Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
How in the heck did it take me so long to see this?
This.
Takes.
Everything.
Stupid.
Out.
Of.
The.
1980 issue.
What results is an overwhelmingly superior movie; a tighter, more focused, more enjoyable experience that belies the original intent of Donner and actually feels like a true sequel to the first film. The editing is better, the performances are better, there aren't any gaping plot holes, there isn't the unnecessary bit in France, there isn't the completely out of place humor, the duller Lester scenes are gone and you don't have to defend yourself anymore for liking things in Superman II.
It isn't perfect, but neither was the first film. But it sure does fix virtually everything wrong with the theatrical release.
3.5 balls out of 4. Wow!