I love Clark's muttering at the end of the picnic scene after being asked if he could get Superman's autograph: "If I had a nickel for every time..." Also lots of fun: the moments when Lorelai's mask of ditziness slips and it's clear she's smarter than her employer. The Lana Lang Indulgence bugged me as a kid, because kid superhero morality is unforgiving. There is only Lois -- and just look at the trouble that resulted! Cool trivia about photo booth kid. I think the Superman junkyard fight makes the whole movie. It's old-school comic-book silly, but also really creative, like what two kids might act out for such a hypothetical. And the characterization of Sick Of Working Superman is so relatable :) But my favorite moment is: 0.57% unknown. The job sucks, the deadline is arbitrary, management doesn't want to hear about any problems, it's never going to work anyway... so you fake it.
@@AtomicBuffalo love the feedback! I do enjoy the muttering as well. It’s pretty funny. Yeah I don’t mind the Lana angle. Maybe I’m just a sucker for their chemistry haha
@@Superfitcosplay As an adult I can cut the man some slack. He's lonely. Lois is off-limits. Lana is the high school crush, she respects and admires Clark -- and I can't deny the actors have chemistry.
Currently watching Smallville Season 4. I will be on Season 5 starting tomorrow. One of the interesting things about the show is that it brings back some of Superman's past. Christopher Reeve, Margot Kiddler, Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher all appear in the show. The woman who plays Martha, I believe was Lana in Superman lll.
I actually liked the fire chief saying "Oh, it's you. Forget the helmet!" because it shows that he's only got time for the crisis at hand & it shows how much a fixture Superman has become in the world. Superman wouldn't want him gawking at him in wonder anyway. They had a big problem to solve. This scene also shows Superman's character in that he offered assistance & pretty much let the chief run point. He only took action when he was absolutely needed. He also kept the chief informed about the east wing.
Did you know the computer In Superman 3 was supposed to have been “brainiac” but I think for budget they changed in. Actually when the sister becomes a walking computer it mimics the brainiac plan
I always thought that but never knew if it was the intent, same with how Nuclear Man was basically Bizarro, the fact I found out years later there were deleted scenes which confirmed it.
I would say Reeve was at his best as Clark in part III, still a nerd, but wasn't so clumsy. Chris has made a comment during the making of that Clark seemed to 'mess the door' in part I and II, this time he knows where the door is. I really liked his analogy here. Unfortunately, he reverted back to that, but worse for part IV! My top 5 moments from Superman III: 1: During the beginning sequence after Clark blows out the mechanical Penguin, pays for a copy of The Daily Planet from a vending machine, which rips in half, the music and Reeve's reaction just makes me laugh in that moment. 2: The whole chemical plant sequence and frozen lake (for the latter part, how Supes could logistically lift and carry that frozen section without breaking up is beyond me! 🤣) 3: Lana & Clark reuniting as the school dance, following by the scene where they're both talking, Clark start to lighting play 'Earth Angel' on the piano, and Lana say _"I tell myself, yep, that's the one that got away..."_ 4: The conversation Gus has with 'Ross the Boss' as he attempt to explain the Kryptonite didn't kill the Man of Steel. Ross Webster reaction: _"He didn't die. I asked you to kill Superman, and you're telling me you couldn't even do that one simple thing..."_ at this point, the concept of the mic drop was born, just with a telephone, and has yet to be topped! Vaughn's expression as he does so, looking straight ahead, no emotion was TOO DAMN FUNNY! 4: Evil Superman at the bar, continuing into the junkyard scene. The music, the utter disdain he has for himself in the moment as he heat visions the mirror, and the _"It's me, Ricky. Ricky from Smallville..."_ When Supes runs and flies off, then landing down in the junkyard, letting out that yell, falling to his knees, covering his eyes was a great performance from Reeve, and a somewhat wasted one too! The pressure and responsibility of being a hero, eh! Honourable mentions: Super sneeze at the bowling alley. Grapefruit in the wife's face. After Gus embezzles the money, turns up to work the next day in a Ferrari (WHY!!!!)
@@dannyr2976 oh I love this list! Thanks so much for sharing. I agree with you about his Clark persona. It was refreshing from everything else. I don’t mind over the top, but it was nice to see a different part of him.
@@BillBlazejowski Yep, he certainly does, and his hair looked best also. For some reason his eyes really stand out more as Superman in part III, like he's wearing eye liner or something!
