Synopsis:

This is a totally different, alternate version of the movie. It was created using both the Lester and the Donner cut.

Intentions:

This version is not an extended “best of both worlds” cut. I wanted to try something a little different using the wealth of footage out there. I chose the title Deja Vu because in my cut, Superman turns back time right after the Metropolis battle. Then events repeat in a different way, starting with the villains released in the Paris sequence. Ultimately, Superman must face his problems rather than escape them by turning back time again.

Change List:

KEY LC – Lester Theatrical Cut DC – Donner Cut STM – Superman the Movie RIC – Restored International Cut Deleted DC – Deleted DC scenes Deleted LC – Deleted LC scenes Disclaimer/Dedication WB Logo – 1978 Black and White, added music. Krypton Approach – LC/STM footage, STM Sound, added music. Trial Recap/Phantom Zone/Trip to Earth Re-edited LC/DC/STM, added 1978 sound effects, extended Guilty verdict, added music. Missile/Release of Villains – Re-edited DC. Credits – DC Daily Plant/Lois jumps out window – DC Lex in prison – DC Moon 1 – Re-edited DC footage, LC soundtrack. Added RIC dialogue. Lex escapes in balloon – DC Niagara hotel intro – DC Lex heads north 1 – Re-edited DC/Deleted DC, added music, enhanced picture. Lex/Eve at fortress with Jor-El – Edited DC Lois and Clark by Niagara Falls – Edited LC Lex heads south – Deleted DC, added music, enhanced picture. Villains land – Re-edited LC Niagara rescue – Re-edited LC. Remixed with enhanced march music, dialogue. Villains meet cops Re-edited DC Blank Bullets Re-edited DC. Eliminated hair continuity problems. East Houston news report/Military attack – Re-edited DC Supes and Lois fly north/Enter Fortress – Re-edited DC, added dialogue. Zod’s speech/Villains destroy Rushmore and Wash Monument – Re-edited DC/LC, remixed sound, added music, added sound effects. White House Invasion/President – Re-edited DC. Supes shows Lois fortress – Re-edited, Remixed LC. Lex at White House – DC, adjusted pitch of Zod’s voice. Lois and Supes return to Metropolis Re-edited, Remixed LC. Daily Planet Invasion 1 – Re-edited DC. Adjusted pitch of Zod’s voice Superman Arrives – Re-edited DC/LC mix. “Freedom of the Press”, Remixed sound, added march from STM. Metropolis Battle 1- Re-edited DC/LC mix. Aerial battle, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, no super breath. Added music, sound effects, dialogue. Supes turns back time – DC footage, new time reversal footage, added music, remixed sound, 1978 sound effects. Deja Vu at Daily Planet – DC Lex Escapes in car- DC deleted scene, re-edited, sound remixed, added music, added sound effects, enhanced picture. Daily Planet Paris setup- Re-edited LC, remixed sound. Alley change LC, remixed sound, added march. Paris – Re-edited LC, removed dialogue, remixed sound. Villains released – Edited LC, added sound effects. Clark hit by taxi – LC Moon 2 – Re-edited DC/LC, remixed sound. Niagara hotel room Re-edited LC. Luthor/Eve in fortress with Lara Ã?â‚?” Re-edited LC Lois and Clark by falls Re-Edited LC Lois jumps in river – LC Villains Land 2 Re-edited DC Pink bear reveal Re-edited, Remixed LC Flying north Re-edited DC. East Houston/Boy on horse – Re-edited, Remixed LC, Deleted LC, added music, added sound effects, enhanced picture. Supes gets dinner Re-edited LC. East Houston military attack 2 Re-edited LC. Fortress Dinner Re-edited DC. President sees destruction on TV Re-edited LC. Supes and Lois in bed DC Mt. Rushmore/President Re-edited LC. Depowering – Re-edited DC/LC mix, features Jor-El and Lara, Remixed sound, added music. White House Invasion 2 Re-edited LC. Driving south/Diner – DC Repowering – Re-edited, remixed DC Lex at White House 2 – Re-edited, remixed DC Superman recharged at Fortress – Re-edited DC, STM, added music, added sound effects. Daily Planet Invasion 2 – Re-edited LC/DC, remixed sound Superman Arrives 2 – Re-edited DC/LC mix. “Care to step outside”, Remixed sound, added march from STM. Metropolis battle 2 – Re-edited DC/LC mix. Heat vision, street fight, super breath. Added music, sound effects, dialogue. Villains at Daily Planet Re-edited DC, adjusted pitch of voices. Villains fly north DC Villains try to enter fortress Deleted DC, remixed sound, added music, enhanced picture. Fortress confrontation DC, adjusted pitch of voices. Arctic Police Re-edited deleted DC, remixed sound, added music, enhanced picture. Destroying fortress – DC Lois’ apartment – DC Jimmys new camera Deleted DC, enhanced picture. Return to diner DC, remixed, added music. Flag to White House LC, remixed, added music. Credits DC, added music.

Additional Notes:

Each of the 2 timelines is edited differently, with scenes and parts of scenes from the Donner Cut and the theatrical Lester Cut. Many scenes are completely re-edited, some are basically unchanged. Much of the music and sound has been remixed to make it more consistent with the original John Williams score. It is not meant to be a replacement for either of the 2 official cuts, but a totally different, alternate version of the movie.

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