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SUPERMAN 2 (1980) MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching | The Richard Donner Cut | Christopher Reeve

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THE SUPERIOR SUPERMAN 2?? Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Andrew & Tara continue their SUPERMAN MARATHON on the road to James Gunn's Superman giving their Superman 2 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson as they dive into the long-awaited Richard Donner Cut of Superman II, where the Man of Steel (Christopher Reeve, Somewhere in Time, Deathtrap) faces off against exiled Kryptonian tyrants led by General Zod (Terence Stamp, The Adventures of Priscilla, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). After renouncing his powers to live as Clark Kent, Superman must reclaim his abilities when Zod, Ursa (Sarah Douglas, Conan the Destroyer, Flash Gordon), and Non (Jack O’Halloran, Superman, The Sting) break free and threaten Earth’s fate. Margot Kidder (Lois Lane, The Amityville Horror, Black Christmas) delivers her trademark spark as she navigates the fallout of Clark’s sacrifice, while Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor, The French Connection, Unforgiven) schemes to reclaim the Fortress of Solitude’s secrets. Highlights include Zod’s chilling demand “Kneel before Zod!”, the epic Daily Planet rooftop showdown, Superman’s gravity-defying Statue of Liberty rescue, and the emotional reversal of time to restore Metropolis—now restored to Donner’s original vision. Don’t miss our breakdown of every iconic moment, character beat, and the nuanced differences that make this cut a must-see for any fan of the Man of Steel! #SupermanII #RichardDonnerCut #ChristopherReeve #MargotKidder #TerenceStamp #GeneHackman #SarahDouglas #JackOHalloran #Superman #KneelBeforeZod #MovieReaction #ReactionReview #AndrewGordon #TaraErickson #Reaction #React #Movie #Movies #Film #DC #DCComics Superman: The Movie (1978) Reaction: https://youtu.be/EFyjAznzrSo Jurassic Park (1993) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/-GRXgTk-kq0 Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/WGr3viJJJK0 Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/pyWrKQlNzpA Fantastic Four (2005) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/41WlrbJ0me0 0:00 Checking In! 2:03 Superman 2 Reaction 31:49 HUEL 33:50 Superman 2 Richard Donner Cut Reaction 54:35 Superman 2 Review 1:18:15 Patron of the Day SHOUT OUT! Follow Andrew Gordon On Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9TdRZC0NvGLve0eNWmUjzs

Top Comments (10)

@CalderaMan2406 2025-05-27

I love how when Clark took off his glasses to reveal himself to Lois, his posture, voice and entire attitude changed. Christopher Reeve was a brilliant actor.

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@Machokenn 2025-05-27

In the original Superman II he didn't go back in time to change the events of the Movie. That's why the ending Dinner seen didn't make since.

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@russellkellett9535 2025-05-29

Watch the theatrical cut first before the Donner cut

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@Brook11223 2025-05-27

The ending of Superman: The Movie was going to be a cliffhanger with the missile freeing General Zod, Ursa and Non with Zod yelling I'm free to set up Superman II picking up immediately from the end of Superman I.

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@vincentsaia6545 2025-05-31

The scene where Lois "shoots" Clark was footage from a screen test because that was all they had.

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@friendlyneighborhoodcanadian 2025-05-27

Fun fact: Gene Hackman refused to film any new scenes and dubbing for Richard Lester’s cut out of respect and loyalty to Richard Donner.

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@FlyingScotsman4072 2025-05-27

This is imo the best Superman movie ever. I love the first one but this one is Just a good old fun time!

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@rafaelescamilla1541 2025-05-28

The way he revealed his secret to Lois in the other version was better. He dropped his glasses in the fire and he picked it up and Lois noticed his hands were not burned.

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@vincentsaia6545 2025-05-31

Since no one knows what would happen if someone were to turn back time, it's possible that Superman could have "skipped" over the diner incident as he was turning back time.

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