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I'm a 58-year-old guy who grew up on Superman and Batman comics. I still remember the thrill of seeing Superman on the big screen for the first time as a kid - that sense of wonder never left me. Because of that, Christopher Reeve has always been my cinematic Superman. Just like Michael Keaton is my Batman, and Roger Moore is my James Bond. First impressions stick.

While I eventually came to enjoy Zack Snyder's Superman trilogy - not on the first watch, but after revisiting all three films - Henry Cavill never felt like a Superman I could truly connect with.

Now, enter James Gunn - a writer-director who clearly shares a deep love for the genre. He turned a (previously unknown to me) B-tier Marvel comic into a cinematic hit with Guardians of the Galaxy, and completely won me over with his brilliant Creature Commandos series.

So when you hand my childhood icons over to someone like Gunn, this is what happens: two hours of pure nostalgia, brought to life with care, heart, and an excellent cast.

David Corenswet is a Superman I can absolutely embrace. Nicholas Hoult brings a Lex Luthor who reminded me of Austin Butler's Feyd-Rautha from Dune - intense, menacing, and completely on point. The rest of the cast fits just as well.

Green Lantern might take a little getting used to, but Gunn's signature humor shines through - especially in the final scene with GL. Watch closely: there's a subtle (and hilarious) moment involving a greenhand gesture that'll make you laugh out loud.

I had a fantastic time watching it, and I'm already planning a second viewing - I'm sure I missed plenty of details the first time around. If you grew up on DC comics like I did, this is a must-see. Gunn's clear respect and understanding of the source material makes all the difference.

After a string of recent disappointments, this film was a genuinely pleasant surprise. I walked into the cinema with low expectations and came out a fan all over again-and the fact that it pulled that off without an A-list cast is impressive in itself.

And the best compliment I could give the movie: it didn't feel like a 2hr sit, more like 90 minutes.

The character development and storytelling are top-notch. While the plot isn't exactly full of twists, like many comics, it's less about surprises and more about enjoying the ride-and it absolutely delivers on that front.

If you enjoyed Thor: Ragnarok, this one's right up your alley: silly humor, stunning effects, and solid performances. I'm genuinely excited to see where this leads next.

I believe that part 2 surpasses part 1 in terms of beauty, even though part 1 was already quite stunning. In part 2, the divergence from the books is more pronounced for obvious sequel reasons, which led to choices different from what I would have preferred (no spoilers here).

Due to these editorial decisions, some iconic quotes from the original material are missing in this adaptation (like "My brother is coming").

Despite the teasing for the sequel, I still find Lynch's or the HBO miniseries' versions more compelling in terms of storytelling. However, nothing can compare to the visual and auditory spectacle that Dune parts 1 and 2 present.

Lynch's adaptation took liberties, such as introducing the sound weapon, but it maintained a closer adherence to the overall storyline and atmosphere of the books. Perhaps my nostalgia plays a role here, as I first experienced it in the theatre upon its release.

Some scenes require a certain level of visceral (yet functional) gore to remain faithful to the story, and Villeneuve's version seems to lack that element.