Have you seen the Donner Cut? Do you prefer the theatrical nostalgia or the expanded tragedy? Let me know in the comments below.
But perfection is not the point. Soul is the point. superman ii - the expanded richard donner cut
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is not a perfect film. The restoration is a bit rough—you can see the "screen tests" used to fill gaps (Reeve and Kidder had aged a few years, and some shots use a body double for Kidder). The audio warbles in a few places. Have you seen the Donner Cut
If you have only ever seen the theatrical Superman II , you have only seen half a movie. You have seen the punchline, but not the joke. You have seen the fight, but not the sacrifice. But perfection is not the point
The Lester version is a product of the 80s: bright, fast, and silly. The Donner cut is a product of the 70s: serious, romantic, and believing that a man can fly, but also that a man can cry.