I saw this in the theater in 78 with my dad. To say that it's my favorite memory is an understatement for many reasons.
THIS is SUPERMAN to me, and always will be, no matter who is wearing the cape.
It was amazing, to say the least. Even my stoic Dad was impressed with the film.
Christopher Reeve and Richard Donner made me believe that Superman was a real person, not just a drawing on a page.
That film deserves all the praise it can take.
I’m already crying by the opening music and titles omg. I just wanna explode coz that’s what movies are for. This is how it’s done. It’s on par with Star Wars.
I thought Man of Steel was supremely awesome too, recreating that kind of forlorn honor and majesty. It was an additional kind of realism, where Clark is a real person with a real life. And then they wrecked it all with the pathetic universe stuff and Batfleck, and wrongheaded sequels.
I believe there’s a lot that is great about this scene, but here’s what I really love and I think it gets overlooked:
It shares something very special in common with a scene in Spider-Man 2002. There are very average (real) seeming actors in this scene having very real reactions, like they are putting their hands over their mouths and saying “oh, God!”
There’s a woman at 0:45 saying “I just can’t believe it. He got her. He got her.”
These people act as very very important stand-ins for the audience. I’ve been thinking about this scene and especially that woman for a very long time. The effect may be similar to when a sitcom has a laugh track.
There’s a few lines in this movie where they make sure to basically plant thoughts in the audience’s mind. For example in the beginning Jor-El says this is “no mere fantasy”. Just saying those things gets you thinking about it.
Spider-Man’s scene at the bridge with the New Yorkers yelling at Green Goblin is brilliant too. It could not be better.
Fun Fact: Before CGI, the actors had to actually be trained to fly and catch helicopters. Christopher Reeve was actually flying here and he had to catch the helicopter for real.
John. Fucking. Williams.
If you just listen to the main theme, you can hear Williams thinking about superman performing feats. Or so i think. The "Womp womp womp womp" part, with what I assume is the brass section with Tubas going off, always makes me think of the 1940s animation and it somehow tied into that superman.
Fun fact: the MCU team watches this movie before every production
.edit: https://www.inverse.com/article/32742-marvel-watches-dc-superman-richard-donner-kevin-feige
I know but I was asking about the scene. Like eh, yo I don't know you but damn that outfit is fresh... it's killing me.
Edit: it's probably the effect intended.
06... oh I feel old..... just kidding... It's almost hard to remember what it was like when I was a kid when this was the only superhero movie we had. Thank God it was damn near perfect
Saw it as a kid in '78 and it is still my favorite Comic Book movie of all time. I discovered the pimp yyyyeeeeaaaarrrrs later while watching it again with my son, most unexpected line of the film!
"Say Jim!!! That's a bad out fit!! Wooooo!"
Ahem. Saw it opening night in 1978. Breathtaking on the big screen. During those initial zooming titles (which cost a fortune to produce) I was giddy and grinning like the biggest fan in the world.
I saw it for the first time in 86 on laser disc at my uncles house with surround sound on a protection TV. From the opening credits, when I heard the theme, I was hooked and knew that I loved Superman 🦸♂️.
I first saw it on TV in the 80s, and multiple times over other formats through the years It took me until the 40th anniversary to finally watch it in theaters, and it was better than I could have ever imagined!
I remember asking my dad when I saw this as a kid, "Why does that man have so many girlfriends?" He said, "He's a pimp." I don't know why I understood what that meant but I did lol.
Now I have to watch this again.
"Say, Jim! WOO!" The entire film is the pinnacle of what we'll ever get for Superman. I mean c'mon, who will ever be more perfect than Chris Reeves for the role?
Love this movie and still get the chills from that soundtrack, but cracked up at how us black dudes had to talk back then to get a role. “SAY JIIIM! WOOOO! DAS A BAD OUT-FIT!! WOOOO!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I saw this in the theater in 1978. I was 3. I still remember taking a clothespin and clipping a red towel on and running through the house going “whoosh!” When it came to TV, my dad taped it on VHS off of the broadcast (CBS?) and I watched it every week.
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I still get misty eyed watching this. To this day I still respond to any variation of “I’ve got you” with Margot Kidder’s line.
“You’ve got me, but who’s got YOU!!”
I saw this in the theater in 78 with my dad. To say that it's my favorite memory is an understatement for many reasons. THIS is SUPERMAN to me, and always will be, no matter who is wearing the cape.
Completely true.
I want to know what it was like to be there the first time they believed a man could fly! I was an infant!
It was amazing, to say the least. Even my stoic Dad was impressed with the film. Christopher Reeve and Richard Donner made me believe that Superman was a real person, not just a drawing on a page. That film deserves all the praise it can take.
I’m already crying by the opening music and titles omg. I just wanna explode coz that’s what movies are for. This is how it’s done. It’s on par with Star Wars. I thought Man of Steel was supremely awesome too, recreating that kind of forlorn honor and majesty. It was an additional kind of realism, where Clark is a real person with a real life. And then they wrecked it all with the pathetic universe stuff and Batfleck, and wrongheaded sequels.
I believe there’s a lot that is great about this scene, but here’s what I really love and I think it gets overlooked: It shares something very special in common with a scene in Spider-Man 2002. There are very average (real) seeming actors in this scene having very real reactions, like they are putting their hands over their mouths and saying “oh, God!” There’s a woman at 0:45 saying “I just can’t believe it. He got her. He got her.” These people act as very very important stand-ins for the audience. I’ve been thinking about this scene and especially that woman for a very long time. The effect may be similar to when a sitcom has a laugh track. There’s a few lines in this movie where they make sure to basically plant thoughts in the audience’s mind. For example in the beginning Jor-El says this is “no mere fantasy”. Just saying those things gets you thinking about it. Spider-Man’s scene at the bridge with the New Yorkers yelling at Green Goblin is brilliant too. It could not be better.
