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The Cape Is In Good Hands ("Superman" Review)
I've posted this many times, but as this is the return of an icon I have to post it again.
I was but a small child, practically a baby, when my parents went and took me to see the magical 1978 Christopher Reeves film "Superman The Movie." Since I didn't remember I was told that I was a bit of an energetic kid that had a hard time staying still. My folks didn't know if I would sit still or not. But as that majestic John Williams score hit I was frozen in my chair at full attention. Since that day I had Superman comics, toys, birthday parties, clothes...all of it. He is to this day my favorite superhero.
I have had that same excitement whenever Superman made an appearance on the silver screen. I had that same excitement for 2006's "Superman Returns" and for 2013's "Man Of Steel" and his continued appearances in the 'SnyderVerse.' But that final appearance in "Justice League" didn't bode well for Superman, as at the time Marvel was eating DC's lunch. The MCU was on a historic run and the DCEU just couldn't compete. Neither could any other created cinematic universe. It was just their time.
So going into 2025's "Superman," I and many other comic book fans were cautiously optimistic for this new reboot. But realistically the momentum was still with Marvel. It was hard to take all of this and throw it away as you tried to come in with a new take on things.
Being that this was my first big screen experience and the character meaning so much to me, I may have gone in with too many expectations. Which isn't the way to go in. You have your own wants for the film. So I decided to properly give it a review I would have to see it a second time. The first time I was just swimming in my own expectations and wants for the character. As I went in a second time, I knew what I was in for. I knew to expect a James Gunn film with his sensibilities. I knew to expect a new universe and whether I would be on board or not.
It's safe to say that I'm grateful for that second viewing. I was able to enjoy it for what it was. I could see where it was coming from. And it made me a believer. I can absolutely see James Gunn crushing a new Justice League film. And I'm so happy with who they picked as Superman. David Corenswet is our new Man Of Steel and we should all be thankful for such a great, inspired choice, as was the rest of the cast. As was Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. And characters such as Mister Terrific and Guy Gardner who were deep cut comic characters I knew and loved to see brought to life.
Who knows what the future holds for this new DCU, but things are LOOKING UP...
By Jess Solis
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