Superman II (1980) Rating: Starring: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Clifton James, Margot Kidder, E.G. Marshall, Marc McClure, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Terence Stamp, Susannah York Director: Richard Lester Category: Action / Adventure Studio: Warner Bros. Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese Length: 127 mins Want to buy?           This continuation of the adventures of the Man of Steel (Christopher Reeve) takes up where the original left off, showing spectacular new tricks to surpass it! "I thought the original Superman was terrific entertainment," Roger Ebert wrote, "and so I was a little startled to discover that I liked Superman II even more." Three fugitive super-powered Kryptonian do-badders (Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O'Halloran) plan to enslave the Earth -- just when Superman decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). The timing is off for the son of Jor-El, but it's ideal for a special-effects fan's dream come true as Metropolis comes under siege. Gene Hackman (as Lex Luthor) also returns from the first film and with a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction and visuals that astound and delight, this comic book-come-to-life has become an enduring all-family wow!               Critic's Reviews Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Read Review Jerry Saravia rec.arts.movies.reviews Read Review TazzY2J Epinions Read Review