Superman

The film is great and is finally a Superman movie that deserves the title of comic book film adaptation. The two hours felt like an action comic. I'm looking forward to the DCU.

“Superman” marks the triumphant return of a hero who’s often been misunderstood—not just in film, but culturally—and it pulls this off with a kind of sensitivity that’s rare in today’s blockbuster landscape. James Gunn doesn’t just pull the character out of the apathy that plagued so many recent versions; he puts Superman right back at the heart of the conversation about what it means to be a hero in a disillusioned world, one flooded with morally gray vigilantes. Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, the movie fully embraces the classic and makes it feel urgent again—with a beating heart, a cohesive vision, and a surprisingly elegant sense of storytelling.

What’s most impressive is how Gunn balances scale and intimacy. While he delivers the big stuff—sky battles, massive creatures, cosmic-level explosions—the film never loses sight of the human drama at its core. Choosing to tell the story at a point where Superman is already an established figure, with relationships in place and dilemmas that go beyond “where did he come from?,” was a smart move. It lets the script dig into not just who he is, but what it costs to stay who he is—and how his moral clarity bumps up against a world that sees kindness as weakness.

David Corenswet gives us a Superman worthy of Christopher Reeve’s legacy—and, at times, maybe even more layered. His Clark Kent isn’t just some awkward disguise, but a genuinely kind man whose duality isn’t about hiding, but fully embracing both sides of himself. There’s vulnerability in his eyes, a subtle melancholy that shows how hard it is to stay hopeful when the world feels like it’s falling apart. It’s a performance that defines a hero not just by strength, but by his unshakable ethics. And Rachel Brosnahan makes Lois Lane so much more than the usual love interest—she drives the narrative. She’s a fierce, sharp journalist with real emotional depth, helping to ground this near-mythical figure. Their chemistry is amazing—funny, bittersweet, and above all, believable.

But the most jaw-dropping piece of the puzzle might be Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult with chilling restraint. This isn’t the wacky genius or campy megalomaniac of the past—this is a cold-blooded sociopath, the perfect embodiment of today’s tech-obsessed elite. He oozes intellectual arrogance, messiah complex vibes, and deep-seated insecurity disguised as total control. Every scene he’s in feels unsettling and way too real—a stark reminder that true evil doesn’t always come from outer space, but from the boardrooms down here on Earth.

Visually, “Superman” is stunning. Henry Braham’s vibrant cinematography, Beth Mickle’s inspired production design, and the art direction as a whole create a world that feels both stylized and believable. It moves away from the drab gray palette of the Snyder era, but never goes overboard into cartoon territory. The score, composed by John Murphy and David Fleming, works beautifully—touching on John Williams’ iconic theme just enough to stir nostalgia, while leaning into a hopeful, modern tone that really carries the film.

The supporting cast is another win. Instead of feeling like clunky setups for a bigger shared universe, characters like Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) are smoothly woven into the story. They provide both comic relief and thematic contrast to Superman’s idealism. Mister Terrific in particular brings a more grounded, realist take that adds complexity to the moral questions at play. And yes, even Krypto the Superdog works—starting off as a gag and ending up as a surprisingly emotional pillar in the story. Only James Gunn could pull that off without making it feel cheesy.

In the end, “Superman” isn’t just the start of a new DC phase. It’s a kind of manifesto about what it means to be good in a cynical age. It looks you in the eye and says that doing the right thing still matters—even when no one’s watching. James Gunn didn’t just deliver the best Superman film in decades—maybe ever—he made a movie that honors the character’s legacy without shying away from the realities of our time. It’s pop, it’s political, it’s powerful. And above all, it’s human.

As good as it gets for a super hero movie, has the thrills but also the fun without any of the grit from reboots past. A good taster of what the DC Universe headed up by James Gunn will do, really excited for the future to come!!
Feels like the superhero genre is finally back!!

Tears from this old DC fan

"I'm As Human As Anybody. They've Always Been Wrong About Me. I Love. I Get Scared. But That Is Being Human. And That's My Greatest Strength."

James Gunn's easily one of my all time favourite directors ever as I just absolutely adore his style of filmmaking with how he blends both comedy and seriousness together perfectly and how he makes you so emotionally attracted to all of the badass characters, he’s also got the best music in the whole freaking world which might be the reason why I love him so much, his music taste is literally legendary.

