Review of Superman III (1983) by Michael W — 20 Jul 2015

This installment in the franchise is so ridiculously silly that not even Superman himself could save it.

This review of Superman III (1983) was written by Michael W on 20 Jul 2015.

Superman III has generally received mixed reviews.

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