lilievitra

I re-visited watching Superman as a grown up and what a surprise and delight it was to watch it again!! What touched me the most in Superman/Clark Kent this time around was his Gentleness, his Great Respect for mankind, his Softness, his Great Attention for others, his Great Patience, his Vulnerability!! Where do you see in films nowadays men and superheros even more with that level of true consideration for others without looking "unmanly"- "Soapy" or a "Looser"??? I think Christopher Reeves managed exactly that. That ability to bring strenght, gentleness and forgiveness in others. It is like Christopher Reeves finds a way to infuse that ability that Superman has to "forgive" mankind all the time for being imperfect. He plays this underlining act with Lois Lane that says:"i will make you believe i am a fool to you and the rest of the world. And boy aren't i having fun making you believe i am goofy and foolish." Like it is almost a relief for him to be that goofy at times. I hadn't noticed that as a kid. Despite looking "perfect" as a goody two shoes, in his eyes and his manner I now see that Christopher Reeves has infused the persona of Superman with intelligence, great humility and adoration for any kind of life. If you hear him in interviews, you can hear the type of real person he was. A very humble person. i can now tell that Christopher Reeves took to heart to bring this character to a place where very little superheroe goes...which is showing a sort of unconditional love to others. I must say that Lois Lane is quite annoying as a character. Not very professional or kind, very cold hearted. It makes the film less appealing. Margot Kidder acting doesn't come across as she really wants to be in the set. I didn't feel she was very invested in the role. Yes, the plot is a little all over the place. But I must say that i was amazed by the Krypton scenes at the beginning. All krypton settings have been beautifully done. Very imaginatively done and impressive for 1978. And of course the sountrack! Genius when you think about it! how mythical now!