Issa bird. Issa plane. It’s James Gunn’s Superman topping the box office with a massive $122M opening weekend.
Read our review of the film below.
Superman Review
Movie reboots are kinda like off-again-on-again relationships. Everything is lovely for a year or so.
Smiley faces after all your texts, flowers, vacays, and quality time.
Oh, togetherness is sooo blissful… until it isn’t.
Eventually, you get sick of that person’s snoring. Or you start hating the way they pronounce certain words. Or maybe they lie and cheat—who knows? Then comes the break-up.
A few years go by, and maybe you see something that reminds you of your old boo.
Ahhh, the good times. So you build up the nerve and send that classic text: “Hey Bighead.”
Once again, it’s on!
But now there’s something new you can’t stand. The second time around stinks.
So, you break up again… but eventually make up. And the cycle continues.
Movie reboots operate the same way.
How many times are we gonna see another Spiderman? Or another Nightmare on Elm Street? Or another Snow White?
Geez, we get it already!
But wait—look up in the sky.
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s… another Superman?!
Okay, look. This time he’s changed.
He’s a better man.
He’s learned from his mistakes, and in the newest reboot, Kal-El wants to prove it to you.
Will this Superman make you forget about the past—or waste your time again? Let’s go!
I Need A HEE-ROO!
I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the end of the night—and he’s gotta be strong, fast, and fresh from the fight!
The new Superman stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and Edi Gathegi.
It’s directed by James Gunn and marks the fifth reboot of the legendary superhero.
Yeah, yeah, I hear you: If you’ve seen one Superman, you’ve seen ‘em all.
What’s different about this one?
Dayum, ANOTHER Superman??
I get it. And James Gunn gets it, too.
Apparently, the previous Men of Steel were more like kryptonite to audiences, so Gunn decided to get back to the basics.
Moviegoers deserved an authentic Superman—a DC Comics kind of Superman—and doggone it, that’s what he gave us.
This Clark Kent is straight out of issue #1—or whichever one lives in your comic book heart.
No more overconfident, near-indestructible last son of Krypton.
Nah.
- This one’s unsure.
- This one gets his a$$ kicked.
- This one—hold on—sounds regular, like us.
Will that even work? Well…
He’s Got Layers, Y’all
I had more reservations about this flick than hotels during an HBCU homecoming, but once I saw it… I must say—it works.
This formula works.
Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman pulls off something we’ve never truly seen: a young man who’s an alien trying to figure life out.
- Yes, he’s powerful. But doubt creeps in.
- Is he good enough?
- Will people accept him?
- Will his mistakes be teachable—or tragic?
Heavy is the back that wears the cape. Somebody give Kal-El a hug.
And Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor? Whew! He is a ruthless, maniacal force who could care less about Superman.
His entire mission in life is to put the Man of Steel six feet under.
He hates him like we hate Monday mornings.
The way he walks, the way he talks, the way he dresses—it’s all a problem.
And if you get in his way? He’ll un-alive your a$$, too.
This is the Lex Luthor we’ve been waiting for.
Most of the talent here shines. Brosnahan’s Lois Lane breathes fresh life into the character. Sure, she’s Superman’s lady—but as a journalist? She’s laser-focused on the truth. And the truth hurts, even when it’s her man. Dayum, Lois!
The Justice Gang (you’ll see what I mean) fits perfectly. They don’t clutter the film at all.
Standout? Mr. Terrific (Gathegi)—super cool, super hilarious, and a straight-up scene stealer. Somebody give that man his own movie, stat.
There are a lot of characters, but many have limited screen time—which may bug some folks, but let’s be real… nobody wants this movie to run over three hours. Their appearances are short, sweet, and effective.
Now let’s talk about that action. Buckle up.
Gunn Did What Needed To Be Done
Cot-toe-mighty! James Gunn is in his bag, folks.
This is a comic book movie, and the action mirrors the pages—bold, stylized, and epic.
Yes, Superman gets packed up a few times, but he also dishes out grade-A a$$-whuppins. Those fight scenes? Whew—high-impact and breath-snatching.
The CGI is solid. Metropolis looks stunning. The villains? Cold-blooded. The heroes? Angelic.
Visually, this film is a win.
BUT—there are a couple things that didn’t sit right.
Gunn likes to sprinkle humor into serious scenes, and sometimes it lands… sometimes it doesn’t.
There are two major emotional moments that get undercut by awkward, out-of-place jokes or background bits. Hated that.
Let the emotions cook, sir! Ain’t nothin’ wrong with sincerity in comic book movies. I’mma need Gunn to trust the audience to feel something.
Also, did Superman really need to get his a$$ whooped that much?
I know I said it before, but… this is Superman, not Blankman.
Final Scoop
Overall? I thoroughly enjoyed it.
There are some jaw-dropping reveals, a mischievous but adorable Krypto the Dog (he just needs obedience school), and a refreshing take on a classic hero.
I’m co-signing Superman to the fullest!
See it in IMAX if you can—good lawd, it’s worth it.
This reboot is off to a strong start. Will the relationship last this time?
Maybe…
Frens, did you see Superman? If not, do you plan to see the film?
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