Superman II: Which Cut Was Better?
We compare the Donner Cut and the theatrical cut of Superman II and pick what scenes we’d choose for our own ultimate “hybrid” cut.
Chapters
0:14 Episode Introduction & SSYSK Fan Art!
3:42 Why Are There TWO Cuts of Superman II
8:34 The Opening Sequence- Superman 78 Recap and The Phantom Zone Prisoners Released
Big thanks to Movie-Censorship.com for their breakdown of the cuts that helped with the preparation of this episode:
https://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=4165
16:18 Lois Tries to Prove Clark Is Superman
The comic comparisons come from this forum post on Superman II from Silver Nemesis:
https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?topic=2404.0
21:39 Lois Learns Clark is Superman
24:21 Jor-El Or Lara Help Clark Lose His Powers
28:53 Super SEX- Before or After Losing the Powers?
32:19 Break
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41:21 Return from Break: Clark Gets His Powers Back
45:29 "General, Would You Care to Step Outside?" vs. "Ever Heard of Freedom of the Press?"
47:29 The Fortress of Solitude Confrontation & That Cellophane S
You can check out the deleted scene, in which all the villains get arrested, here:
54:36 Lois Forgets- Flying Around the World Vs. Amnesia Kiss
59:39 The Endings of Both Cuts & Final Verdict
1:10:36 Closing: Fan Comments & Shoutouts
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