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VaclavUrbanek
From Frank Quitely's sketches for Allstar Superman from 2006.
Bunnies007
FUN FACT: Reeves based the Clark Kent side of his character on the character played by Carey Grant in the 1938 comedy, Bringing Up Baby. That is all. As you were.
q34tw4
Am I....Am I about to go and watch the old Superman Movies because of this post? I think I am..
revasseur
It wasn't just Christopher Reeve acting this out, the character he was portraying was doing the same acting. Christopher Reeve acting as Superman acting as Clark Kent. Or as they say in the business, Reeve was the Dude, Playing A Dude, Disguised As Another Dude.
Affray
It's like Mel Blanc voicing Bugs Bunny's impersonation of Daffy Duck instead of just doing Daffy's voice, and vice versa.
Hashbrown123
Just like Batman and Bruce.
Mikeiller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgCkmUS1IYI Watch Bruce talk to Batman on the phone
GloveFullaVaseline
Reeve was amazing in those roles. He did it better than I think anyone else could have.
bendaresall
How about an explanation for the evil Superman vs Clark? Both Christopher Reeves?
3PiecesOfBread
In Superman 3, Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor) created synthetic kryptonite, but the computer couldn't identify one element, so he used tar a a filler, and then presented it to Superman as some sort of award while pretending to be some army guy. And it turned Superman into Drunk Superman. And yes, both played by Reeve in the movie.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrggI-ISIQc
Vineheart01
Probably the best example of good acting possible. Most actors these days have a character designed for them rather than them become the character.
Shadowhawk000095
cyno01
/gallery/its-not-just-glasses-DwqKARI
Mikeiller
https://imgur.com/aEptcZq
eatlightningcrapthunder
Christopher Reeve is the only Superman in the history of Supermans imho
3PiecesOfBread
Not only that, but nobody else will ever come remotely close to pulling off Clark Kent like he did. Almost anyone can be Superman, but only a true legend can pull off Clark Kent.
ThisGuyPostingThings
I think Tyler Hoechlin's excellent and Henry Cavill could've done it, if the writing/directing had aligned to make him Superman.
revasseur
George Reeves fans in shambles.
SlyMrFox
I was going to say, "not as much as George himeself", but maybe that's a little too dark?
garfieldstwin
my banking app can't tell I'm the real me if I wear glasses for a facial recognition check. I understand this all a lot more now
AlfredDPrince
richiWebKing
My late father showed me this when I was a little kid. He said "Pay attention to him. It's not just the glasses. He changes everything about himself in the blink of an eye.". It's brilliant.
flutterby7117
My very first crush. I know every line to this movie. He was a true Superman
trigonman3
You-you've got me? Who's got you?
Septcanmat
I hope this hasn’t put you off of flying. Statistically speaking, it’s still the safest way to travel.
DumpyLumps
princesscindycat
Thank you for posting this. He will remain one of my favorite actors and the most iconic Superman! Have an awesome rest of your week!
Goldenteckel
princesscindycat
PhillyPhlash
Richard Collier
YouTubeRed
1994 new adventures of superman S2 E18 Tempus Fugitive (sound)
thepicklebucket
This is what your Ma meant when she told you to stand up straight.
jjp803127001
I've been thinking along this line looking at the comments about how great Reeves is for pulling this off but I wonder how many "regular" or "little" people could become "super" doing the same thing.
VoodooBlues
Can’t remember where I heard this but someone once said most superheroes have to put on a costume to be the hero but Superman has to put on a costume to not be Superman
3PiecesOfBread
Clark Kent is his disguise
cosonfused
what is the last scene from?
DobryPolak
I have the same question.
3PiecesOfBread
Superman 3, after Richard Pryor gave Supes synthetic kryptonite. The computer he used to make it couldn't identify one element, so he used tar as a filler, which turned Supes into Drunk Superman instead of killing him.
StTriniansHeadBoy
I get what they’re saying, but if you met them both you’s at least think they were twins, because they clearly have the same face. Tatiana Maslany wearing different wigs, on the other hand….
JimboTCB
Tatiana Maslany playing like eight different people, and occasionally one of those people pretending to be a different one of them, is great.
