I can only imagine how many tears were soaked when this cameo happened. I don't care what decade I was born in, I'm glad to have a Superman like Christopher Reeve.
@@Unqualifiedmedicalperson My biggest dissapointment is that they made a big announcement out of it. Imagine if they hadn't promoted it at all. That would have been the biggest surprise.
destinyawaitsx3 Tom Welling did a Comic Con panel where he described working with Christopher Reeve as an out of body experience. I get what he means. For him and everyone else who will ever play Superman, the character is too iconic for one person to truly embody. Tom and the later actors, even great ones, can only be "this version of Superman", at best. But Christopher Reeve IS Superman. It must be like playing superheroes as a kid, and then the character you "are" appears right in front of you.
@@anjhontongo6945 Well, "Batman" is "Batman" and "Superman" is "Superman" REGARDLESS of who played them in the many decades of the two comic book characters' existence on both television and films anyway.
@@anjhontongo6945The "real" Batman never quit to practice house archery for a year because his girlfriend died. The "real" Batman did Batman stuff more than half a dozen times.
Had Christopher Reeve not suffered that terrible injury, it would have been great to see him play Jor-El in Smallville. You hear the words magical, mythic in this video when the producer's speak of Reeve. This is so true. He had an 'other worldly' aura about him which made you totally buy into the character. His casting was probably the most appropriate and inspired in cinema history. Kudos to Richard Donner sticking to his guns & demanding an unknown.
Chris Reeve isn't just the greatest Superman ever (and I loved Cavill). He's the greatest lead in a comic book movie ever! No-ones ever fit and nailed a role as perfectly as he has in these types of films.
Let's get back on Christopher Reeve. Like everyone has their favourite Bond....everybody will have a favourite Superman. Christopher set the foundation and actually gave Clark his 'persona'. If it wasn't for Christopher, I hate to think what Clark would be like. He wasn't just a Great Superman....he was an Amazing Clark that no other (great) Superman actor has quite managed to incorporate. Any 'Muscle' can play Superman but it takes a truly talented actor to play Clark.
Its so hard to watch Superman without crying especially in the end when Christopher Reeve smiles in the camera and fly away. CHRISTOPHER REEVE will always be the man of steel ❤
He really was the classic Superman--Gold, Silver and Bronze Age. A realistic, slightly more vulnerable and prone to anger bronze age Superman certainly mixes with his 'performing' as the gentlemanly Silver age character--but there are a number of scenes where he breaks social rules, and is generally an Alpha-m dick...it's right out of the pages from 1938-43. It was only Chris's talent performing that kept you from noticing the character's shifting around too much :) -And when he lost his physicality, he managed to channel the Superman character subtly into his way of living and of communicating, to become a phenomenally successful activist--one more version of Superman, in a way. We're unlikely to see his like on earth again.
He had such a phenomenal sense of humor. I don’t think I could’ve managed in his situation but he stuck through it admirably and proved to be a true Superman.
@@Legionbass19 you gotta credit Chris's good friend and former Juilliard buddy Robin Williams; he helped Chris tremendously after his accident. Robin was the first person who was able to make Chris laugh, and he realized that if he could laugh at something, he would be okay. That really boosted his spirits, and I am forever grateful to Robin for being there for Chris in his darkest hour. Robin also covered Chris's medical bills for him so he and Dana wouldn't have to worry about that on top of everything else they were dealing with. That too was so awesome of him to do.
You can also tell that Christopher Reeves feels that Tom Welling is the only one that's fit to take the Superman torch.All the other so-called supermen all the way to 2014 to me don't come close. It should have been Tom Welling playing the role in Man of Steel.
I agree with you 100%. Hollywood is usually clueless about how fans feel, and that is why Man of Steel was so joyless and forgettable, but watch the helicopter rescue scene in 1978 Superman and you get chills all over again. Anyway, its nice to know that others feel the same way. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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I may not have grown up with the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. I actually grew up with Justice League/Justice League Unlimited Superman. As much as I LOVE George Newbern's time. Chris Reeve will ALWAYS be Superman.
I felt the same way when I heard about his passing on the car radio on my way to school. The moment I got inside the building, I just broke down and started sobbing.
With his drive and determination, I really believe that had he been granted just a few more years, he would have walked again. Christopher Reeve was, is, and always will be a superman.
The moment when I heard Krypton theme , I got all the shivers in the world. Those notes encapsulated the entire Superman feeling. I'm so glad that Smallville gave us the 2 Supermen! All the love to Christopher Reeve and John Williams!
My parents took me to see SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE when it first came out in 1978, and I was a 6 year old boy who had just began reading Superman comics (Superman is my father's favorite superhero). When I first saw Christopher Reeve change into the suit and fly out of the Fortress of Solitude...there are no words to describe that feeling. It inspired my love if comic book superheroes and it also inspired me to become a writer. To that 6 year old boy, Christopher Reeve wasn't some actor who played Superman, he WAS Superman and now, exactly 40 years later, after watching Brandon Routh and Henry Cavill don that red "S", I still say that Christopher Reeve, who left us in 2004, will ALWAYS be MY Superman.