@@dannyr2976 You can see his eyes look a bit sunken after his first dizzy spell, when he gets creepy with Lana. They may have lightened around the eyes elsewhere for contrast.
When I was a kid the local theater was a 2 plex. On one side Superman III was showing on the other was Return Of The Jedi. I love Star Wars and Superman but *I* was the one who insisted to my parents we see Superman III. It was the first time I remember ever being disappointed with a movie. I had to actually process that. It's like my little kid brain couldn't fathom that a Superman movie could be bad. Went back the next week saw ROTJ and it remains my favorite Star Wars movie to this day. In retrospect part of it was that I really wanted Brainiac and thought the Super Powers robot version would look so cool in a movie. The other was even as a kid the jokey tone didn't feel right at all and the stuff with Clark moaning in pain in the car crusher just creeped me out. I'd had so much fun watching the first 2 films this was just total WTF to me. Nowadays I can appreciate the chemistry between Chris and Annette and some of the flying stuff is really nice. Still wonder why they didn't just go with Gus's Kryptonite turning out as red.
@@mattlinkous4356 I think return of the Jedi is my favorite as well. But I can definitely understand that disappointment. It just strayed so much from everything that we came to know and love about the movies. I appreciate it now just because it’s part of the legacy, but it’s definitely not up to standard.
I just rewatched the chemical fire scene a few minutes ago and I think it might be the best sequence in the whole film but I agree the fireman’s reaction when Superman first arrives is strangely nonchalant. But then he goes from that to “that man’s a miracle!”
Do you mean the callback scene when he puts the acid from the factory in or near the computer(been awhile since I watched)? I think as a kid I just assumed he did it that way so as to give himself time to get everyone out. If I recall it correctly he was weakened from the computer's attacks.
Can you make a video that compares and contrasts each of the 4 costumes from Superman 1-4? The color differences and any other variations? I honestly never knew they were different and am interested to know what the exact variations are 👍🏼
This movie is not good, but the junkyard fight scene is one of my favorites! I mean it is a product of it's time, but the idea/concept of it, is just great. That firefighter scene.. oh man, that was just bad. So bad it was comical!! lol Just like you said, it just doesn't work that way. LOL The things that people just accepted/forgave back in the day is hilarious! Oh.. in terms of chemistry. I have always thought his chemistry with Lana was WAY better. I have never really liked Margot Kidder's Lois. So when I saw Lana and how they acted I thought.. um.. this is who you should be with. lol
@@coldfire22 definitely it is not good at all. You are right. I’m in the camp that it’s so bad that it’s fun haha. There is definitely a lot of forgiveness with this film for sure haha
Nice scene we learn that 1 Superman needs Clark Kent 2 a really angry Clark Kent Can and will beat the sh...t out Of Superman 3 Clark knows That Superman Can became a threat Since he tried to stop an out of Control Superman
Hey man, was this from the ideas i gave you a while back? Also, if you met Christopher reeve, how would you react and what would you want to say to him? And me personally, i prefer margot kidder lois and clark.
@@giyuutomioka6974 this was definitely one that was on the cards but you reminded me. I think I would just thank him for making me believe a man could fly
Appropriate to say "funny moments" considering Superman III - and a chunk of the Superman II theatrical version - were directed by Richard Lester, who was more of a comedy director. As far as the junkyard scene is concerned, I see the fake Kryptonite Gus created as an allegory for Red Kryptonite, as it changed Soperman's personality - its most common effect from the comics. And I see the fight itself as an allegory for Superman's true personality fighting back against the infected one, ultimately winning. Interesting note: this is not the movie that introduced me to the song "Earth Angel", which is a very appropriate song title when dealing with Superman (it's played at the school reunion when Clark and Lana dance). Guess which movie DID introduce me to that song 🤣
@@ziggythedrummer very true. I was always interested in the fact that they didn’t go with red kryptonite for the movie. It would’ve been a cool thing to see on screen. I’m gonna get back to the future introduced you to Earth angel
@@Superfitcosplay honestly, I didn't know much about the comics when I first saw Superman III - which was likely when it aired on British TV - but after I got more into the comics I also thought it should have been red rather than green. And yes, I first heard Earth Angel in Back to the Future, as well as Johnny B Goode!
