スーパーマンIII

The opening chaos and exaggeration have a touch of French humor. Superman carries a lake-sized chunk of ice to create a rainstorm. Superman's mom has passed away. Lois is sidelined, and Lana appears. It's weird how the effects of green Kryptonite seem mixed up with the effects of red Kryptonite. Superman straightens the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then tips the straight Tower of Pisa – a symbol of power indeed. We've got a mythological computer satellite. And shouldn't that woman who sleeps with Superman be riddled with holes like she's been hit by a machine gun?

Handing the reins completely to Richard Lester steered the film onto a different path entirely. The replacement of the female lead and the lack of a decent villain were simply too much. The evil Superman arc clearly gave *Spider-Man 3* a great deal of inspiration. Is it just a given that superheroes have to go bad in their third outing?

No eternal nemesis Lex Luthor? The comedic elements in this installment are pushed a bit too far. The sole reason for the three-star rating is the portrayal of Superman's personality change under the influence of the kryptonite. The villain's character development falls flat.

It's turned into a comedy... They swapped out the female lead for a beautiful one, but the villain (if there even *is* a villain) has absolutely no charisma. The established lore is off, and there are tons of logical issues with the timeline of events. A satellite probe can directly detect the universe where Krypton is and analyze the composite elements of Kryptonite (Kryptonite plus nicotine, seriously?). Oh, and there's a huge black and white photo of Superman hanging in town with "Clark Kent" written underneath, and no one notices...

Superman's third outing is a tonal misfire, veering wildly from slapstick comedy to sci-fi action. While Christopher Reeve still shines as the iconic superhero, the film's attempts to balance humor and drama fall flat. The usually reliable supporting cast is also wasted in underwritten roles, making this entry feel like a lesser cousin to its predecessors. Despite some impressive visuals, Superman III's messy storytelling and inconsistent tone make it a disappointing addition to the franchise.

Superman III delivers a unique blend of action and absurdity, with a quirky plot that balances heroism with humor. While the synthetic kryptonite experiment may not hit the mark, it offers a mind-bending twist that keeps viewers engaged. The film’s heart lies in its exploration of human nature through iconic characters, making it a memorable ride.

What happens when Kryptonite goes rogue? *Superman III* proves that even heroes can have a dark side.