Superman
James Gunn’s Superman leaves me with mixed feelings. The first hour felt like a complete bore: slow, emotionless, with scenes that failed to deliver the excitement you expect when revisiting the ultimate superhero. What has always defined the character is his ability to inspire, and here that spark takes far too long to appear.
The second half, however, manages to find some soul. There are moments where Gunn seems to connect with what Superman truly represents, though filtered through an overly comic-book aesthetic that strays from the essence of the originals. The colors are too loud, the characters often cartoonish or underdeveloped. Honestly, only the dog —who brings some humanity— and Mr. Terrific come across as genuinely solid.
David Corenswet does his job as Clark Kent, but he’s nowhere near the greatness Christopher Reeve gave the role. And while Henry Cavill wasn’t perfect, he’s still the only one who captured the myth. At times, this reboot reminded me of those 70s Spiderman films: more charming for their naivety than for their actual quality.
It’s not a disaster, but it’s far from the epic revitalization it promised. Gunn delivers an uneven spectacle that entertains in parts, without ever making Superman truly soar again.
The second half, however, manages to find some soul. There are moments where Gunn seems to connect with what Superman truly represents, though filtered through an overly comic-book aesthetic that strays from the essence of the originals. The colors are too loud, the characters often cartoonish or underdeveloped. Honestly, only the dog —who brings some humanity— and Mr. Terrific come across as genuinely solid.
David Corenswet does his job as Clark Kent, but he’s nowhere near the greatness Christopher Reeve gave the role. And while Henry Cavill wasn’t perfect, he’s still the only one who captured the myth. At times, this reboot reminded me of those 70s Spiderman films: more charming for their naivety than for their actual quality.
It’s not a disaster, but it’s far from the epic revitalization it promised. Gunn delivers an uneven spectacle that entertains in parts, without ever making Superman truly soar again.
Mini Review: James Gunn’s Superman leaves me with mixed feelings. The first hour felt like a complete bore: slow, emotionless, with scenes that failed to deliver the excitement you expect when revisiting the ultimate superhero. What has always defined the character is his ability to inspire, and here that spark takes far too long to appear. The second half, however, manages to find some soul. There are moments where Gunn seems to connect with what Superman...
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