I am sure some will say Superman? Really? I was watching something on TV where a kid was dressed as Zod for Halloween. Zod was a character in Superman II. The costume made me laugh. It also made me remember how wonderful and entertaining Christopher Reeve was as Superman. I was only six years old when the first movie came out, but I remember all of them clearly. I prefer the first two movies, but the note of lighthearted fun in each make them easy to watch. I've heard they are making a new Superman movie for 2013. I heard the actor playing Superman is British. Really? Not sure how I feel about that.
I told my kids about the Zod costume and was shocked that my children had never seen any of the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. I guess with all of the modern action movies, older goofy movies are not as well known to the kids. We didn't get a chance today, but this week I am going to watch one or two of the movies with the kids.
After Reeve, my favorite actor in the movies is Gene Hackman. He was unforgettable as Lex Luthor and Terrance Stamp was an outstanding bad guy as Zod. I think Sebastian and Isabel will really enjoy the movies.
I feel I must also mention what an amazing inspiration Christopher Reeve was. He did not let a horrible accident dampen his spirit and he became a hero to many, myself included. I love that his family is still doing good work in his name.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
Here is what Wikipedia has to say about the Christopher Reeve Superman movies.
Superman is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Richard Donner directed the film, which stars Christopher Reeve as Superman, as well as Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, ...
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Superman II
Superman II is the 1980 sequel to the 1978 superhero film Superman and stars Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, and Jack O'Halloran. It was the only Superman film to be filmed by two directors.
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Superman III
Superman III is a 1983 superhero action comedy film and the third film in the Superman film series based upon the long-running DC Comics superhero.
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Superman IV: The Quest For Peace
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a 1987 superhero film directed by Sidney J. Furie. It is the fourth film in the original Superman film series and the last installment to star Christopher Reeve as Superman.
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Here are a few amazing pictures from the movie series:
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I remember as a young girl thinking Christopher Reeve was the most handsome man I had ever seen.
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I liked Lex because Gene Hackman is a genius actor, he almost stole the show, almost.
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I still want to giggle when I see Zod's chest hair.
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Yes, the movies are sappy and goofy but the fun cannot be denied. See them if you get a chance, definitely worth the time.
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