Our second super release for the week, MMM is proud to present our second look at the Superman 2 film, with a commentary for the recently released Dick Donner version of this sequel to the massively popular original film.
For those that don’t know, Dick Donner was fired from the director’s chair due to creative differences with the producers. The version of Superman 2 most are familiar with is credited to the replacement director, Dick Lester.
2006 saw the release on DVD of the much anticipated original vision for Superman 2 – the version that Dick Donner would have given us if he didn’t make such an ultimely exit from the franchise.
Picking up where “Superman: The Movie” left off, three criminals from the planet Krypton are released from the Phantom Zone by a nuclear explosion in space. They descend upon Earth where they could finally rule. Superman, meanwhile, is in love with Lois Lane, who finds out who he really is. Lex Luthor escapes from prison and is determined to destroy Superman by joining forces with the three criminals.
Tony and David are looking forward to guiding you through the version of Superman 2 that should have been. The version that included Marlon Brando, less tomfoolery and more gravitas. Experience with the MMM team an important cornerstone in the history of the Superman franchise – what might have been.
Please note this commentary was recorded using the version of the film included in the 13 disc box set release, and also available in the 2 and 3 disc versions.
A big week at MMM, with this the first of two super releases for you. Hot on the heels of Superman the Movie 10 days ago, we today release the first of two commentaries for Superman 2. The team cover the Dick Lester version and the Dick Donner version in two splendifirous commentaries for your enjoyment.
Picking up where “Superman: The Movie” left off, three criminals from the planet Krypton are released from the Phantom Zone by a nuclear explosion in space. They descend upon Earth where they could finally rule. Superman, meanwhile, is in love with Lois Lane, who finds out who he really is. Lex Luthor escapes from prison and is determined to destroy Superman by joining forces with the three criminals.
Today, Trevor and Geoff take you through the one that made it to the cinema – the Dick Lester version. As you probably know, Dick Donner was originally to film the first two movies, but creative differences with the producers ended up with him being sacked partway through filming, and Dick Lester was brought in to finish the second film.
But for Lester to claim exclusive director credits on Superman 2, he had to have shot at least 51% of the final film. So, after more filming, and some heavy pruning and “reimagining” of Donner’s original footage, we ended up with the film most of us are familiar with.
It is this version, the theatrical version, that Trevor and Geoff will be talking about in this commentary release.
Keep an eye out in a few days where Tony and David will commentate on the Dick Donner edit.
Please note this commentary was recorded using the version of the film included in the 13 disc box set release, and also available in the 2 and 3 disc versions.
Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s the MMM commentary for Superman the Movie!
Unable to convince the ruling council of Krypton that their world will destroy itself soon, scientist Jor-El takes drastic measures to preserve the Kryptonian race: He sends his infant son Kal-El to Earth. There, gaining great powers under Earth’s yellow sun, he will become a champion of truth and justice. Raised by the Kents, an elderly farm couple, Clark Kent learns that his abilities must be used for good. The adult Clark travels to Metropolis, where he becomes a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet…and a caped wonder whose amazing feats stun the city: Superman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor, the world’s greatest criminal mind, is plotting the greatest real estate swindle of all time. Can’t even the Man of Steel stop this nefarious scheme?
That’s right, MMM embark on our Superman project and begin with the movie that started it all and shot a young man called Christopher Reeve into international superstardom.
For the first time you could truly believe a man could fly.
Join the mild mannered commentary team of Trevor, David, Geoff and Tony as we discuss the finer points of this classic movie.
Please note this commentary was recorded using the 2000 version of the film, readily available on DVD and also in the mammoth 13 disc box set release.
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