Cinema: Flying High

SUPERMAN II

Directed by Richard Lester

Screenplay by Mario Puzo,

David Newman and Leslie Newman

What the ...! Clark Kent admitting his real identity to Lois Lane after all these years? And then, in full Man of Steel regalia, flying her back to his place, pouring her champagne, cooking dinner and egad!—taking her to bed? The mind boggles—is nothing sacred? But let's face it, times change, and Superman and friend have sweetly embraced the spirit of the '80s as well as each other. They have become—no other phrase will do—swinging singles (PG division) willing to talk things out, show their vulnerability, be mutually supportive...