Superman (2025)

I wasn’t sure what to expect walking into Superman. A fresh reboot, a new Clark Kent, and yet another spin on a character that’s been reimagined dozens of times? But let me just say: this one worked. And not just in a “fun popcorn movie” kind of way. It worked in the way that made me leave the theater thinking, “Okay, they finally got this right.”

This version of Superman brings heart back to a franchise that had, at times, leaned too far into brooding. And while it’s still packed with aliens and gadgets and government secrets, the core of this movie is something refreshingly simple: hope.

Clark Kent: Earnest, Awkward, and Actually Compelling

David Corenswet’s Superman isn’t trying to be a tortured soul or a flawless god, he’s just a guy trying to do the right thing in a world that doesn’t always make that easy. He nails the small moments. Whether he’s fumbling through a Daily Planet meeting or quietly listening to Ma Kent’s advice, you feel who he is. He’s not larger than life. He’s just… good. And in this kind of world, that feels radical.

Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane? Completely on point. Smart, bold, emotionally grounded. She’s not there to be saved; she’s there to push the story forward, and she does. Their chemistry works, but more than that, they work as individuals. I could’ve watched an entire movie just of them talking in the Planet’s break room.

Yes, There Are A Lot of Characters… Maybe Too Many

Now let’s talk about the thing everyone seems to be whispering about: the side characters. There are a lot of them. Hawkgirl, Mr. Terrific, Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern, Metamorpho, and while I love a good ensemble when it’s earned, this felt like a “Phase One Setup” more than a movie fully focused on Clark’s story. A few characters land (Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific was a personal standout), but others felt like clutter.

I found myself wishing we had just a little more room to breathe, especially when the quieter scenes between Clark and his family were so strong. Still, it didn’t ruin anything. If anything, it just made me curious how many spinoffs are being cooked up behind the scenes.

The Vibe: Heartfelt With Just Enough Weird

This isn’t a brooding, grayscale superhero film. It’s colorful without being cartoonish, emotional without being melodramatic. James Gunn walks a fine line here, bringing some of his signature weirdness (there are some moments that are definitely Gunn-y), but grounding it in a tone that’s way more sincere than snarky.

There’s an actual warmth to this movie. It believes in people. It lets characters show vulnerability without stripping them of power. And the result is a Superman that feels recognizable but not recycled.

Final Act? Not Perfect. Still Worth It.

The last act gets a little chaotic. Too many threads, too many overexplained moments, and not enough emotional payoff for some of the risks it took. But honestly, by that point I was already sold. The movie had already done enough to make me care. I didn’t love the big CGI finale, but it didn’t undo the strong foundation the rest of the movie had built.

So… Should You See It?

Yes. Especially if you’ve been burned out on superhero movies lately. This one has heart. It has characters who feel like people, not just icons. It has fun moments and emotional ones and even a few that make you lean forward in your seat a bit. It’s not flawless, but it’s good, and sometimes that’s all you really want from a summer movie.