“Christopher Reeve is perfect in physical appearance for the title role and he manages to play the open honestness and naivete without losing credibility.” – Ron Pennington, Hollywood Reporter

“Between its extravagant fancies and extravagant success Superman can only help to enhance the prestige of large-scale fantasy filmmaking.” – Gary Arnold, Washington Post

“It is this year’s answer to “Star Wars,” a movie that is pure escape and good, clean, unadulterated fun.” – Kathleen Carroll, New York Daily News