This makes me sad. Sadder enough, I'm in the new generation who did not have the chance to know him well in our childhood, my first Superman encounter is Smallville and Superman Returns. Well, I hope more of the younger generations know about this man, he was Superman, and always is, in our hearts.
this guy had hollywood at his fingertips he had such a long long career ahead of him he was such a humble man too so down to earth r.i.p. christopher reeve !
When "Superman" came out, in 1977, I went with my best friend and his family to see it on the biggest screen we could at the time. We were seven. When Christopher Reeve first appeared in the Superman outfit, and flew, our jaws dropped. It was like everything we saw in the comics had just became reality. Chris really did make us believe a man could fly back then. God bless him.
Oh God I always cry when I see him in the wheelchair. He was a definition of boldness and courage. And you know what... he still is. Fly on Superman...
I love what Tom said because Christopher Reeve was the same. Didn't know much about Superman until he put on the suit. Seems this role just engulfs you. I love it.
The amazing thing about Christopher Reeve is how he embodied hope. Because really, Superman has always done that and when you see his Superman, he did it the best of them. He embodied Hope, Joy and truth. And while that's amazing, it's his determination after the accident and persistence to keep being happy, and giving his all rather than giving up that inspires even more hope than being Superman. First, he convinced us a God could still be a Kind man. Then, he showed us how a Broken man could do the same. You could break his body, but the soul and spirit was untouchable. Rest well Christopher, still inspiring others today
Christopher Reeve was a blessing to this world, not just to Superman. That man was amazing. He may have been paralyzed, but he still kept high spirits and never lost his personality, humor, the man still smiled. The man was and is Superman. God bless you Mr. Reeve. You're with God and resting in Heaven. 🙏
Christopher Reeve the person has a special ability of courage and inspiration. Isn't this one of the most important special abilities? I have recently bought the entire Smallville series in a boxed set and was truly delighted to see his involvement in the series. "Fell out of my chair" is an understatement... mine was a standing ovation to a truly inspirational person. Thank you to the person who uploaded this footage, it has been wonderful to watch!! I hope that soon a cure for spinal damage will be found to increase the amount of hope available to people impacted by spinal injury. Christopher Reeve's contribution to this will be immense. Have thoroughly enjoyed the Smallville portrayal.
Ditto the same to you pal but sadly he passed away on Sunday October 10th, 2004 14 years back we'll miss him forever and hopefully we'll see what we'll see soon enough hopefully and him again in heaven where my father is now hopefully do me a favor spend as much time with your dad before he kicks the bucket aka dies like my dad died suddenly from cjd aka creutzfeld jacobs disease at 69 and Margot Kidder died at 69 recently on Mother's Day I recently heard online that all4 Superman films were a huge failure you know but the 12 years back Superman 5-Superman Returns (2006) became a interesting instant huge hit blockbuster by Brandon Routh who's my current age 38 peace, love, understanding, respect, and above all Gods blessings to you buddy.
I love the Smallville show and it was a huge part of my teenage years. I related to him because he didn't know who he was or what he would/should be yet. Even though I did not grow up during Christopher Reeve's time, I can easily see and respect what an impact he had on people too. I respect both these guys. Now I am watching Arrow and The Flash, lol.
The Usual Spot I have been watching the Flash! I also watch Gotham, which has been pretty good as well. Is Arrow good? I remember watching the first episode of it and thought it was boring years ago. I think I didn't like it because I was still attached to Smallville's Green Arrow. But how is it?
destinyawaitsx3 Arrow is very realistic and grounded. It's best moments are martial art style fight scenes and covert mission type things or the occasional plot twist. I would definitely recommend the first two seasons, as those were very suspenseful and difficult to predict the outcome. Everything built up suspense until the end where your waiting pays off. However, after that story arc ended, around season 3, it becomes more of a drama and I personally do not find interest in many of the supporting characters. They are a bit too bland to base the plot on. So yes it gets a bit boring. The show doesn't have much of the supernatural or fantasy nature like Smallville or Flash, so that is the part that will divide who wants to watch it and who doesn't. However, you may like it more than I do. I find "Daredevil" on Netflix to pull off the "cool, dark themed, realistic, skilled hero" thing better.
Oh man... Some say Chris Reeve was Superman before his accident. I like to beliieve that because of his accident, he became Superman. I cried my eyes out when he passed. Such a valuable, beautiful, outstanding human being... Rest in peace, Chris, thank oyu for being you. and I reccoment everyone to read his book, "Still Me". I leaf through it whenever I feel like I wanna throw the towel in and I'm instantly shamed by it, makes me realize what a blessed person I am.
That scene would have been amazing regardless simply due to Reeve's presence, but the use of the John Williams music just hit a nerve so deep that it was instantly a classic. I grew up on Reeve's Superman, and to this day he's never been bettered. Don't get me wrong, the different interpretations have been good, but no one solidified and defined Superman in a live action setting like Reeve did.
" not a handicap, but a handi-able, that you can actually rise above any adversity" what a beautiful and stunningly accurate description of Christopher Reeve and Superman, both have risen to every challenge that has been placed before them. God bless Christopher Reeve, the man who proved that life is worth living, even in horrible situations, there is light and hope in every life. God bless Christopher Reeve!
