Unfortunately, what happened during the course of filming was that many differences began to manifest themselves between donner and the producers, the salkinds. The quest for peace and superman returns all for the first time with dtshd 5. I finally watched the richard donner cut of superman 2 and liked it infinitely more than the goofy richard lester version. Marshall, marc mcclure, jack ohalloran, valerie perrine cinematography robert paynter. No elenco estao gene hackman, christopher reeve, terence stamp, margot kidder e marlon brando. At any rate, richard donner still has one helluva good superman movie under his belt. Ultimate supermans repowering scene from superman ii.
It was a far more modern movie, it flowed way better with the first one and weirdly the acting in it seemed so much better. The movie director richard donner is not happy the films extended cut is making its way to bluray. Apr 15, 2018 by taking the superman 2 richard donner cut that was deleted out of the theatrical cut i edited my final cut that compliments the film best in my opinion in a way superman didnt save humanity jor. By taking the superman 2 richard donner cut that was deleted out of the theatrical cut i edited my final cut that compliments the film best in my opinion in a way superman didnt save humanity jor.
The richard donner cut the 2006 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Director richard donner of lethal weapon fame shot both superman. The result is an incomplete movie patched together from alternate takes and even. In order to make donners vision of superman ii feel less incomplete, finished scenes by lester that donner was unable to shoot were incorporated into the film as well as the screen tests by reeve and kidder for one pivotal. The richard donner cut christopher reeve margot kidder gene hackman 2006 the man of steel christopher reeve gets serious with lois lane margot kidder and fights three krypton outcasts in league with lex luthor gene hac. Disc 6 in the superman ultimate collectors edition 14disc box set, and. Because these two features were to be two parts of a single epic story, they were worked on simultaneously throughout most of. The richard donner cut is quite literally a frankensteins monster. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. Superman ii the richard donner cut 2006 1080p dwmusic.
The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that closely follows the original script and restores the lost footage originally shot by donner in 1977 before he was taken off the project. Superman ii the richard donner cut warner dvd 2006 color 2. It has been pieced together using previouly unseen twentysix yearold footage that has collecting dust in a vault ever since, plus the more familiar material previously used theatrically and then restored for the superman ii reissue on standarddef dvd a few years back. Whether its a directors cut filled with extra scenes that were probably cut for a reason, an extended television version that puts in deleted scenes for the sake of cutting out censorable material or a version that the producers nearly put out to make things more commercial, read more.
The richard donner cut is the only directors cut to have its own article. With gene hackman, christopher reeve, marlon brando, ned beatty. Hitting the shelves on november 28, 2006, the richard donner cut of superman ii is the film i always knew was hidden somewhere within the original release. If youre reading this and wondering why on earth or krypton there is a richard donner cut, then youre likely unaware of the supercontroversial story behind superman ii. And its a must for every superman fan, an important addition to the legend of the man of steel. Download superman ii the richard donner cut 2006 1080p dwmusic torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents. When i was growing up the lester cut of superman ii was probably my favorite of the superman films and indeed perhaps of all superhero films. The richard donner cut is a 2006 reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii. All this changed with the production of superman returns 2006, which lead to warner brothers resolving all outstanding legal.
Ho buttato soldi qui su amazon nellinutile acquisto di superman 2 edizione francese e del cofanetto superman 19782006 senza trovare traccia. Director richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie his neverbeforeseen vision has a totally different beginning and resolution and includes so many changes, large and small, that this superman ii is an eyeopening alternate experience. Any fan of the superman movie series knows of the myriad problems experienced during the filming of superman ii. The richard donner cut makes superman ii a better movie, period.
The richard donner cut appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2. Whether its a directors cut filled with extra scenes that were probably cut for a reason, an extended television version that puts in deleted scenes for the sake of cutting out censorable material or a version that the producers nearly put out to make things more commercial, read more superman ii. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that closely follows the original script and restores the lost footage originally shot by donner in 1977. In order to make donner s vision of superman ii feel less incomplete, finished scenes by lester that donner was unable to shoot were incorporated into the film as well as the screen tests by reeve and kidder for one pivotal. T lois lane architetta piani mai visti per provare che. Mar 24, 2016 alternative versions of films rarely improve upon things. Longtime superman fans have long tilted at this windmill and the donner cut doesnt disappoint even those whove waited more or less patiently over 25 years since the original theatrical release of superman ii. The richard donner cut bluray disc, 2006 at the best online prices at ebay. No, superman ii will never quite reach the near perfection of superman. Starring christopher reeve, margot kidder and gene hackman.
Originally richard donner was hired to film both superman and superman ii simultaneously, after which the footage would be edited into two separate movies. I think we should put it in one of these categories. This superman ii is a great companion piece to richard lesters directorial version which is a very good film. In 2006, after years of fan petitions, a richard donner cut of superman ii was released that was meant to come near to donners original vision for the movie.
