10 Critically-Reviled Comic Book Movies (That Weren't Actually That Bad)

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer Score: 29%

Critics Consensus: "When not overusing sight gags, slapstick, and Richard Pryor, Superman III resorts to plot points rehashed from the previous Superman flicks."

Both the original Superman and Batman film sagas share a number of similarities - namely the fact both quadrilogies offer tales of two halves. On one hand, you have two groundbreaking superhero movies that experiment with authentic storytelling, special effects and unique themes and, on the other, you have two questionable offerings that failed to do the titular characters justice.

In both franchises, there is clearly a dip in quality in the third film that makes way for the lowest of low points in the fourth (both Superman IV and Batman & Robin are considered among the worst films of all time). However, while the Dark Knight's divisive third offering still has a lot of fans, Superman III feels like it's often mistreated in a way that Batman Forever never was.

While it certainly doesn't hold up as well as Superman or the beloved Donner Cut of Superman II, there are quirks to this one that elevate it past its notorious reputation - most of all, the classic fight between Supes and his other half Clark Kent.

The film isn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination - and it probably goes to the well one too many times - but Superman III is an enjoyable addition that shouldn't be blamed for the mistakes of its successor.