Product Review

Now this is just the kind of set that the dedicated Blu-ray collector doesn't want to be without. The Complete Superman Collection brings to Blu-ray for the first time a definitive collection of the man in the blue tights' cinematic adventures. We've previously had Superman, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut and Superman Returns on HD disc. But we've never had Superman III, the theatrical cut of Superman, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace and the original release of Superman II. All of that has been rectified here. But there's far more to the collection than just filling in blanks. For this is an exhaustive set for the Superman fan, with a packed bonus disc going behind the scenes of the story of the cinematic franchise. The gold here, though, is in seeing such a well-loved cinematic saga given some proper high definition love. Even appreciating that Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest For Peace are few people's of ideas of classics, even they are given a quality makeover. And having the assorted cuts of the first two films in one place is very welcome indeed. It's a fascinating collection of films, that goes through some very pronounced highs and lows. But, with terrific HD upgrade work, The Complete Superman Collection is an essential Blu-ray boxset, warts and all. --Jon Foster