things like Superman the animated series, justice league/unlimited, Smallville, and the arrowverse were just amazing and special.
I have always had this reoccurring dream of someone doing a Golden Age Superman movie though, taking him back to where she still flies but epic to see him struggle with trains, buses, etc… it would look amazing taking Superman back to 1940’s or even just same struggling, decrease his power, so he does struggle and not invincible, it’s my dream,
Batman was a vigilante, who used clever inventions and human strengths, (not fantastic super-powers), to defeat criminals, (until the comics and TV goofed him up).
I'm a massive Superman fan to begin with. This documentary is an incredible treatment and evolution of a nearly 90-year old IP. I love to see the history of the character through generations, how Sup has evolved, the various treatment of the IP, and the tide of fandom. Superman is a hero for all humankind, the greatest hero we have and ever will have. Superman embodies the greatest qualities that we as a people could ever hope for. He's an inspiration for everyone, he represents goodness and virtue to do the right thing, and those are qualities which humanity needs more than ever throughout our own history. Yet, Superman is also a mirror for our own lives, being an alien, an immigrant, he always seeks a normalized human life, and through his own personal struggles with humanity and wanting to be human, it makes him sympathetic and relatable to everyone. This documentary captures and shows all of this. (and much more)
Superman is universal whether they have him portrayed by a European actor or an African or Latino if they're honoring the memory of Superman God bless them.
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Really? Here's a description of another super hero from 1933 (5 years before Superman) in the very first novel from 1933.... His real name was Clark He was called a superman He was also called The Man of Bronze He had a hideout in the Arctic Circle He named his hideout "The Fortress of Solitude" Sound familiar???
@@bjbell52 - Just as surely s bronze predated steel, Doc Savage did predate Superman. But since they are both fictional characters it doesn't really matter, unless you also believe in Marty McFly.
@@bobsradio6025 It probably would have mattered to Lester Dent or Street and Smith for stealing intellectual property. At least the writers of Superman comics waited until S&S stopped publishing the pulp magazine.
@@johnbockelie3899 Yeah hence the leaping a building speech because before the cartoons he didn't have full flight. All his powers exist because of our sun. If that were blocked out he would be less powerful?
@@johnbockelie3899 Do you know what the different coloured Kryptonites do? I'm sure there's other ones apart from green? Ironic, the ONLY thing that could weaken and KILL Superman is a piece... of home?
Superman has always been my favorite super hero!... My first contact with Superman was the movies in which Christopher Reeves played Superman... I was hooked!... Decades later, Superman is still as amazing as ever!... He has integrity, he's honest, loyal, faithful, he has good values and principles, he's a real gentleman, he truly has a good heart, he has a lot of inner strength and, if there's bumps on the road, he picks himself up, dust himself off, and keeps on going... In other words, he's the absolute perfect man and I'm the first in line to marry him! 👍😆😆😆😂😂😂 I also have to say that I really LOVE Superman's theme song... Kudos to the compositor... and to those who kept that song alive throughout the decades!... It's really beautiful!!! 👍💜💜💜
I was always a Marvel kid in my comic days and I love their films today, but the 1978 Superman has such a mythical feel to it that is missing in movies of all types today.
cavil is a horribly written superman he has no character ,no personalities at all .no character development . likability and relatability factor is down right 0 .just a bland boring prop with the look
@@johncap6495 Gonna be pedantic: *Reeve, no "s". Also I agree. Brandon Routh was a good stand-in for Reeve and it would've been cool to see Routh (As Reeve) meet Cavill as a sort of "Pre-Crisis Superman meets Post-Crisis Superman" moment.
@@herloss448Henry Cavill Superman has tons of character, personality, character development, and likeability. You can't see that because Zack Snyder's movies are bit too intelligent for someone like you who's been fed MCU junk food. Not impressed.
“Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s SUPERMAN! Yes, it’s SUPERMAN: strange visitor from the planet Krypton, who came to Earth with amazing mental/physical powers and abilities, far beyond those of mortal men. SUPERMAN, who can leap tall buildings in a single bound, race a speeding bullet, bend steel with his bare hands. SUPERMAN, defender of law and order, champion of equal rights, and a valiant, courageous fighter against the forces of hate and prejudice, and who disguised as ‘Clark Kent,’ mild-mannered reporter for a great, metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way!”
I agree it's a shame some of the movies look cringe. C. R. Does make up for the campy scenes like star trek original show. I wish c.r. made movies today with a young C.R.
Overbound. I could not believe the people complaining about Brandon Roush playing Superman..I thought he was the best Superman since Chris Reeve..I'd rather watch that than Cavill..so unrelatable to me. And yes Rousch was great!!!
@@sandrasanders706 Routh was awesome. He played the role VERY well, and was a fitting successor to Reeve. Cavill is great, too, but Snyder's writing for him is a little too... dark.
cavil is a horribly written superman he has no character ,no personalities at all .no character development . likability and relatability factor is down right 0 .just a bland boring prop with the look
For a kid born in the 40's Superman was more than a comic, he was my salvation from a harsh reality and to this day it is my religion..Truth , Justice and the American way!
I knew Kirk Alyn for many years. As an actor, his career was ruined since he was type-casted as Superman. Still, he was a wonderful person and looked so good in his old age that he would go to auditions and wouldn't have a chance since he looked younger than he was. I can still see his smile and hear his warm-hearted voice!
the animation of those early Max Fleischer cartoons is still INCREDIBLE to watch. Even Superman the Animated Series didnt have that technique of using rich watercolor for skies and shadows. The scenes of Superman using his-heat-vision are beautiful. Someone has to combine the smooth beauty of the Fleischer cartoons with the character development,action, and plot of Superman the Animated Series. Can u imagine if Max Fleischer had worked with Bruce Timm on Superman the Animated Series ? What would that look like?
