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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2006

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

Movie details

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

“The version you have never seen.”

2006 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 1h 56m

Critical arithmetic

The consensus, allegedly.

IMDb

7.6 / 10

21.1K votes

Rotten Tomatoes

90 %

Tomatometer

TMDB

7.4 / 10

Community rating

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Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Donner

Written by

David Newman · Mario Puzo · Leslie Newman

Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve

Clark Kent / Superman

Margot Kidder

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Jor-El

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Otis

Jackie Cooper

Jackie Cooper

Perry White

Sarah Douglas

Sarah Douglas

Ursa

Court is in session

Put Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.