I've noticed that only Henry Cavill and Christopher Reeve are the only Supermen to actually give, support and create helpful foundations. While I like all Supermen I think that says a lot. That's why their my favorites :D.
I can't speak of Christopher Reeve without getting tears in my eyes..I was 11 when the 1st Superman film was released ...so, he is MY superman...always will be..m.
Christopher Reeve remains a hero and an inspiration to me. He never gave up hope, and never stopped fighting for what he believed was possible. The world could use more people like Christopher Reeve. He embodied the spirit of Superman, and lived life with confidence, courage, and hope. He was not just a great man, but a Superman. And that is what he forever shall be to me. Rest in peace.
"He IS Superman." Yup. That about sums it up. I actually cried when I saw this episode of Smallville. I don't think there will be another that can bring Superman to life the way he did. At least not in my lifetime.
RIP and long live the greatest Superman actor of all time. Christopher Reeve (September 25, 1952 - October 10, 2004), aged 52 You will always be remembered as a legend.
Muched loved sadly missed Christopher Reeve RIP thankfully to the cast and crew bringing Christopher back (way back at the end of S2 of Smallville, and recently having Tom back as Clarck in Crisis on Earth
I love Christopher Reeve! He has that funny wit about him, especially with the please call bit at the end. He really was a superman and brought people joy and hope. RIP the true "Super Man" ♥
Kirk Alyn - Grand daddy of all Superman George Reeves - Paternal Superman Christopher Reeve - the best and definitive Superman Brandon Routh - gentle Superman Tom Welling - youthful Superman Henry Cavill - serious Superman Tyler Hoechlin - vibrant Superman
The best part about CZcams adding a feature that shows the most replayed part of the video is that I can see how many people go back to watch Christopher and Tom laugh with each other.
I promise you Christopher Reeve that I will dedicate my book to you. Having you as one of my favorite actors gave me the best years of my life away from a messed-up world. You are the one and only true Superman and when we look up to the sky we shall see you and Shout Out up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane it's Superman.
Wasnt it great... back in 1978 when the newly developed "Industrial Light & Magic" ( I.L.M. ) Lucas film's out of this world level of special effects caused such a sensation when Christopher Reeve FIRST FLEW in that movie ? He simply floated off the crystal ice shelf in his fortress of solitude with one gentle leap into the air, cape waving at the audience... People stood up as we ALL cheered and clapped ! We truly DID believe a man could fly ! As a 13 year old boy... I had tears welling up in ny eyes. Thank you Christopher Reeve. Thank you.
Christopher Reeve was and will be the greatest Superman ever, I have seen the recent Superman movie and they are great but I miss the special magic the Reeve's Superman had. Maybe this generation is just not into that.
I would give up all my possessions and ultimately my life it it meant we could get Christopher Reeve back. He was such a force for good in this world, we need more people like him. More than just a man in a Superman costume, more than just an actor, he really was a super man. I miss him.
Personally, I am forever astounded at the legacy of the late Christopher Reeve and I hope that it continues through his paralysis foundation because it is so important for those who had to go through in life as he did in the most difficult of circumstances. I also felt sad when I saw Mr. Reeve having given his impressive performance on "Smallville" years ago as "Dr. Virgil Swann" and it was a nice way of keeping the "Superman" legacy alive as well.
Reeve was so good so good. The best ever to play a super hero. Despite the limitations of technology at that time (costumes, FX etc). His face, presence, physicality, humor, romantic side, vulnerable side, etc were all superb.
From what I remember it was Christopher Reeve, some say Brandon Routh was his lookalike in the remake before Man of Steel film portrayed by Henry Cavill as Superman.. but in TV, Tom Welling will always be Superman, he should reprise his role now that Tom is older.. make a cameo on Arrow. That would be awesome.
Dana said the same thing, that there was a very strong physical resemblance between Brandon and Chris. They say everyone has a doppelganger somewhere in the world, and Brandon Routh was certainly Chris Reeve's doppelganger.
I got the chance to ask Reeve a question a week before he died. I will never forget the exchange: *A star-struck and fumbling me: When you regain your ability to walk, what’s the first thing you will do? *Reeve: Well, I hope I don’t fall down. But if I do, I’m gonna get right back up. No other modern comic book movie would exist without Reeve’s Superman. He is still the best. Every current and future actor will do well, but nobody will ever encompass what Superman is better than Christopher Reeve.