Thank you for uploading this documentary, I didn’t realise how much I love this character and I have never felt so connected to this iconic superhero after learning a lot more. Kudos to the channel as well for not allowing a single ads to interrupt the viewers. Superman Returns was the movie that made me fall in love with the character when I was a kid, and I still believe that it’s underrated and it’ll always have a special place in my heart.
Uh just imagine if Chris and Michael would have done BVS/The Dark Knight Returns on the big screen! Despite the technological limitations for special effects of the time it still probably would have been one of the highest grossing movies of all time!
@@adamw116 Keaton as The Dark Knight Returns version of Batman taking on Reeves as the Kingdom Come version of Superman would’ve been huge! Tim Burton directing would’ve been the icing on the cake.
@@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305 Adam West's Batman was to campy and was the least serious take on the character. Chris Reeves Superman was more of a serious take. As serious as could be for the time, to a certain extent. Even Reeves suit for the time had more of a believable and suprising practicality to it then West's cosplay looking outfit. It also helped though that Reeve's physique was a more muscular one then West's.
I'm a much bigger Marvel fan, my personal favorite comic book character is Laura Kinney (X-23, Wolverine, Talon), the rest of my top five favorites in comics; She-Hulk, Deadpool, Captain America, and Thor; are all Marvel. And I feel no shame whatsoever in admitting that Superman is by far the greatest comic book character of all time, followed closely by Batman.
Fascinating documentary even though it hasn't aged well based off its narrator and executive producer and the fact that the last five minutes of it is basically a commercial for a movie that didn't really leave much impact in the Superman mythology.
@@sha11235 agreed especially with some insight on the making of Man of Steel as well as the creation of the DC Extended Universe and comment on The New 52.
there will NEVER be another great production of Superman or other DC heroes characters...as that depicted in SMALLVILLE. Smallville in my opinion, was a masterpiece. It portrayed a great series of stories of Superman, and his life. But , it ALSO FOR THE first time, in a TV series...has enough time to spend character development, on Lois Lane, on the enemies of Superman [many were introduced...including Silver Banshee ] and OTHER DC heroes were shown. Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary and even a kid Flash, briefly. And frankly, BEFORE SHE WENT PYSCHO, Allison Mack WAS GREAT on the Smallville show. You can see the series on Hulu.
Rip Kirk alyn, George Reeves (murdered not suicidal act at 45 years old on Tuesday June 16th, 1959), Christopher Reeve (died at 52 from heart attack on Sunday October 10th, 2004), and Richard Pryor (died at 65 in 2005), and Lane Smith (died at 69 in 2005) Rest In Peace you all we always miss you unconditionally thanks for the memories of making us all believe in Superman thanks peace and blessings to you all and encouragement to live hopefully the pandemic epidemic will be over asap thanks peace blessings to you all.
Well if you want her included at least include the same info as the other poster Margot Kidder (Lois Lane in the Superman movie franchise starring Christopher Revee (no "s" in his last name) died May 13, 2018 age 69.
OH MY GOD. MAN OF STEEL CHANGED MY LIFE SINCE 2016 AND NOW A VIDEO ABOUT SUPERMAN'S HISTORY. NICE. I THINK I WILL WAIT MY ENTIRE LIFE IF NEEDED FOR MOS 2
I haven’t even seen all of this video, and I already see how his story would relate to our times. I’ve always thought he was relatable to anytime. I don’t see how WB can be so hesitant to make a Superman movie.
Watched Christopher Reeve Superman in 1979 in East London South Africa with my brother. I can vividly remember how this film touched me and we both rattled off the plot of the film to my dad who picked us up. Was a fantastic production. Feels like it was just the other day.
You know, I never thought about it as a kid watching the Reeve's films, but he played such a convincing Superman and Clark. We really took him for granted as a surprise star... And didn't realize it until the star was dimmed. And I'll be damned if my eyes didn't get wet when we caught up to his passing in the video...
The Fleischer Superman cartoons are to this day the best Superman ever to grace the screen, big or small. Sorry Reeve, God rest your soul, and Cavill you know I love you, but it's true.
Apart from Batman, Superman will always will and always will be my favourite DC Superhero, since 1938 he entertained us in Comics, Serials, Cartoons, TV, Films and Pop Culture and if I say more, that's why he stands for Truth, Justice and the American Way.
A SUPER documentary worthy of the first and greatest superhero of them all! I remember this documentary back when it first came out in 2006. I was enthralled as a youngster to learn about Superman's origins in the real world for the first time through this, and it still gives that same thrill, more that 15 years later. In retrospect, the only thing about this documentary I would be critical of is how little coverage the Death and Return of Superman story arc and the DCAU are given. It's clear that Bryan Singer (who also made this doc, in addition to Superman Returns), cares more about the live action Superman material, and does not give much thought to the comics or animation (aside from the first appearance and the 40's cartoon). Granted, more in-depth docs about the Death and Return of Superman story arc and the DCAU exist both on this channel and their respective DVDs, but it would have been nice if some more attention were given to those significant milestones in this documentary itself. Like many of my fellow commenters, I too want to see an update of this documentary to include material like the other 7 seasons of Smallville, Man of Steel/DCEU, New 52, Rebirth, Jon Kent, etc. Plus, how Superman impacted the creation of all the other Superheroes that came after him. Thanks for uploading this Warner Bros. Entertainment. Keep Flying!
We already have 3 versions of the death of Superman, and a follow up to one of them called reign of the supermen with superboy, cyborg Superman, eradicator, and that steel robot suit guy that put an S on his suit.
@@thatweirdgirl2703 you are what is completely wrong in this world you are the reason why nowadays there are no iconic heroes anymore that could inspire kids in the future since you call everything plagiarism that remotely takes any inspiration from previous heroes and thats all that stan lee was he was inspirated and he nowadays is an inspiration
I can still rember as a 10 year old when my mom bought home a stack of Superman comics from a friend at work, I owe my early reading ability to DC comics as I was like a sponge and wanted to read everything I scanned, thanks Superman you are the best !!
