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Locke the Superman
When the villainous Lady Kahn starts building an army of super-powerful espers, Colonel Ryu Yamaki is dispatched to recruit the most powerful superhuman in the known universe to help oppose her. Unfortunately, the esper known only as Locke has either never heard the "with great powers come great responsibilities" speech or he simply doesn't care, and he refuses to leave his peaceful civilian life herding sheep. However, when Lady Kahn makes a preemptive move to take Locke and Ryu out of the picture, the irritated superbeing quickly changes his mind. Now the bad guys are about to learn that starting a fight with someone with super powers that include teleportation, a nearly indestructible force field and space martial arts was a very big mistake!
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Plot Summary
Clark Kent returns to Smallville to celebrate his birthday and reconnect with his childhood friends, while Superman faces a new threat from a brilliant but disgruntled computer genius named Gus Gorman, who uses his skills to create a supercomputer capable of world domination. Superman must also contend with a corrupted version of himself, created by Gorman.
Critical Reception
Superman III received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the comedic elements and Richard Pryor's performance, many found the plot convoluted and the tone inconsistent compared to its predecessors. The film is often considered the weakest of the original Superman film series.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone and Richard Pryor's energetic performance.
Criticized for a disjointed plot and a departure from the serious, epic feel of earlier Superman films.
The introduction of a supercomputer villain was seen as a weak antagonist.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film entertaining, particularly enjoying the humor and Richard Pryor's role. However, many felt it strayed too far from the core Superman mythos and lacked the grandeur of the first two films.
Fun Fact
The iconic scene where Superman goes bad and urinates on a wanted criminal was a controversial addition, with Christopher Reeve initially hesitant to perform it.
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