It makes him stand even taller.
There is a wonderful scene midway through Richard DonnersSuperman: The Movie.
However, it also speaks to Reeve as a person.
Christopher Reeve was a man whose feet could be deeply rooted in clay.
He could embody the very need to hope and persevere.
Self-made kryptonite and gloom.
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Its not a subtle metaphor, nor does it need to be.
Along these lines,Super/Manmoves on two parallel storytelling trajectories.
The rest of the movie is an alternating, dual story about the life before and after the incident.
The storytelling choice is as intelligent as it is bittersweet.
Reeve of course became one of the greatest advocates and champions for developing treatments and dignity for the disabled.
The film admits both had moments of darkness, but when they were together they could create such light.
As with many recent documentaries about public figures, one senses there are stories left untold.
But unlike so many recent docs about celebrities or childhood heroes,Super/Manfeels ultimately truthful and honest.
By the time the movie is over, you will as well.
It makes you, again, believe this man could fly.
Rating:
4 out of 5
