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I am a fan of superhero movies but this is definitely one of the worst I've ever seen. I had really high hopes for it but it did not deliver. I admit it is visually good with decent cinematography and coloring but the story and the dialog seem to be written for children. There is absolutely no creativity in this film. It is a stereotype of superhero stories. There is too much superhuman stuff going on. You can't feel connected to anyone here. Everyone seems to be on board with everything. You feel like being dragged into a party where you know no one. None of the characters are relatable, or even interesting for that matter. It feels like you are watching the third movie of a trilogy having watched neither of the previous two.

I also believe the movie should be called "Everyone But Superman"! Weirdly, he doesn't appear as the main character. He doesn't have a great fight scene or do the important things. He's just there getting bitten up with a very poorly executed redemption arc.

Also, none of the jokes land. The movie isn't fun. None of the characters are funny, especially not the dog. It really tries to be funny but fails every time. I didn't expect this from James Gunn.

Honestly, this version of Superman feels way too childish and overly comical. The tone is all over the place - cringey one-liners, awkward slapstick, and visuals that look like they belong in a Saturday morning cartoon. Instead of being a bold reimagining, it feels like a step back into campy territory no one really asked for.

David Corenswet, while a decent lookalike, completely fails to capture the commanding presence and charisma that Henry Cavill brought to the role. Cavill had gravitas - a balance of strength, vulnerability, and quiet intensity. Corenswet feels... light. Like he's playing dress-up rather than embodying Earth's greatest protector.

Worse, the theater itself reflected the film's flat tone. The room was dead quiet - barely a chuckle, almost no reaction. It was a sharp contrast to the electric energy I felt during Deadpool vs Wolverine, where the whole crowd was engaged, laughing, reacting. This Superman? It just didn't land.

Compared to Man of Steel, which had emotional depth, stunning visuals, and a powerful score, this version feels hollow. It might please kids or hardcore nostalgia fans, but it's missing soul.

Rating: 6/10 - Looks like Superman, but lacks the heart, presence, and impact. For something truly heroic, revisit Man of Steel.

This film serves as a confident and refreshing reboot of the DC cinematic universe. Unlike Zack Snyder's Superman, it avoids revisiting the well trodden origin story which is a smart choice, given that most audiences are already familiar with Superman's beginnings. One of the film's standout elements is Lex Luthor's intense disdain for Superman, portrayed with a sharp and often humorous edge that adds depth to their rivalry. Overall, it's a strong entry and a promising start to James Gunn's new vision for the DC universe.

Let's get one thing out of the way: I'm not a Superman fan. Never have been. It's hard to root for a nigh-invincible alien with the moral compass of a saint. I've always been more of a Batman guy-brooding billionaires with trauma just feel more... grounded. If it weren't for James Gunn at the helm, my excitement for yet another Superman reboot would be close to zero. As a huge fan of his work-from the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy to The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, and Creature Commandos-I found myself intrigued. But even then, a question lingered in the back of my mind: Gunn has always excelled with underdogs, outcasts, and oddballs-could he really make the world's most squeaky-clean superhero compelling? The answer? A thunderous, emphatic YES.

With Superman , James Gunn delivers the most emotionally resonant and thematically mature version of this beloved hero to date. The result is a film that dares to reimagine the Last Son of Krypton not as a god among men, but as a man who just happens to be a god. And it works. Beautifully.

Thanks to a nuanced script and David Corenswet's pitch-perfect performance, Superman is-dare I say-relatable. Charming, earnest, even a little naïve, Corenswet captures the essential contradiction at the heart of the character: an alien more human than most of us. He's the best portrayal of Clark Kent since Christopher Reeve. Don't get me wrong, Cavill was good and had the look of Superman, but Corenswet has the soul-the farm-raised, kind-hearted boy who just wants to do what is good.

Gunn smartly skips the well-worn origin story and throws us into the thick of it-an Earth already grappling with the existence of Superman. It's a move that keeps the pacing lean and allows the story to dig deeper into the world around him. And this world feels real. In a classic Gunn fashion, he weaves in sharp, timely commentary on media weaponization, current foreign affairs, and public trust. Superman's challenges are not just physical-they're moral, political, philosophical. And yet, the film never feels like it's lecturing. It just feels-timely, relevant, necessary.

