Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
Let's face it, times change, and Superman and friend have sweetly embraced the spirit of the '80s as well as each other.
– Richard Schickel,
TIME Magazine,
12 Apr 2013
fresh:
As good a matinee movie as could be imagined.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
17 Apr 2007
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A solid, classy, cannily constructed piece of entertainment which gets down to action almost immediately.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
17 Apr 2007
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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.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
9 Feb 2006
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Superman II begins in midstream, and never looks back...