The Qualities of A Good Superman

I remember the first time I watched DC’s 2013 film Man of Steel, and I was surprised at how the film portrayed the superhero that I loved when I was a kid. This wasn’t the Superman that I grew up with. And to be honest, the 2013 film was kind of boring compared to the 1978 Superman film, which starred the late Christopher Reeve. But what made Christopher Reeve’s portrayal of the superhero more likable than the more recent one portrayed by Henry Cavill? Cracked.com has this to say:

Well, common wisdom seems to dictate that if we're looking for the right kind of Superman, Christopher Reeve is about as perfect as you can get. He was strong when others weren't, kind when the world turned its back on him, and had an almost puppy dog sense of loyalty toward doing the right thing and being pleasant to everyone. And that's great and makes for a great Superman, but just having a guy who's nice all the time about everything doesn't make for a very interesting character. And that's why it's important to remember Christopher Reeve's most underrated talent when playing Superman: The ability to make the guy a charming little ****.

Check out their full analysis of Christopher Reeve’s Superman over at the site.

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