James Gunn’s Superman – A Hero Reimagined or a Cape-Covered Misfire?
So, here we are. James Gunn's Superman has finally hit screens, and if you’ve been following the buzz, you’ll know that reactions are all over the map. Some are calling it a bold reboot, others a bloated, tone-confused mess. But one thing’s for sure: this film isn’t slipping by unnoticed.
Gunn skips over traditional origin retellings by using quick intertitles to catch us up. Efficient? Sure. Inspired? Maybe not. The film then veers straight into a showdown between Superman and Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult with a slick, cold-blooded intensity. Luthor’s plan, of course, goes beyond fists and lasers—it’s about undermining the very idea of Superman, exposing secrets about his Kryptonian heritage, and launching a PR war to turn public sentiment.
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On paper, it sounds thrilling. In practice, though, there’s a tension between the film’s aims and its execution. Gunn tries to channel the playful, otherworldly spirit of the Silver Age comics—cue giant kaiju battles in midtown Metropolis, superpowered allies from the Justice Gang, and robots galore—but it’s all layered atop emotionally heavy themes and political allegory. The result feels like tonal whiplash at times. Is this an escapist comic book ride or a parable for 21st-century disillusionment?
That said, it’s not without merit. Corenswet does a respectable job carrying the duality of Superman and Clark Kent. He’s not quite redefining the character, but there’s sincerity and presence in his performance. Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane is sharp, assertive, and thankfully written as someone with more agency than we often see. Their scenes, especially a tense, philosophical interview-turned-debate, are a high point, exploring real questions about power, responsibility, and trust.
The film’s real divide comes down to expectations. If you’re looking for an old-school, earnest Superman tale, this might feel too snarky or too dense. If you want something modern, interconnected, and ready to lay the groundwork for a new DCU, then Gunn’s effort is probably the most ambitious take we’ve seen in years. It wears its comic book roots on its sleeve—sometimes proudly, sometimes awkwardly.
So, is Superman a triumph or a misstep? Honestly, it's both. Gunn brings creativity and vision, but also excess. The film tries to be everything at once—funny, profound, nostalgic, political—and ends up stretched thin in places. But one thing it never is? Boring. For better or worse, Superman has officially been rebooted, and the conversation around it is just getting started.
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