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Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition (Superman - The Movie/ Superman II/ Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut/ Superman III/ Superman IV - The Quest for Peace/ Superman Returns)

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If you are a true fan of Superman, buy this set. I cannot imagine that you will be dissapointed. With 14 discs it is beyond exhaustive and leaves no stone unturned in relation to the Superman films, legacy and mythology. Really, the Superman film series has given audiences all that is right and wrong with making a film based on a beloved comic book hero. We begin with the brilliance of Richard Donner's initial vision and move to the director controversies of the second, arguably equally triumphant, film. We actually get two versions of the first two films, including the Richard Donner cut of Superman II that is quite different from the version filmed by Richard Lester after Donner was removed from the project. From there the next two Superman films are, at best, uneven and chaotic and a sad way to end Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal of the Man of Steel. Superman Returns and Bryan Singer's take on the character is interesting, and while an improvement on the horrid Superman IV that killed the movie franchise of the most popular character in the world for 19 years, it still lacks something in my opinion. There are more featurettes and making of documentaries that will please the casual fan to the most avid Superman afficianado. There are some excellent full-length documentaries on the creation and evolution of Superman and the making of the Superman films, including all the controversy. There is a nearly three-hour documentary on the making of Singer's Superman, and there is a touching portrait of actor Christopher Reeve. There are some vintage TV specials thrown in on the making of the first three films, and there are lots of deleted scenes, which is interesting to watch especially on the bad films. You can also listen to a lot of commentary on the films from writers, producers and directors. My favorite was from Michael Rosenthal, a screenwriter for Superman IV, who fesses up with refreshing candor about what a mess the film turned out to be (contrast this with the producer Ilya Salkind's commentary on Superman III where he spends a great deal of time trying to convince us that the critically panned, modestly profitable film was really a smashing success). There is much more to the set including all the brilliant vintage Superman cartoons from the 1940s, some WB Superman spoof cartoons with Bugs and Daffy, a live action Superman movie serial that preceded the popular 1950s TV show and a rare, and truly awful television pilot of a Superman spoof that featured little people dressed up in dog costumes (I'm not kidding). Somewhere on one of the DVDs somebody says that without the original Superman movie, the fantastic success of all the other comic book movies that has come since, including Batman and the X-Men, wouldn't have been possible. Really, it's impossible to say, but this wonderful DVD set pulls out all the bells and whistles so that, paraphrasing the marketing pitch from the 1978 film, "You will believe a man can fly."

This is a gold mine for all Superman fans everywhere. Despite the problems this set has been plagued with, it was well worth the wait. Yes, $75 is a bit painful, but think about it this way, you're only paying a little over $5 each per single disc. You won't get a deal like that anywhere.

And the content is top-notch. Reacquaint yourself with a young Christopher Reeve in his heyday, as he bumbles as Clark Kent, yet soars as The Man Of Steel. I had almost forgotten just how iconic these films were. My brother and I saw the first movie waaaaaay back in 1978 (that tells you how old I am), and needless to say, it left an indelible impression on us. But it's only now where I can appreciate it on a different level. Like George Reeves before him, Christopher Reeve had a charm about him which spoke volumes. You couldn't have found a better Superman if you tried (notice the nearly 20-year span in between the two actors). Not just anybody could play this character, but both men ran, I mean, flew away with him, and defined their careers.

And these films have never looked better. All 17 of the Fleischer brothers cartoons from the early '40's are included within this set, and let me tell you, you will cry tears of joy at the beautiful restoration Warner Bros. did on these. (These put the Bosko Video releases to shame. And those were very well done). Other than a few surface scratches, they haven't looked this good since they were originally released. (I'm not THAT old, but I can only imagine the sight of them back then, since they were the first filmed representation of Superman).

I am very well pleased with mine. This whole collection is pure gold. Sadly, for some of this collection's buyers, its become pure Kryptonite. Hopefully everyone will work their problems out, sit back and reconnect with an old friend. You'll forget all about all the money you spent.