The emotional core is surprisingly affecting. Clark's dynamic with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan, nailing the fierce, no-nonsense reporter) crackles with genuine tension and warmth. They bicker, they banter, they love. It's messy. It's real. Add to that the tender scenes with Clark's parents, and you have a superhero movie that somehow manages to be...intimate. When Superman tears up at a simple word from his stepdad, it hits harder than any CGI explosion.

Tonally, it's classic Gunn-light and fun, with moments that feel ripped straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon. But it's not all laughs. The humor is dialed back, used sparingly and smartly. There's surprising darkness here too-moments of genuine menace and even shocking to say the least.

As for the supporting cast, Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is the best version we've seen on screen-cold, calculating, and utterly despicable. He's not a hammy businessman or a twitchy tech bro. He's evil, and chillingly rational about it. You want to punch him in the face. Repeatedly. That's a win. Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane is the definitive version-a relentless truth-seeker with zero time for nonsense. Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern is exactly what you'd expect from a James Gunn regular: a lovable asshole with some truly laugh-out-loud moments (creative use of his ring). Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl brings welcome edge, and Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific nearly steals the show with one of the most memorable fight sequences in the film.

It's not a perfect film, though. For all its triumphs, I found myself wanting more-particularly of the Clark and Lois interactions. The film's strongest moments are its quietest ones, and at times, those are sacrificed for screen time spent on less compelling side characters. The pacing is tight, but I would've gladly traded a few action beats for more of those humanizing character moments that made this version of Superman so special. That said, the inclusion of Krypto the Superdog is a delight. Watching a nearly all-powerful being struggle to handle a naughty superdog? Every pet owner can relate.

Still, by the time the credits rolled, I knew one thing: Superman is everything I wanted it to be-and then some. If this film is any indication of the direction James Gunn's DCU is heading, then DC is in very good hands. For the first time, I can honestly say that I want more of DC.

In a time where the world feels more divided, more cynical, and more exhausted than ever, this film reminds us why Superman matters. He's not just about flying fast, lifting buildings, or stopping Kaijus. He's about compassion. About kindness. About doing the right thing not for glory, but because it's the right thing to do. We need that now. We need him now. He made me believe once again that there is hope.

This movie made me feel the same way that I did when I first saw Superman. I was probably five or six years old. It was definitely before I saw Batman in the theater (I was 7). Superheroes were already vulnerable to me; even at that young age I knew that losing your loved one meant that I couldn't do anything about that.

I loved the conversations, the humanity, the odd relationships, the envy, the hubris, and every way that this movie displayed so much of what is going on in our world.

Superman was someone that I wrote off for so much of my childhood. Doomsday changed all of that. I think I cried the day I got that book. I read it a few years after it came out, but I certainly wasn't ready for it when I was 9. I still don't think I could read it today without crying.

This was what 6-year-old me felt when watching his first superhero movie. Now that I'm 42, I am trying to figure out how to get my teenagers to sit down long enough to watch a movie about a character they really don't care about and maybe learn something about the world around them.

I was blown away by how much i enjoyed this new version of Superman.

After watching this movie a few times now I can say it's pretty much an instant Classic. The movie so smart & so relevant for today. As our world falls darker & more horrific art usually captures what is happening in our times. Like holding a mirror up to our times. Art thrives in real life Chaos, look what Marvin Gaye did with his 1971 Masterpiece album What's Going On? There's obviously so many examples but what I'm saying is Superman is a direct result of today's extremely negative & dark times.

This movie definitely had the Feel Good Factor & Superman was a strong symbol of much needed Hope in today's extremely negative & dark world. I got tears in my eyes at times, that's the power on display here of Kindness in this mess of world.

David Corenswet was such a perfect choice for the new Man of Steel. This Superman is the best so far to hit the movies in my personal opinion. David hits every part of the character perfectly, from being a bit silly, goofy & funny to emotional & angry all encased in a good man & how a good man with his super powers & in his situation would, or atleast should act.

