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Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006)

nostalgic deep-divegeek-out worthystar-studded love letter

Overview

Documentary

The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.

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superherosuper powersuperhuman strengthcinema history

Standout Aspects

Production

rare footage of the failed Nicolas Cage Superman Lives.

Direction

Kevin Burns crafts accessible myth-making for normies and nerds alike.

Practical Effects

celebrating practical flight rigs before CGI ruined everything.

Best for:Solo: absorbing every archival clip with zero judgment.·Rewatch: after finally seeing Superman IV. Context, baby.·Friends: who argue Christopher Reeve vs. Cavill.
Heads up:Triggers: Christopher Reeve's accident coverage may wreck you.
Kevin Burns

Director

Kevin Burns

ReleasedJun 12, 2006
Runtime1h 55m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
DC
Bad Hat Harry Productions

Top Cast

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Narrator (voice)

Richard Donner

Richard Donner

Self

Bryan Singer

Bryan Singer

Self

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Self

Brandon Routh

Brandon Routh

Self

Dean Cain

Dean Cain

Self

Margot Kidder

Margot Kidder

Self

Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren

Self

Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole

Self

Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth

Self

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Self

Adam West

Adam West

Superman

Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons

Self

Jack Larson

Jack Larson

Self

Mark Waid

Mark Waid

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The documentary was produced to hype Superman Returns, making its box office disappointment extra awkward.

Cultural

This dropped right when superhero cinema exploded; it's essentially a time capsule of pre-MCU innocence.

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