DLochner

A quietly intense film with strong performances and a beautifully understated visual style. It's intimate, atmospheric, and clearly made with care. The lead delivers a deeply emotional portrayal that carries much of the film's weight. That said, the story itself doesn't break new ground. Tales of families torn apart by political violence have been told many times before, and this one doesn't add much we haven't seen. The pacing is slow, the structure predictable, and key character motivations remain vague. While the tone is authentic and the direction thoughtful, the emotional payoff feels muted. Compared to the book it's based on, the film struggles to capture the same depth. What feels rich and layered on the page becomes a bit too quiet on screen. In the end, it's a good film-just not a timeless one.

This series looks fantastic - the cinematography is rich, atmospheric, and beautifully done. From misty landscapes to tense interrogation rooms, it nails the tone. And Nina Gummich? Absolutely commanding. She carries the show with ease and gives her role real depth.

But there's one big gap: why is the main character so obsessed with the case? She throws herself into the investigation like it's life or death, but the show never really explains her motivation. No flashbacks, no emotional context, nothing. It's a missed opportunity - a bit more personal backstory could've made her drive more believable.

Still, it's a solid, well-crafted crime series with real style and a strong lead. If you can live without deep character insight, it's absolutely worth a watch.

Alright, here's the deal: Superman (2025) isn't a cinematic game-changer, but you know what? It finally feels like DC has a plan again. And after years of CGI overload, messy timelines, and superhero fatigue, that's a win in itself. James Gunn brings a sense of direction-and actual hope. Gone is the gritty brooding; we've got a Superman who's genuinely likable again.

But let's be real: this movie tries to do way too much. We're juggling a ton of characters, subplots, winks at future spin-offs-and on top of that, it's supposed to kick off an entire new DC Universe. That's a heavy lift, and the film buckles under the weight at times. Our man of steel? He's doing less flying and more carrying the franchise on his back.

And then there's the telling. Oh boy, the explaining. Every motivation, every plot point, every emotional beat-spelled out like we're in a superhero lecture hall. It's all "tell, don't show," like subtlety took the day off. There's little room left for interpretation or imagination. The movie doesn't want you to think-it wants you to follow instructions.

Still, David Corenswet absolutely delivers. His Superman has warmth, charm, and a sincerity that makes you want to believe in heroes again. That alone elevates the film above recent DC entries. There are flashes of brilliance here and there-moments where Gunn's vision really lands. But too often, it gets buried under exposition and a checklist of setup.

Bottom line: Superman (2025) is an overstuffed but hopeful reboot. It's not perfect-it talks too much, explains too much, and tries way too hard to be everything at once. But it's a step in the right direction. DC finally has a compass again. Now it just needs to stop reading the map out loud.