Board Thread:DC Universe Discussion/@comment-3974095-20130611233337/@comment-47881-20130626000035

Ratrangerm wrote: (the second one to an extent, but I haven't looked at it the same way now that I've viewed the Richard Donner cut). What do you mean? Personally I liked the Richard Donner cut a LOT, until the end when they ruined the whole thing by rendering it moot. Might as well say that all had been a dream. Except for the ending, I liked it immensely. Especially the beginning and how the villains we see the villains witnessing key events from the Phantom Zone. Their liberation was also much better (though Zod's "FREEEEEEEEEEE" felt so corny and out of place). I also liked how Lois tricked Clark into revealing himself. Much more believable than Clark clumsily poking his hand into the fire and "hey, it didn't melt off... this must mean.....". Though surprisingly this Cut managed to make Luthor even more idiotic. Worst Gene Hackman role EVER.

My only problem with the original are the "humorous" scenes and lines. Cut that out along with the cellophane S-Shield, and it's a pretty good Superman movie.