The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that closely follows the original script and restores the lost footage originally shot by. Superman ii the richard donner cut geek in the city. Donners plan was to film the first two movies simultaneously, but he was eventually dropped from the production and replaced with. The richard donner cut of superman ii is an infamous legend come to life. Richard donner cut, the dvd its the version youve never seen. Superman ii the richard donner cut delighted fans who, for years, had. The 8disc release will include superman the movie, superman the movie.
Superman ii 1980 footage used to restore the version of superman ii that the original superman director, donner, had in mind before he was fired from the project due to creative differences with the producers. And donners film, while its nice to finally see it over three decades later, is an average film at best. When director richard donner signed his contract to work on superman, the agreement was for the completion of two films. I am really looking forward to watching this movie. By now youve probably heard the story of how superman ii. In 2006, after years of fan petitions, a richard donner cut of superman ii was released that was meant to come near to donner s original vision for the movie. The motion picture anthology 19782006 debuts on bluray june 7. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended, superman ii.
Superman 2 theatrical vs richard donner cut the trek bbs. The richard donner cut is the christmas miracle of 2006. Primarily of curiosity value, donners superman 2 2006 fails to overshadow what has come before it, in my opinion. I had no idea about the background or drama with the directorial change or indeed the fact that donner was initially filming superman and superman ii simultaneously as one long story. Director richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie. Three villainous outcasts, non jack ohalloran, ursa sarah douglas, and their leader, general zod terence stamp, are freed from the phantom zone only to wreak havoc, devastation, and chaos unto earth. The richard donner cut is a reedited version of the 1980 theatrical version of superman ii, directed by richard lester, and serves as an alternate sequel to the 1978 film superman. Apr 24, 2019 the richard donner cut makes superman ii a better movie, period. Now, for the first time, his neverbeforeseen vision is here. Director donner shot most of the sequel at the same time as his first blockbuster film, but somewhere along the line, the producers and studio lost confidence and brought in richard lester the three musketeers to rework the film, and receive sole credit.
It features a significant amount of lost footage shot by the original director, richard donner, in 1977 before he was taken off the project and replaced by richard lester, who not only completed the remainder of the film for its theatrical release, but also rewrote and reshot a substantial. Superman ii dublado 2006 the cut versao richar donner por. The movie, but with richard donner s cut, it comes as close as can be and we get to see the film as the original director of the first two superman films intended it. Alternative versions of films rarely improve upon things. The 1980 classic is reedited to its original director. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals. So with this edit i want to tell a single story of superman i and superman ii using the best from lester. While dauntingly filming both one and two simultaneously, donner was asked to concentrate on the first in order to meet its release date. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering earth. Three villainous outcasts, non, ursa, and their leader, general zod, are freed from the phantom zone only to wreak havoc, devastation, and chaos unto earth. Richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie.
By that time, public demand lead warner brothers to commission a donner cut edited by michael thau, based on the original shooting script, without donner. The richard donner cut was released on dvd, hd dvd, and bluray on november 28, 2006. The richard donner cut 2006 coherent improvements provide fantastic entertainment, 810. Ultimate supermans repowering scene from superman ii richard. The movie was an expensive and ambitious production for its era, with. In richard donners original vision of superman ii, the man of steel faces his greatest challenge yet. The most notable was the estranged relationship that director richard donner had with producers alexander and ilya salkind. Nov 04, 20 finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended, superman ii. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that. Lester completed the halffinished superman ii and added more campy humou. This episode we dive into the tumultuous production of superman ii, which saw director richard donner fired and replaced by richard lester, which caused a series of massive changes that. In richard donner s original vision of superman ii, the man of steel faces his greatest challenge yet. Lesters version of superman ii hit the theaters, the film was a huge success and the rest, as they say, is history.
Ive noticed that theres no category at the bottom to identify it as 1980 film or a 2006 film. Warner brothers have assembled most, if not all the scenes filmed by richard donner and released his version of the film. Although i found a mix of concerns here, given the nature of this project, the visuals were stronger than anticipated. All this changed with the production of superman returns 2006, which lead to warner brothers resolving all outstanding legal disputes regarding footage from the first two superman films. Richard donner had been approached about a possible directors cut of this film as early as 2001, however complex legal issues involving the cut footage, as well as reluctance on the part of donner prevented any official restoration from taking place. Although i found a mix of concerns here, given the nature of this. The original superman is rightfully considered a classic among fans, thanks to christopher reeves iconic performance, the groundbreaking special effects and for bringing the titular hero to life. Superman ii 1980 footage used to restore the version of superman ii that the original superman director, donner, had in mind before he was fired from. The movie, but with richard donners cut, it comes as close as can be and we get to see the film as the original director of the first two superman films intended it.
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