The sweeping score by John Williams serves its purpose effectively as we’re introduced to a remarkable group of actors—Christoph Reeve is surprisingly listed only third—and the story begins on the frozen world of "Krypton." Here, "Jor-El" (Marlon Brando) tries to persuade his council members to condemn the dangerous "Gen. Zod" (Terence Stamp) and his allies. This feels somewhat inconsequential since it quickly becomes clear that their planet is about to be destroyed by its sun. It’s only "Jor-El" and his wife, "Lara" (Susannah York), who foresee the need to construct an escape pod for their son and manage to launch him into space just in time: his destination is Earth. Luckily, he arrives unnoticed by the kind Glenn Ford and Phyllis Thaxter, who, after witnessing a display of his strength, choose to raise him as their own. Years pass, and we begin to understand the difficulties this young man experiences—being unable to utilize his abilities for anything beneficial (even something like American football). A tragedy occurs, prompting him to move to the city where he finds employment working for the grumpy "Perry White" (Jackie Cooper) at the respected "Daily Planet." He also realizes that he is now able to put on a red cape, discard his glasses, and become the world’s initial flying, powerful, super-hero. These actions draw considerable attention—particularly from his coworker "Lois" (Margot Kidder) and the villainous "Lex Luthor" (Gene Hackman). The former desires an interview (and other things); the latter wants to eliminate him so he can put into action his evil scheme to alter California's landscape. Solid performances are provided by Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine, and Marc McClure, all of whom contribute to Reeve’s compelling portrayal of the character, conveying a fast-moving action adventure that also allows Hackman (perhaps slightly burdened by the script) to embody a humorous antagonist with grand ambitions and intelligence. The special effects have aged exceptionally well, and while I didn't completely connect with the conclusion, this is a robust and assured presentation for Reeve that avoids excessive moralizing, offering an enjoyable sequence of good versus evil adventures deserving of time spent in front of a large screen with quality sound.

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