Always felt Superman III got more hate than it deserved, I do sometimes wonder how it would have held up/been taken if the tone was more like the first two and had less Gus in it, I don't mind comedy being added just not too much and Gus makes it feel like Superman is a background character in his own movie, almost an afterthought. Edit: Also not sure why but it took like five of your videos for me to realise you sound like Robert Downey Jr, which I guess you get alot.
@@ThornOfSociety finally enough I have been getting that a lot lately. And I’m not even mad about it. I think Superman three is a fun movie. Certainly it has its moments.
My favourite moment of Superman III Is The chemical plant rescue!✊✊✊✊✊
@@SupermanForeverFan-nw6pr such a good scene
I always saw the combine harvester scene as Superman giving a "Wow...Phew, that was close", kind of look.
@@TayannaStudios could be!
I love Clark's muttering at the end of the picnic scene after being asked if he could get Superman's autograph: "If I had a nickel for every time..."
Also lots of fun: the moments when Lorelai's mask of ditziness slips and it's clear she's smarter than her employer.
The Lana Lang Indulgence bugged me as a kid, because kid superhero morality is unforgiving. There is only Lois -- and just look at the trouble that resulted!
Cool trivia about photo booth kid.
I think the Superman junkyard fight makes the whole movie. It's old-school comic-book silly, but also really creative, like what two kids might act out for such a hypothetical. And the characterization of Sick Of Working Superman is so relatable :)
But my favorite moment is: 0.57% unknown. The job sucks, the deadline is arbitrary, management doesn't want to hear about any problems, it's never going to work anyway... so you fake it.
@@AtomicBuffalo love the feedback! I do enjoy the muttering as well. It’s pretty funny. Yeah I don’t mind the Lana angle. Maybe I’m just a sucker for their chemistry haha
@@Superfitcosplay As an adult I can cut the man some slack. He's lonely. Lois is off-limits. Lana is the high school crush, she respects and admires Clark -- and I can't deny the actors have chemistry.
@@AtomicBuffalo Fun fact: The _'If I had a nickel for every kid...'_ line was improvised by Reeve himself!
This is the one that terrified me, the combine harvester bit and the computer bit at the end.
@@Mahleks the computer was horrendous
Currently watching Smallville Season 4. I will be on Season 5 starting tomorrow. One of the interesting things about the show is that it brings back some of Superman's past. Christopher Reeve, Margot Kiddler, Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher all appear in the show. The woman who plays Martha, I believe was Lana in Superman lll.
@@billymoore7182 yup Annette O’Toole. She’s great
I really like the Superman shirt, does the guy who made it take custom orders for that? I’d like to have one myself
@@Telecoaster94music yes he does. New dream props :)
@@Superfitcosplay awesome! Thank you so much! Is there a link to his website?
@@Telecoaster94music @newdreamprops on IG
its such a beautiful shot when he flies over that wheatfield, for me as a kid I believed that was 100% real.
@@purefoldnz3070 definitely some of the best flying in this movie
@@Superfitcosplay and Chris makes it look so effortless. Maybe its the costume? As well as the performance.
I actually liked the fire chief saying "Oh, it's you. Forget the helmet!" because it shows that he's only got time for the crisis at hand & it shows how much a fixture Superman has become in the world. Superman wouldn't want him gawking at him in wonder anyway. They had a big problem to solve. This scene also shows Superman's character in that he offered assistance & pretty much let the chief run point. He only took action when he was absolutely needed. He also kept the chief informed about the east wing.
@@Batman88878 absolutely a fair point. I still do think some wonder and awe would’ve gone a long way though.
@@Batman88878 The familiarity would be another straw bothering Sick Of Being Heroic Superman.
When they treat Superman like dirt because he wasn't in time to stop the truck from falling. You're only as good as your last Super-feat.
@@robertsrobots6531 I know, right! Dude was like if only you’d gotten here just a bit sooner or whatever… I’m like bro calm down I’m Superman hahahaha
Ohhhh yes
Superman V Clark 💗💗💗💗
@@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω 🙏🙏
Did you know the computer In Superman 3 was supposed to have been “brainiac” but I think for budget they changed in. Actually when the sister becomes a walking computer it mimics the brainiac plan
Yep. Sad how budget can affect everything
I always thought that but never knew if it was the intent, same with how Nuclear Man was basically Bizarro, the fact I found out years later there were deleted scenes which confirmed it.
