What are the two main scenes cut from the original Superman movie?

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Two entire scenes cut from the theatrical release have been restored, and they do provide significant added value. The first occurs after Superman's first night revealing himself to Metropolis. In the Fortress, Superman speaks to Jor-El about how good it felt to be Superman for the first time. Jor-El warns his son about the potential for human abuse of his super-abilities. And he counsels Superman on the dangers of vanity, a force common even on Krypton, where its people considered themselves indestructible. If it weren't for vanity, the artificial ghost of Jor-El says, he'd be able to hold his son in his arms. It's a lovely scene that adds a portion of essential humanity to Superman's character. Cutting it out was a loss before, so it's a particularly potent addition now. The second full scene occurs immediately before Superman forces himself into Luthor's underground lair. Luthor whales on Superman with machine guns, flamethrowers, and a freezing machine. Of course we know that fire and bullets and ice won't hurt Superman. It's already been stated flat-out in the dialogue. But part of the fun of Superman is watching bullets bounce of his chest and fire leave him unscorched and ice go flying as he breaks out of it. It's one thing to say it, it's another to show it — especially in a movie. Which is a point Donner makes in his lively dialogue with Mankiewicz, who hates the scene, in the commentary track. http://www.dvdjournal.com/reviews/s/superman_se.shtml Nov 22 05, 10:17 AM