One of the most talked-about aspects of the workprint is the extended time spent in the Fortress of Solitude. There are longer sequences of Clark Kent interacting with the crystals. The most notable inclusion is a montage of Clark spending years in the Fortress, aging as he learns the history of the universe. This provides a stronger sense of the passage of time before he emerges as Superman.
The theatrical version of Superman (1978) is famous for its "comic book" tone—light, fun, and romantic. The workprint has a slightly harder edge. Without the polished sound design and the final music cues, the film feels more like a serious science fiction drama in the vein of Star Trek: The Motion Picture . It proves that the editors’ choices in the final cut were crucial in establishing the "feel" of the superhero genre. superman workprint
Perhaps the most sought-after workprint in Superman history is for the fourth installment. Following disastrous test screenings, nearly of the film were cut to bring the runtime down to a brief 90 minutes. One of the most talked-about aspects of the