Review of Superman III (1983) by Matt Y — 11 Feb 2009

Pryor makes this one. The end sequence freaked me out as a kid, though.

This review of Superman III (1983) was written by Matt Y on 11 Feb 2009.

Superman III has generally received mixed reviews.

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