He recently passed away Richard Donner, one of the most prolific directors of the seventh art. But one of his films in particular revolutionized the way we see superheroes now, We are referring to the 1978 film by the emblematic Superman.
He started in the world of television with several series and showed off his skills. This led him to rise through the ranks and soon made it to the big screen.
This way, Richard Donner He worked actively between the years 1957 and 2009. His productions included various genres. Such as action, horror, and adventure.
Movies
He directed about 24 films and served as executive producer for 11 more.Leaving a legacy that many others will surely follow.
The most famous films are the following: The Omen (1976), The Goonies (1985), Ladyhawke (1985), the Lethal Weapon series from 1987 to 1998, and Tales from the Crypt Presents: Ritual in 2002.
As executive producer he was in charge of X-Men (2000), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and Days of Future Past (2014) and the Free Willie saga between 1993 and 1997.
Superman, the most emblematic
Currently the highest grossing films are those of superheroes, just look at the listings on the web, like the one for Wikipedia, to prove it. They've had total dominance, but that wasn't the case in the 1970s.
During those years, several superhero adaptations were made for the small screen, but they weren't as successful as they had hoped. The only one that shone was Batman with Adam West, produced by the ABC television networkBut apart from that one, there were none that shone with the comic book characters.
However, Superman: The Movie hit theaters on December 15, 1978, setting the standard in this format for our favorite superheroes..
Initially they contacted several producers, but in the end Richard Donner He was chosen after his success in the film The Omen in 1977. The mission he was given was to film Superman and the sequel at the same time..
It is worth noting that they had already hired Marlon Brando and then Gene Hackman. All that was missing was Superman, but several actors refused so they decided to look for an unknown actor.
One of those who caught the attention was Christopher Reeve. Although it was initially rejected by the producers and by himself Donner, was subsequently accepted.
Now then, Superman: The movie, directed by Richard Donner, featured impeccable direction, a majestic performance by Christopher Reeve, music by John Williams, and impressive special effects that still look good today..
While It became Warner Bros.' most successful production at the time., raising $300 million, took the concept of superheroes to another level.
Celebrities bid a final farewell to Richard Donner
—Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 5, 2021
As we mentioned at the beginning of this post, Richard Donner passed away a few days ago. He departed this world on July 5, 2021. Several personalities expressed their regret. Among them, Steven Spielberg, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Feige and even PETA.
For his part, Mel Gibson He said, “Donner! My friend, my mentor. Oh, the things I learned from him! He was modest when speaking of his talents and greatness, referring to himself with great humility as a ‘mere traffic cop.’ He left his ego at the door and required the same from others. He was magnanimous in heart and soul, which he freely gave to all who knew him. If we were to pile up all the good deeds he did, they would reach to some unknown part of the firmament. I will miss him sorely, along with all his mischievous wit and wisdom.”
AND Steven Spielberg He commented: “Dick had such command of his films, and he was incredibly talented in so many genres. Being part of his circle was like hanging out with your favorite coach, your smartest teacher, your fiercest motivator, your dearest friend, your staunchest ally, and, of course, the greatest Goonie of them all. He was a kid. All heart. All the time. I can’t believe he’s gone, but his deep, hearty laugh will be with me forever.”
Finally, Although it is a film a little over 40 years old, it still shows us a superhero par excellence.You've probably already seen that movie, so tell us what you thought of it.
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