SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT (1980) MOVIE REVIEW!! First Time Watching!! episode artwork

EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 30 MIN

SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT (1980) MOVIE REVIEW!! First Time Watching!!

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THE SUPERIOR SUPERMAN 2?? Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Full Reaction Watch Along:   / 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! 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: 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/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: 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/... 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 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/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE SUPERIOR SUPERMAN 2?? Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Full Reaction Watch Along:   / 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! 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: 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/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: 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/... 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 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/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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