MOVIE REVIEW: SUPERMAN SOARS! JAMES GUNN DELIVERS A TRIUMPHANT THAT REDEFINES THE SUPERHERO GENRE
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s the best Superman film in decades
James Gunn’s Superman is a full-throttle, heart-pounding, joy-soaked triumph that rockets past expectations and straight into the superhero hall of fame. After years of dreary, over-serious DC disasters, this film is the cinematic adrenaline shot fans have been begging for. Bright, bold, and unapologetically fun, Gunn’s take doesn’t just reboot the Man of Steel — it revives him.
David Corenswet’s Superman is a revelation: kind without being boring, heroic without being hollow, and bursting with charisma. He wears the cape like he was born for it. Paired with a whip-smart and fiery Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the duo crackles with newsroom chemistry and old-school romance that makes you believe in love — and journalism — again.
The world of Metropolis has never looked better: a Technicolor dream filled with zippy action, heartfelt stakes, and just the right dash of absurdity (hello, Krypto the Superdog — MVP of the year). Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor reinvents the villain as a tech-world tyrant with a twisted mind and an ego to match. Add in a Justice Gang full of scene-stealers — including Nathan Fillion’s hilarious Green Lantern — and you’ve got a comic book universe firing on all cylinders.
This is not just a film. It’s a statement. A reminder that heroes can be hopeful, action can be emotional, and blockbusters can have brains and heart. By the time that iconic John Williams score swells and Superman takes to the skies, you won’t just be cheering — you’ll believe a man can fly again.
Five stars. Zero complaints. All heart.
Superman is back — and better than ever.
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