Superman (1978 film) average rating of 8/10. The website's critical consensus reads, ""Superman" deftly blends humor and gravitas, taking advantage of the perfectly cast Reeve to craft a loving, nostalgic tribute to an American pop culture icon." Metacritic collected an average score of 88, resulting in "universal acclaim", based on twelve reviews. The film was widely regarded as one of top 10 films of 1978. "Superman" creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster gave a positive reaction. Shuster was "delighted to see Superman on the screen. I got chills. Chris Reeve has just the right touch of humor. He really is Superman." Roger Ebert
Pierre Arditi voice of Christopher Reeve. Arditi dubbed Christopher Reeve on the French-language version of the three first Superman films by Richard Donner and Richard Lester. Because of the added footage in the DVD Special Edition of Donner's "Superman", the film had to be re-dubbed with a different voice actor. He also provided the French voice for Reeve in the comedy/whodunit "Deathtrap". He was the voice of the documentary series "Untamed Africa," written and produced by Frederic Lepage. He was made "Chevalier" (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur in 2002. He was made "Chevalier" (Knight) of the Ordre national du Mérite on 7