In this episode of WN Movie Talk, despite my long-standing vow to boycott superhero movies, I reluctantly dive into James Gunn’s Superman. But let’s be honest: Superman has always been a guilty pleasure of mine, and I couldn’t resist seeing how the Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker would handle DC’s most iconic hero.
The result? A bold swing away from the bleak, joyless tone of the Snyderverse.
With David Corenswet stepping into the cape, Gunn aims to bring back hope, heart, and some much-needed colour. Rachel Brosnahan is on board as Lois Lane, bringing sharp wit and gravitas, while Nicholas Hoult looks to be a very different kind of Lex Luthor—more sinister mind than muscle. And with characters like Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and even a version of Green Lantern (played by Nathan Fillion), this reboot is packed with promise… but does it work?
I also run through the trailers I saw before the film, which, let’s just say, weren’t exactly overflowing with originality (spoiler, they’re all basically remakes or reboots dressed up as “new releases.) We’re truly living in the age of recycled blockbusters, and I’ve got a few thoughts on that too.
So is Gunn reinventing the superhero genre… or just polishing up a turd? Either way, this film pulled me back in when I thought I was out.
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