There is something that sets Superman apart from other Superheroes. At least, it's a belief I have. Unlike a lot of other Superheroes, (Batman, The Green Arrow, Iron Man, Black Widow), Superman has always been Superman. He doesn't need the cape and tights. Let me clarify. Okay.... Iron Man can fight and fly and do all sorts of cool stuff- when in the suit. Take off the literal suit of armor, and you have Tony Stark. A regular man, who happens to be very rich. The same can be said about Batman. They don't have powers, and if you shoot them in the head, they die. They aren't so much Superheroes as they are plain old heroes. Spider-Man is a little bit different. His powers from the spider bite makes him a superhero, along with his compassion, which brings us to Superman. Kal-El/Clark Kent has powers fueled by Earth's yellow sun. If he were still on Krypton, he'd be the same as the rest of us. In Smallville, if you can get your hands on green Kryptonite and lightning or electricity, you can have the powers of a Kryptonian. That is precisely What I mean about Superman. Clark Kent puts on that suit and saves people. He will also save people without the suit. Can you see where he is different? Superman's powers don't make him Superman; Clark Kent's beliefs and love of humanity make him Superman. When Eric Summers/Sommers got Clark's powers in season 1, he abused them and hurt people. Pretty much anybody who had powers in the series used them to hurt others. Basically in the show, anybody can have superpowers, but that doesn't make them a hero. Even though the show creators claimed this was NOT Superman, the very way the character of Clark Kent/Superman was created contradicts that statement, and the producers of the show and the actors don't know it. They haven't analyzed it the way I have. If I ever get to meet Tom Welling, I will tell him all this.
Iron Man's superpower was his genius. Yes, he needed the suit(s) to do good. But comparing Iron Man and Superman by just their powers/abilities defeats the character's purpose and story arcs. Iron Man's story is more about redemption, from being a man of questionable morals to wanting to change the world and be a hero. Superman's whole story is about being out of place in the world and discovering his purpose. Powers serve the story yes, but if a person solely focuses on them, then they lose A LOT of the story being told.
@@beckymerchant4678 I do see your point, but I stand by what I posted 7 months ago. My view hasn't changed. This is how I see the Superheroes. And Clark also felt some need to repay the world that adopted him.
I can only imagine how many tears were soaked when this cameo happened. I don't care what decade I was born in, I'm glad to have a Superman like Christopher Reeve.
All these years later, this scene still makes tears well up for me.
This is the godfather of all cameos in popular DC series.
Wouldn’t call it a cameo, more like a “guest appearance”. His scenes run too long to call it a cameo.
@@Unqualifiedmedicalperson My biggest dissapointment is that they made a big announcement out of it. Imagine if they hadn't promoted it at all. That would have been the biggest surprise.
Speaking of Godfather Marlon Brando plays Jor El in the films
@@Mr.Derogatory316 I know.
and at least they didn't recreate him with CGI
No mater how many reincarnations I see of the Man of Steel. Christopher Reeve will always be Superman in my eyes...
destinyawaitsx3 Tom Welling did a Comic Con panel where he described working with Christopher Reeve as an out of body experience. I get what he means. For him and everyone else who will ever play Superman, the character is too iconic for one person to truly embody. Tom and the later actors, even great ones, can only be "this version of Superman", at best. But Christopher Reeve IS Superman. It must be like playing superheroes as a kid, and then the character you "are" appears right in front of you.
Christopher Reeve - Forever Superman
Christian Bale - Forever Batman
@@anjhontongo6945 Well, "Batman" is "Batman" and "Superman" is "Superman" REGARDLESS of who played them in the many decades of the two comic book characters' existence on both television and films anyway.
@@anjhontongo6945The "real" Batman never quit to practice house archery for a year because his girlfriend died.
The "real" Batman did Batman stuff more than half a dozen times.
Had Christopher Reeve not suffered that terrible injury, it would have been great to see him play Jor-El in Smallville.
You hear the words magical, mythic in this video when the producer's speak of Reeve. This is so true. He had an 'other worldly' aura about him which made you totally buy into the character. His casting was probably the most appropriate and inspired in cinema history. Kudos to Richard Donner sticking to his guns & demanding an unknown.
I can totally see that
Oh God how I wish that could have been.
bagg10101 nah it would’ve been great as kingdom come superman
@@anakinuchiauzamaki3441 Nope
Terence Stamp did it well.
Chris Reeve isn't just the greatest Superman ever (and I loved Cavill). He's the greatest lead in a comic book movie ever! No-ones ever fit and nailed a role as perfectly as he has in these types of films.
Christian Bale?
beatzshuffle I hope you’re kidding? Bale doesn’t look much like comic book Bruce, and the whole 40 a day smoker Bat voice is horrendous
@Cyberdemon Mike No. Keaton, Affleck, even Clooney sail past Bale as the "best Bruce Wayne". Bale is the best "ninja Batman". That's about it.
Let's get back on Christopher Reeve. Like everyone has their favourite Bond....everybody will have a favourite Superman. Christopher set the foundation and actually gave Clark his 'persona'.
If it wasn't for Christopher, I hate to think what Clark would be like.
He wasn't just a Great Superman....he was an Amazing Clark that no other (great) Superman actor has quite managed to incorporate.
Any 'Muscle' can play Superman but it takes a truly talented actor to play Clark.
Its so hard to watch Superman without crying especially in the end when Christopher Reeve smiles in the camera and fly away. CHRISTOPHER REEVE will always be the man of steel ❤
I do cry a bit when I listen to Christopher reeve. such a legend, true silver age superman
He really was the classic Superman--Gold, Silver and Bronze Age. A realistic, slightly more vulnerable and prone to anger bronze age Superman certainly mixes with his 'performing' as the gentlemanly Silver age character--but there are a number of scenes where he breaks social rules, and is generally an Alpha-m dick...it's right out of the pages from 1938-43. It was only Chris's talent performing that kept you from noticing the character's shifting around too much :)
-And when he lost his physicality, he managed to channel the Superman character subtly into his way of living and of communicating, to become a phenomenally successful activist--one more version of Superman, in a way.
