Friends, Richard Lester’s new movie is a mixture of comedy and action. As soon as I finished Superman II, I went straight to the third movie. Superman III (1983) is the most different film in the series, but it is still a true classic. While it maintains the epic atmosphere of the first two films for 2 hours and 5 minutes, this time it adds plenty of comedy and light humor. Richard Lester directed it, so the tempo is more fun and lighter.
Christopher Reeve is great again, but this time the story focuses more on the human side. Superman’s dark side emerges due to synthetic kryptonite. It doesn’t get boring at all, it flows from start to finish. It’s funnier than the first two movies, but it’s not without its iconic scenes. The Power of Richard Pryor and New Characters Richard Pryor plays Gus Gorman in this movie and he is a bomb. As a computer genius, he turns into Superman’s enemy, but he plays it very entertainingly and very naturally.
There is no Lex Luthor this time, instead there is the giant computer and synthetic kryptonite created by Pryor. Annette O’Toole enters as Lana Lang, the former love from Smallville. Lois Lane is less in this movie, but the chemistry is still very good. Christopher Reeve’s performance as Clark Kent is at its peak; both funny and emotional. The cast is the most entertaining in the series. The Dark Side of Superman: Synthetic Kryptonite and Dual Personality The most striking part of the movie is Superman’s transformation into evil due to synthetic kryptonite.
Bad Superman scenes are legendary; He smokes, grows a beard, is a jerk. This part shows Superman’s weak and dark side for the first time in the series. The story progresses very logically, there is also emotional depth. It is different from the first two films, but this change makes the film very interesting. It’s not forced at all, it flows naturally. Legendary Fight in the Dumpster Good and Evil Superman Encounter: This movie features that dumpster fight that went down in cinema history!
The fight between the bad Superman and the good Superman in his inner world… That scene is incredible. Flights, punches, mirror-like powers… It’s still one of the best superhero fights shot with practical effects. I can say that it is even more iconic than the Eiffel Tower. Action is at its peak in this movie, but it’s balanced with comedy. Helicopter, computer attack, giant machine scenes… All very clean and impressive.
Romance and Atmosphere The transition from Smallville to Metropolis, from Lois to Lana, is beautifully handled. After Niagara Falls, this time there is a calmer, more emotional romance in Smallville. The film oscillates between big city chaos and small town peace. The atmosphere is lighter than in the first two films, but it still retains that Superman magic. It doesn’t rush at all and gives room for character development.
Techniques and Effects: 1983’s Cinematic WonderAgain, no CGI, everything was done with practical effects, make-up and camera tricks. The flight scenes, explosions, and computer animations are very successful (for that period). The synthetic kryptonite effect and the dual Superman image are so good that even today, when watching it, it makes me wonder “how did they do it?” The movie was shot in 1983, but it still looks very clean.
Music and General Tempo: John Williams’ themes adapted by Ken Thorne. That iconic Superman music is everywhere again, giving goosebumps. The music gets lighter in comedy scenes and becomes epic in action scenes. The tempo is balanced throughout, never dropping. Conclusion Superman III is the funniest and most different movie of the series, but it still takes its place among the classics with its iconic scenes. The dark Superman concept is memorable thanks to the dumpster fight and Richard Pryor’s performance.
It’s not as epic as the first two movies, but it’s very entertaining and enduring in itself. A must-watch to complete the classic Superman series.
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