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Supergirl holds the distinction of being the worst movie made during the Salkind Era of Superman (which began with 1978’s Superman and ended with 1987’s Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, although by then the Salkinds had sold the rights to Gol...
U.S. Release Date: 1984-11-21
MPAA Rating: "PG" (Violence, Profanity)
Genre: Action/Adventure
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Cast: Faye Dunaway, Peter O’Toole, Brenda Vacarro, ...
For decades, Superman was considered the brightest bauble in DC’s tiara (at least until that title was claimed by Batman). However, in recent years, that jewel has become tarnished as a combined result of neglect and malpractice. While audiences...
U.S. Release Date: 2025-07-11
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Violence, Profanity)
Genre: Adventure
Director: James Gunn
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, ...
To date, the 1978 theatrical version of Superman remains the only motion picture based on a comic book to have a lush, epic feel. Developed by Godfather scribe Mario Puzo with reverence for the venerable superhero, Superman pays homage to the lege...
U.S. Release Date: 1978-12-15
MPAA Rating: "PG" (Violence)
Genre: ADVENTURE
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, ...
According to the original plan, Superman II was intended to be released six months after the original Superman (in fact, the end credits for Superman contain the following statement: "Coming Next Summer: Superman II"). The idea had been to film t...
U.S. Release Date: 1981-06-19
MPAA Rating: "PG" (Violence)
Genre: ADVENTURE
Director: Richard Lester
Cast: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Terence Stamp, ...
Talk about movies that haven’t aged well… Seen a couple of decades into the 21st century, this 1983 relic is an embarrassment. Come to think of it, however, it wasn’t that great when it came out. There are three major problem areas: the scri...
U.S. Release Date: 1983-06-17
MPAA Rating: "PG"
Genre: Adventure/Comedy
Director: Richard Lester
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Gavan O’Herlihy, Pamela Stephenson, ...
In 1987, Superman returned to the big screen after a four-year absence. The fanfare was more muted than it had been for any of the previous three entries into the franchise, including the critically lambasted and fan-unfriendly Superman III, which...
U.S. Release Date: 1987-07-24
MPAA Rating: "PG" (Violence)
Genre: Action/Adventure
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, ...
At the end of Superman II, the producers promised "Coming Soon: Superman III." It has taken 26 years for that promise to be fulfilled. To be sure, there were movies in the 1980s called Superman III and Superman IV, but those were bad jokes masquera...
U.S. Release Date: 2006-06-28
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Violence)
Genre: ADVENTURE
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, ...
Note to readers: this review contains spoilers. While I do not believe that the revelation of certain plot points will damage the overall viewing experience, those who wish to see Sweet November without having previous knowledge of key elements wo...
U.S. Release Date: 2001-02-16
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Sexual Content, Profanity)
Genre: DRAMA/ROMANCE
Director: Pat O'Connor
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jason Isaacs, ...
"You know what the problem with Hollywood is - they make shit." It is with that statement - not profound, but undeniably true - that Swordfish opens. And, while this movie isn't going to convince anyone that the major studios have suddenly turn...
U.S. Release Date: 2001-06-08
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Profanity,Sexual Content, Nudity)
Genre: ACTION/THRILLER
Director: Dominic Sena
Cast: John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, ...
You may have to look long and hard to find a 2005 movie with as cynical an outlook on global politics as Syriana. Sadly, this is a situation when the cynicism is understandable. In addition to painting a bleak picture, Syriana makes no concessions...
U.S. Release Date: 2005-11-23
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Profanity)
Genre: DRAMA
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Cast: George Clooney, Jeffrey Wright, Matt Damon, ...