Special effects might look dated, but still fun to watch.

I've loved this movie since seeing it as a kid,it's sad to hear that Margot Kidder passed away,she can be with her Superman now Christopher Reeve....

Sue me but I prefer what Richard Donnor did with Superman over what Zack Snyder is doing with Superman. I prefer my Superman films whimsical over dark and dreary.

I watched the extended cut. It is long and a little slow but never boring. This doesn't have the same amount of action as superhero movies today does. Christopher Reeve is a good superman. He is charismatic but he does look a little funny in that suit. Gene Hackman is a great villain too. The music is really inspiring. The effects haven't aged the best.

Wish I could give this an 11.

Christopher Reeve was clearly amazing in the Superman role, I get the hype now.
I like the effects of the time; they did their best to make the sci-fi parts believable and it’s a shame the new marvel and DC films favour the digital plasticky looking CGI effects. In Superman you get the real thing plus romance, emotion, comedy. I just thought the villains weren’t credible enough although Gene Hackman was good in this.

Christopher Reeve is Superman. This movie holds up!

Despite the criticism he seems to get at times, I've always liked Superman; his earnest goodness and clean-cut image have always appealed to me. After watching this, I can see why some people will only accept Christopher Reeve in the role; he did an amazing job. This was one of the earliest superhero movies, and it stands the test of time very well; despite the dated special effects, the story, performances, and sets drew me in. It's a shame this franchise eventually got ruined; from what I've heard, though the sequel to this flick was great, the third and fourth outings were such garbage, _Superman Returns_ completely ignored their existence. Unfortunately, even back in the '70's, movie makers felt the need to add some unnecessary bits; in this case, it was several profanities and occasional crude references. I can see why the extended edition--aka the version I watched--was "PG-13" by modern standards. Still, those only slightly detract from what continues to be considered a true classic...and likely will be for many years to come.

I remember seeing this one for the first time in a Superman marathon on TV back when I was just a kid growing up in the late 80s through the 90s. I've always been familiar with the cartoon and comics prior, and after seeing the films I became even more a fan of the characters within the universe. Christopher Reeve was a fresh face and was perfect for the role of the hero. Most importantly, Superman's costume design matches how it looks in the action comics, simple and brightly colored, and his hair has the signature (what I like to call) S bang. What I like about this film is the way they portrayed Clark's love interest with Lois, and the date scene with the two is just so tender, dreamy, and heart-warming, with just a tiny bit of comedy. He's very loyal, honest, and would do anything for her. With majestic music score by John Williams, state of the art visual effects (at the time), and among the biggest budget film (at the time), remains a staple of superhero films for later generations to come. Thanks to Richard Donner for his vision. It was followed by 3 sequels.

i understand why people not very like it.for me everything just fine except for costume.

Mannnnn I had so much fun watching this... dated special effects I dont care it was sooo good.
Best Superman ever... rip Christopher