I was originally very happy with this product and I still kind of am, but this set CANNOT stand the test of time. The tin can dent very easily; almost every time it's shipped it ends up dented. The book-like case for the discs scratches them very easily, and I ended up putting toilet paper behind every disc to stop them from getting scratched. Look Up in the Sky!: The Amazing Story of Superman was so badly scratched when I got it that I could only watch the very beginning and very end. Not happy with this problem. Spend less and get The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection (Superman - The Movie/ Superman II/ Superman III/ Superman IV - The Quest for Peace) instead. It's cheaper, and each film comes with it's own individual case. But hey, it's your money!

Are you a comic book or a Superman fan?

If yes, then buy this set.

Are you a big DVD collector?

If yes, get this set.

Hate Superman?

There's no way there's anyone like this. So, buy this set.

This DVD set comes with every Superman movie and even the Superman serials, and some of the Fleshier cartoons. Over 100 hours of features, plus a Superman comic. This all comes in a nice tin that will grab the attention of the room where ever you place it. Trust me, this set is worth the money.

This is a great set of DVD's,if you're a Superman fan(like me)then it's well worth it!!! Just wish that Warner Bros. would have released a Blu Ray edition as well,they only released Superman The Movie(extended Ver.)and Superman II The Richard Donner cut on Blu so far!!! As it is,this DVD set it gets my highest recommendation(the tin collector's case is pretty fragile though),a must for the Superman fan!!! Now just bring on the Blu Ray set!!! A+

I got this Superman Collectors Tin for my boyfriend for Christmas, He absolutely LOVED IT! If your boyfriend or friend or relative or whoever is a fan of Superman, Smallville, and anything having to do with Superman this is the perfect gift. I loved the package, it's quite small and fits everywhere. Each CD comes one after the other in hard plastic covers which protects them absolutely well. The Tin is absolutely gorgeous and it exceeds all my expectations and my boyfriends aswell. My boyfriend has around 700 DVDs and several Collectors editions, and most come in big Tins or packages that even though they are very pretty they are very hard to put up and keep up for others to see, so I was very pleased with this package.
Just wanted to talk about the package for all of those girls who want to give the perfect gift for their Superman FAN Boyfriend :) Oh and the cost is just great! 15 CD's for 75 bucks! Can't get any better!
Hope it works for you like it worked for me :)
ENJOY!

When WB originally released this collection in 2006, two of the movies were missing the advertised bonus content. Thankfully, this great collection was re-released in 2007 with the corrected discs. Here is exactly what's included;

DISC 1- Superman The Movie
* 1978 theatrical version with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler & Ilya Salkind
* Theatrical trailers, TV Spots
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1 (original 1978 audio mix in Dolby Digital 2.0)

DISC 2- Superman The Movie
* 2001 expanded movie with commentary by director Richard Donner & creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1
* Music-only audio track

DISC 3- Superman The Movie
* Taking Flight: The Development of Superman
* Making Superman: Filming the Legend
* The Magic Behind the Cape
* Additional scenes
* Screen tests
* Audio-only bonus: additional music cues

DISC 4- Superman The Movie
* The Making of Superman the Movie vintage TV special
* 1951 Superman and the Mole-Men movie starring George Reeves
* 9 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements

DISC 5- Superman II
* Movie with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler & Ilya Salkind
* Additional scenes (over 8 minutes worth)
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1

DISC 6- Superman II
* The Making of Superman II & Superman's 50th Anniversary TV specials
* First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series featurette
* The Remaining 8 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons

DISC 7- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
* All new introduction by director Richard Donner
* Commentary by director Richard Donner & creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
* Superman II: Restoring the Vision featurette
* Additional scenes
* Dolby Digital 5.1

DISC 8- Superman III
* Movie with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler & Ilya Salkind
* The Making of Superman III vintage TV special
* Additional scenes (over 19 minutes worth)
* Theatrical trailer

DISC 9- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
* Movie with commentary by screenwriter Mark Rosenthal
* Additional scenes (over 30 minutes worth!)
* Theatrical trailer

