Synopsis
Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
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Cast
- Gene HackmanLex Luthor
- Christopher ReeveClark Kent / Superman
- Ned BeattyOtis
- Jackie CooperPerry White
- Sarah DouglasUrsa
- Jack O'HalloranNon
- Margot KidderLois Lane
- Valerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
- Susannah YorkLara
- Clifton JamesSheriff
Recommendations
- 100
Chicago Reader
With his perfect pacing, elegant narrative design, and depth of characterization, Richard Lester has made as good a matinee movie as could be imagined: it's a big, generous, beautifully crafted piece of entertainment, with the distinctive Lester touch in the busy backgrounds and the throwaway dialogue. - 100
Chicago Sun-Times
It brings the fantastic into our everyday lives; it delights in showing us the reaction of the man on the street to Superman's latest stunt. - 100
Entertainment Weekly
It boasts a more consistent tone, better special effects (such as villains throwing buses around like paper planes), and even an affecting love story. - 88
ReelViews
Superman II delivers on the promise hinted at in "Superman." Which is the better film? That's a hard choice to make, since both succeed in different ways. - 88
TV Guide Magazine
Poking fun at its American mythos, but never descending into camp comedy, this sequel makes for a wonderful time. - 80
The New York Times
A marvelous toy. It's funny, it's full of tricks and it manages to be royally entertaining, which is really all it aims for. - 80
Variety
Superman II emerges as a solid, classy, cannily constructed piece of entertainment which gets down to action almost immediately. - 80
Time
A stylish, well-paced film with a good variety of moods and moves.
