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Superman Collection
If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.
Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
CinemaSerf
Aug 20, 2026 · via TMDB
The last outing for our red-caped hero ought really to have put a cap on things, but sadly that wasn't to be so Richard Pryor was drafted in to provide the comedy foil for Robert Vaughn's baddie and to be honest it all fell pretty flat. "Gus" (Pryor) figures out a way of creaming off the odd cent here and there from his company's payroll and is soon driving a bright red sports car. This attracts the attention of his boss "Webster" (Vaughn) who is keen on using his computing prowess to manipulate the global coffee market and ensure that Colombia starts to play ball with his plans for a monopoly. Meantime, "SuperClark" (Christopher Reeve) has been home to a school reunion and reignited a relationship with his childhood pal "Lena" (Annette O'Toole) - remember "Lois" has forgotten all about his love interest after their altercations with Terence Stamp back in 1980. Of course, when "Soop" learns of their nefarious scheme he puts a stop to it - with explosive results, but that just galvanises "Webster" and his pal to invent a machine that can do just about anything - and that causes no end of grumpiness for just about everyone concerned. There are a few scenes with the dry-as-a-bone Reeve towards the end that are quite entertaining as the red kryptonite presents him in a sort of "Brightburn" fashion, but the rest of this is really only a vehicle for the over-used Pryor to present us with his own brand of quick-fire humour that for me led to more of a one-man show than a sci-fi adventure. There's virtually nothing at the "Daily Planet" so few opportunities for "Perry" (Jackie Cooper) to let rip at the hapless "Jimmy" (Marc McClure) and though she tries with her ditzy "Lorelei", Pamela Stephenson simply hasn't enough to do to make much comedic impact in the wake of her over-powering co-star. Indeed, if anyone, it's probably only Vaughn who seems to appreciate that this is a poor concept from start to finish, but at least he's making a few quid. Please let's stop now.
r96sk
Jan 8, 2025 · via TMDB
<em>'Superman III'</em> 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.
Wuchak
May 12, 2021 · via TMDB
_**More than it first appears**_ "Superman III" (1983) gets a lot of flack because of the inclusion of slapstick, a parody tone and Richard Pryor, but it is entertaining once you get used to the tone and the presence of Pryor. Christopher Reeve as Superman is good, of course, but you also have Robert Vaughn as the Luthor-like villain and Pamela Stephenson as his attractive female assistant a la Miss Teschmacher. The cast really excels with the inclusion of the beautiful Annette O'Toole as Lana Lang, a sort of replacement for Lois Lane, who barely appears. Annette is a pleasure to behold throughout. Once you get used to the too-goofy approach the film really takes off in the second half with Superman fighting his dark side, an obvious type of the inner conflict of flesh & spirit within us all. Even more, there's the satisfying redemption of a certain character that illustrates how a person can make a huge mistake and still be applicable for redemption, as long as he or she is willing. The film just leaves you with a good feeling. BOTTOM LINE: It's not great like the first two, but "Superman III" delivers if you overlook all the bashing and give it a chance. Richard Pryor is goofy, but likable while Annette O'Toole shines. Most of all, the movie is deeper than what meets the eye and effectively conveys powerful truths about the human condition and potential. The film runs 2 hours, 4 minutes. GRADE: B-/B
John Chard
Mar 21, 2020 · via TMDB
Never underestimate the power of computers. After being caught for a money making computer scam, Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor - wonderful) is recruited by unscrupulous multimillionaire Ross Webster (Robert Vaughn). With Gorman's computer expertise, Webster plans to take complete economic control. But first there is the considerable issue of eradicating Superman first... Richard Lester, as everyone now knows, inherited Superman 2 from the jettisoned Richard Donner. Here we have a complete Richard Lester Superman film, and from the extended slapstick opening we are aware that this is far lighter in tone than the previous two films. Lester's credits are steeped in comedy traditions, so it's no real surprise that Superman 3 is more airy comic book than troubled caped crusader. This is something that many franchise fans are completely unforgiving about. Which is a shame, because viewed as a comic book bit of nonsense it's a rather enjoyable film, certainly it's the one with the most fun approach. The action is very well put together, with a franchise highlight as Clark Kent (Christopher Reeve) gets to fight a clearly off kilter Superman (erm, Reeve again), and the comedy, if accepted on its own terms, is very rewarding. Annette O'Toole (adorable) takes the lead love interest role for this one, with Margo Kidder only along for cameo duties. Pamela Stephenson is on hand for some sex bomb side-kick to Vaughn work, and Annie Ross gest the bitch sibling role and gets her teeth and "wires" into it. All told, it's not a ground shaking superhero film, but it does work as entertainment if one can cast off the mythology of Superman and his fantastical complexities. To do so is not a crime against ones superhero beliefs, it's just an acceptance that this is a different approach, and that Superman 3's only real crime is not being as good as the two film's that preceded it. Hey, just think, "Quest For Peace" was around the corner... 6/10
Charles Dance
Feb 18, 2017 · via TMDB
**Great sequel!** A funny, exciting Superman movie that includes the greatest scene in the franchise - the junkyard fight between Evil Supes and his nerdy counterpart, Clark Kent. Richard Pryor is hilarious as the hapless Gus Gorman - the computer programming genius with a heart. Robert Vaughn makes for a great villain and the special effects are top notch. So much more entertaining than the tedious bile that would come in later years - Superman Returns and the Henry Cavill rubbish. I remember sitting in the packed theater in 1983 and the whole audience thoroughly enjoying this - laughing and cheering in all the right places. And for those who claim the film is too silly - do they not remember Ned Beatty as the cretin Otis in Superman and Superman II - surely the stupidest character to grace the series. - Charles Dance
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