Superman

Let's get one thing out of the way: I'm not a Superman fan. Never have been. It's hard to root for a nigh-invincible alien with the moral compass of a saint. I've always been more of a Batman guy-brooding billionaires with trauma just feel more... grounded. If it weren't for James Gunn at the helm, my excitement for yet another Superman reboot would be close to zero. As a huge fan of his work-from the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy to The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, and Creature Commandos-I found myself intrigued. But even then, a question lingered in the back of my mind: Gunn has always excelled with underdogs, outcasts, and oddballs-could he really make the world's most squeaky-clean superhero compelling? The answer? A thunderous, emphatic YES.

With Superman , James Gunn delivers the most emotionally resonant and thematically mature version of this beloved hero to date. The result is a film that dares to reimagine the Last Son of Krypton not as a god among men, but as a man who just happens to be a god. And it works. Beautifully.

Thanks to a nuanced script and David Corenswet's pitch-perfect performance, Superman is-dare I say-relatable. Charming, earnest, even a little naïve, Corenswet captures the essential contradiction at the heart of the character: an alien more human than most of us. He's the best portrayal of Clark Kent since Christopher Reeve. Don't get me wrong, Cavill was good and had the look of Superman, but Corenswet has the soul-the farm-raised, kind-hearted boy who just wants to do what is good.

Gunn smartly skips the well-worn origin story and throws us into the thick of it-an Earth already grappling with the existence of Superman. It's a move that keeps the pacing lean and allows the story to dig deeper into the world around him. And this world feels real. In a classic Gunn fashion, he weaves in sharp, timely commentary on media weaponization, current foreign affairs, and public trust. Superman's challenges are not just physical-they're moral, political, philosophical. And yet, the film never feels like it's lecturing. It just feels-timely, relevant, necessary.

The emotional core is surprisingly affecting. Clark's dynamic with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan, nailing the fierce, no-nonsense reporter) crackles with genuine tension and warmth. They bicker, they banter, they love. It's messy. It's real. Add to that the tender scenes with Clark's parents, and you have a superhero movie that somehow manages to be...intimate. When Superman tears up at a simple word from his stepdad, it hits harder than any CGI explosion.

Tonally, it's classic Gunn-light and fun, with moments that feel ripped straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon. But it's not all laughs. The humor is dialed back, used sparingly and smartly. There's surprising darkness here too-moments of genuine menace and even shocking to say the least.

As for the supporting cast, Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is the best version we've seen on screen-cold, calculating, and utterly despicable. He's not a hammy businessman or a twitchy tech bro. He's evil, and chillingly rational about it. You want to punch him in the face. Repeatedly. That's a win. Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane is the definitive version-a relentless truth-seeker with zero time for nonsense. Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern is exactly what you'd expect from a James Gunn regular: a lovable asshole with some truly laugh-out-loud moments (creative use of his ring). Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl brings welcome edge, and Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific nearly steals the show with one of the most memorable fight sequences in the film.

It's not a perfect film, though. For all its triumphs, I found myself wanting more-particularly of the Clark and Lois interactions. The film's strongest moments are its quietest ones, and at times, those are sacrificed for screen time spent on less compelling side characters. The pacing is tight, but I would've gladly traded a few action beats for more of those humanizing character moments that made this version of Superman so special. That said, the inclusion of Krypto the Superdog is a delight. Watching a nearly all-powerful being struggle to handle a naughty superdog? Every pet owner can relate.

Still, by the time the credits rolled, I knew one thing: Superman is everything I wanted it to be-and then some. If this film is any indication of the direction James Gunn's DCU is heading, then DC is in very good hands. For the first time, I can honestly say that I want more of DC.

In a time where the world feels more divided, more cynical, and more exhausted than ever, this film reminds us why Superman matters. He's not just about flying fast, lifting buildings, or stopping Kaijus. He's about compassion. About kindness. About doing the right thing not for glory, but because it's the right thing to do. We need that now. We need him now. He made me believe once again that there is hope.

In Man of Steel, we watched Clark grow up. We saw his relationship with his adoptive parents on Earth. We followed Lois Lane as she relentlessly pursued the truth about Superman's identity, even putting her life on the line. The film also introduced us to Kal-El's biological parents right before the fall of Krypton, as well as General Zod and his crew, including their motivations for rebellion.

