David Corenswet’s Superman Flies High with Weirdness, Heart, and a Heroic Dog
So, let’s talk about Superman . No, not the Snyderverse brooding god or the Reeve-era golden boy – I’m talking about James Gunn’s brand new take on the Man of Steel, with David Corenswet donning the cape. This isn’t just another reboot. It’s something much weirder, more emotional, and surprisingly grounded – despite all the clone battles, fascist space holograms, and a laser-eyed dog.
Corenswet’s Superman is different – and refreshingly so. He’s got this approachable charm, what someone perfectly called “golden retriever energy,” and it works. He’s kind of like the guy next door who could stop a meteor but would also help you reboot your Wi-Fi. This version of Clark Kent isn’t the first superhero on Earth – far from it. In fact, Gunn’s DCU sets the stage with a world that’s been navigating metahumans for centuries, meaning Superman’s arrival isn’t so much a miracle as it is another PR headache.
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And let’s not forget the Justice Gang – not the Justice League – with Nathan Fillion’s smugly hilarious Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced’s no-nonsense Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, who delivers every line like he’s pitching a TED Talk. They’re part of a chaotic world where heroism has branding, politics, and a lot of baggage. Superman doesn’t just have to save people – he has to convince them he’s not the enemy.
The Lex Luthor in this film, played sharply by Nicholas Hoult, is less mad scientist and more tech CEO villain. His vendetta against Kal-El feels like a metaphor for modern cynicism: a billionaire furious that someone does good just because it’s the right thing to do. There’s no crypto scam, no podcast – just pure altruism. And Lex can’t stand it.
What really caught me off guard, though, was the sci-fi twist on Superman’s origin. Forget the heartwarming tale of parents saving their baby from a doomed planet – this time, Krypton sent Kal-El to Earth with darker intentions. It’s a full-blown identity crisis. Superman spends much of the film wrestling with the idea that his very existence might have been engineered for conquest. Imagine discovering that your whole origin story might be a lie while the world worships you as a savior. It’s “The Truman Show” with capes and existential dread.
But the breakout star? Krypto. Yes, the Superdog. He’s part weapon, part therapy animal, and completely adorable. He steals every scene, and frankly, I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a spin-off before any other character in the new DCU.
All in all, Gunn didn’t just reinvent Superman – he cracked him open, turned him inside out, and added a ton of heart, absurdity, and emotional weight. It’s not perfect. The tone shifts can be jarring, and some plot elements are bonkers. But it’s bold, self-aware, and human in a way superhero films often forget to be.
This is a Superman who’s not just learning how to fly – he’s figuring out who he really is, and we’re right there with him.
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