The film actually has its clever moments, mainly in how Clark manages to make a good case to deter suspicion concerning him and his alter-ego. You do come to realize that Chris Reeves Superman carrying Mariel Hemingway in space and her having no trouble breathing was not a first. We actually get that same scenario here (that's all I'll say).
You get plenty of run-of-the-mill serial gimmicks here. And with all of Superman's abilities, many of the cliffhangers leave you with little, if any, doubt that he will have no trouble saving all the lives in danger in the next episode. I know a lot of people were really bothered (I know some have used the word, 'disoriented') by the animation of Superman's flight (except in close ups), and while I don't quite understand why they had no trouble morphing Supes into the cartoon when he took off and then have him land behind some hill or building before he'd walk out live action, the animation itself didn't bother me too much.
When you see snapshots of Kirk Alyn you want to think he's a complete wuss, but seeing him in action, and hearing impressive baritone voice leaves you quite convinces he's the Man of Steel. The rest of the cast and acting is solid by serial standards./ Overall a worthwhile artifact to experience and story to watch.
You get plenty of run-of-the-mill serial gimmicks here. And with all of Superman's abilities, many of the cliffhangers leave you with little, if any, doubt that he will have no trouble saving all the lives in danger in the next episode. I know a lot of people were really bothered (I know some have used the word, 'disoriented') by the animation of Superman's flight (except in close ups), and while I don't quite understand why they had no trouble morphing Supes into the cartoon when he took off and then have him land behind some hill or building before he'd walk out live action, the animation itself didn't bother me too much.
When you see snapshots of Kirk Alyn you want to think he's a complete wuss, but seeing him in action, and hearing impressive baritone voice leaves you quite convinces he's the Man of Steel. The rest of the cast and acting is solid by serial standards./ Overall a worthwhile artifact to experience and story to watch.