Ep889: SUPERMAN II (1980) Round Table Review
Kneel before pod! Hot on the heels of last week's Superman livestream, Earth's Mightiest Critics return for a look at both cuts of Superman II!
Years ago, WB put out an alternate cut of the 1980 sequel, comprised of original, alternate, and unfinished scenes that were more in line with what director Richard Donner had originally envisioned. The result is a bizarre "Tale of Two Movies", both centered on Superman's rejection of his powers at the precise moment a trio of Kryptonian criminals arrive on Earth with domination and destruction on the brain!
In this spoilerific round table review, we look at the pros and cons of both films, and debate which version deserves to wear the cape!
Superman: The Movie was recently released by WB Home Entertainment as part of a 4K UHD Blu-ray box set of the 1978-1987 films.
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