I would say Reeve was at his best as Clark in part III, still a nerd, but wasn't so clumsy. Chris has made a comment during the making of that Clark seemed to 'mess the door' in part I and II, this time he knows where the door is. I really liked his analogy here. Unfortunately, he reverted back to that, but worse for part IV!
My top 5 moments from Superman III:
1: During the beginning sequence after Clark blows out the mechanical Penguin, pays for a copy of The Daily Planet from a vending machine, which rips in half, the music and Reeve's reaction just makes me laugh in that moment.
2: The whole chemical plant sequence and frozen lake (for the latter part, how Supes could logistically lift and carry that frozen section without breaking up is beyond me! 🤣)
3: Lana & Clark reuniting as the school dance, following by the scene where they're both talking, Clark start to lighting play 'Earth Angel' on the piano, and Lana say _"I tell myself, yep, that's the one that got away..."_
4: The conversation Gus has with 'Ross the Boss' as he attempt to explain the Kryptonite didn't kill the Man of Steel. Ross Webster reaction: _"He didn't die. I asked you to kill Superman, and you're telling me you couldn't even do that one simple thing..."_ at this point, the concept of the mic drop was born, just with a telephone, and has yet to be topped! Vaughn's expression as he does so, looking straight ahead, no emotion was TOO DAMN FUNNY!
4: Evil Superman at the bar, continuing into the junkyard scene. The music, the utter disdain he has for himself in the moment as he heat visions the mirror, and the _"It's me, Ricky. Ricky from Smallville..."_ When Supes runs and flies off, then landing down in the junkyard, letting out that yell, falling to his knees, covering his eyes was a great performance from Reeve, and a somewhat wasted one too! The pressure and responsibility of being a hero, eh!
Honourable mentions:
Super sneeze at the bowling alley.
Grapefruit in the wife's face.
After Gus embezzles the money, turns up to work the next day in a Ferrari (WHY!!!!)
@@dannyr2976 oh I love this list! Thanks so much for sharing. I agree with you about his Clark persona. It was refreshing from everything else. I don’t mind over the top, but it was nice to see a different part of him.
I loved the evil superman vs Clark Kent fight! Chris Reeve seems to be having a great time!
Absolutely!!
@@jordansailer5328 thanks so much for the super 🙏🙏
I dont know if its just me but Chris Reeve looked his biggest in Superman III dude got jacked for this.
@@BillBlazejowski I agree. He looked best in 3
@@BillBlazejowski Yep, he certainly does, and his hair looked best also. For some reason his eyes really stand out more as Superman in part III, like he's wearing eye liner or something!
@@dannyr2976 You can see his eyes look a bit sunken after his first dizzy spell, when he gets creepy with Lana. They may have lightened around the eyes elsewhere for contrast.
When I was a kid the local theater was a 2 plex. On one side Superman III was showing on the other was Return Of The Jedi. I love Star Wars and Superman but *I* was the one who insisted to my parents we see Superman III. It was the first time I remember ever being disappointed with a movie. I had to actually process that. It's like my little kid brain couldn't fathom that a Superman movie could be bad.
Went back the next week saw ROTJ and it remains my favorite Star Wars movie to this day.
In retrospect part of it was that I really wanted Brainiac and thought the Super Powers robot version would look so cool in a movie. The other was even as a kid the jokey tone didn't feel right at all and the stuff with Clark moaning in pain in the car crusher just creeped me out. I'd had so much fun watching the first 2 films this was just total WTF to me.
Nowadays I can appreciate the chemistry between Chris and Annette and some of the flying stuff is really nice. Still wonder why they didn't just go with Gus's Kryptonite turning out as red.
@@mattlinkous4356 I think return of the Jedi is my favorite as well. But I can definitely understand that disappointment. It just strayed so much from everything that we came to know and love about the movies. I appreciate it now just because it’s part of the legacy, but it’s definitely not up to standard.
I just rewatched the chemical fire scene a few minutes ago and I think it might be the best sequence in the whole film but I agree the fireman’s reaction when Superman first arrives is strangely nonchalant. But then he goes from that to “that man’s a miracle!”
@@mattlinkous4356 ah true. He does turn around haha
The best part of the whole film was the Inner Battle scene. IMO.
@@comixof2morrow it was absolutely incredible. And the special effects for the time were great.
With Christopher Reeve being your Superman, who is your second favorite?