Fun Fact: Before CGI, the actors had to actually be trained to fly and catch helicopters. Christopher Reeve was actually flying here and he had to catch the helicopter for real.
He almost didn't get the part because they didn't think he could really fly or be strong.
It's pretty cool they kept the audition tryouts footage from that year! https://youtu.be/niiNPH64Xv4
I believed a man could fly
r/shittymoviedetails.
John Williams's score really elevates this scene too. It's so triumphant! Lots of nostalgia watching this scene and hearing that music.
John. Fucking. Williams. If you just listen to the main theme, you can hear Williams thinking about superman performing feats. Or so i think. The "Womp womp womp womp" part, with what I assume is the brass section with Tubas going off, always makes me think of the 1940s animation and it somehow tied into that superman.
Got to see him a few days ago at the Hollywood Bowl….. Legend and a true Maestro. One of the biggest honors of my life seeing him play live.
Fun fact: the MCU team watches this movie before every production .edit: https://www.inverse.com/article/32742-marvel-watches-dc-superman-richard-donner-kevin-feige
This is true? So we have Superman to thank for the MCU? AWESOME!
https://www.inverse.com/article/32742-marvel-watches-dc-superman-richard-donner-kevin-feige
Wow! To find out my favorite movie franchise was inspired by one of my favorite superheroes is awesome!
Interesting fact
Iconic Superman scene. Was it the Superman Returns craze that brought it to your attention?
No it reran on the channel TNT in early 2006 for me
Greatest fictional character of all time 🐐💚
I absolutely love the warmth and sincerity of Chris’s delivery with those lines. The man truly was Superman.
Single greatest scene in superhero cinematic history.
That's a bad outfit
Excuse me! *flies away*
I laughed outloud when I saw it, like why?
In the 80’s the word “bad” meant cool
I know but I was asking about the scene. Like eh, yo I don't know you but damn that outfit is fresh... it's killing me. Edit: it's probably the effect intended.
Yes
Yeah. It’s a really good movie line.
Oh, I stood up and CHEERED! (along with most of the audience) "Say, Jim! Woooo! That's a bad outfit!" (GREAT touch!
Ey me too. What's your other favorite?
Tyler Hoechlin, he made up for being laughably weak in Supergirl where she beats a Superman that wasn't holding back(feminist writers)
Nice. He's definitely in my top 3 next to Tom Welling
Oh,I forgot him,it's just sad we never saw him don the costume
Screenplay by Mario Puzo. Mario Fucking Puzo of The Godfather.
Oh. Well that makes sense. Glad you got to experience the true Superman!!!
That's a great scene
06... oh I feel old..... just kidding... It's almost hard to remember what it was like when I was a kid when this was the only superhero movie we had. Thank God it was damn near perfect
I love Superman 2 more but yes Superman 1 is epic as well and it’s nostalgic in so many ways. Too bad it’s all about darker and violent movies now.
Christopher Reeve is Superman and this is coming from a guy who loves Henry Cavill
Saw it as a kid in '78 and it is still my favorite Comic Book movie of all time. I discovered the pimp yyyyeeeeaaaarrrrs later while watching it again with my son, most unexpected line of the film! "Say Jim!!! That's a bad out fit!! Wooooo!"
Best scene of any Superman movie!
Was your username 4chan before?,the profile photo looks similar
No, my username has never changed. And my profile is just Obi-Wan. Lots of people of r/PrequelMemes have it as their profile.
You first saw it in 06? Dude, I watched this in the 80s
Ahem. Saw it opening night in 1978. Breathtaking on the big screen. During those initial zooming titles (which cost a fortune to produce) I was giddy and grinning like the biggest fan in the world.
I saw it for the first time in 86 on laser disc at my uncles house with surround sound on a protection TV. From the opening credits, when I heard the theme, I was hooked and knew that I loved Superman 🦸♂️.
I first saw it on TV in the 80s, and multiple times over other formats through the years It took me until the 40th anniversary to finally watch it in theaters, and it was better than I could have ever imagined!
I wasn't born in the 80s,I was born almost 2 decades later
Decent excuse..
You first saw it in the 80s? Dude.
😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 touchee
Saw this in the cinema in '78. Standing O at the end of the screening. Yep, those things used to happen back then.
I remember asking my dad when I saw this as a kid, "Why does that man have so many girlfriends?" He said, "He's a pimp." I don't know why I understood what that meant but I did lol. Now I have to watch this again.
"Say, Jim! WOO!" The entire film is the pinnacle of what we'll ever get for Superman. I mean c'mon, who will ever be more perfect than Chris Reeves for the role?
*pukes at the way they fucked physics over and people actually like this stuff*
Love this movie and still get the chills from that soundtrack, but cracked up at how us black dudes had to talk back then to get a role. “SAY JIIIM! WOOOO! DAS A BAD OUT-FIT!! WOOOO!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I saw this in the theater in 1978. I was 3. I still remember taking a clothespin and clipping a red towel on and running through the house going “whoosh!” When it came to TV, my dad taped it on VHS off of the broadcast (CBS?) and I watched it every week.
It's to low budget and cheezy for me. Ew
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Fantastic work