obisgirl

Superman: The Movie, the 1978 film with Christopher Reeve in the Man of Steel suit, will screen in more than 500 movie theaters across the U.S. on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time, and again on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The return comes in time for the 40th anniversary of the film’s premiere and the 80th anniversary of the character’s creation.

Directed by Richard Donner, Superman: The Movie was Reeve’s first time as Kal-El, grappling with Lex Luthor and spinning around the world (literally) to save Lois Lane. Mask of the Phantasm, meanwhile, is a crown jewel on Conroy’s legacy of Batman. The film followed the Caped Crusader working to clear his name after the gruesome murders of mob bosses.

Logan

Having seen the movie like 50 times , won’t pay to see it ! Saw it at least 4 times in theater and had 3 dvd versions . Mask of the phantasm Is possible .

Frankly even though a lot of critics panned superman 4, Superman vrs Clark Kent was one of the best one on one fights for Reeve Superman .
Alhough Final battle superman 2 was off the charts and one of my all-time superhero fight scenes . That generation of movies was more the actors not animated CGI

crash landing

Wonder if I'll ever see 3-4 or will just relive the epic of 1-2 grew up on the first two movies, its how got into Superman way before SV which added to my love of Superman

WHAT its returning to cinema? 40th, that's its it a limited release or a full scale cause totally would go see it in cinema cause well was never thought of at the time the movie came out with how my 32nd is Feb

canthaveyou

Thanks for the link! I think it's nice they did that for the fans.

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Sarah, you're in Canada, right? The release is just in the U.S. I think.

I wouldn't pay to see them either. I'm sure some people went and enjoyed it on the big screen. Not something I would bother with though. I also haven't seen Mask of the Phantasm, but it makes me want to watch it.

That's an interesting perspective and a good point. I wish more movies were more the actors than CGI in current time.

eternalfate

[FONT="Tahoma"]I'd say just avoid Superman 1&2 and remember how awesome the series was. lol


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obisgirl

Brando’s Big Payday Helped 1976’s ‘Superman’ Fly Into Theaters

December marks the 40th anniversary of the “Superman” movie, which opened Dec. 15, 1978, and influenced generations of action films.

IN THEATERS NOV 25, NOV 27, DEC 3

Superman 40th Anniversary

From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman.

Don't miss this special 40th Anniversary event that includes the 1941 Max Fleischer Superman animated short "THE MECHANICAL MONSTERS"!

Please check back regularly for theater listings for the December 3 event date.

Show times are for Nov 25, 27 and Dec 3.

lyndell75

Barstool Prophet

That is so old. Great movie.

obisgirl

Awesome for the people who can see it in theaters.

Barstool Prophet

I think I am going to watch this soon.

canthaveyou

^ I hope you were able to watch it.

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Happy belated 40th anniversary!

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Another anniversary has also arrived.

lyndell75

eternalfate

obisgirl

The Oscars had their in memorial tribute. The orchestra played music from the original Superman.



Margot's tribute is about 49: minutes in.

Jen's Herald

i wonder how many more Superman films CR would've done, if he hadn't suffered that terrible accident and paralysis? such a sad and unfortunate cutting short of his career and ultimately, his life. rest in peace, Christopher Reeve.