“Superman Ultimate Collection”
WARNER BROS., $99.98
Who’s in it: Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, Gene Hackman
Recap: All five flicks in the “Superman” series in a 14-disc set packaged in a big metal brick, plus enough extras and bonus features to make up for the fact that all five flicks in the “Superman” series kinda stink.
Best extra: Superman nerds will salivate at the inclusion of several WWII-era Max and David Fleischer Superman cartoons.
Secrets revealed: “Superman” director Richard Donner, who was famously fired from “Superman II,” gets to show off a new cut that he says represents his original intentions for the sequel.
Feature to skip: No matter how you slice it, “Superman III” and “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” are terrible, terrible movies.
Trivia: Reeve’s personal trainer on the first “Superman” film was David Prowse, the man who played Darth Vader.
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RATING: 4 PLAYS