

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Acting
Terence Stamp's Zod: pure theatrical menace
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI flying effects still soar
Writing
Lois figuring out Clark's secret: chef's kiss

Director
Richard Lester
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Richard Donner shot 75% of this film before being fired; Lester reshot and finished it, creating two wildly different versions.
The 'Kneel before Zod!' scene was improvised by Stamp, who thought the scripted dialogue was too tame.