Superman II 1980

Critics score:
89 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Janet Maslin, New York Times: Superman II is a marvelous toy. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: As good a matinee movie as could be imagined. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: Both Kidder and Reeve shine. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Superman II begins in midstream, and never looks back... Read more

Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine: Let's face it, times change, and Superman and friend have sweetly embraced the spirit of the '80s as well as each other. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: The combination of Richard Donner's superb original casting and visual attack with Lester's wit and his ear for sound proves a pretty formidable alliance. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: A solid, classy, cannily constructed piece of entertainment which gets down to action almost immediately. Read more