Superman III is a great movie because it touches on so much of Superman's comic book history. As many fans know, comedy plays a big part in the Superman comics. Villains such as Mr. Mxyzptlk, The Toyman, and The Prankster gained fame in the 1940s as they were the only characters to humiliate The Man of Steel. Gus Gorman is a foe of like character, although a more benevolent being. Nearly 20 years removed from the film's release, it is easier for the general audience to understand computers, and henceforth makes Superman III a movie ahead of its time. What is more ironic is that the villainy of Ross Webster, the evil billionaire businessman, predated the current interpretation of Lex Luthor, who at the time was an evil genius. Ross's sister, and Lorelei Ambrosia are also two great villains, who represent overblown characterizations of the wicked sister and the golddigging girlfriend.
Review of Superman III