In the new Superman, we're dropped right into the middle of things without knowing anything about anyone. And instead of discovering those things gradually, through the natural progression of the story, we're simply told everything instead.

Sorry, dear James Gunn, that's not how it's done.

The film is entertaining, and at times genuinely engaging. But it lacks the depth and emotional weight a truly great movie needs. You can tell the actors are trying and most of the performances are good, especially David Corenswet's, but without an emotional connection to the characters they're playing, solid acting alone isn't enough.

The movie isn't bad, but it's not good either. And in my opinion, James Gunn is mostly to blame for that.

A movie that is about to kickstart an entire new age in dc, i think this movie is doing just decent job at it. And that may or may not be a good thing for some. To me it isn't unfortunately.

For quite some years now many superhero projects movies, tv shows and games seem to have found a new direction which is more or less focused on comedic elements and fan service, and to me and what it seems to many others, i believe it is taking away some of that spark many superhero projects used to have.

Superman (2025) is in my honest opinion as a movie is just fine, decent, okay, and at times it can have good moments. But as a superhero and especially a superman movie it's starts to have bit more issues.

The movie in many ways is similar to recent dc and marvel movies. From its comedic tone, to breaking emotional scenes with comedy. Sure there are some serious moments, but far too little.

When you have a chance of a lifetime especially during these times when superhero fatigue is at its worst, this movie in quite few ways doesn't do anything to separate from it.

• Music was decent at times, it didn't really have your usual overly orchestral pieces which is good thing. Though the movie didn't found its own theme and rather it relies on arrangement of reeves one. I don't think many will remember this movies score or theme in the long-run which is kinda unfortunate.

• Visuals and colors were one of the movies worse parts, It didn't have distinct look or feel to it and looked most of the movie like The flash movie. At times the movie looked like an ad or just dull, lack of colors. I thought artistically Smallville from 20yrs ago has better look and warmth feel to it than this movie.

• Cinematography for the most part was bad, too many close-ups, fisheye lenses and shaky movement, but thats to be expected from the same cinematographer who also did the flash. Come to think of it i even prefer many of the cinematic moment from the flash show more than what was shown in this movie.

I really can't fathom the idea that someone like James Gunn who had directed already plenty of superhero movies before has a one in a lifetime chance to do superman movie he wants, but ends up to delivering very similar movie to the ones he already did, and what we have seen last 6+ years now. When you have a chance to do of all superhero characters an a superman, i think he delivered an a superhero movie, not an a superman.

All in all i think this is the kind of a movie that quite many will enjoy, but i think its not the one that would leave same type impact like 1978 left.

I don't think this is the movie people would put posters in their walls.

I saw an Amazon-sponsored preview on Tuesday July 8. I came away disappointed, finding this the worst version since Reeves' 3 & 4. The story was largely incoherent, monsters appeared without rhyme nor reason, I (not a DC comics fan and lacking that proper background) couldn't figure out who some of Superman's enemies and allies were from the film itself, some parts (esp. In the parallel world) were so dark it was difficult to see what was going on, and the attempt to inject quite a lot of humor into the story felt . On the other hand, there were some positives: some good jokes, esp. In the relationship between Lois and Clark; I liked the fact that they didn't reprise the entire origin story, but only alluded to it in passing. Corenswet was plausible as Superman, although his suit was not as tight as usual and appeared to have some obvious padding. Flying scenes were visceral and thrilling but the whole thing felt so dominated by AI that it was offputting. Probably worth seeing in a theater, but not a must. I predict it will be only a modest financial success, not a killer.

While we have all been through the rollercoaster that is the DCEU future over the past few years, Superman could possibly be up there with one of the greatest superhero films of all time even in a world with the iconic Batman films . I didn't honestly think Gunn would come out with such a bang on this as he did. The suicide squad was fun and showed his signature style but this is on a different level entirely . The bombastic visuals are usual and packed to the brim, but what this film does best is deliver an emotional aspect that hasn't been this prevalent in the genre for a long time . That's what I think will stick with people more than the action. I don't want to get into detail too much as we are very early in the reviews but this will have people blown away and fully ready to embrace the Gunnverse. I even say that as a massive fan of the Snyderverse . ..