Superman honestly had everything James Gunn is the best at by having one hell of an emotional rollercoaster of a story, falling in love with each of the characters, having incredible tunes that I have instantly added to my main playlist and of course being absolutely hilarious….so it’s pretty much a perfect James Gunn from beginning to end and I loved that.

I dunno if i’m being a little biased here to James Gunn but I’d actually go that far and say it is the
best Superman film yet which I am really happy about as it was my most anticipated film of the year so I really wanted this to be good.

David Corenswet was such a insanely awesome Superman and he was perfect for this role, he’s still not Christopher Reeves level but man he is so close and he’s easily my second favourite of the bunch, i also loved his outfit as it looked so freaking cool with the bright colours.

I thought the previous Lex Luther’s from the last couple of movies were really good but Nicholas Holt as Lex is my new favourite like holy shit he nailed it and was easily one of the best parts of this films for sure, he was intimidating, ruthless and was just a plain dick which is everything he should be with one hell of a shiny head, I could even see my reflection on it like that’s one heck of a freshly polished head.

Green Lantern was very funny in this and I liked his character a lot, I also really digged his goofy looking design a lot as it was kinda cool looking I thought and yes I’m talking about his bowl cut of course and screw Lois I thought it was pretty stylish as there was a time long ago where I too had this super sweet hairstyle.

Mister Terrific genuinely was terrific due to how badass he was and he is my favourite character just behind Superman and Lex because man for a character I’ve never even heard of, he was like so freaking cool and I definitely want to see him again in the future as he was so beast.

That scene where Mister Terrific was destroying all of those guards while “5 years time” is being played in the background gave me like a million goosebumps and I loved it so much, it’s actually kinda funny that I heard that song being played on the radio a couple of weeks back and I loved it so much that I wanted to find out the name of it but I just could not find it anywhere and even
typing “fun fun fun” didn't work so I just had to give up but thankfully out of nowhere, it was in this movie and now I’m so happy I’ve found the name of it….in my main playlist it goes.

Now let’s talk about the cutest super dog in the whole universe, Krypto who is also an absolute little shit that caused so much freaking carnage in this film but come on he is so cute so I’ll just let him off, I seriously adored that little guy and was my favourite part of the film probably, he’s so adorable and I love him

The little cameo of Peacemaker was so hilarious
and of course he’s shitting on Superman, that is such a Peacemaker thing to do which made it a 100 times more funny.

You know I loved a movie when I’ve wrote like a whole freaking essay about it with all the things i liked and not one bad thing to say about it, I’m giving Superman a solid 10 out of 10 as it was a super awesome film that I loved a lot and is one of my favourites, if not my favourite of the year just for the fact that Superman is a punk rocker, a pretty super awesome punk rocker.

10/10

Watched Superman 2025 with Christian, Justin, Ryan, and Eric at Tempe Majestic. Loved it! This was so polished! Every scene and fight looked so good! Loved how comic booky this movie felt. Leaned into the goofiness. Krypto was adorable and goofy. Jokes landed pretty well. Superman was getting his ass beat nonstop. Pretty crazy to see him lose so much. Connor 10, normal 9.5. 🏻‍♂

This. This is what Superheroes movies should be. Serious stakes, darkness but also a ray of fun, hope and comedy.

what is a hero? who is a hero? what it supposed to mean? i still remember the day i watched the man of steel and i thought this guy can win any battle without even moving a muscle. somewhere i got the assurance that he is truly different from all of us. a true alien. someone we can't replicate but can only appreciate until i watched james gunn's superman. the movie healed something in me. i got blessed by the true meaning of hope and how every single details matters. i realised no matter how over powered you are, you get tired too. there will be days where you feel the south deep inside your guts. i realised being good is not a flex. being kind is not a privilege. it's a responsibility, a duty, a power that can transform any man into super. i realised how contagious kindness is. how beautiful this world is. how beautiful you all are. how beautiful i am. welcome home, superMAN.

James Gun lo volvió a hacer, increíble película, súper entretenida. Exelente Lex Luthor, los personajes, todoooo

Virtually flawless all around. Phenomenal writing, acting, visuals, and music. It was inspiring, action-packed, emotional, and funny with perfect balance. I controversially felt Krypto was one of the weakest parts, but even that was still great. Superman himself is a little short of his stereotypical perfection, but this is without a doubt one of the greatest superhero movies of all time.