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Superman III (1983)

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Reviews Counted:26

Fresh:1

Rotten:25

Average Rating:1.0/10

Consensus: When not overusing sight gags, slapstick, and Richard Pryor, Superman III resorts to plot points rehashed from the previous Superman flicks.

Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Superman matches wits with an evil mastermind and a computer genius who discovers the one substance that can harm the Man of Steel. Combining the known ingredients of Kryptonite with a guess at the... Superman matches wits with an evil mastermind and a computer genius who discovers the one substance that can harm the Man of Steel. Combining the known ingredients of Kryptonite with a guess at the unknown, the genius invents a new Kryptonite that doesn't kill Superman--it turns him evil. Meanwhile, a giant computer has been built for the mastermind that becomes self-aware and cannot be shut off. This entertaining combination of spectacular special effects and irrepressible comedy, once again directed by Richard Lester, features terrific madcap turns by Richard Pryor, Robert Vaughn, and Annette O'Toole and yet another majestic score by John Williams. [More]

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Annette O'Toole, Annie Ross, Pamela Stephenson, Robert Vaughn, Margot Kidder

Director: Richard Lester

Director: Richard Lester
Screenwriter: David Newman, Leslie Newman
Composer: Ken Thorne

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Warner's DVD release has an undistinguished anamorphic transfer (2.35:1), unremarkable DD 2.0 mono audio, and the theatrical trailer.

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