Superman

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 . ..

Let me start off by saying I love James Gunn. I love Richard Donner. And yes, heaven forbid, I even love Zack Snyder. I am a fan of Superman the character. I'm not in a faction or a side in a silly internet fight.

I wanted this to succeed in every way possible. If I said I remotely liked it, I'd be just lying to myself.

The tone... where do I begin. This movie thinks Superman is a joke. Not a self aware fun kind of joke (like Adam West Batman). No the film thinks Superman is a stupid character who deserves to be mocked (more akin to Joel Schumacher's Batman). I know that'll work for some people, but as someone who has had a deep love for the character since first watching Superman the Animated Series reruns as a child, I felt betrayed. Lex Luthor and Lois Lane felt like they were competing for most dislikable versions of their characters. It almost felt deliberate.

The portrayal of the characters isn't the only tonal aspect I personally disliked. The score, the very weird looking color palette, the uncanny cgi, ect.

Look I'm still a big fan of Gunn. I loved the start of the DCU with Creature Commandos and am looking forward to Season 2. But his take on Superman is just not one I jive with personally.

I saw a sneak peek of this the day before it opened. Going into it I honestly expected it to just be ok. And I'll admit in the first couple minutes I found myself thinking "oh this might not be good". But then as the movie went on, I found myself really getting into it. Everything about this movie was awesome. The casting was excellent for everyone. The bright colors that gave it the feel of watching a comic book come off the pages and onto the screen. Most of all, this movie was uplifting. It made me smile. The relationship Clark had with Ma and Pa Kent was very well done. Anyone calling them "dumb rednecks" just doesn't get it. There was one scene in particular which gave me chills, when the boy lifted the Superman flag and started saying his name, that accompanied by the John Willams Superman theme was beautifully done. The more I think about this movie, the more it grows on me. I really enjoyed this movie and can't wait to see what James Gunn has planned next. Do yourself a favor and see this one on the big screen.

A fun time and visually beautiful, but a little overpraised, probably due to the lack of even half decent superhero movies recently. While the film is good, it doesn't come close to bearing the memorability of any of the three Guardians of the Galaxy films. However, the score is top notch and I appreciate a version of Superman that can actually have his ass kicked for once.

This isn't just a reboot-it's a full-on resurrection of everything we love about Superman! James Gunn nails the tone: emotional, bold, and full of hope. David Corenswet owns the cape-he's charming, powerful, and finally gives us a Superman we can believe in. Rachel Brosnahan kills it as Lois Lane with wit and fire. The action is epic, the visuals are stunning, and the story hits the heart. Sure, the CGI finale gets a bit wild, but who cares? This movie flies high and brings the DC Universe back to life. A must-watch for any superhero fan! Can't wait to see where this universe goes next-this is just the beginning.