This Superman has the best theme tune too the "Look Up" music score is beautifully heroic & heartfelt & seeing Superman fly with that piece of music playing gave me goosebumps & tears in my eyes!!! James Gunn definitely knows how to aim for the heart. This movie is a Masterpiece.

David Corenswet was the heart of this epic film, his performance was mesmerising to me & his vulnerability is fully on display & his nice nature comes accross so well that he's instantly likeable & is similar to Brendan Fraser back in his glory days of the 90's. David Corenswet is deserving of all the attention he's getting right now, he has the feel of a real movie star, the type they don't make anymore. David's performance as Superman & Clark is perfect. I hope this guy gets loads of movie offers after his success here. I think he will be ok lol. His Clark Kent & Superman performance was PERFECT.

Superman's suit is the best so far in my opinion, with the perfect colour tone that gives him that iconic bright hope look. I honestly felt that within this huge mega budget Superhero Blockbuster was a small character piece simply about how a humanoid super hero tries to maintain a positive outlook & do the right thing in a world that is so negative & dangerous. This is why this Superman hit me in the heart more than any other Superman movie has. This Superman had an emotional impact on me because as we know in today's extremely negative & extremely violent & extremely dangerous dark world we really need a hero like this for real!!!

Superman was felt like a positive antidote to today's dark world & with a hero that is good-hearted, vulnerable & full of kindness this is why this Super hero movie broke box office records & went higher & higher to the top. Some films are just released at the right moment in time & Superman came out at a time (now 2025) when the world seems to be in absolute chaos & the news is full of depressing stuff & WW3 seems closer than ever, scary negative times.

So yes Superman definitely hits on another level, a conscious level of what the world desperately needs right now & that is kindness.

All orher aspects of the movie are excellent, all performances were so much fun & just worked with spot-on casting choices that all adds to impact of this Blockbuster. I won't go into each character & actor but i will say thumbs up to each & every one. But as said this movie belongs to David Corenswet who is introduced, or Unleashed on to the world of Cinema & hopefully becomes a big movie star. I will say this film has the best version of Lex Luther ever!!! A billion times better that the ridiculously horrendous one in Batman Vs Superman. I think unique visionary Director James Gunn has corrected everything that came before within the world of Superman movies. Yes Christopher Reeves was the old school Legendary actor to play Superman but i will admit Corenswet beats him.

A major treat was that of Superman's sidekick/pet Krypto the super dog lol, he's ridiculously cute & absolutely hilarious for just being a silly excited happy doggy. There's so many great aspects to this film & so many amazing moments & super funny bits sprinkled throughout. The action is spectacular as expected but this time with all the city smashing action we get a superhero that actually cares about the destruction & even tries to stop it or save civilians during the destruction. Standout scenes is when Superman blocks the little girl from certain death from falling debris & when Superman zooms across & saves a squirrel, its these little moments of kindness that made me feel warm inside. You cannot dislike this Superman or Clark Kent, David Corenswet nailed both roles to perfection. From the very first scene of seeing Superman he's been beaten up badly & crashes on to a snowy landscape & is bleeding. From that moment i felt the vulnerability of Superman which i never really felt before in other films. This is a better version of the character & easily the best movie of Superman by far. Like The Batman, this Superman movie is an epic, pretty much instant Classic. The Batman is the best Batman movie by far & Superman is the best of the character to ever bless the Cinema screens. I also loved Superman's theme music score it's so good it gave me goosebumps as he flew with that score in the background. Some scenes were pure movie magic, Escapism & amazing fantasy. I also loved the choice of set designs & the colors used as it gives the film a distinctive look that feels old fashioned & comforting. Very similar 1970's in style & that could've been in keeping a retro vibe as a tribute to the original 70's Superman movie starring Christopher Reeves.

Also nice to the awesome Frank Grillo in a big budget movie like this & playing Rick Flagg Sir. Also we got the best Lex Luther ever put on screen!!! A towering performance of intensity by the excellent Nicolas Hoult. Honestly this Lex Luther performance from Nicolas should be loved like Heath Ledger's Joker!!! Nick put everything into his performance, he was so into it & made Luther so interesting which I've never felt before by any of the other screen Luther's.

