One of my favorite characters in all of comics is Superman. I think he's a really engaging look at humanity and the argument of nature versus nurture. But it's really tricky to adapt Superman into a movie because there's so much complexity to him, and so much ground to cover. Still, there are a few movies I think did it well. I'm really excited for James Gunn's version, but until we get that, these are the ones I really like. Let's dive in. Superman: The MovieThis is a movie you can put on when you're sad or in a bad mood. It can instantly turn it all around with its concentration on wonder and excitement. Widely regarded as a masterpiece and a benchmark for superhero films, Richard Donner's original is praised for its heartfelt storytelling, groundbreaking special effects for its time, and Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal of both Clark Kent and Superman.Seriously, when he puts the glasses on, he becomes invisible. It's amazing. Superman II: The Richard Donner CutIt's kind of crazy to me that in almost 50 years, Donner was really the only director who seemed to totally know what we wanted from Superman. His sequel, despite a troubled production that saw him replaced by Richard Lester, is also really good. You can now find Donner's cut on home video, which is excellent. It successfully built on the first movie and brought us General Zod. It also offered a compelling human conflict with Superman seeing what a life without...
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