{"id":539,"date":"2025-08-10T15:25:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T15:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualurth.com\/?p=539"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:45:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:45:15","slug":"movie-review-superman-2025-%f0%9f%a6%b8%e2%99%82%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%9b%a1%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%92%ab","status":"publish","type":"movies","link":"https:\/\/staging.virtualurth.com\/meta\/movie-reviews\/movie-review-superman-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Review: Superman (2025) \ud83e\uddb8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\ud83d\udcab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overall Impression \ud83c\udf0e\u2728<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

James Gunn\u2019s Superman<\/em> renews the \u201cAll-American hero\u201d spirit that Christopher Reeve embodied, with a touch of George Reeves\u2019 classic charm, while folding in sharp, modern commentary. It\u2019s a reboot that blends earnest optimism with timely themes like occupation, annexation, and learning from the past. I saw it at our New Rochelle IMAX with my nephews visiting from the UK\u2014die-hard Marvel fans who left the theater wide-eyed, declaring Superman their new favorite hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audiences seem to feel the same way. The film currently boasts a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes<\/strong> and high marks on IMDb, with many fans calling it the best Superman since Superman: The Movie<\/em> (1978). Viewers praise Gunn for trusting audiences to already know the character, skipping tired origin beats and focusing on what he stands for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting Depth & Evolution \ud83c\udfad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

David Corenswet (Superman \/ Clark Kent)<\/strong>
Trained at Juilliard, Corenswet gained early recognition in The Politician<\/em> and Hollywood<\/em>, showcasing charisma that blossomed into range on HBO\u2019s We Own This City<\/em> and A24\u2019s Pearl<\/em> Wikipedia+13Wikipedia+13IMDb+13<\/a>. In Superman<\/em>, he brings a rare blend of strength and tenderness, leaning into vulnerability as much as heroism. CinemaBlend noted he made even non-Superman fans \u201cgenuinely care about him,\u201d and Entertainment Weekly praised him as a \u201cworthy heir to Christopher\u202fReeve,\u201d calling his performance \u201cclassic Superman qualities with charm and earnestness\u201d EW.com<\/a>. Business Insider ranks him among top Superman actors, applauding his portrayal as \u201cnuanced\u201d and \u201cimperfect\u201d in a way that resonates IMDb+10Business Insider+10IMDb2+10<\/a>. Some Reddit commentary, however, argues his humanity felt thin in places\u2014showing the passion he inspires in conversation Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane)<\/strong>
An Emmy and Golden Globe\u2013winning alum of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel<\/em> (2017\u20132023), hailed for her comedic timing and emotional range IMDb+1<\/a>. As Lois Lane, she evolves into a feisty, modern reporter sharp, tenacious, and equal to Superman in every smart quip and emotional beat. Entertainment Weekly calls her performance a key spark, though it laments a somewhat underwritten arc IMDb2+4EW.com+4Wikipedia+4<\/a>. Imdb fan buzz echoes praise for her \u201cdynamic presence and chemistry\u201d Cinemablend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor)<\/strong>
Drawing from roles in The Favourite<\/em> and The Great<\/em>, Hoult gives us a Luthor fueled by scientific obsession. Critics acknowledge the complexity he brings, even if Tom\u2019s Guide notes he\u2019s sometimes overshadowed by the ensemble Tom’s Guide<\/a>Pitchfork<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific)<\/strong>
With electrifying characters in House of Cards<\/em> and The Harder They Fall<\/em>, Gathegi grounds his hero with sharp intelligence and subtle wit. Fans on Reddit already clamor for more screen time he delivers with impact. And he killed it as Mister Terrific, a mix of Shaft meets Tony Stark, I think his acting and character truly blew us away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho)<\/strong>
Best known for Barry<\/em>, Carrigan shifts from comedic vulnerability to superhero sincerity, infusing Metamorpho with the depth of someone navigating identity an arc that resonates personally given his real-life alopecia Wikipedia+1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern)<\/strong>
A beloved presence from Firefly<\/em> and Castle<\/em>, Fillion brings swagger and humor his Gardner is irreverent, clich\u00e9\u2011challenging, and self\u2011aware. His insistence on the iconic bowl cut speaks to his love for the role\u2019s comic roots Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl)<\/strong>
Transitioning from teen adventure threads to grounded drama (Madame Web<\/em>), Merced channels strength, wit, and survivor complexity in her Hawkgirl\u2014layered yet expressively light Wikipedia+1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen)<\/strong>
Known for quirky roles (Santa Clarita Diet<\/em>), he gives a Jimmy who is more than comic relief\u2014warm, earnest, and a moral touchstone amid the chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wendell Pierce (Perry White)<\/strong>
A veteran from The Wire<\/em> and Jack Ryan<\/em>, Pierce brings every newsroom scene to life with authority, empathy, and simmering tension around Luthor\u2019s betrayal of family Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krypto (Super-Dog)<\/strong>
Polarizing yet unforgettable. A lighthearted spectacle to some, a CGI overload to others but undeniably memorable. I truly couldn’t figure out at times if he was real or CGI, incredible detail and work went into bringing him to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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