You made something special there. It happened organically, which is important for the best tales. No matter what the story changes to be the ideal that Super Man started can not be stopped. The idea that life is important and even the Joker is important cuz even the Devil might one day have a son that may save the universe.
Boy does this take me back to my childhood days….🤣. Loved the Superman series on TV and George Reeves, plus had lots of comics of Superman (including one of the first issues), Jimmy Olsen, and Lois Lane (as well with the first issues), including other comics with the Superman legendary characters….Comet, Krypto, including Supergirl, etc., read them all many times over and over again. Sure miss reading them. I love the superheroes, still do….I’m 74….I also love Christopher Reeve as Superman, he really made the movie special and believable, Chris and George are my favorite Superman heroes…..HIGH 5….RIP to all those actors/actresses, writers and those behind the scenes who made Superman films possible, including those of the comic book heroes, may your memories inspire others….👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh I remember seeing this special on tv when I was a kid. Sadly my dad erased it from the pvr after two viewings when I was in school and I could never find it on dvd after that. Thanxs for uploading it DC ^^ Many new repeated viewings to come ^^
This is definitely worthy of a follow-up, but with all that's happened with Superman just in the 15 years or so since Superman Returns was released, it could easily go over three hours: - The final five seasons of Smallville - The 2008 Writers' Strike and how it impacted the development of a sequel with Singer, Routh, and company - New 52 - A New Direction/Man of Steel - Supergirl TV series (Season 1 on CBS) - Rebirth - Batman v Superman - The CW Has a New Hero and She's Bringing Superman With Her (Supergirl moves to The CW for its second season alongside Arrow and The Flash, and introduces Tyler Hoechlin as that universe's Superman) - Justice League: Two Directors, Two Different Visions - Various animated features with a changing of the (vocal) guard (from Tim Daly and George Newbern to Jerry O'Connell) - Superman & Lois (upcoming CW series)
Christopher Reeve created a great duality with the role. The way Dean Cain made his feelings about Lois Lane believable brought a human quality to the character.
I'm a fan of the Superman character ever since I was 5 or 7 years old. Looking back to his long-lived legacy is revolutionary ❤️💛💙 cheers to the grandfather of all superheroes! 🙌🏻💯 P.S. it's cool that Lex Luthor gets to narrate Supes' documentary lol
That John Williams score will send shivers down spines until the end of time itself. Simply spectacular.
He is superb!
Exactly!!! I couldn't have said it better!!!!
Facts
I do like it but how come no LGBTQ representation. DC should be better than this. I will protest on Twitter.
@@trhansen3244 Then go make up your own superhero.
Christopher Reeve is to date the best Superman. He had something special that so far has not been replicated. He was a perfect blend of humbleness with nerves of steel.
Just rewatched Christopher Reeve's Superman. I had forgotten how well he played the nerdy, clumsy, and sweet Clark Kent. Absolutely phenomenal actor. Best Clark Kent ever! Great Superman!
I've always preferred GEORGE REEVES' manly, no nonsense Superman and less wimpy Clark Kent!
I definitely agree…one of my favorite actors….👍❤️
Definitely a memory .........if there is the best that makes a Super Man, Christopher Reeve was SUPER.
@@davidheard709 I will agree that Reeve was the first actor to physically show how people wouldn't immediately recognize Kent as being Superman! Reeve would slouch and appear shorter than Superman! As well as the subtle change in speech!
I'm 77 now and have loved Super Man for over 70 years... but when I saw Brandon Rough portray Super Man I finally realized Super Man will live forever. Brandon Rough carried both the innocence and beauty in us all and that... can never be lost. I cried through the whole movie. Long live Super Man!
His name is Brandon Routh.
@@Vanexelfan3137 Is his last name pronounced like Ruth? Thanks.
@@charlesdavis7087
Like south with an R. No problem!
He sucked. No one but Reeve
@@p_nk7279hristopher Reeve is my Superman as well. I saw Superman II on the big screen back in the day. However, I found Routh to be a good Superman, however I felt Superman Returns could have been much better. They should have down an origin story with Routh.
Christopher Reeve , will always be remember as Superman...Reeve is an Icon and a History...
George Reeve's
I came here to read these comment. I agree.
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@@jeanbaumgartner4052
thank you but i was not able to read your entire message
I GOT EMOJI OVERLOAD
There is no emoticon to describe the way i am feeling after reading all your emoji's.
About to implode
Must watch Emoji movie again, Must learn to be a MEH Again :P
@deagleninja
I can respect that comment but i'd be lying if i said to you that i didn't really feel sorry for you for not knowing Christopher Reeve
it really is such a shame that you only have Henry to go off
For me, Christopher Reeve will always be the pioneer of how Superman should be. If he was alive and well today, he'd look awesome in the new suit, and it would have been wonderful if he was starred as Jor El in Man Of Steel. Either way, Christopher and Henry are the best Supermen for their generation and it's such a phenomenon to see how a fictional character inspires so much in reality. Rest in peace, Christopher.
Christopher Reeve brought absolute believability and sincerity to the role
Brandon Routh is a few inches taller than Henry Cavill. I like them both and Tyler Hoechlin as SM, but Cavill didn't get great material to work with.
@@wonderrob3225 Humanity too
@@DanielCastro-x1l Truly
@@cejannuzi I agree, would've loved to see Cavill play Superman in a movie that had heart, because of that i have him as my 3rd favorite superman. Reeves will always be Superman to me with Tyler Hoechlin 2nd. I love the Superman and Lois series, I loved the new take on Clark trying to be both Superman and a parent. i wish we were able to get more that just 4 seasons.
