Superman

I love the comic book feel this movie gives off. This movie gives off an insane feeling of hope and I love how the visuals show that with bright colors and no snyderverse dark filters. I love how it felt like James Gunn wasn’t afraid to have some goofy scenes like Superman saving a squirrel. Superman does feel a little weak in it but they pay off is a very human feeling Superman. This is a great movie to kick start the DCU and I am exited to see what’s next.

Great movie. I don’t think I was ever bored. The visuals are electric and beautiful. The plot is very thrilling. Superman, Lois, Mr. Terrific, Green Lantern, etc. are all very likable characters. I also think this is the best Lex Luthor I’ve ever seen on screen (I’ve only seen the Gene Hackman one and the Jesse Eisenberg one). It’s confusing what the message is for a lot of the movie but after that ending scene it became very clear. The visual effects are very good, it’s rare to see a blockbuster that actually uses cgi well. Most comic book movies try to take themselves seriously, but this movie embraced its weirdness and it was delightful. I hope James Gunn keeps making super hero movies, as well as any type of movie.

Edit: after two rewatches my opinion of this movie has decreased. All of my original compliments stand but a ton of other little issues kind of piled up for me. I don’t want to explain them all but to summarize the story is very messy and I don’t connect with the characters much despite them being likable.

Lex throws weapon at Superman, Superman destroys it, Lex throws bigger weapon at Superman, Superman barely destroys it, etc. Pretty worthless but the action is fun to look at. The B-plot hero gang reminded me of the Justice Society from Black Adam: annoying and fatally underwritten. Just another reminder that DC is tired.