Superman III
Warner Bros | Release Date: June 17, 1983
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SkyrimGuy935Feb 20, 2015
Christopher Reeves continues to be the definitive Superman, but even he can't help save Superman III from its unfunny attempts at humor, unlikable, underdeveloped villains, terrible plot, and the awful casting of Richard Pryor. Don't get meChristopher Reeves continues to be the definitive Superman, but even he can't help save Superman III from its unfunny attempts at humor, unlikable, underdeveloped villains, terrible plot, and the awful casting of Richard Pryor. Don't get me wrong, he's an amazing comedian, but he should have never been considered for a role this toned down and tame.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffMay 10, 2017
'Superman III' is the kind of movie that is a miscalculation of all things in the genre, and even the character like Superman himself. Everything you knew and loved about the character gets misused so much, it's a wonder why the studio was'Superman III' is the kind of movie that is a miscalculation of all things in the genre, and even the character like Superman himself. Everything you knew and loved about the character gets misused so much, it's a wonder why the studio was even making these movies anymore. Christopher Reeve is back as the title character, and he must confront his inner demons, which leads to a rather ridiculous fight that, while somewhat technically impressive for 1983, its overall execution is rather clunky and misguided. Richard Pryor is the latest comic relief here, and he does what he can in a premise that should not require any comedic effect, but for some reason, the filmmakers behind this movie felt that comedy was needed for a story like this. I could go on about why this movie was a colossal disappointment, but I think just a simple "Don't watch it!" should be more than enough to give you an idea as to why this movie should never be seen.… Expand
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TheDude-Jul 19, 2015
Ugh this movie is so horrible the attempts at comedy are terrible, the dialogue is like it was written by a 10 year old, the special effects look like **** even back when it came out it looked ****ty, no character development, awfulUgh this movie is so horrible the attempts at comedy are terrible, the dialogue is like it was written by a 10 year old, the special effects look like **** even back when it came out it looked ****ty, no character development, awful performances there is only one scene that works in the entire film and that is when superman has a hallucination of him fighting his evil self.… Expand
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MoviebuffreviewJul 9, 2013
While Christopher Reeve continues to soar as Superman here, the rest of the movie is nothing but a failed, crash landing. Awful plot, laughable characters and villains, a ridiculous sense of humor, a plot free from logic, and lacklusterWhile Christopher Reeve continues to soar as Superman here, the rest of the movie is nothing but a failed, crash landing. Awful plot, laughable characters and villains, a ridiculous sense of humor, a plot free from logic, and lackluster action make Superman III an awful sequel, especially after the acclaimed Superman II.… Expand
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gzayas91Jun 21, 2017
While I'm not a fan of Superman 1 and 2, at least they tried to be entertaining, this a lame sequel that has ever made. Is not the worst, is just lame.
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SuperheroMoviesAug 20, 2013
Replacing its light comical material for slapstick, digressing in exciting action, and having a plot that's dry on and feasible ideas, Superman III is an unfortunate downfall for the series.
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diogomendesAug 29, 2014
(Glad to know I lower the user score from 4.0 to 3.9 :D)

For a movie that relies on dull slapstick and rehashed points from previous Superman movies, the third installment knows how to provoke a complete boredom and scenes who are supposed(Glad to know I lower the user score from 4.0 to 3.9 :D)

For a movie that relies on dull slapstick and rehashed points from previous Superman movies, the third installment knows how to provoke a complete boredom and scenes who are supposed to be funny, but they are not. Not as bad as Superman IV (or Abomination) but it's still pretty bad.… Expand
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MovieGKMay 8, 2014
One or two good scenes... the rest.. unwatchable.. Nothing interesting going on in the plot, stupid jokes and humor, mostly bad acting. No i don't want to watch it again.. not even to laugh at its stupidity.
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gameguardian21Mar 20, 2016
This is one superman movie not made of steel. It has laughable characters, dumb humor, and a stupid plot. This movie was supposed to be the conclusion to a trilogy that should have been remembered.
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amheretojudgeAug 25, 2019
Lester has broken so many rules by now, that he doesn't have any ground to stand on, flying doesn't help in this world.

Superman 3 Lester is a victim of the textbook trilogy syndrome. And when I say syndrome, we've had plenty of acclaimedLester has broken so many rules by now, that he doesn't have any ground to stand on, flying doesn't help in this world.

