Superman (1948) – It starts strong but bogs down later
on with weak cliffhangers, repetitive plotting (Chapter 9 is one big plot
hole), and a rushed climax; while the acting of the supporting cast tends
to be subpar, Neill is great, Bond is good, and Alyn works well enough (although
as Superman, he seems undersized, and he frequently looks bewildered); the use
of animated effects takes some getting used to, but they blend in better in
black and white, and they’re certainly preferable to terrible low-budget practical
effects, even if Superman flies like a fish swimming in water; in all, this is
a respectable first attempt at live-action Superman. 6
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