Also the Justice Gang are as hilarious as they are excellent. The casting is top notch perfection. Shout out to Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, he's absolutely hilarious, love that guy. Oh also the best Lois Lane too, a perfect performance by a very interesting & spunky Rachel Brosnahan. Also Jimmy lol such a fun character, hey the whole cast is honestly perfectly cast in their roles!!! Hawkgirl & Mr. Fantastic lol great characters.

This movie is a Cinematic Comic-book Super hero Masterpiece.

Well done James Gunn & a huge well done to David Corenswet for bringing Superman to life in such an excitingly new & fresh way. Simply put Superman is a great piece of filmmaking & entertainment that's full of heart.

I felt like I joined the movie half way through at the start. The muddle of characters rapidly became overwhelming and there never felt like there was a plot. The guardians of the galaxy style just didn't work as well on supes..

This felt like a comedy first and superhero second. Too much needless changes from the source material as well just made me feel like yet another DC reboot or remake is too little too late.

A reasonable attempt but falls short of being good.

Good , superhero movie as a big marvel fan, I was shocked on how good DC is. Can't wait for the sequel.

Lex Luther was a great villain, and there was great heroes, guy gardener, Mr terriifoc and Louis lane were great adittions to the character roster. Great story , probs best superhero movie all year even though I LOVED Fantastic 4.

Let me say this up front: I'm not a fan of Superman as a superhero, but I do enjoy James Gunn's work (especially his «GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY» trilogy, which I absolutely love), so I was genuinely curious and looking forward to his new film about the Man of Steel.

Unfortunately, this time James Gunn left me disappointed. The biggest issue is the script. For some reason, the director chose to throw the audience straight into the middle of the action, with almost no background or introduction for the main character. Some might argue that Superman's origin story is no longer necessary, but in my view, it's absolutely essential for a full-fledged reboot. This is David Corenswet's first appearance as Clark Kent, and the film clearly lacks at least 30 minutes of emotional buildup to help us connect with him. Without that foundation, it's hard to truly care about his character.

The same goes for the rest of the cast. Lex Luthor lacks a clear motivation: he wants to destroy Superman right from the start, but there's no deeper reasoning behind it. Clark's relationship with his adoptive parents is barely shown - they appear only in a few short scenes. His connection with Lois Lane also feels shallow. There's no real chemistry between them, and their relationship seems to develop entirely off-screen. As a result, it feels more like we're watching the second installment in a franchise rather than the first.

Another serious flaw is the overload of secondary heroes. The audience is thrown into a new world packed with characters: Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, The Engineer, Ultraman - all of whom show up, but almost none receive meaningful screen time (Mister Terrific is arguably the most developed). They're hard to remember, let alone care about. For the average viewer unfamiliar with the DC Universe, it's genuinely overwhelming. «BATMAN V SUPERMAN» was heavily criticized for a similarly chaotic structure, yet despite sharing the same flaws, Gunn's latest film is somehow receiving mostly positive reviews. I just don't get it.

So, for the first film in the rebooted DC Universe (DCU), I expected a more coherent, emotionally rich, and self-contained story. For many viewers - especially newcomers - this movie might feel chaotic and overcrowded. And, in essence, that's exactly how it is. In just two hours of runtime, Gunn packed in so much that it could have easily been stretched out into an entire season of a TV series.

6/10

P. S. I'm not a Zack Snyder fan, even though I'm aware of his massive fanbase. Personally, I see him as a strong visionary but a weak writer and director. Still, I have to be honest: his «MAN OF STEEL» left a far deeper impression on me than James Gunn's new «SUPERMAN». As disappointing as that is - especially given how much I admire Gunn's previous work - I have to speak frankly about how I feel.

The intense Science Fiction action and fights completely took over the human story between Lois and Superman. The (pocket universe??) just distracts from anything that might be in the realm you think could happen. I do like movies that have fantasy and science fiction elements that are not possible in day-to-day life, but sometimes they can push those elements way beyond what's understandable, and enjoyable.