I recently just realized how much i love this character. Still an OG batman fan but superman really strikes a cord with me.
ofcourse he's the OG
even the comics make sure
superman is better than batman
if i think of superhero
superman pop up first
Yeah I love how he is the paragon of hope
Me too. Batman will always the best DC character, but Superman is something more than that. Maybe it's because of the times we live in, but I also have taken quite a shine to Superman lately.
It’s great liking both. They are brothers from another Martha
Movie Time nobody cares
John William's Superman theme is amazing
John Williams is th3 man!!
God Bless Christopher Reeve...!! The Best SuperMan...!! May He R.I.P...+
without question . . .
he made everyone believe
he was the best
God bless him and his family for hi# career achievements and dedication of himself as a father a friend and a superhero in it's humbling social satire of humanity
Th3 passing of him and Dana ar3 a wound in my h3art that will n3v3r h3al
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You know it still hurts years later seeing Christopher Reeve in Smallville. That scene still makes me want to cry.
Reeve. Christopher Reeve. There’s no S.
@@richardvinsen2385 I always misspell his name. Thank you.
@@thirdcoastfirebird Probably understandable. George REEVES played superman in the 1950's TV show.
@@andrewmurray1550 This is true.
@@thirdcoastfirebird Maybe you are thinking of Steve Reeves?
The Hercules of the 50’s
I feel deeply for George Reeves. He may have been unhappy in his role, but he touched many, many minds and hearts. That makes him a hero to me.
1:01 Rest In Peace Stan Lee, Missing you almost everyday
Dude is rolling over in his grave over what Marvel is doing now
Yeah, he'd be nothing without Superman. He said it best. he will be missed.
@@willmac623 ??
Glad they included him in this, shows that Marvel and DC may have been rivals but they weren't enemies.
yeah but for me dc is the best
This should be required viewing before some is allowed to make a Superman movie, tv show, or comic book
Doesn't look like Zack Snyder watched this
Max Alain's Meme Stash he clearly did considering how great Man of Steel is
Especially Zack Snyder
allowed
@@lottji fixed it. Thank you
Superman is more than just a comic book character. His creation, the timing, his ever changing mythos. The world we know will not be the same if not for Superman
Still, It's a White Boy Superhero That Never Really Existed And The Never Will !!!!!!!!!!!
Every Character wouldn´t exist without him.
and Goku
That's right! Superman has always been an ultimate symbol of heroism and a main inspiration to others.
@@thomasharrison6701 you can be Superman by following his example to see the good in others when others don’t have any hope. That’s the whole point of Superman
I recently started watching Smallville with my mother, and we're both big fans of Superman. He's one of my favorite superheroes. He's got the same thing in common with my other idols, Captain America from Marvel and Optimus Prime from Transformers. They're all so heroic, and what I strive to be like. They represent selflessness, and hope, and positivity, etc. I wish I was Superman, not for the powers, but to be as great a person as he is.
You don’t need to have powers to act like Superman. You already have the capacity for good, Optimus.
Not to take anything away from the many actors, who have portrayed Superman, but George Reeves will always be that character for me!! I grew up watching him, on a 9 inch TV screen!
I love superman, he's been with me since I was little, its hard to images my life without him,
Superman is forevermore forever ♾ he’s been myself heroic iconic hero we love unconditionally forever ditto and kudos to you thanks Supergirl herself always will never nevertheless lose and Superman himself will never nevertheless lose sadly he lost his life in 1993-1994 and resurrection was triumphant iffy if possible you watched Supergirl the tv is the best legendary legacy of Superman and Supergirl we love unconditionally thanks we also love smallville season 01-10 (2001,2002-2010,2011) ended with a exciting surprise explosion 💥 we love him and her because of heroism thanks peace and blessings to you unconditionally thanks peace.
Very first scene I saw in Superman the movie was the alley scene where Clark catches the bullet
Pretty much the only Character I actually have in my heart is him apart from Sailor Venus.
Same here! I always saw Superman as the number one superhero in DC and still do today.
Same! When I was 4 (I think, well at least around that time), I tried crossing the street with my arms out as if I were flying like him and singing his iconic tune! Then I got ran over by a motorcycle and was sent to the hospital.
This documentary really touched me, specially since it was directed by Bryan Singer and narrated by Kevin Spacey.
Haha I see what you did there
Well played 😂
That was good !
It's not a bad documentary by no means, but Singer and Spacey should seek help
Spacey and Singer are the butt of all jokes ...
I own this documentary on DVD... bought it back when Superman Returns was coming out. Love it
i have this DVD to, it came with the Superman Ultimate collection DVD set which included all of the Superman DVD's at the time which was Superman the movie through Superman Returns.
They need to update this with Cavill's Superman
@@seankidwell8208 I have the 5 DVD set ( including the the Donnor cut) and the original S2 Lester cut.
@@sandrasanders706 cool, the one I have is the 14 disc set, disc 1-4 is Superman the movie and bonus features ( first disc is the original movie, second is the special edition of the movie), disc 5-7 is Superman 2 including the Richard Donner Cut, Disc 8 is Superman 3, disc 9 is Superman 4, disc 10& 11 is Superman Returns and bonus features, disc 12 is this documentary, disc 13 is called You Will believe, disc 14 is Bryan Singers Video Journals.
@@seankidwell8208 They also released the exact same contents in HD, on Blu-ray several years ago. I own both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the set. The Blu-ray I found by chance for $4AU at a Charity Shop here in Australia!
Superman: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
*Superman theme playing in background*
"Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us into something better. And on my soul, I swear that until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice are the reality we all share, I'll never stop fighting. Ever."
-Superman
This is the sad thing about today unlike the days of George Reeves. Nothing is special anymore. The kids of today don’t even have a Saturday morning like we had. We truly were the lucky ones.
You are very insightful, Saturday mornings were something to look forward too as a child.
All there is on Saturday mornings now are crappy E/I programming and "news". Why does education have too be a 24 hour 7 day a week thing now?
