It’s hard to argue that *Superman III* isn't just a letdown. I didn't dislike what was happening on screen, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it simply wasn't good. A lot of the time, it felt like the main character was pushed to the background, and even when he did appear, he seemed… downcast? It’s a strange direction for the story to take. Christopher Reeve is still decent in his role; there aren't any pro…

"Superman III," released in 1983, frequently receives criticism due to its use of slapstick comedy, a parodic feel, and the involvement of Richard Pryor, but it manages to be enjoyable after adjusting to those elements. Christopher Reeve’s portrayal of Superman is naturally well-done, and the movie also features Robert Vaughn as a villain reminiscent of Luthor, alongside Pamela Stephenson in the role of his appeal…

It’s easy to overlook what computers are capable of. Following his involvement in a computer-related scheme for financial gain, Gus Gorman (played wonderfully by Richard Pryor) finds himself working for the shady, wealthy Ross Webster (Robert Vaughn). With Gorman's skills in computing, Webster intends to seize total control over the economy—but first, there’s the problem of getting rid of Superman. Richard Lest…

This is a really good follow-up! It's a genuinely funny and thrilling Superman film, highlighted by what I consider to be the best sequence in the whole series: the junkyard brawl featuring Evil Superman and Clark Kent, portrayed by the same actor. Richard Pryor brings a lot of laughs as Gus Gorman, who’s an awkward computer expert with a good heart, while Robert Vaughn is effective as the antagonist. The visual e…