I enjoyed this new cut of Superman II and found it to be a lot different than the "Lester" version. It remains a corny movie to be sure but I was quite impressed with the street fight in New York between Superman and the three baddies. Gene Hackman is just the best here as criminal mastermind Lex Luthor and Christopher Reeve is most enjoyable when he is playing the clumsy Clark Kent. The HD DVD version makes the dated special effects look even more dated

If the first Superman made us believe a man could fly, this sequel showed us that even the greatest hero can lose everything. Superman II is not just the best film of the Reeve era — it’s arguably the best Superman film ever made. And it’s not just because of the action, or the arrival of General Zod and his crew. It’s because this movie has heart. It starts strong and never lets go. From the opening, with the silent trial of Zod, Ursa, and Non, to the climactic battle in Metropolis, there's something more here than spectacle. There’s emotion, drama, difficult choices, and moments when you truly doubt Superman will make it through. In that sense, it has more in common than it seems with The Empire Strikes Back, another legendary sequel where evil appears to win. Christopher Reeve is perfect. No one has ever balanced Clark Kent and Superman as effortlessly as he did. His vulnerability in this chapter — giving up his powers for love — humanizes him without weakening the character. He bleeds, he suffers, he makes mistakes… and that’s exactly why he moves us. Yes, the dual direction between Richard Donner and Richard Lester creates a few tonal inconsistencies, but overall, it works. There’s humor, but also real emotional weight. The Metropolis showdown remains iconic, and Superman’s return after his seeming defeat is a goosebumps moment. The villains, especially Terence Stamp as Zod, are among the best in superhero cinema. Elegant, merciless, and unforgettable — that “Kneel before Zod!” line is now immortal. Superman II is one of those rare sequels that not only holds up but often surpasses the original. It’s got heart, scale, and an irreplaceable Reeve. Henry Cavill did a fine job, but the definitive Superman already has a name — and it will always be Christopher Reeve.

'Superman II' is a more rounded affair, though is no more entertaining than the first film - I enjoyed both the same, more or less. Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder remain as watchable as before, but Gene Hackman isn't as memorable in this follow-up - still good, mind. I like how we got to see extra of Zod, Ursa and Non in this one, if only to see more of Terence Stamp - who I've only really seen later in his career, he's terrific in 2011's 'The Adjustment Bureau'. Sarah Douglas and Jack O'Halloran as the other two characters are decent. A perfectly solid sequel, you can't ask for much more than that.

Christopher Reeve is still great as Superman but this doesn't feel as fresh as the first one. There is a lot of time wasted on some pointless stuff. General Zod is a decent villain but he is kind of dull. I wish there was more of Lex Luthor.

Der Film ist okay, der vorgänger war aber besser.