@@NelsonVlog66 because parents demanded it.
This is such Bs. I was born in 2005. My generation and all the ones between you and me had the same experiences. The only reason you don’t think that is because you’re not a kid anymore so you don’t feel the same way about more modern Superman stuff. But believe me growing up with things like Superman the animated series, justice league/unlimited, Smallville, and the arrowverse were just amazing and special.
Lucky. I've got the first season of The Adventures of Superman
Superman is my favorite DC superhero of all time, IDC if he's overpowered or not, I like his character
Same here! Fans of today just don't see how big he's always been since the old days and he's the one who came first before Batman and the others.
What makes Superman a hero is not his powers, but his heart
Superman is the Heart of Gold 💛
I have always had this reoccurring dream of someone doing a Golden Age Superman movie though, taking him back to where she still flies but epic to see him struggle with trains, buses, etc… it would look amazing taking Superman back to 1940’s or even just same struggling, decrease his power, so he does struggle and not invincible, it’s my dream,
Mine too, however, for a female character, I will always be for Wonder Woman ;)
I'm more of a Batman guy but Superman is the backbone of DC Comics.
Just comics in general🤷🏽♂️
Well, I mean Batman would technically be the backbone of Detective Comics and Superman would be Action Comics's, but I see your point and I agree.
Superman is the backbone but batman is the rest of the body
Batman was a vigilante, who used clever inventions and human strengths, (not fantastic super-powers), to defeat criminals, (until the comics and TV goofed him up).
I’m more of a superman guy. I grew up in superman and Batman came in in 1989. Batman will always be number 2 to me
Anyone else just in love with Annette O’Tools enthusiasm??? It’s so magnetic!
Sh3 and R33v3 had good ch3mistry in Sup3rman
😘
I'm a massive Superman fan to begin with. This documentary is an incredible treatment and evolution of a nearly 90-year old IP.
I love to see the history of the character through generations, how Sup has evolved, the various treatment of the IP, and the tide of fandom.
Superman is a hero for all humankind, the greatest hero we have and ever will have. Superman embodies the greatest qualities that we as a people could ever hope for. He's an inspiration for everyone, he represents goodness and virtue to do the right thing, and those are qualities which humanity needs more than ever throughout our own history.
Yet, Superman is also a mirror for our own lives, being an alien, an immigrant, he always seeks a normalized human life, and through his own personal struggles with humanity and wanting to be human, it makes him sympathetic and relatable to everyone.
This documentary captures and shows all of this. (and much more)
Superman is universal whether they have him portrayed by a European actor or an African or Latino if they're honoring the memory of Superman God bless them.
You're not going to find a better history of Superman anywhere else! This is excellent!
I totally agree with you I thoroughly enjoyed this!
I can't even put into words how much I love and admire everything about superman
What about homelander hahahaha
Brandon Routh deserves another Superman movie
I!Agree With You About This One!Sebastián!✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨!I've Seen The!Movie At!The!Local!Movie Theater 🎥 😄 😀 ✨ 😍 ♥!IN!West BURLINGTON,Iowa (USA)MY!Home town!
Bryan Singer does not.
Agree. Brandon was wonderful. A bit too skinny and the costume looked made for Halloween, but the actor was great.
Oh, cmon, I love Routh, watch him on legends of tomorrow! But as much as I do, he now looks, unfortunately and not PC, tooo Jewish!
Well...he DID get to be Kingdom Come Superman in the WB's Crisis on Infinite Earths...
The most amazing superhero of all time, The Man Of Steel, Superman
Really? Here's a description of another super hero from 1933 (5 years before Superman) in the very first novel from 1933....
His real name was Clark
He was called a superman
He was also called The Man of Bronze
He had a hideout in the Arctic Circle
He named his hideout "The Fortress of Solitude"
Sound familiar???
@@bjbell52 - Just as surely s bronze predated steel, Doc Savage did predate Superman. But since they are both fictional characters it doesn't really matter, unless you also believe in Marty McFly.
@@bobsradio6025 It probably would have mattered to Lester Dent or Street and Smith for stealing intellectual property. At least the writers of Superman comics waited until S&S stopped publishing the pulp magazine.
Those animated shorts still hold up unbelievably well today. They were some of my first exposure to Superman
Transformers the movie 1986 Paramount and Hasbro
Christopher Reeve is an amazing role model! My favorite Superman. His son grew up to be a wonderful man! His mother and father would be so proud!
Great to see love for the most recognisable Superhero of all time
I agree, they've been WAY too focused on Batman lately!
Lol a video with Bryan Singer and Kevin Spacey? Two spaces filled out on my yikes bingo!
The 1940's Paramount Superman cartoons were the first to show Superman flying. Before that he leaped from building to building.
@@johnbockelie3899 Yeah hence the leaping a building speech because before the cartoons he didn't have full flight. All his powers exist because of our sun.
If that were blocked out he would be less powerful?
@@davidaston5773 probably. Superman's body works like a solar power cell.So if the sun light was some how blocked , he would start losing his power.
@@johnbockelie3899 Do you know what the different coloured Kryptonites do?
I'm sure there's other ones apart from green? Ironic, the ONLY thing that could weaken and KILL Superman is a piece... of home?
Great actor and director.. Cancel culture is toxic BS in society today.. Nobody goes to Jail, charges dropped etc.. "But hey cancel them anyway"
Superman has always been my favorite super hero!... My first contact with Superman was the movies in which Christopher Reeves played Superman... I was hooked!... Decades later, Superman is still as amazing as ever!... He has integrity, he's honest, loyal, faithful, he has good values and principles, he's a real gentleman, he truly has a good heart, he has a lot of inner strength and, if there's bumps on the road, he picks himself up, dust himself off, and keeps on going...
