Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
James Gunn's DCU reboot leans into a more optimistic, Silver Age-inspired Superman with genuine charm and earnestness, distinguishing it from the grimmer Snyder-era takes. The plot competently juggles Clark's dual identity and Kryptonian heritage without breaking new ground narratively, hitting familiar superhero origin beats. Acting is solid across the board — Corenswet brings warmth to the role — but no single performance is truly revelatory. Cinematography is polished blockbuster fare with some inventive comic-panel-inspired framing but nothing cinematically transformative. The ending, while serviceable, doesn't land with the emotional weight or memorable punch that would elevate it, feeling somewhat rushed and conventional for a reboot meant to launch a new universe. Novelty scores modestly for its tonal course-correction and Gunn's distinctive voice, though the superhero reboot template keeps it from feeling truly singular.