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Title: It's SUPER, man
Review: Rather than a critique of the movie, which is fairly entertaining, but has some flaws, this review is based mostly on the quality of the DVD. Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, and Ned Beatty are enjoyable in this film, and worth watching.Surprisingly clean, the careful transfer of this 23 year-old film to DVD is a lovely sight. The Dolby 5.1 audio track sings, and the music of John Williams, featured by itself on one of the audio tracks, is as powerful as the main character.There are plenty of additional features to enjoy, including screen tests, special effects tests, and an enjoyable commentary throughout by director Richard Donner.The movie has some shortcomings- Margot Kidder was roundly criticized for playing Lois Lane, as one reviewer wrote in 1978, "like a reformed hooker." But this movie has become an icon, and this DVD provides a clear (almost X-ray vision) look at an American classic.
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