In other words, he's the absolute perfect man and I'm the first in line to marry him! 👍😆😆😆😂😂😂
I also have to say that I really LOVE Superman's theme song... Kudos to the compositor... and to those who kept that song alive throughout the decades!... It's really beautiful!!! 👍💜💜💜
*Reeve
I was always a Marvel kid in my comic days and I love their films today, but the 1978 Superman has such a mythical feel to it that is missing in movies of all types today.
MCU is trash kiddo. Thank Disney.
Love him or hate him, Superman has had an effect on the world few fictional characters ever have.
Still love Superman and as a Superman fan I would still love to see more of Henry Cavill's version of Superman
cavil is a horribly written superman he has no character ,no personalities at all .no character development . likability and relatability factor is down right 0 .just a bland boring prop with the look
superman is no 1
Christopher Reeves is to this day is still the greatest tl Superman. I wish we could have see him in the Snyder- Verse.
@@johncap6495 Gonna be pedantic: *Reeve, no "s".
Also I agree. Brandon Routh was a good stand-in for Reeve and it would've been cool to see Routh (As Reeve) meet Cavill as a sort of "Pre-Crisis Superman meets Post-Crisis Superman" moment.
@@herloss448Henry Cavill Superman has tons of character, personality, character development, and likeability. You can't see that because Zack Snyder's movies are bit too intelligent for someone like you who's been fed MCU junk food.
Not impressed.
It's about time. I love this documentary, seeing as he was my first superhero. I think it's safe to say that we need Superman now more than ever.
Do we, though? 🤔
Bak to G
“Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s SUPERMAN!
Yes, it’s SUPERMAN: strange visitor from the planet Krypton, who came to Earth with amazing mental/physical powers and abilities, far beyond those of mortal men. SUPERMAN, who can leap tall buildings in a single bound, race a speeding bullet, bend steel with his bare hands. SUPERMAN, defender of law and order, champion of equal rights, and a valiant, courageous fighter against the forces of hate and prejudice, and who disguised as ‘Clark Kent,’ mild-mannered reporter for a great, metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way!”
Every time I would see they opening up that classic show I would recite every word along with the announcer...LOL
Thank you, that’s the original first George rReeves epidode, then they changed it, so thank you so much for posting it
There will never be another perfect Superman. C.R. is the best of all time.
I agree it's a shame some of the movies look cringe. C. R. Does make up for the campy scenes like star trek original show. I wish c.r. made movies today with a young C.R.
God birthed him to play Superman, and God is always right.
@deagleninja I'm super old lol
Nothing will ever top John Williams musical scores. Michael Giacchino, Danny Elfman, and Brian Tyler all come close, but it can't top him.
I love how you put Brandon Routh in the titlecard. He was a great Superman. Carried that optimism that was lacking in the Snyder stuff.
Overbound. I could not believe the people complaining about Brandon Roush playing Superman..I thought he was the best Superman since Chris Reeve..I'd rather watch that than Cavill..so unrelatable to me. And yes Rousch was great!!!
@@sandrasanders706 Routh was awesome. He played the role VERY well, and was a fitting successor to Reeve. Cavill is great, too, but Snyder's writing for him is a little too... dark.
@@sandrasanders706 DEAN CAIN excellent dans Lois et Clark
That’s cuz this was around the time SuperMan returns was released
cavil is a horribly written superman he has no character ,no personalities at all .no character development . likability and relatability factor is down right 0 .just a bland boring prop with the look
Superman is now 82 years old. What a legend.
And if he was real would probably still look like he's in his early thirties.
It breaks my heart to see what they have done to the character in recent years.
what have the done its how the world would actually reacts if an alien came from another planet
Your heart!!......Sups saved me from bad times,superman is ah better comic that needed to honorable not some run of the mill joke like batman!
@@angelofdarkness243I dont understand why you people hate Superman
you should watch Superman & Lois
I think Warner Bros Discovery is going to put things on a much better track
For a kid born in the 40's Superman was more than a comic, he was my salvation from a harsh reality and to this day it is my religion..Truth , Justice and the American way!
Gosh I love this character. He is my favorite superhero and doggone it he's the best
I watched this when it was up on the wb channel and I will watch it again cause superman is awesome
Now more than ever....the world needs this man...
Superman will always be my favorite superhero !!! Truth Justice And The America Way !!!!
I knew Kirk Alyn for many years. As an actor, his career was ruined since he was type-casted as Superman. Still, he was a wonderful person and looked so good in his old age that he would go to auditions and wouldn't have a chance since he looked younger than he was. I can still see his smile and hear his warm-hearted voice!
As a powerful hero character, Superman has been inspired me very much since I was a kid.
❤️ I'll never know how much I love this character, but everytime it feels like the first time I meet him. It still a wonderful childhood with him.
Superman: the Animated Series is the best interpretation of the character. Along with the rest of the DCAU.
the animation of those early Max Fleischer cartoons is still INCREDIBLE to watch. Even Superman the Animated Series didnt have that technique of using rich watercolor for skies and shadows. The scenes of Superman using his-heat-vision are beautiful. Someone has to combine the smooth beauty of the Fleischer cartoons with the character development,action, and plot of Superman the Animated Series. Can u imagine if Max Fleischer had worked with Bruce Timm on Superman the Animated Series ? What would that look like?
Thank you for uploading this documentary, I didn’t realise how much I love this character and I have never felt so connected to this iconic superhero after learning a lot more. Kudos to the channel as well for not allowing a single ads to interrupt the viewers.
Superman Returns was the movie that made me fall in love with the character when I was a kid, and I still believe that it’s underrated and it’ll always have a special place in my heart.
When Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder appeared I was so full of emotion,I couldn’t stop crying,R.I.P Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder 😥😢😥
Cavill’s Superman fits well with Affleck’s Batman.
Reeve’ Superman fits well with Keaton’s Batman.
Routh’s Superman fits well with Bale’s Batman.
