Superman II

Between giving up his super powers, confronting criminals from outer space, and having problems with his girlfriend, it's a bad time to be the Man of Steel in this sequel to the 1978 blockbuster. When terrorists threaten to destroy Paris with a thermonuclear device as they hold reporter Lois Lane ...more

Arguably the best of the Superman films, Superman II is darker than its counterparts, with a more foreboding, mythological atmosphere that's arguably closer in tone to the original comic book. High-energy director Richard Lester (A Hard Day's Night) lends the franchise a verve the first film lacked. He retains the best aspects of that film -- the sharp performances and impressive visual effects -- and adds a snappier pace and a more sardonic wit. Christopher Reeve is even better than he was in ...more