We're unlikely to see his like on earth again.
“....Please call!”
Oh man, that cracked me up.
MissGarland1986 I was dying laughing on that part myself haha. I miss this show.
He had such a phenomenal sense of humor. I don’t think I could’ve managed in his situation but he stuck through it admirably and proved to be a true Superman.
@@Legionbass19 you gotta credit Chris's good friend and former Juilliard buddy Robin Williams; he helped Chris tremendously after his accident. Robin was the first person who was able to make Chris laugh, and he realized that if he could laugh at something, he would be okay. That really boosted his spirits, and I am forever grateful to Robin for being there for Chris in his darkest hour. Robin also covered Chris's medical bills for him so he and Dana wouldn't have to worry about that on top of everything else they were dealing with. That too was so awesome of him to do.
Even if he's dead, Christopher Reeve was and will ALWAYS be Superman to me!
I remember when the episode first aired. My dad and I practically jumped out of our seats
No matter what stage of life. Reeve never fails to smile(The original Superman smile). He has a good sense of humor. Makes everyone laugh.
He died... quite a few years ago. He was an AMAZING man.
Christopher Reeve will always be the one and only true Superman.
You can also tell that Christopher Reeves feels that Tom Welling is the only one that's fit to take the Superman torch.All the other so-called supermen all the way to 2014 to me don't come close. It should have been Tom Welling playing the role in Man of Steel.
I agree with you 100%. Hollywood is usually clueless about how fans feel, and that is why Man of Steel was so joyless and forgettable, but watch the helicopter rescue scene in 1978 Superman and you get chills all over again. Anyway, its nice to know that others feel the same way. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Btw Tom Welling is Superman!
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me too even thought i liked Brandon and Henry Christopher reeve will always be the best superman to me
I may not have grown up with the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. I actually grew up with Justice League/Justice League Unlimited Superman. As much as I LOVE George Newbern's time. Chris Reeve will ALWAYS be Superman.
Christopher Reeve didnt just "play the role"... he OWNED IT!
I remember this episode like it was yesterday! 😢 RIP Christopher Reeve!
R.I.P. Christopher Reeve. May your legacy live on as the REAL Superman. We all love you. We'll see you again in our hearts. 😢
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I've never been more upset about the death of someone that I didn't know than I was when Christopher Reeve died.
It was heartbreaking, I woke up that morning, my mom had a sad concerned look on her face, she told me and I broke down, I lost my hero😪
Yep. I think he would have played his role on the show for several more years.
I felt the same way when I heard about his passing on the car radio on my way to school. The moment I got inside the building, I just broke down and started sobbing.
With his drive and determination, I really believe that had he been granted just a few more years, he would have walked again. Christopher Reeve was, is, and always will be a superman.
"This is Kal-El of Krypton, our infant son, our last hope..."
One of my favourite scenes!
True.
Protect him from evil.
The moment when I heard Krypton theme , I got all the shivers in the world. Those notes encapsulated the entire Superman feeling. I'm so glad that Smallville gave us the 2 Supermen! All the love to Christopher Reeve and John Williams!
My parents took me to see SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE when it first came out in 1978, and I was a 6 year old boy who had just began reading Superman comics (Superman is my father's favorite superhero). When I first saw Christopher Reeve change into the suit and fly out of the Fortress of Solitude...there are no words to describe that feeling. It inspired my love if comic book superheroes and it also inspired me to become a writer. To that 6 year old boy, Christopher Reeve wasn't some actor who played Superman, he WAS Superman and now, exactly 40 years later, after watching Brandon Routh and Henry Cavill don that red "S", I still say that Christopher Reeve, who left us in 2004, will ALWAYS be MY Superman.
Reeve is a beautiful man, with and with-out his tubes. R.I.P.
It’s 2024 and he STILL is Superman.
We still love you Tom.
I've always liked that episode in Smallville Where Chris Reeve meets Tom Welling that I'd like to call "The passing of the torch".
And boy did he ever drop it.
This makes me sad. Sadder enough, I'm in the new generation who did not have the chance to know him well in our childhood, my first Superman encounter is Smallville and Superman Returns. Well, I hope more of the younger generations know about this man, he was Superman, and always is, in our hearts.
You won't miss out if you keep him alive in your heart and mind.
true 👍
shafiq shahari im in the new generation but i grew up watching Christopher Reeve. Then i learned he passed away.
shafiq shahari we on the same gen i guess
Nathsu 29 same
He may have never gotten the chance to walk again, but in the hearts of the millions of people he's touched, including mine, he'd always be flying.
"Please... Please call" and Tom and the others burst into laughter. I loved that.
THUMBS UP for John Williams!
Christopher Reeves is my Superman, and John Williams is too lol, his score never fails to gives me the shivers
*Reeve
this guy had hollywood at his fingertips he had such a long long career ahead of him he was such a humble man too so down to earth r.i.p. christopher reeve !