Superman arrives as a patchwork of borrowed ideas-some lifted from other franchises, others recycled from earlier Superman films. Once again, the creative deck is reshuffled in a futile attempt to reinvent a character who has remained essentially static across nearly 50 years of cinema and over 80 years in popular culture.

The film suffers from a miscast or maybe underwritten Lois Lane, a serviceable but unremarkable Superman, and a Lex Luthor plan that veers into the incomprehensible. While it nods to Luthor's original land-grabbing schemes-both from the classic films and comics-it fails to give them any credible motivation or coherence.

There are moments of originality and even a few flashes of wit (particularly from Mr. Terrific), but they're lost in a film that never quite finds its purpose. Combined with the often drab visuals and boring music(a few bars of classic William's score excepted), this is a miss.

As someone who doesn't have much prior experience with DC movies, this movie has compelled me to get into the DC-verse. I absolutely loved the tone of the film -- it's positive and upbeat feeling alongside it's serious political themes and messaging really appealed to me. I like the idea of a humble Superhero who can get hurt, but what makes them super is that they get back up and they never give in. However, I understand that I am a new fan, and so it makes sense that I have no complaints in any potential differences between this portrayal of Superman when compared to other portrayals of him. But I have also noticed that many people were relieved by this Superman and his cheerful, sweet, nature. So I'd like to look at this in the only way I, a new fan, can -- separating it from other Superman films. In that light, the hope and joy this movie gives me cannot be tainted by things like pacing or worldbuilding. I am happy with this film. I love it.

This doesn't "feel" like a Superman movie to me. Tonnes of CGI, loads of characters, little character depth or story and seems to jump from action scene to action scene. CGI is also rank average in places.

Not the inspiring start to a new DC Universe I was hoping for but that isn't surprising given James Gunns history with Suicide Squad and GOTG.

I honestly don't see how this movie could impress anyone older than 10. Sure, it's colorful, lighthearted, and has a few crowd-pleasing moments - but underneath the cape and charm, it feels more like a Saturday morning cartoon than the cinematic relaunch of an iconic hero. For a character as emotionally rich and symbolically heavy as Superman, this version felt oddly flat, even juvenile.

The movie opens with a tone that hints at something deeper - maybe a layered origin story or a grounded emotional arc. For a moment, it feels like James Gunn might give Superman the complexity he deserves. But that promise fades fast. Instead of evolving into something meaningful, the story flattens into a series of lighthearted moments, cheesy one-liners, and safe, predictable beats.

It's like the film is afraid to take itself seriously for more than five minutes. Every time it flirts with depth, it quickly retreats to humor or surface-level charm. That approach might work for younger audiences, but for anyone hoping for a mature or compelling Superman narrative, it's a letdown.

Most of the cast did a decent job - nobody was outright bad, but no one really stood out either. The performances felt safe, almost like everyone was playing within tight creative boundaries. Even characters who are supposed to command the screen - like Superman and Lex Luthor - felt surprisingly muted.

David Corenswet as Superman checks the boxes visually, but his performance doesn't leave much of a mark. There's no real emotional weight, no moment where you truly feel what Clark is going through. And Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, while an interesting casting choice on paper, lacks the menace or charisma that makes the character memorable. He's just... there.

It's frustrating, because these are some of the most iconic roles in comic book history - and yet the film doesn't give the actors enough material to make them feel iconic.

Are bright, the costumes pop, and some of the early shots are eye-catching - at least for a second. But once you settle into the movie, it all starts to feel a bit stale. The CGI is fine, but nothing we haven't seen before. The action scenes are clean but lack intensity or creativity. There's no real visual identity that sets it apart from every other superhero film.

It's like eating candy with no flavor - it looks fun, but you stop caring pretty quickly.

Superman (2025) feels like a movie made to play it safe - colorful enough to distract, light enough to entertain kids, but ultimately hollow for anyone expecting more. It had the opportunity to bring real depth and emotion to one of the most iconic heroes in fiction, but instead settles for a flat, overly sanitized version of the character.

If you're under 10, you might love it. For everyone else, it's just another cape in the crowd.