- Actors: Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Robert Vaughn, Annette O'Toole
- Directors: Richard Lester
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.40:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: To be announced
- Studio: Warner
- DVD Release Date: 6 Nov 2006
- Run Time: 120 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000GETVCS
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 30,402 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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For this third installment, the producers decided to inject a more modern twist into the Superman mythos via Richard Pryor's antics and the dependence on computer technology theme. The result was met with mixed reviews but did provide Chris Reeve the opportunity to turn his dual role into a triple. Not only does he play Clark Kent and Superman, but also an evil Superman that manifests after exposure to synthetic Kryptonite (a plot device repeated at nauseum on the 'Smallville' TV series). The fight sequence between Clark Kent and his evil counterpart plays like a scene right out a Superman comic book! Also, Margot Kidder's Lois Lane is not given much screen time but Annette O' Toole's Lana Lang (another 'Smallville' TV series staple) fills the role of Clark's old love interest nicely. The flying shots are easily the best of the franchise and Reeve is definitely the most buff he's ever been making him the most realistic physical embodiment of Superman to date. Unlike the previous DVD release, there are extras this time around including a commentary by the producers, a 1983 'Making of' special hosted by Chris Reeve, and almost 20 minutes of deleted scenes! In closing, while this movie isn't quite as magical as the first two Superman films, a terrific performance by Christopher Reeve and some nice supplemental material makes it worthy of another look on DVD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I always have fond memories of this as a child, and while it is not the best entry in the series it does contain some good moments. I especially think it's funny that when the titular hero turns bad, the most evil acts he can perpetrate are to variously straighten the Leaning Tower of Pisa, blow out the Olympic torch and smash a mirror with some peanuts!
The comedic elements do tend to take over, not least in the opening sequence when Pamlela Stephenson causes a whole heap of havoc (though this bit is quite well done, almost balletic). All in all it's probably going to be kids who'll enjoy it the most, though I wonder if kids today would freak when Annie Ross get's robotised. I didn't sleep for weeks after seeing that.
The accompanying Documentary is a vintage one and it's worth a look, it lasts about an hour and it's a fascinating peak behind the scenes.
The comedic elements do tend to take over, not least in the opening sequence when Pamlela Stephenson causes a whole heap of havoc (though this bit is quite well done, almost balletic). All in all it's probably going to be kids who'll enjoy it the most, though I wonder if kids today would freak when Annie Ross get's robotised. I didn't sleep for weeks after seeing that.
The accompanying Documentary is a vintage one and it's worth a look, it lasts about an hour and it's a fascinating peak behind the scenes.
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