The Man of Steel meets his match!

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas, Ned Beatty

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

"General, would you care to step outside?" - Superman to General Zod

Why watch this? The addition of three Kryptonian villains helps make this better than the original.

Plot Summary: Following an unintentional release from the Phantom Zone, three Kryptonian criminals, including General Zod, arrive on Earth and gain superpowers identical to Superman's. Simultaneously, Superman, deeply in love with Lois Lane, contemplates giving up his powers to live a normal life with her. This leads to a clash between the powerful Kryptonian criminals seeking to conquer Earth and a conflicted Superman.

Dad's Preview: I love (even prefer) this darker-in-tone sequel, which takes place immediately after the original film. Reeve played Clark Kent like no other - so unsure, clumsy and extremely ordinary. The three super-powered villains are unforgettable, with General Zod being the worst of them. They team up with the slimy Lex Luthor, who is intelligent, conceited and more than happy to aid in Superman's demise. There are some light moments, but things are more serious as Superman surrenders his powers to marry Lois, then realizes that in doing so, he may have doomed the Earth. Overall the film flows well, and there is a nice surprise ending.   

Dovemead Ltd., International Film Prod.; Warner Bros.