Atom Man vs. Superman
July. 20,1950 NRSuperman battles Lex Luthor, who is using a teleportation device and a new identity as Atom Man in his criminal plans.
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I love this movie so much
Truly Dreadful Film
A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Favorite Movie Quote: "The kindest thing that I ever did was not bumping you off right away, Miss Lois Lane." This classic Superman flick from 1950 contains some of the most hilarious, unintentional humour that I've ever come across. In this flick things get blown up, real good, especially trucks and cars. And with the added bonus of super-cheap special effects, it all serves to heighten every minute of the B-Grade Fun.In Atom Man Vs. Superman we find Lex Luthor (secretly Atom Man) once again blackmailing the city of Metropolis. This time Luthor threatens to destroy the entire community by carefully aiming his powerful Thermo Gun (with its suction ray) on the city's skyscrapers.Perry White, editor of The Daily Planet Newspaper, assigns Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Clark Kent to cover the story. Naturally, it's our hero Superman who ends up saving the day.
Both of the Superman serials were the top grossing of all times. I read a scathing review of Kirk Alyn, which I totally disagree with completely. I saw each serial at their release. The first one at age 8, the second at age 10. All of the kids around where I lived, loved the serials. They were again as good as I remembered them when re-released on video. Kirk Alyn was my all time favorite Superman and Noel Neill my favorite all time Lois Lane. Lex Luthor as Atom Man was a great story line as well, this is my favorite all time Luthor portrayal. I did enjoy all the TV series as well, and feel George Reeves did an excellent job and Dean Cain was great as well in "Lois and Clark." Also Christopher Reeve was outstanding in his movie series. The last movie "Superman Returns" seemed to be out of character for the man of steel.
I know that this movie/serial is better than the first. First of all, some of the flying sequences are more realistic and actually involve Kirk Alyn. Unlike the Captain Marvel serial where a dummy is used in flying sequences. Out of 10 stars, I give this movie 11. :)
People say George Reeves looked bad in his costume. Wait till you see the lace up boots and the abdomen that sticks out further than his chest.Noel Neill displays absolutely none of the acting ability or charm she would on TV. Tommy ("Butch" from the little rascals) makes a great Jimmy.The last chapter is by far the most fun with Superman riding astride a rocket armed with an A-Bomb.