Tyler superman fit with been beating by super girl.
Uh just imagine if Chris and Michael would have done BVS/The Dark Knight Returns on the big screen! Despite the technological limitations for special effects of the time it still probably would have been one of the highest grossing movies of all time!
@@adamw116 Keaton as The Dark Knight Returns version of Batman taking on Reeves as the Kingdom Come version of Superman would’ve been huge! Tim Burton directing would’ve been the icing on the cake.
I think that christopher reeve would go better with adam west batman, that would be the greatest crossover ever
@@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305 Adam West's Batman was to campy and was the least serious take on the character. Chris Reeves Superman was more of a serious take. As serious as could be for the time, to a certain extent. Even Reeves suit for the time had more of a believable and suprising practicality to it then West's cosplay looking outfit. It also helped though that Reeve's physique was a more muscular one then West's.
No matter how much of a Marvel fan you are......
You CANNOT dismiss Superman or Batman with DC
Wanner bros
I'm a much bigger Marvel fan, my personal favorite comic book character is Laura Kinney (X-23, Wolverine, Talon), the rest of my top five favorites in comics; She-Hulk, Deadpool, Captain America, and Thor; are all Marvel. And I feel no shame whatsoever in admitting that Superman is by far the greatest comic book character of all time, followed closely by Batman.
SuperMan is my favorite dc character of all time.
Mine too! Fans of today just don't get how big Superman has always been since the old days here.
Fascinating documentary even though it hasn't aged well based off its narrator and executive producer and the fact that the last five minutes of it is basically a commercial for a movie that didn't really leave much impact in the Superman mythology.
It should get updated.
@@sha11235 agreed especially with some insight on the making of Man of Steel as well as the creation of the DC Extended Universe and comment on The New 52.
there will NEVER be another great production of Superman or other DC heroes characters...as that depicted in SMALLVILLE. Smallville in my opinion, was a masterpiece. It portrayed a great series of stories of Superman, and his life. But , it ALSO FOR THE first time, in a TV series...has enough time to spend character development, on Lois Lane, on the enemies of Superman [many were introduced...including Silver Banshee ] and OTHER DC heroes were shown. Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary and even a kid Flash, briefly. And frankly, BEFORE SHE WENT PYSCHO, Allison Mack WAS GREAT on the Smallville show. You can see the series on Hulu.
Rip Kirk alyn, George Reeves (murdered not suicidal act at 45 years old on Tuesday June 16th, 1959), Christopher Reeve (died at 52 from heart attack on Sunday October 10th, 2004), and Richard Pryor (died at 65 in 2005), and Lane Smith (died at 69 in 2005) Rest In Peace you all we always miss you unconditionally thanks for the memories of making us all believe in Superman thanks peace and blessings to you all and encouragement to live hopefully the pandemic epidemic will be over asap thanks peace blessings to you all.
You forgot MARGOT KIDDER aka LOIS LANE from the Christopher Reeves filns!
Well if you want her included at least include the same info as the other poster Margot Kidder (Lois Lane in the Superman movie franchise starring Christopher Revee (no "s" in his last name) died May 13, 2018 age 69.
@@jackvannote Thanks for the update on Margot. I missed the news. Sad. We were born the same year. Peace
@@pontiuspilot9301 👍🙏🏋️♂️
OH MY GOD. MAN OF STEEL CHANGED MY LIFE SINCE 2016 AND NOW A VIDEO ABOUT SUPERMAN'S HISTORY. NICE. I THINK I WILL WAIT MY ENTIRE LIFE IF NEEDED FOR MOS 2
I haven’t even seen all of this video, and I already see how his story would relate to our times. I’ve always thought he was relatable to anytime. I don’t see how WB can be so hesitant to make a Superman movie.
DEMAND IT 😠
The artistry and detail of those 1940 cartoons were state of the ART.
The theme song.
Rossenbaum was a GREAT LEX.
Watched Christopher Reeve Superman in 1979 in East London South Africa with my brother. I can vividly remember how this film touched me and we both rattled off the plot of the film to my dad who picked us up. Was a fantastic production. Feels like it was just the other day.
Christopher(My Superman) along with Margot (My Lois) got me though the Awkward 11-13 yr old stage....My HEROES both to this day and forever!
Loving that a version of Lex Luthor is narrating the story of Superman
Childhood memories of having this in dvd which everyone actually remembers this documentary for
You know, I never thought about it as a kid watching the Reeve's films, but he played such a convincing Superman and Clark.
We really took him for granted as a surprise star... And didn't realize it until the star was dimmed.
And I'll be damned if my eyes didn't get wet when we caught up to his passing in the video...
The Fleischer Superman cartoons are to this day the best Superman ever to grace the screen, big or small.
Sorry Reeve, God rest your soul, and Cavill you know I love you, but it's true.
Ah I remember this 2006 documentary. I think months or a year later the Science of Superman Documentary came out as well.
Both are included in a box set I have, including all of the Superman movies up to Returns.
It's fun seeing a Pre-Arrowverse Brandon Routh
I love the science of Superman documentary, I think it’s in my blu ray box set
Apart from Batman, Superman will always will and always will be my favourite DC Superhero, since 1938 he entertained us in Comics, Serials, Cartoons, TV, Films and Pop Culture and if I say more, that's why he stands for Truth, Justice and the American Way.
Amen to all that! Superman will always be number one!
We want Superman the Animated Series on bluray with the same love that was given to Batman and Batman Beyond. Please make it happen!
It's on HBO max!
@@marioarcadia3611 read his post again and then think before you write
A SUPER documentary worthy of the first and greatest superhero of them all!
I remember this documentary back when it first came out in 2006. I was enthralled as a youngster to learn about Superman's origins in the real world for the first time through this, and it still gives that same thrill, more that 15 years later.
