Superman (2025) Review – Comic Book Comes to Life in James Gunn’s Colorful Reboot

⚖️ Superman (2025) Review – Comic Book Comes to Life
🎬 Overview
James Gunn’s Superman (2025) discards the traditional origin story, instead launching us into a vibrant world where Superman is already the Man of Tomorrow. Critics and fans have widely praised the film as “an enjoyable, entertaining summer movie” and “comic book come to life”  . David Corenswet steps into the cape, supported by Rachel Brosnahan as Lois and Nicholas Hoult’s tech‑guru Lex Luthor.

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🌟 What Works

Comic-book fidelity: Bright, bold visuals and playful tone offer a live‑action “Silver Age” vibe  .
Emotional core: A wounded, down-to-earth Superman—Corenswet’s turn is sincere and vulnerable  .
Supporting cast and fan service: Krypto the Super‑Dog and cameos like Mr. Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Guy Gardner pump comic‑fan joy  .
Tone shift success: Gunn’s departure from grim Snyder‑style superhero films offers refreshing warmth  .

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🔍 What Misses the Mark

CGI & spectacle: The final action scenes are flashy but sometimes feel chaotic and generic  .
Overstuffed world-building: Critics note the film juggles too many characters and subplots—some feel underdeveloped  .
Tonal unevenness: Balancing humor and geopolitics can be jarring; some see it as heartfelt, others call it “cheesy”  .