Superman II
dir. Richard Lester
73
7 sourcesSynopsis
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Critics consensus
The humor occasionally stumbles into slapstick territory, and the special effects are dated, but Superman II meets, if not exceeds, the standard set by its predecessor.
What resonated with audiences
'Superman II' features strong performances, especially from Reeve and Kidder, and an engaging romance. Villains like General Zod add significant threat, but the film suffers from an uneven tone due to director changes. Critics note plot inconsistencies and dated effects, though action sequences and themes of love and responsibility are praised. The debate between cuts further complicates reception.
Directed byRichard Lester
StarringChristopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas, Jack O'Halloran, Gene Hackman
Written byMario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman
CinematographyGeoffrey Unsworth
EditingJohn Victor-Smith
MusicKen Thorne
Superman II
1980 · PG · 2h 7m
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Our Verdict
73
'Superman II' features strong performances, especially from Reeve and Kidder, and an engaging romance. Villains like General Zod add significant threat, but the film suffers from an uneven tone due to director changes. Critics note plot inconsistencies and dated effects, though action sequences and themes of love and responsibility are praised. The debate between cuts further complicates reception.
Critics Consensus
The humor occasionally stumbles into slapstick territory, and the special effects are dated, but Superman II meets, if not exceeds, the standard set by its predecessor.
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