Which version of Superman II is better?

Which version of Superman II is better?

The Lester Cut is the slightly better of the two versions that we have to choose from; it’s also a better fit in the overall continuity. The Donner Cut is a welcome window into film history, and absolutely worth watching, along with the Blu-ray’s commentary by Donner and Mankiewicz.

Why was Richard Donner replaced on Superman 2?

The Salkinds felt their director had gone over budget, Donner felt the producers were trying to make the film campier, wanting co-producer Pierre Spengler removed. The director left the production and was replaced by Richard Lester, who’d acted as a mediator on the original production.

Is Superman Returns a sequel to the Richard Donner cut?

It is a sequel to Richard Donner’s 1978 film Superman, based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name, and stars Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, and Marlon Brando, the later whose scenes were removed and entirely re-shot with actress Susannah York for the theatrical release.

Which cut of Superman 2 is on HBO Max?

Zack Snyder’s Justice League, or “The Snyder Cut,” is set to hit HBO Max on March 18th, ending a nearly four-year fan campaign to restore some phantom original version of the 2017 film.

Why Richard Donner was fired?

Donner was fired while filming “Superman II” (1980), amid conflict with producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind. He complained that he had never received a budget or schedule for the movies, and he was replaced by Richard Lester, who reshot most of the sequel.

Did Richard Donner retire?

Richard Donner
Died	July 5, 2021 (aged 91) West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Occupation	Film director television director film producer comic book writer
Years active	1957–2012
Notable work	The Omen Superman The Goonies Lethal Weapon Scrooged