Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Deluxe Edition): Amazon.ca: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Jon Cryer, Sam Wanamaker, Mark Pillow, Mariel Hemingway, Damian McLawhorn, William Hootkins, Jim Broadbent, Sidney J. Furie, Graham Easton, Menahem Golan, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal: DVD

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The law of diminishing returns: It's the law--obey it! Someone should have posted that sign on the set of this, the third sequel to the film based on the DC Comics superhero. The "IV" in the title refers to medical supplies needed to resuscitate this anemic retread. This one reportedly was a pet project of actor Christopher Reeve, whose career seemed to flounder whenever he tried a role minus the blue underwear and red cape. Before agreeing to don the suit one more time, he insisted on a script that preached nuclear disarmament. So, in this film, Superman rounds up all the missiles and warheads and flings them into outer space. Which still leaves him to contend with Lex Luthor, who has a secret weapon: Nuclear Man. Yawn. Having pushed the envelope of special effects in the first film, it seemed as if the filmmakers simply stopped trying with this one. --Marshall Fine

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Quest For More, July 5 2004

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T. Lobascio (New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Widescreen) (DVD)

After running the series into the ground, with the almost cartoonish Superman III, it looked as if Superman were finally defeated by his greatest enemy...poor box office reciepts. But then, a few years later, star Christopher Reeve came up with an idea for one last adventure. Just like the last two sequels though, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, didn't turn out as good as it could have.

After a poor test screening, it was decided that more than 35 minutes of footage would be edited out, leaving us with a very poorly edited film---filled with obvious plot holes that left some viewers scratching their heads. Another problem was the fact that the effects budget was slashed and boy does it show. The Salkinds refused to sell the equipment that made Reeve "fly" so well in the past, to the new producers, which also hurt the look of the film...At least original cast members Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman were both recruited to return to active duty.

Made at a time when President Reagan challenged Gorbachev to tear down that wall, the film takes a look at how our hero might deal with a still raging cold war. Superman (Reeve) is asked by a young boy to, "rid the world of all nuclear weapons" Troubled that Earth may suffer the same fate as Krypton's, he agrees, and for a time our world is safe. Lex Luthor (Hackman) has other plans. He decides to create a Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow) to defeat Superman once and for all, while rearming the world for his own financial gain.

It's a shame that the film has so many problems. Still, I wouldn't mind seeing the uncut version of the film anyway, and then let the chips fall where they may. Directed by Sidney J. Furie, Superman IV gets higher marks than third movie, because of Reeve and the return of Hackman. Both actors elevate the film in ways that Richard Pryor could not in Superman III.

The theatrical trailer is the DVD's only extra. With the relaunch of the franchise taking forever, let's see both Richard Donner's version of Superman II, and Superman IV uncut.

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3.0 out of 5 stars an improvement over Superman III (2.5/5), Sep 18 2007

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falcon "disdressed12" (canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)

this movie had a better storyline than number three.(actually there's
two story lines).it isn't as silly either.the problem though,lies how
cheaply made it is.the special effects,if you can call them that,are
laughable.the acting also seems to suffer here.it seems the actors knew
they were in a a poorly done movie,so they may as well put as little
effort as possible into their performances.frankly,to me,most of the
actors look embarrassed to be there.i will say that choice of villain
was good,but the character himself is too over the top for me.plus,the
fight scenes are way too protracted.the movie does also get a bit sappy
at times,which i guess you can expect given its subject matter.still,it
was a bit too much for me.however,despite its problems,i like this
movie more than number three.for me,Superman IV is a 2.5/5

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3.0 out of 5 stars POOR END TO WHAT STARTED A GREAT SERIES., May 15 2004

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Mr. Al Price (London, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Widescreen) (DVD)

By far out of story, Superman 4 The Quest for Peace was the weakest of the four films. The main problem with Superman 4 was the dramatic cutting made on the movie. The original running time was 134 mins, but it was knocked down to a disappointing 90 mins cause the 134 min version didn't do to well in a screening. It possible that a screening never took place and the story was never actually finished so they made did with what they had.

Cause of its terrible cuts, the story appears to jump and some voice overs can be seen in the film. I beleive that if Superman 4 remained at its 134 min version, Superman 4 would have been a far greater success. According to film resources the extra footage no longer exists. But there was budget restrictions on Superman 4 which is why it was totally filmed at Pinewood Studios.

Superman 4 The Quest for Peace actually feels more like a TV movie than an epic blockbuster.

A poor end to what started out as a great series of films.

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2.0 out of 5 stars More watchable than part 3 but still bad
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