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Metascore
99 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 180 Ratings

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  • Starring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder
  • Summary: A trio of Krypton villains threaten havoc on Earth, while Superman and Lois Lane are just becoming involved in a long awaited love affair -- an affair which may cost Superman his super powers. (Warner Bros.)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    100
    A marvelous toy. It's funny, it's full of tricks and it manages to be royally entertaining, which is really all it aims for.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    100
    It boasts a more consistent tone, better special effects (such as villains throwing buses around like paper planes), and even an affecting love story.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    It brings the fantastic into our everyday lives; it delights in showing us the reaction of the man on the street to Superman's latest stunt.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 75
  3. Negative: 23 out of 75
  1. grandpajoe6191
    7
    "Superman 2" is definitely overrated by critics. However, it still stands out as a comic ovation and appeals heartfully to the audience.
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. JoshB.
    4
    This is my people dont like critics, this is a terrible movie it. it makes no logical sense, the plot is terrible and the acting is terrible. wow, there must have been a lot of blow on the table when this thing was written and twice as much when it was reviewed.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. MetalDoctor
    3
    Just the thought of this film being above the Godfather part1 and 2 is unbelievably angers me.We have two masterpieces and many more(like LOTR and Patton) being rated lower than this cheesy action flick.I don't think it should even be included in the High Scores list because there are just 7 reviews.… Expand
    • 4 of 7 users said yes

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