In retrospect, the only thing about this documentary I would be critical of is how little coverage the Death and Return of Superman story arc and the DCAU are given. It's clear that Bryan Singer (who also made this doc, in addition to Superman Returns), cares more about the live action Superman material, and does not give much thought to the comics or animation (aside from the first appearance and the 40's cartoon). Granted, more in-depth docs about the Death and Return of Superman story arc and the DCAU exist both on this channel and their respective DVDs, but it would have been nice if some more attention were given to those significant milestones in this documentary itself.
Like many of my fellow commenters, I too want to see an update of this documentary to include material like the other 7 seasons of Smallville, Man of Steel/DCEU, New 52, Rebirth, Jon Kent, etc. Plus, how Superman impacted the creation of all the other Superheroes that came after him.
Thanks for uploading this Warner Bros. Entertainment. Keep Flying!
53:23 even in a cheap outfit and pit stains Christopher Reeves is still convincing and amazing as Superman.
*Reeve
Superman make us believe to fly through his eyes
Would love to see a "Reign of Superman" film...but that means we'd need a proper "Death of Superman" film first!
We already have them in animation.
We already have 3 versions of the death of Superman, and a follow up to one of them called reign of the supermen with superboy, cyborg Superman, eradicator, and that steel robot suit guy that put an S on his suit.
When Stan Lee and mark hamil talk greatly about something, you know its awesome... btw I was a DC fan before I read marvel
RIP Christopher Reeve will always be superman we love you and miss you Christopher Reeve is number one superman
Had this on DVD when I was a kid. Man. I watched it every day. I’ll forever love the last son of Krypton.
When I heard Stan Lee, I started getting emotional
A death plagiarist who was probably crapping his diapers when this was filmed
@@thatweirdgirl2703 why don't you take your negativity and bs and vent it out on Twitter along with rest of the hive mind idiots there.
@@thatweirdgirl2703
you are what is completely wrong in this world
you are the reason why nowadays there are no iconic heroes anymore that could inspire kids in the future since you call everything plagiarism that remotely takes any inspiration from previous heroes
and thats all that stan lee was
he was inspirated
and he nowadays is an inspiration
Me too
@@thatweirdgirl2703 Terrible
John Williams' score was as instrumental (pardon the pun) to the Superman mythos in pop culture as Christopher Reeve was...
George Reeves, Christopher Reeve & Margot Kidder: In Memoriam.
And director Richard donner
I can still rember as a 10 year old when my mom bought home a stack of Superman comics from a friend at work, I owe my early reading ability to DC comics as I was like a sponge and wanted to read everything I scanned, thanks Superman you are the best !!
"Oh Superman, you're amazing"
"Yea I know"
XD
He never thought he was amazing though
That's right he was always the soul of humility.
The greatest superhero of all time!
Facts!
You made something special there. It happened organically, which is important for the best tales. No matter what the story changes to be the ideal that Super Man started can not be stopped. The idea that life is important and even the Joker is important cuz even the Devil might one day have a son that may save the universe.
Comic superhero lore doesn't really play well if you attempt to cross it over to biblical scripture.
I love this character ❤❤
superman the MOST iconic superhero of all time!
OH yeah hands down the most Iconic Superhero of all time
Boy does this take me back to my childhood days….🤣. Loved the Superman series on TV and George Reeves, plus had lots of comics of Superman (including one of the first issues), Jimmy Olsen, and Lois Lane (as well with the first issues), including other comics with the Superman legendary characters….Comet, Krypto, including Supergirl, etc., read them all many times over and over again. Sure miss reading them. I love the superheroes, still do….I’m 74….I also love Christopher Reeve as Superman, he really made the movie special and believable, Chris and George are my favorite Superman heroes…..HIGH 5….RIP to all those actors/actresses, writers and those behind the scenes who made Superman films possible, including those of the comic book heroes, may your memories inspire others….👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
at 1:14:48, the character Tommy Puck says, "no one calls me a simp" LOL!
Oh I remember seeing this special on tv when I was a kid. Sadly my dad erased it from the pvr after two viewings when I was in school and I could never find it on dvd after that.
Thanxs for uploading it DC ^^ Many new repeated viewings to come ^^
For a moment I was pissed as I thought "where is Henry Cavill!" Just realized this is a 2006 documentary lol
"He's too good to be true. He's six foot four, black hair, blue eyes, doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, and tells the truth!" - Miss Teschmacher
Used to have this on CD as a kid, so happy that it’s on here now, felt very nostalgic!
This is definitely worthy of a follow-up, but with all that's happened with Superman just in the 15 years or so since Superman Returns was released, it could easily go over three hours:
- The final five seasons of Smallville
- The 2008 Writers' Strike and how it impacted the development of a sequel with Singer, Routh, and company
- New 52
- A New Direction/Man of Steel
- Supergirl TV series (Season 1 on CBS)
- Rebirth
- Batman v Superman
- The CW Has a New Hero and She's Bringing Superman With Her (Supergirl moves to The CW for its second season alongside Arrow and The Flash, and introduces Tyler Hoechlin as that universe's Superman)
- Justice League: Two Directors, Two Different Visions
- Various animated features with a changing of the (vocal) guard (from Tim Daly and George Newbern to Jerry O'Connell)
- Superman & Lois (upcoming CW series)
The greatest superhero there was, is and ever will be.
I fully agree. Superman is practically the personification of hope and moral strength!
eh.
Christopher Reeve created a great duality with the role. The way Dean Cain made his feelings about Lois Lane believable brought a human quality to the character.
I love, the greatness of the meek and mild. It lends to hope for the future of humanity.
I'm a fan of the Superman character ever since I was 5 or 7 years old. Looking back to his long-lived legacy is revolutionary ❤️💛💙 cheers to the grandfather of all superheroes! 🙌🏻💯
P.S. it's cool that Lex Luthor gets to narrate Supes' documentary lol
1:14:48 "Nobody calls me a simp"