Superman 3

Lester is a victim of the textbook trilogy syndrome. And when I say syndrome, we've had plenty of acclaimed makers fall down this road unwillingly and brutally in this final lap of the race. The director Richard Lester arguably should not be blamed. I mean, I would rather put the Newmans, the writers on the stand. For most of the time, the off-putting characteristic of the film is not the execution of the flim-flam hokum but the very incoherent punches that is told to emerge every now and then as an excuse of a crime world. But none of these crimes are actually sinister, probably because none of them communicates with us, the audience.

Also what's at stake here is either a formal day to day white collar lawbreaking activity or a misunderstood opportunity seized by someone trying to make it big, none of it actually is a threat that can challenge who arguably is the all mighty powerful in contrast to the very super society of his. Addition to that, the unconventional and irrelevant humor is what tips over this already hanging-by-the-thread film.

I mean it starts with a childish humor where a choreographed physical accidents is supposed to be funny along with anecdotes in the film like old marriage jokes, slapstick humor between irritated colleagues and cheap laughs coming from a lazy worker. Other major thing that film lacks is "logic". To be honest, the entire series has never seen the face of the base of the physics law, but at least the previous adventures were fun, in big bold capital letters FUN. And this always, always overpowered the limitations of the early installments, but here not only that liberty is taken for granted but is also just not juicy enough for you to eradicate a big priority as such, not for anyone, not even for Superman.… Expand
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FilipeNetoNov 10, 2021
After seeing "Superman II", I thought the franchise couldn't get any worse... I was wrong. Despite retaining some small merits, this film is far worse and really shouldn't have been missed by those involved, especially Christopher Reeve. InAfter seeing "Superman II", I thought the franchise couldn't get any worse... I was wrong. Despite retaining some small merits, this film is far worse and really shouldn't have been missed by those involved, especially Christopher Reeve. In fact, the actor even considered not acting in the film, and his participation was only guaranteed at the last minute, as I found out after some reading, which I did after seeing the film.

For me, this movie has the worst script conception I've seen, within the Superman movies. In practice, it is a duel between the hero and a wealthy villain, called Webster. Initially, he wants to ward off competition from Colombian coffee by influencing the region's climate through a satellite, commanded by him thanks to a hacker he discovered in his own companies. When the superhero ruins his plans, he starts chasing him to kill him and get out of his way. Amidst this, the hero still has time to go to an alumni meeting of his old high school, where he meets an old flame, the former prom queen, Lana.

The franchise lost its footing after the departure of Richard Donner, and there is nothing that can save the film from being considered terribly bad. The plot is surreal because it is so bad, unrealistic and false. The hero, until now seen as a well of integrity, and in theory in love with Lois Lane (who in this film virtually disappears), is almost put in the bed of two other women, in what we might consider a huge moral flaw. I could give lots of examples of other situations and moments without logic or meaning, but it would be redundant.

Reeve does what he can in the role of Superman, but the actor made little effort, he wasn't really in the project with body and soul and his performance reflects that lack of will to be there. It sticks to the basics and doesn't shine. Annette O'Toole also manages to honor the basics, but she can't give us much more. Richard Pryor is moderately funny, but barely succeeds at making us laugh. Jackie Cooper and Robert Vaughan also don't bring any spark or charisma to the film. Pamela Stephenson is irritating, and Margot Kidder was almost relegated to the trailer, as she only appears for about five minutes.

Technically, the film has some (few) redeeming virtues, such as the rather well-conceived cinematography, the satisfactorily conducted editing, and the light, relatively fast pace of the film, which avoids tiring the audience with an excessively long duration. Also, the soundtrack did reasonably well, even though the most famous pieces of music I've heard are pretty much the same as in every Superman movie. There are also one or two scenes worthy of anthology for their impact and notoriety, such as the fight between Superman's ego and alter-ego. Unfortunately, the movie doesn't go much further: the sets aren't very well done, there are a lot of cheap and unbelievable visuals and specials, and the movie generally looks cheaper and more fake than its predecessors.… Expand
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MglovesfunJan 31, 2020
This movie is as dumb as it gets. It makes no sense and there humor is cheap and vulgar. Christopher Reeve's performance is probably the only redeeming feature.
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Onlyclassicvg1Jan 11, 2021
Superman III' is the kind of movie that is a miscalculation of all things in the genre, and even the character like Superman himself. Everything you knew and loved about the character gets misused so much, it's a wonder why the studio was
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alerikandersonApr 24, 2023
I just think Superman 3 just forgot what made superman appealing in the first place. Sure, it's a better made film than Superman 4, but I just can't handle it, it isn't that fun than Superman 4 is.
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