Superman

This film was beyond expectation. The story telling used a different formula from previous DC movies, and that's precisely what made it so good. This is how Superhero stories should be depicted, not just about clashes of superpowers. Moral message and humanity from both hero and villains perspective were portrayed exceptionally well. I loved how the char of Clark and Lex were portrayed in this movie, both actors did an excellent job. I love how this movie handle the ending, because it's connected with the opening ,and somehow its have deeper meaning. The only drawbacks might be the post-credit scenes, both are too short, we want more.

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.

Honestly, this version of Superman feels way too childish and overly comical. The tone is all over the place - cringey one-liners, awkward slapstick, and visuals that look like they belong in a Saturday morning cartoon. Instead of being a bold reimagining, it feels like a step back into campy territory no one really asked for.

David Corenswet, while a decent lookalike, completely fails to capture the commanding presence and charisma that Henry Cavill brought to the role. Cavill had gravitas - a balance of strength, vulnerability, and quiet intensity. Corenswet feels... light. Like he's playing dress-up rather than embodying Earth's greatest protector.

Worse, the theater itself reflected the film's flat tone. The room was dead quiet - barely a chuckle, almost no reaction. It was a sharp contrast to the electric energy I felt during Deadpool vs Wolverine, where the whole crowd was engaged, laughing, reacting. This Superman? It just didn't land.

Compared to Man of Steel, which had emotional depth, stunning visuals, and a powerful score, this version feels hollow. It might please kids or hardcore nostalgia fans, but it's missing soul.

Rating: 6/10 - Looks like Superman, but lacks the heart, presence, and impact. For something truly heroic, revisit Man of Steel.

I wanted to love this movie. However it is very weak and doesn't hit the right notes. The music score in this is below average, it doesn't make you feel or create any swell of emotion. The best part of the movie was the relationship between Clark & Lois and yet there's so many other sub plots that aren't needed. Superman feels like Superboy or just Clark Kent in a suit. He is portrayed as a wuss. Lex Luthers character made little sense, He acts like a big petulant baby the whole time yelling out combos and will rip apart the fabric of the world for what? Ultraman is just a weak version of Zod.

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.