The summer of 1978 was a magical one indeed when I first sat in the movie theatre at ten years old and watched Superman the movie for the first time. I remember being very excited about seeing it, not really knowing what to expect. I loved the opening theme right away, but once the movie began I thought it was a bit scary: those three evil villians being banished to the Phantom Zone and the destruction of Krypton. I remember feeling bad for Ursa for being a woman who had to suffer the same fate as Non and General Zod. But she did seem very evil and deserving of the punishment.
I loved all of the Smallville stuff and young Clark. But it wasn't until Clark arrived in Metropolis and I saw Margot Kidder for the first time that I became hooked and really intrigued with the movie. And no matter what anyone says about her, that will never change for me. Here was this spunky, attractive, sarcastic and reckless woman, who stole every scene she was in. Her boldness with Clark was priceless, her infatuation with Superman -- superb!!!! The flying sequence brought a huge smile to my face. And as she recited Can You Read My Mind as they flew in the air, I was nearly in tears. And then when she was in danger, her screams of terror were both thrilling and comical. She was just the best Lois Lane to me. And she and Chris Reeve had incredible chemistry, which is why their scenes worked so well. And finally, when Lois died because Superman forgot about her, I did cry and HATED Superman for saving everyone but her. Again, Margot was brilliant in the earthquake and death scenes. Supes redeemed himself in my eyes when he reversed time and saved the love of his life. I left that theatre feeling like I had just seen the best movie I would ever see in my lifetime. And all these years later, it is still my favorite. And I think Margot Kidder has never received enough praise and recognition for her brilliant work!!!! Bravo Margot!!!!
I loved all of the Smallville stuff and young Clark. But it wasn't until Clark arrived in Metropolis and I saw Margot Kidder for the first time that I became hooked and really intrigued with the movie. And no matter what anyone says about her, that will never change for me. Here was this spunky, attractive, sarcastic and reckless woman, who stole every scene she was in. Her boldness with Clark was priceless, her infatuation with Superman -- superb!!!! The flying sequence brought a huge smile to my face. And as she recited Can You Read My Mind as they flew in the air, I was nearly in tears. And then when she was in danger, her screams of terror were both thrilling and comical. She was just the best Lois Lane to me. And she and Chris Reeve had incredible chemistry, which is why their scenes worked so well. And finally, when Lois died because Superman forgot about her, I did cry and HATED Superman for saving everyone but her. Again, Margot was brilliant in the earthquake and death scenes. Supes redeemed himself in my eyes when he reversed time and saved the love of his life. I left that theatre feeling like I had just seen the best movie I would ever see in my lifetime. And all these years later, it is still my favorite. And I think Margot Kidder has never received enough praise and recognition for her brilliant work!!!! Bravo Margot!!!!
