Review of Superman (1978) by Retrorestle — 06 Sep 2021

Out of all the movies I've seen, I don't think I've ever seen one more perfectly cast. Brilliant adaptation overall.

This review of Superman (1978) was written by Retrorestle on 06 Sep 2021.

Superman has generally received very positive reviews.

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