The Superman theme and Christopher Reeve's reaction in 9:33-9.35 just sent chills down my spine..
Not just for a generation but for all time Christopher Reeve will be Superman.
This clip is 10 years now!! I came across this again..thanx for the memory Mr Reeves.
When "Superman" came out, in 1977, I went with my best friend and his family to see it on the biggest screen we could at the time.
We were seven. When Christopher Reeve first appeared in the Superman outfit, and flew, our jaws dropped. It was like everything we saw in the comics had just became reality.
Chris really did make us believe a man could fly back then. God bless him.
It came out in 1978.
Oh God I always cry when I see him in the wheelchair. He was a definition of boldness and courage. And you know what... he still is. Fly on Superman...
I love what Tom said because Christopher Reeve was the same. Didn't know much about Superman until he put on the suit. Seems this role just engulfs you. I love it.
The amazing thing about Christopher Reeve is how he embodied hope. Because really, Superman has always done that and when you see his Superman, he did it the best of them. He embodied Hope, Joy and truth. And while that's amazing, it's his determination after the accident and persistence to keep being happy, and giving his all rather than giving up that inspires even more hope than being Superman.
First, he convinced us a God could still be a Kind man. Then, he showed us how a Broken man could do the same.
You could break his body, but the soul and spirit was untouchable. Rest well Christopher, still inspiring others today
Chris is selling his part without moving a muscle. He is one of the greatest actors of all time.
Christopher Reeve was a blessing to this world, not just to Superman. That man was amazing. He may have been paralyzed, but he still kept high spirits and never lost his personality, humor, the man still smiled. The man was and is Superman. God bless you Mr. Reeve. You're with God and resting in Heaven. 🙏
I had THE BIGGEST CRUSH on Christopher Reeve!!!! May he R.I.P 1952-2004
1:18 Superman survived the test of time but so has Chris Reeve. Rest in peace to the Man of Steel.
Christopher Reeve the person has a special ability of courage and inspiration. Isn't this one of the most important special abilities? I have recently bought the entire Smallville series in a boxed set and was truly delighted to see his involvement in the series. "Fell out of my chair" is an understatement... mine was a standing ovation to a truly inspirational person. Thank you to the person who uploaded this footage, it has been wonderful to watch!!
I hope that soon a cure for spinal damage will be found to increase the amount of hope available to people impacted by spinal injury. Christopher Reeve's contribution to this will be immense.
Have thoroughly enjoyed the Smallville portrayal.
RIP Superman a true hero
cristopher reeve the best superman
To me in 2014 Cristopher Reeve is still the real and only superman.
I can't believe it is been 12 years since Mr. Reeve passed on.
Nope, he's not the one and only Superman. That's retarded.
2018
Ditto the same to you pal but sadly he passed away on Sunday October 10th, 2004 14 years back we'll miss him forever and hopefully we'll see what we'll see soon enough hopefully and him again in heaven where my father is now hopefully do me a favor spend as much time with your dad before he kicks the bucket aka dies like my dad died suddenly from cjd aka creutzfeld jacobs disease at 69 and Margot Kidder died at 69 recently on Mother's Day I recently heard online that all4 Superman films were a huge failure you know but the 12 years back Superman 5-Superman Returns (2006) became a interesting instant huge hit blockbuster by Brandon Routh who's my current age 38 peace, love, understanding, respect, and above all Gods blessings to you buddy.
Leonardo Lencina 2019
I love the Smallville show and it was a huge part of my teenage years. I related to him because he didn't know who he was or what he would/should be yet. Even though I did not grow up during Christopher Reeve's time, I can easily see and respect what an impact he had on people too. I respect both these guys. Now I am watching Arrow and The Flash, lol.
Flarrow is better than sex! probably..... :(
The Usual Spot I have been watching the Flash! I also watch Gotham, which has been pretty good as well. Is Arrow good? I remember watching the first episode of it and thought it was boring years ago. I think I didn't like it because I was still attached to Smallville's Green Arrow. But how is it?
destinyawaitsx3 Arrow is very realistic and grounded. It's best moments are martial art style fight scenes and covert mission type things or the occasional plot twist. I would definitely recommend the first two seasons, as those were very suspenseful and difficult to predict the outcome. Everything built up suspense until the end where your waiting pays off.
However, after that story arc ended, around season 3, it becomes more of a drama and I personally do not find interest in many of the supporting characters. They are a bit too bland to base the plot on. So yes it gets a bit boring. The show doesn't have much of the supernatural or fantasy nature like Smallville or Flash, so that is the part that will divide who wants to watch it and who doesn't. However, you may like it more than I do.
I find "Daredevil" on Netflix to pull off the "cool, dark themed, realistic, skilled hero" thing better.
The Usual Spot Cool! I will check both shows out. Thanks for your opinion on the shows.
The Usual Spot same here
Oh man... Some say Chris Reeve was Superman before his accident. I like to beliieve that because of his accident, he became Superman. I cried my eyes out when he passed. Such a valuable, beautiful, outstanding human being... Rest in peace, Chris, thank oyu for being you. and I reccoment everyone to read his book, "Still Me". I leaf through it whenever I feel like I wanna throw the towel in and I'm instantly shamed by it, makes me realize what a blessed person I am.
