Superman III

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Yoosik Ethan O I don’t blame the negative reviews. This is not in the same league as the first two films but I thought it was still good, and pretty underrated. It’s more a lighthearted comedic take on the franchise, maybe a little too comedic. But it was fun from start to finish. The battle between the good and bad Superman was a good idea and well done and certainly the best part of this film. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/25 Full Review r96 s 'Superman III' is just rubbish, isn't it? I wasn't hating what I was watching or anything, but I was just sat there continuously thinking: this is just bad, huh. Much of the movie feels like the titular character is sidelined, then even when he is onscreen he's... depressed? Odd choice. Christopher Reeve remains good, no issues there. Margot Kidder is involved but barely features, to be fair Annette O'Toole is solid in her bit. Richard Pryor, Robert Vaughn & Co. are OK in terms of what they give, but their characters are highly uninteresting. I just didn't care at all. That opening sequence really gives you a peek into what you're going to be watching. Of course there are signs in the prior movies that the filmmakers wanted to stray into dumbed down comedy and it might've worked as a standalone picture, but as a Superman film? Not a chance. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Luis I While the flaws in tone, visual effects, and general filmmaking in the first couple of films could be forgiven as products of their time, the same grace feels undeserved here due to the sheer breakdown in storytelling. The film is riddled with contrivances and even plot holes, with many narrative choices making little sense. The characters lack clear motivations, development, or meaningful arcs, making it difficult to engage with their journeys. Some performances only exacerbate this issue, with certain characters becoming unbearably annoying rather than compelling. The comedic tone, which leans heavily into slapstick, rarely lands and feels more distracting than effective. The film does start on a promising note, placing the protagonist in a fresh setting (his hometown), while also introducing a character with a relatable backstory who initially sparks intrigue as a potential ally or villain. Unfortunately, these elements remain underdeveloped and fizzle out by the midpoint. The protagonist undergoes a moral shift not through any meaningful internal conflict but simply because the villains wanted to harm him. His subsequent "evil" acts feel random, lacking consequence in both the plot and the film's thematic exploration. His redemption arc is similarly unearned, as he abruptly decides to fight back and confront the villains, whom he only truly encounters in the final act. Ultimately, this is a film I wouldn’t recommend, unless you're curious to see how a poorly executed sequel can derail a series or simply want to complete the four-film run for the sake of completion. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Raymond B I don’t get the hate It’s still a good Superman movie Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review matthias s As a massive comic book fan and Superman lover, **Superman III** was a huge disappointment. With so many iconic DC villains to choose from, they instead made up their own—and not in a good way. The movie completely lacks the magic and hope of the original, replacing charm and heroics with cheap slapstick that barely works. Christopher Reeve is the only saving grace here, giving his all, but the movie’s multiple plotlines drag the pacing down and lead nowhere. Richard Pryor tries his best, but his comedic shtick feels out of place in a Superman film. Margot Kidder’s Lois Lane is basically MIA, and while Annette O’Toole makes a decent Lana Lang, it’s not enough. Superman does almost nothing heroic, and the whole thing feels so off from the source material. Evil Superman/Bizarro was a cool idea and should’ve been the focus. Lester was the wrong guy for this franchise. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Charlie M Pretty awful. Really boring and really confusing. Characters are all messed up. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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