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Even after nearly 25 years (gulp), the movie still brings chills to my body and tears to my eyes. Everything about this movie is first rate. The only negative is it leaves a definite bitter taste in my mouth about all the BS we've been fed about native Americans and leaves us with a BIG question about other lies we've been fed over the years about our "enemies". (My review isn't long enough?? Why waste space when I've already expressed what I wanted to say. Why wast people's time? You should really re-consider your "minimum" review size.... there once was a fellow from Trent that traveled where ever his nose went. When he looked to the right, he had a terrible fright as he found out his pants....

It never ceases to frustrate me when stories or characters have "evolved" so much that there is little remaining from the original that endures anymore. The latest take is a far cry from the previous versions, and even the latest meaning of the "S" in Superman, would have Joe and Jerry shaking their heads. There was a noticeable lapse in any comedic relief as with all previous versions, including Superman Returns, which is probably why I felt so drained after this flick. In Superman Returns, Brandon Routh's portrayal was excellent and had much more depth than Henry Cavill, although Cavill was more muscular than any previous Super's (and reminded me of Gordon Scott in his Tarzan movies). I wasn't impressed with "Lois" in this offering. Although Amy Adams was OK, her character was very shallow and there was little effort given to knowing anything about here other than that she had the hots for what's his name (which was mentioned only in passing in this version). If wall to wall action (eg fighting, destruction, fighting, loud explosions, buildings falling, and fighting) is your thing, then you'll get your fill with The Man of Steel. However, if you want something more earthly, digestible, with more interaction and depth of characters, including the contrasts of the Clark/Superman characters, I'd consider passing on this one and re-watching Superman Returns.

I found this to be an excellent documentary of the complete story from the beginning in the 1930's to the present. It covers the early comics, early cartoons, Superman, Superboy, Supergirl (although I wish she would have gotten more time...), Kirk Alyn, George Reeves, Gerard Christopher, and the whole gang. It had some great commentary from Noel Neil and Jack Larson. It also touched on the "mysterious" death of George Reeves. It, of course, had a good bit on Christopher Reeve with some of the auditions of other actors. It even had segments on The Return of Superman and an interview with Brandon Routh. I can't imagine any collection not having this DVD to go along with the other materials that are now available. For a novice as well as someone who has "flown" with a towel as well as in their dreams, this disc will be a treasure to view over and over!