Review of Superman III (1983) by Stephen L — 29 May 2009

The first two Superman movies were, well, Super, but the third and forth were just so campy and dumbed down, that I am insulted that they exist. Richard Pryor, Really?

This review of Superman III (1983) was written by Stephen L on 29 May 2009.

Superman III has generally received mixed reviews.

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