Superman Review

Understandably, Superman has a lot riding on it as the first theatrical release in James Gunn's DCU, which comes after the highs and lows seen in the DC Extended Universe. However, even with a potentially crowded cast of characters alongside Corenswet, excitement continues to build for its release.

What should be one of the most exciting developments is how Gunn balances his brand of humor with the dramatic and epic moments expected from Superman.

I walked into the Advance Premiere in San Francisco greeted by Super Dogs as I dawned my Superman Suit!

Super Premiere

Sitting down and waiting for those Superman credits to come on I was taken back to see a differnet approch that I liked, credits explaining where our story starts and what we are getting into.

#Superman perfectly understands what it means to be human. It’s a powerful and promising start to the new DCU. The film moves you by revealing the heart behind the cape. David is phenomenal but a huge highlight is how Nicholas Hoult delivers a phenomenal Lex Luthor — cold, charismatic, and menacing — one of the best villains DC has EVER brought to the screen. The score and sound design are out of this world. You feel every note; every impact makes you soar inside.

How much you enjoy the new “Superman” film depends on what you think of Superman.

In his film, writer-director Gunn brings the character back to his “big blue boy scout” days. Corenswet portrays the iconic superhero as heroic and inspirational while carrying the emotions of his human upbringing.

It’s a decided change from Henry Cavill’s gritty and jaded Superman in Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” (2013).

Which version do you prefer, angst or hope? As someone who grew up on the Christopher Reeve version, I happen to think we could use a little more hope these days.

Gunn’s Superman is the closest yet to the one in the comic books, a more fantastical version sharing space with robots, giant monsters and Krypto, the flying super-dog.

Comic fans will delight in the number of Easter eggs and obscure characters, such as Metamorpho, but casual viewers might find the sheer number of characters with little in the way of backstory to be confusing.

The film spells out that metahumans have been around for 300 years, and Superman, the last survivor of the planet Krypton, made his first appearance on Earth three years ago. We are thrust into the middle of the story – in the middle of a fight even – and have to catch up.

Much like picking up a random issue of Action Comics as a kid and just diving in.

Corenswet makes a fine Superman, with a sincerity that makes you believe he really cares about every single person on Earth. Brosnahan’s Lois Lane is capable and bold, whether taking on Superman in a no-holds-barred interview or flying a spaceship.

Gunn also gives Superman the “Guardians of the Galaxy” treatment, with clever cameos and jokes and incongruous rock songs. “Superman” launches a new DC Comics cinematic universe with Gunn at the helm, so this is a taste of what’s to come.

Should you see it ..YES action , fun , and a comic book movie! Be aware their is some profanity used in the movie.