Emuc64
It's pretty amazing. Like Mel Blanc voicing Daffy Duck pretending to be Bugs Bunny and vice versa.
mickeygtiger
It does help when you have John Williamson backing you up and prompting the audience to feel feelings and stuff
trigonman3
Not like Daniel the Half-Elf. Er, Danny Elfmanson.
mickeygtiger
Hey, OingoBoingo is a very underrated band. There are dozens of us in the fan club. You hear me… dozens!
trigonman3
Is John Williamson in the fan club?
userfriendly19777
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jediknightswhosayni
Mystery Men does not get enough love.
jherazob
This movie was like a decade or more ahead of the superhero boom
cuddleskunk
It was actually at the tail end of the prior superhero boom. Batman + Returns + Forever (+ and Robin?), Spawn, Blade, Steel, The Shadow, Judge Dredd, The Rocketeer, The Phantom, and probably more I'm forgetting.
jherazob
Point conceded
jethroismaxbaer5772
I would argue that it was ahead of its time in terms of meta commentary. Nowadays, this film would be a major hit. See also: Last Action Hero
TheTitanz0r
Last Action Hero was a genuinely great and intelligent film. Schwarzenegger also put a lot of faith into it, from what I understand, and felt it was going to be great. It's a shame that and Mystery Men generally fell into obscurity.
ItsOkayItsOfficial
I remember watching Last Action Hero as a kid and thinking it was pretty weak. Watched it again recently and was blown away. Easily the most meta movie I've ever seen
beemarr
That scene, just truly masterclass acting. No special effects, no fancy CG transformation, just pure acting and you can see him transform from Clark to Supes in a few seconds. It's amazing.
RedIronCrown
Kind of the same vibe as Christopher Walz changing from friendly to menacing at the beginning of Inglourious Basterds.
beatmacster
In my top 3 favourite movie scenes of all time.
Flying away as superman and soon as Lois’s back is turned he’s knockin on her door as Clark. Then THAT scene. *Chefs kiss!*
DrEgg
I love scenes like this.
"Split" with James McAvoy sees him change between characters on screen with no cuts really well.
bitemark
Corridor Crew tested it out, and found it does indeed work, but yeah it turns out you have to be good at acting :) the better you are the more you can fly under the radar https://youtu.be/sFANdxfirvI
rdewalt
Yes! This scene, was gorgeous. Without a word, he just -changes- and it was perfect. Absolutely masterclass of acting.
DukeRandomimages
While there aren't any special effects or CG, he is helped by a little bit of John Williams...
3PiecesOfBread
It's mind blowing when you really think about how much less impactful movies like this, Star Wars, Indy, etc. would be without John Williams' music.
Anonymouse64
He really did make us believe a man could fly.
demonmike777
Henry Cavil failed at this as he seems unable to turn off Superman mode.
Hashbrown123
Isn't there a pic of him wearing a Superman shirt in public, under the billboard for the movie, and still no one recognized him?
demonmike777
Maybe, but he sure didn't look like Clark Kent.
Duraxis
The downsides of being jacked I guess
bj52398
They proved it again on Smallville with a woman in glasses and subdued personality working for Lex who turns out to be the baddie with an outfit change, losing the glasses, and living out the American dream by trying to kill her boss.
michiyl
WrathOfJigglypuff
They made Dolly Parton the bad girl? (9 to 5).
WrathOfJigglypuff
Actually, Dolly being bad sounds like I might enjoy it a wee bit too much.
Gayforbae
Thats just Elvira
3PiecesOfBread
Thanks, now I can never unthink this. I also don't want to unthink it, so thanks 2x.
robnorrisradio
There is a passage attributed to James Bond actor Roger Moore, which states he saw this firsthand. The story goes that Superman was being filmed at the same studio as a Bond film. Whenever he saw Christopher Reeve in his Superman costume, the women took notice, unable to keep their eyes off him. But if he was dressed as Clark Kent, he seemed nearly invisible to those same women.
ItTookMeAGoodWhileToComeUpWithAUsername
Ah Hollywood Tales. Just as believable as most war Stories (not really a lot) lol
ItTookMeAGoodWhileToComeUpWithAUsername
PS not saying that none of these are ever true. Just that many are to be taken with a grain of salt
alaest0r
The best acting is when you can make it real (the laser eyes really surprised everyone)
PorneliusHubertII
Wearing skin tight spandex will draw more attention than wearing a suit no matter what your body type is.
dafrey
I'm pretty sure folks would easily keep their eyes off me in skin tight spandex, just a glance is more than enough for most
Mikeiller
Speaking from 1st hand experience, whenever I take off my glasses and show up somewhere wearing tights and a cape, all my friends act like they have no clue who I am.
Imalwaysready
To be fair, especially at that time, most people would stare more at the guy walking down the street in tights, a cape, go-go boots, and with his underwear on the outside than they would at a guy in a suit, regardless of how good looking either one was.
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Like this?
HedonistBeard
These days we try not to look because we don't want them to recognize use from last night and oh god how much did I drink is that yoghurt on
HandoB4Javert
SirJimmothy
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