"You must write your own destiny". You can tell Chris is talking to Tom, not Dr. Swann talking to Clark/Kal-El
What do you mean?
@@tayl2991 he meant that Tom shouldn't look at mr. Reeve's destiny to create his own)
David Ryder oh I see.
And tom did very well.
That scene would have been amazing regardless simply due to Reeve's presence, but the use of the John Williams music just hit a nerve so deep that it was instantly a classic. I grew up on Reeve's Superman, and to this day he's never been bettered. Don't get me wrong, the different interpretations have been good, but no one solidified and defined Superman in a live action setting like Reeve did.
" not a handicap, but a handi-able, that you can actually rise above any adversity" what a beautiful and stunningly accurate description of Christopher Reeve and Superman, both have risen to every challenge that has been placed before them. God bless Christopher Reeve, the man who proved that life is worth living, even in horrible situations, there is light and hope in every life. God bless Christopher Reeve!
rest in peace Christopher Reeve
I've noticed that only Henry Cavill and Christopher Reeve are the only Supermen to actually give, support and create helpful foundations. While I like all Supermen I think that says a lot. That's why their my favorites :D.
Dean Cain supports Reeve's foundation and I guess Tom Welling does too.
I can't speak of Christopher Reeve without getting tears in my eyes..I was 11 when the 1st Superman film was released ...so, he is MY superman...always will be..m.
Christopher Reeve will always be the only one the only superman! He is Superman!
4:11 That’s actually cool how Tom wanted to learn about the character just as Clark was learning about himself.
Christopher Reeve is and always will be the Greatest Superman Ever
Absolute legend, never will be forgotten. Smallville did good.
christopher reeve to me is superman, beyond the character, hes one of the most inspiring and talented men to ever walk on earth.
RIP man of steel
Christopher Reeve remains a hero and an inspiration to me. He never gave up hope, and never stopped fighting for what he believed was possible. The world could use more people like Christopher Reeve. He embodied the spirit of Superman, and lived life with confidence, courage, and hope. He was not just a great man, but a Superman. And that is what he forever shall be to me. Rest in peace.
"He IS Superman." Yup. That about sums it up. I actually cried when I saw this episode of Smallville. I don't think there will be another that can bring Superman to life the way he did. At least not in my lifetime.
RIP and long live the greatest Superman actor of all time.
Christopher Reeve (September 25, 1952 - October 10, 2004), aged 52
You will always be remembered as a legend.
I love these sort of stories about finding yourself and how the legends began. It was great they got Christopher Reeve for this.
I’m here from 2024 I first saw Superman when I was 7 back in 2006. I can confirm that Christopher reeve is and will always be our Superman.
What a great man Christopher Reeve is!
Christopher Reeve iwas, is , and always will be the epitome of Superman. Miss him
Muched loved sadly missed Christopher Reeve RIP thankfully to the cast and crew bringing Christopher back (way back at the end of S2 of Smallville, and recently having Tom back as Clarck in Crisis on Earth
My two favorite Superman honestly 😩😭 it’s amazing that they both met
It always makes me tear up watching this
The son becomes the father and The father becomes the son
I love Christopher Reeve! He has that funny wit about him, especially with the please call bit at the end. He really was a superman and brought people joy and hope. RIP the true "Super Man" ♥
I will still always love Christopher Reeve and all of his Superman Movies and suits
What a sense of humor he had, even in his darkest moments. Respect to The Most Iconic Superman of All Time!!!!
Can't believe it's been 20 years since we lost him
Christopher reeve was the best Superman ever
I cried after he was announced Dead,to this day I get a knot in my stomach when thinking about it
NO ONE will ever be Superman BUT Christopher Reeves ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Kirk Alyn - Grand daddy of all Superman
George Reeves - Paternal Superman
Christopher Reeve - the best and definitive Superman
Brandon Routh - gentle Superman
Tom Welling - youthful Superman
Henry Cavill - serious Superman
Tyler Hoechlin - vibrant Superman
You missed out Dean Cain.
The best part about CZcams adding a feature that shows the most replayed part of the video is that I can see how many people go back to watch Christopher and Tom laugh with each other.
guilty! that was the best part!
Now that guy is the man of steel in this real world in real life
RIP Christopher Reeve God Bless. The Superman
I remember seeing both cameo episodes (The ones with both Reeve and Margot).
This cameo especially gave me tears...
I promise you Christopher Reeve that I will dedicate my book to you. Having you as one of my favorite actors gave me the best years of my life away from a messed-up world. You are the one and only true Superman and when we look up to the sky we shall see you and Shout Out up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane it's Superman.
Wasnt it great... back in 1978 when the newly developed "Industrial Light & Magic" ( I.L.M. ) Lucas film's out of this world level of special effects caused such a sensation when Christopher Reeve FIRST FLEW in that movie ? He simply floated off the crystal ice shelf in his fortress of solitude with one gentle leap into the air, cape waving at the audience... People stood up as we ALL cheered and clapped ! We truly DID believe a man could fly ! As a 13 year old boy... I had tears welling up in ny eyes. Thank you Christopher Reeve. Thank you.
