- Actors: Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder
- Directors: Bryan Singer, Kevin Burns, Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Sidney J. Furie
- Writers: Christopher Reeve, Bryan Singer, Dan Harris
- Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Limited Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English, French, German, Italian, Russian
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
- Number of discs: 14
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- Studio: Warner
- Release Date: Jun 11 2007
- Run Time: 906 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000P6XQ50
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- #56 in DVD > Kids & Family > Characters & Series > Superman
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
outstanding,
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This review is from: 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) (14 DVDs) (DVD)
this is a superb Superman collection.it has pretty much all the information you need.there is a wealth of extras,covering everything from Superman's comic book origin,up to the latest movie.there are several in depth documentaries including on one the mythology of Superman and his impact on our culture.of course,all the movies are included.plus,there are some in depth behind the scenes/making of features for most of the movies and much more.you also get the original Richard Donner version of Superman 2.even though all of the movies may not be great,this collection certainly is.i don't think you can go wrong with this collection.by the way,when the collection first came out,there were a few bonus materials listed,which were accidentally not included.this is the 2007 version,which has those missing features.this collection is also very affordably priced here on Amazon.well worth the purchase price.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still A Must-Have for All Superman Fans!,
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This review is from: 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) (14 DVDs) (DVD)
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 its 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!
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4.1 out of 5 stars (55 customer reviews) 29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Superman Movie Collection Ever. Period,
By Spilkman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 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) (14 DVDs) (DVD)
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."
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Up, Up And Away!!!!!!,
By ImEzekiel65 "Zeke" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 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) (14 DVDs) (DVD)
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. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great set, but the packaging could have been better...,
By Pavel Popa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 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) (14 DVDs) (DVD)
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!
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