Superman: The Movie (2001, DVD)

I am sure I will like the new movie with the new Chris Reeve lookalike, but this one is a definite classic, especially in the opening scenes on Krypton and then the early life of Superman. Then things start moving along at a fast pace with Superman's career as Clark Kent in Metropolis. The scenes with Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor are classic comic villainy. The movie is a great classic with outstanding pre-CGI Age special effects. Great blue screen and animation effects. Look Ma--no wires! You will truly believe a man can fly with the viewing of this great, touching classic telling of the Superman story, pretty close to the original comic book storyline. In fact, this movie is better than what they have done to Superman in the comics in the 80's and 90's, trying to reinvent the character. I am of the old school that believes "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" This movie tells the tale properly and with a lot of fun and visual wizardry mixed in. You will love it. I didn't like the Superman movies after this one II, III and IV were just a shadow of the original. The stories were way off. This movie stands as THE Superman movie of the 20th century and the new movie coming out June 28 will stand out as the Superman movie of the 21st.

My son is a big Superman fan-so I wanted to get the 1st movie. The DVD is in real good shape-The case is a little worn, but DVD itself in good shape-great price and shipping was fast.