Christopher's superman legacy is still here in spirit
Christopher Reeve is Superman! He always will be. No one will ever earn that title. It belongs to him all the way.
I love Chris! Him and superman are timeless!
I remember I watched his superman movies when I was 4 or 5 years old and I still remember his scenes
The real Superman, forever. I like many other actors who've played that role, don't get me wrong, but to me, he's the real one.
Christopher Reeve was and will be the greatest Superman ever, I have seen the recent Superman movie and they are great but I miss the special magic the Reeve's Superman had. Maybe this generation is just not into that.
The best 2 ever play Superman 🦸♂️ Christopher Reeve.
it's not only up to him but also the writers and directors, but from the trailers I've been following it's gonna be a great movie
I would give up all my possessions and ultimately my life it it meant we could get Christopher Reeve back. He was such a force for good in this world, we need more people like him. More than just a man in a Superman costume, more than just an actor, he really was a super man. I miss him.
Personally, I am forever astounded at the legacy of the late Christopher Reeve and I hope that it continues through his paralysis foundation because it is so important for those who had to go through in life as he did in the most difficult of circumstances. I also felt sad when I saw Mr. Reeve having given his impressive performance on "Smallville" years ago as "Dr. Virgil Swann" and it was a nice way of keeping the "Superman" legacy alive as well.
it makes me cry every time.
The most handsome superman !!!
Reeve was so good so good. The best ever to play a super hero. Despite the limitations of technology at that time (costumes, FX etc). His face, presence, physicality, humor, romantic side, vulnerable side, etc were all superb.
From what I remember it was Christopher Reeve, some say Brandon Routh was his lookalike in the remake before Man of Steel film portrayed by Henry Cavill as Superman.. but in TV, Tom Welling will always be Superman, he should reprise his role now that Tom is older.. make a cameo on Arrow. That would be awesome.
Dean Cain for me
Eventually your dream came true))
Dana said the same thing, that there was a very strong physical resemblance between Brandon and Chris. They say everyone has a doppelganger somewhere in the world, and Brandon Routh was certainly Chris Reeve's doppelganger.
Christopher Reeve is totally the best superman and in fact he still he is up this day even though he is dead.
Christopher Reeve showed the world that Superman is not an alien from Krypton but a majestic human being from Earth. ♥️🙏. You are sourly missed! 😪
I got the chance to ask Reeve a question a week before he died. I will never forget the exchange:
*A star-struck and fumbling me: When you regain your ability to walk, what’s the first thing you will do?
*Reeve: Well, I hope I don’t fall down. But if I do, I’m gonna get right back up.
No other modern comic book movie would exist without Reeve’s Superman. He is still the best. Every current and future actor will do well, but nobody will ever encompass what Superman is better than Christopher Reeve.
There is something that sets Superman apart from other Superheroes. At least, it's a belief I have. Unlike a lot of other Superheroes, (Batman, The Green Arrow, Iron Man, Black Widow), Superman has always been Superman. He doesn't need the cape and tights. Let me clarify. Okay.... Iron Man can fight and fly and do all sorts of cool stuff- when in the suit. Take off the literal suit of armor, and you have Tony Stark. A regular man, who happens to be very rich. The same can be said about Batman. They don't have powers, and if you shoot them in the head, they die. They aren't so much Superheroes as they are plain old heroes. Spider-Man is a little bit different. His powers from the spider bite makes him a superhero, along with his compassion, which brings us to Superman. Kal-El/Clark Kent has powers fueled by Earth's yellow sun. If he were still on Krypton, he'd be the same as the rest of us. In Smallville, if you can get your hands on green Kryptonite and lightning or electricity, you can have the powers of a Kryptonian. That is precisely What I mean about Superman. Clark Kent puts on that suit and saves people. He will also save people without the suit. Can you see where he is different? Superman's powers don't make him Superman; Clark Kent's beliefs and love of humanity make him Superman. When Eric Summers/Sommers got Clark's powers in season 1, he abused them and hurt people. Pretty much anybody who had powers in the series used them to hurt others. Basically in the show, anybody can have superpowers, but that doesn't make them a hero. Even though the show creators claimed this was NOT Superman, the very way the character of Clark Kent/Superman was created contradicts that statement, and the producers of the show and the actors don't know it. They haven't analyzed it the way I have. If I ever get to meet Tom Welling, I will tell him all this.
Iron Man's superpower was his genius. Yes, he needed the suit(s) to do good. But comparing Iron Man and Superman by just their powers/abilities defeats the character's purpose and story arcs. Iron Man's story is more about redemption, from being a man of questionable morals to wanting to change the world and be a hero. Superman's whole story is about being out of place in the world and discovering his purpose. Powers serve the story yes, but if a person solely focuses on them, then they lose A LOT of the story being told.
@@beckymerchant4678 I do see your point, but I stand by what I posted 7 months ago. My view hasn't changed. This is how I see the Superheroes. And Clark also felt some need to repay the world that adopted him.
one reason why I love Smallville! ☺