Things take an odd turn for this third installment. But whilst it may have more comedic than superhero action moments, this can still be a fun watch.
It has really a pretty entertaining opening credits segment. It definitely does not feel like a Superman film. But it still is very funny and in-keeping with the tone of comedy which still feels odd, but does manage to work.
Despite it being labelled as a Superman film, this film belongs to an out of luck low-life called Gus Gorman, played by well known comedian Richard Pryor.
I thought Richard Pryor was good. Some moments that he is involved with does feel out of place with what you expect from a Superman film. But if you look at them as individual set-pieces, then you can still have enjoyment out of this rather than frustration on wanting more Superman.
The moments with Superman are pretty good as well. Reeve is still great as Superman and Kent. Superman at one point does take an odd and dark turn that ends up being quite a tense action set-piece. Whilst Margot Kidder as Lois Lane has more of a cameo in this one, the love interest is the character of Lana Lang brilliantly played by Annette O'Toole.
They have great on-screen chemistry. I love the screwball nature of Clark and Lana's moments together. When one talking about something, the other is talking about a totally different thing. It always brings out a laugh from me.
Seeing their chemistry does make you believe that Clark and Lana deserve to be together rather than Lois.
The villain in this film is just a poor man's Lex Luthor. I guess Gene Hackman was busy doing other stuff. So instead, they brought in Robert Vaughn along with Annie Ross and Pamela Stephenson as his assistants.
From a technical aspect, the model shots are still as good as ever and the soundtrack has pieces that are very good and worth listening to.
So despite the laughs, it seems to rely too much on the comedy on not on what we expect a Superman film to be. That being said, it is still a fun movie to watch.
I am baffled to see a lot of the ratings elsewhere be so low. I thought it was perfectly fine. Yes it is by far weaker than both its predecessors and I can understand if the campiness tone of it puts people off. But there is still solid content throughout despite the tone being almost totally off-piste.
Rating: 7/10
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