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Superman III
1983
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10
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2.4
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3.0
Computer knowledge and data technology in this film are pretty much a kind of awesome, omnipotent magic, a recurring and amusing cliche in movies of t ..
Common Sense Media
1.0
Its sheer anticlimax to go through the motions of reversing directions in a heroically satisfying way.
3.1
The sheer amazingness of Superman isnt explored; the movie and the people in it take this incredible creature for granted.
Rogerebert
3.0
Although the film goes on far too long, our hero wins out over the machine in a dazzling finale.
Spirituality And Practice
1.5
The John Williams Superman Theme doesnt start the movie, although it makes a belated appearance.
ReelViews
2.5
As usual, Pryor steals the show with a manic performance that rises well above the material.
Tv Guide
1.5
For fans of superhero action this is still enjoyable enough entertainment.
Radio Times
2.5
As a third outing, its a complete misfire that attempts to pander to audiences rather than build an interesting premise out of its limited resources.
Cinema Crazed
3.0
The action is good but this doesnt move the audience in the same way as the first two.
Empire
0.5
The franchise is guaranteed money, so why did Warner Brothers decide to spend even less money on this trash
Flim Threet
2.0
But it is diverting enough, and the final confrontation makes for some fun viewing.
Bbc
0.5
Donner isnt known to be a filmmaker of much personality; his best work has a workman like precision but lacks a truly unique imprint.
Mr Brown Movies
3.5
Superman III has major flaws, but is entertaining Superman III is the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the superhero franchise.
Lyles Movie Files
1.5
Putting its emphasis on broad comedy at the expense of ingenious plotting and technical wizardry, it has virtually none of the mythic or cosmic sensib ..
Variety
0.5
Perhaps most unfitting of all is Ken Thornes new score, which is peppered with circusy ditties, sound effects, and musical cues.
1.9
(The similarities doesnt end there: whereas the previous two Superman movies took the story seriously, this one doesnt and plays the thing for laughs. ..
Scifi Movie Page
4.5
If not as exhilarating as Superman II, Superman III is surprising and boisterously witty.
People
4.5
Superman III belongs to Richard Pryor as Gus Gorman who gives a marvelously understated comic performance.
OutWeek
4.5
I dont mind a silly villain but he wasnt charming silly but just annoying.
rachelsreviews.net
1.5
The films predecessors were extremely smooth renderings of the comic strip material, but Superman III looks as chintzy as a Grade B movie serial.
Maclean's Magazine
1.5
One expects romance, humor and grandeur, but only gets a frustrating mixture of failed opportunities and missed chances. Bummer.
Associated Press
1.5
Now retooling the series into unfunny low comedy, the script feels written for no one above the age of nine.
Dvd Journal
4.5
It looks like a comic book, and Lester has seized upon the anything goes cartoonishness to create a haywire comedy of absurdities and non sequiturs th ..
Vanity Fair
4.5
Yet he doesnt even interact with Superman himself until the last set piece, and they dont share screen time in any meaningful way until Gormans final ..
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