@@billymoore7182 probably Henry or Brandon
For me, actor wise would be Tom Welling. Suit wise, meaning wearing the suit full time, Tyler Hoechlin
have you checked any of the content from san diego comic con?
@@BDKnight just rdj
Where did you get this Christopher Reeve’s Superman suit?
@@nathancruz9172 I have a proper one from dream props. This is just a shirt he made for me
So it's almost like The Reeve movies and Smallville are connected. At least the first half of the show anyway.
@@billymoore7182 kinda yea
I wonder why Superman needed acid to become hot when he had heat vision at the end
Omg good point. Plot hole and a half
Do you mean the callback scene when he puts the acid from the factory in or near the computer(been awhile since I watched)? I think as a kid I just assumed he did it that way so as to give himself time to get everyone out. If I recall it correctly he was weakened from the computer's attacks.
Can you make a video that compares and contrasts each of the 4 costumes from Superman 1-4? The color differences and any other variations? I honestly never knew they were different and am interested to know what the exact variations are 👍🏼
@@RickG13 absolutely!!
This movie is not good, but the junkyard fight scene is one of my favorites! I mean it is a product of it's time, but the idea/concept of it, is just great.
That firefighter scene.. oh man, that was just bad. So bad it was comical!! lol Just like you said, it just doesn't work that way. LOL The things that people just accepted/forgave back in the day is hilarious!
Oh.. in terms of chemistry. I have always thought his chemistry with Lana was WAY better. I have never really liked Margot Kidder's Lois. So when I saw Lana and how they acted I thought.. um.. this is who you should be with. lol
@@coldfire22 definitely it is not good at all. You are right. I’m in the camp that it’s so bad that it’s fun haha. There is definitely a lot of forgiveness with this film for sure haha
Actually i don't know if it's an inner stragle
Because in the 50's Superman
Show he could split himself in two
@@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω true but I think in this particular version it’s a struggle
Nice scene we learn that
1 Superman needs Clark Kent
2 a really angry Clark Kent
Can and will beat the sh...t out
Of Superman
3 Clark knows That Superman
Can became a threat
Since he tried to stop an out of
Control Superman
@@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω I love this. Superman needs Clark is such a good way to put it
Hey man, was this from the ideas i gave you a while back?
Also, if you met Christopher reeve, how would you react and what would you want to say to him?
And me personally, i prefer margot kidder lois and clark.
@@giyuutomioka6974 this was definitely one that was on the cards but you reminded me. I think I would just thank him for making me believe a man could fly
Appropriate to say "funny moments" considering Superman III - and a chunk of the Superman II theatrical version - were directed by Richard Lester, who was more of a comedy director.
As far as the junkyard scene is concerned, I see the fake Kryptonite Gus created as an allegory for Red Kryptonite, as it changed Soperman's personality - its most common effect from the comics. And I see the fight itself as an allegory for Superman's true personality fighting back against the infected one, ultimately winning.
Interesting note: this is not the movie that introduced me to the song "Earth Angel", which is a very appropriate song title when dealing with Superman (it's played at the school reunion when Clark and Lana dance). Guess which movie DID introduce me to that song 🤣
@@ziggythedrummer very true. I was always interested in the fact that they didn’t go with red kryptonite for the movie. It would’ve been a cool thing to see on screen. I’m gonna get back to the future introduced you to Earth angel
They also played Earth Angel during Smallville Season 3 “Relic”
@@stuartcarmichael1305 true!
@@Superfitcosplay honestly, I didn't know much about the comics when I first saw Superman III - which was likely when it aired on British TV - but after I got more into the comics I also thought it should have been red rather than green. And yes, I first heard Earth Angel in Back to the Future, as well as Johnny B Goode!
@@ziggythedrummer excellent! Yes apparently 3 was similar to the comics of the time
Always felt Superman III got more hate than it deserved, I do sometimes wonder how it would have held up/been taken if the tone was more like the first two and had less Gus in it, I don't mind comedy being added just not too much and Gus makes it feel like Superman is a background character in his own movie, almost an afterthought.
Edit: Also not sure why but it took like five of your videos for me to realise you sound like Robert Downey Jr, which I guess you get alot.
@@ThornOfSociety finally enough I have been getting that a lot lately. And I’m not even mad about it. I think Superman three is a fun movie. Certainly it has its moments.
Clark/Lana
@@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω me too