Super/Man: the Christopher Reeve story - trailer - 1 November

Super/Man: the Christopher Reeve story – trailer – due in UK cinemas November 1

Actor Christopher Reeve rises to stardom when he lands the role of Superman in the 1970s. When a horse-riding accident leaves him paralysed in 1995, Reeve spends the rest of his life searching for a cure for spinal cord injuries.

The first trailer for the highly anticipated documentary is a new film that looks at the movie star’s 1995 equestrian accident left him paralysed. Subsequently used that setback to help others.

In the film his children reflect on the heartbreaking loss of an American hero who died in 2004 at ag 52.

Directors – Ian Bonhôte | Peter Ettedgui

Writers – Ian Bonhôte | Otto Burnham | Peter Ettedgui

Stars – Christopher Reeve | Johnny Carson | Glen Close

Review IMDb

The documentary presents good presentation, structure and some informative insights about Reeve’s personal life that I didn’t know about it and it was pretty emotional to observe. Seeing his family and others discussing of what makes him so special was pretty touching and I felt connected to Reeve’s activist work, his journey and the person he is.

Without being said, the documentary does have it’s faults which are some of the pacing that could be improved. Including the musical tracks feeling repetitive. The musical tracks feel out of place and just like Val and Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, the musical soundtrack feels cheesy and kind of ruins some of the moments.

But as a whole, the movie’s core was good and it was interesting to observe and learn about Reeves. May Reeves legacy continues and his legendary performance as Superman to live on.