Should you watch Superman?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.

Superman
Film · 1978
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
The sides of Superman
- A baby sent from a dying planet
- A shy reporter hiding a cape
- Lex Luthor and his real estate scheme
Superman is good for you if…
- you like a hero who truly believes in truth and justice.
- you like believing a man can fly over Metropolis at night.
- you like John Williams' soaring theme from the opening credits on.
Superman is bad for you if…
- you find 1970s special effects dated.
- you find more than two hours too much for one evening.
About: identity · duty · love
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