There's a reason why, despite decades of CGI advancements and new comic-book stories to adapt since, Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie is still largely considered to be the best Superman movie of all time. The beloved 1978 film starring Christopher Reeve's Superman, Margot Kidder's Lois Lane, Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor, and Marlon Brando's Jor-El has captured imaginations for over 40 years. It's the first superhero blockbuster, and the benchmark for comic book movies that have followed. Superman influenced generations of filmmakers, and it's been the touchstone for every TV show and movie about the Man of Steel ever since. And yet, none of them have equaled the uplifting, sheer magic of Superman: The Movie.

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