DISC 10- Superman Returns
* Theatrical cut
* Dolby Digital 5.1

DISC 11- Superman Returns
* Requiem for Krypton: Making Superman Returns 3hr multi-part documentary
* Additional scenes (without Return to Krypton sequence)
* Theatrical trailers

DISC 12- You'll believe: The Making of A Saga- 5 part documentary
* Origin- Superman in the media & the challenges the Salkinds faced
* Vision- Choosing the right script, director & actors
* Ascent- Production of a new kind of fantasy film
* Crisis- Conflicts behind Superman II
* Redemption- Criticisms & burnout of Superman III & IV
* Bonus new documentaries- Mythology of Superman, Remembering Christopher Reeve, vintage Superman parodies

DISC 13- Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
* Kevin Burns 2006 documentary on Superman's history

DISC 14- Bryan Singer's blogs
* All the web blogs plus two never-before-seen

The Ultimate box is encased in a keepsake tin and also includes a reprint of the Superman comic issue #7, a Superman overview booklet and a mail-in offer for 5 reproduction Superman theatrical movie posters. Perhaps the best part of this collection is the unbelievably reasonable retail price! Like many fans who have grown up on the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, I've patiently waited for a collection worthy of their legacy. Finally, WB has compiled a set that not only honors the character but all of the fans that still believe in truth, justice, and the American way!

This box set is amazing!!. All the movies have spanish subtitles, the specials, not, but, if you know something of English it will not difficult to understand. I paid the special price just $ 34.99, and it was shipping to my home, very quickly. If you are fan of Superman and DVD collections, you can't miss these DVDs. I'm from Lima, Peru.

Okay, so here's the deal. I've been a huge Smallville fan since the start of the show. I was never THAT big into Superman before the show, but I still thought he was pretty cool. Over the past 8 years that Smallville's been on, my love for the character has continuously grown. When I stumbled upon this set on Amazon, I absolutely knew I had to have it. With a price tag of $76.99 spanning over the entire movie saga, I was in awe. Considering I have a 10 month old daughter, the price tag was a bit too high for my range currently, so I looked through the used and new sales and found this for $25, in perfect condition.
Now, when I had already purchased this, I obviously overlooked the fact that this was a 14 disc set. I thought the set included just the special editions of all 5 movies. I had no idea that both versions of Superman I and II were included. I also didn't know there was a comic book included as well. No one could ask for a better deal.
I must also add that I've never seen any of the old Superman movies, thus why I'm not reviewing each movie, as most people do in their reviews. I've only seen Superman returns, so this is seriously a huge deal to me. As big of a Superman fan as I've become, lately, I know I will absolutely love the old films.
If you are even the slightest fan of Superman, I highly recommend this set to anyone. If you can't afford the $76.99 price tag, always check out the used and new section, although, this set is definitely worth the Amazon price listed, considering you're getting 7 movies in one very nice looking metal tin. Even the slip case inside the tin has one of those "animated" pictures of Superman flying upwards, crashing through his own logo. This is an very well put together set and an excellent purchase, to say the least. The only thing that would make this set better is if it were as indestructible as the Man of Steel, himself. For Truth, Justice and the American Way!

First off, Christopher Reeve was one of my favorite actors ever and I wish he could have done about 4 more superman movies but I am glad he did 2 guest star appearances on Smallville before he passed away. Anyway-back to the collection at hand. This collection gives you a sprinkling of just about everything a superman fan could want. All 4 original superman movies with Reeve and the Superman Returns movie with the new guy(sadly not Tom Welling) can be found here. It also includes the Richard Donner Director's cut of Superman 2 which is where this series went wrong in the first place. Because of problems between the director and producers, Richard Donner was replaced with another director halfway through superman 2 and thus the original theatrical version of that movie sufered greatly. Watch Donner's cut and you will quickly see that if he had been allowed to continue directing this series of movies the last 2 movies would have looked more like Lethal Weapon 3 and 4(also by Donner) rather than the travesties they are. Don't get me wrong, superman 3 and 4 have their moments, but they are few and far between. In any case, there are loads of special features including all of the Max Fleisher superman cartoons, the George Reeves superman movie, deleted scenes, screen tests, and more.