Over the long holiday week, my husband and I had a chance to catch up on some movies we’d been wanting to see. We both enjoy watching films, and while we still prefer experiencing them in theaters, we can’t make every screening, so being able to screen new titles at home is a huge plus and makes for a fun date night. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on Superman.
Superman in Theaters and Available to Stream
About Superman: Distributed by Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures /Directed by James Gunn /Produced by DC Studios/ Troll Court Entertainment/The Safran Company/Run Time: 2h 10m /Genre: Action/Sci-fi /Rated: PG-13 for violence, action, and language.
Cast: David Corenswet- Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan- Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult-Lex Luthor.
Film Synopsis:
“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor, and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this latest iteration of Superman, despite its departure from the darker subject matter DC is known for. Even though I loved the past Superman, Henry Cavill, and Amy Adams as Lois Lane, I kept an open mind towards the big shoes actors, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, had to fill.
- Did I see the same on-screen chemistry as their predecessors? No.
- Did I like them separately in their respective roles in this Superman? Yes.
- Did I find Lex Luthor to be villionous? Yes.
- Did I believe Supermancould save humanity? Yes.
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Superman truly leads with his heart and convictions, even when the very foundation he has built his life around shakes him to his core. He still shows up for us and fights hard, even when his motives and character are questioned.
Lois asks hard-hitting questions when she finally gets to interview Superman. She didn’t hold back. In fact, she puts their relationship on the line for the story she wants.
Ultimately, they, along with the Justice Gang, which includes Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Metamorpho, band together to thwart Lex Luthor's dastardly plans.
Meet Super-Dog Krypto:
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The real scene stealer for me was Superman’s superpowered dog, Krypto. This cute, CGI-generated pup adds a lot of humor and depth, and heart to this Superman movie right from the start.
The Takeaway:
My husband and I shared several laugh-out-loud moments, sidebar plot twist conversations, and were happy with the happy ending. Sure, it was a little campy, but I think its overall tone and happy ending were a welcome sight. I think Superman made a great date night movie.
We watched a few movies over the course of our Thanksgiving break together, which I’ll be sharing my thoughts on soon. Next up is F1 The Movie.
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Please share in comments: Have you seen Superman yet? If yes, did you see it in theaters, or did you stream it?
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