Superman

I know this film isn’t the most perfect movie ever made, the story is fairly simple, the dialogue doesn’t strive for anything overly poetic, but honestly, I absolutely love everything about it. Watching it gave me the same comfort and joy I used to feel during those early 2000s superhero movies. It reminded me of what a comic book adaptation should feel like, especially when it comes to Superman. This version of him resonated with me deeply because it didn’t try to make him overly godlike or distant. Instead, it focused on his humanity. He’s empathetic. He’s flawed. He doesn’t always know what to do. He’s goofy, clumsy, he makes mistakes. And no, kryptonite isn’t his only weakness, it’s his heart. His care for others, his overwhelming empathy. That’s what makes him vulnerable. That’s what makes him human. In fact, he’s far more grounded and humane than someone like Lex Luthor ever could be. I just 😭 I really love how the characters were written. All of them, main and supporting, felt alive and purposeful (Hawkgirl felt too edgy tho 😭). No one felt like a throwaway or filler. Everyone played a meaningful part in the story and helped move it forward, no matter how small of an action it is. Every interaction added something to drive the narrative. And then there’s Lex Luthor. Finally, a villain who’s unapologetically evil. No tragic backstory, no emotional angle to justify his cruelty. Just pure, unfiltered pettiness driving his every action, and that’s what makes him so great of a villain. Beyond the characters, the film speaks to so much of what’s happening in the world today. The way it touches on how immigrants are treated, the senseless cruelty, the genocide, it’s impossible to ignore the parallels. The two powerful in position, cruel men orchestrating everything. It’s subtle but piercing social commentary for me. Visually, the film was stunning. The cinematography was thoughtful and immersive. And for once, I actually liked the slow-motion shots, especially the one where Superman saves a squirrel, a kid and a freaking alien baby 😭 I could go on, but I’ll stop here. Just know that this movie left a mark on me. It reminded me of why I fell in love with superheroes in the first place, and why stories like this still matter so much. This movie gave me sense of hope, joy, and that even someone that is so powerful could still make mistakes in their daily lives. We’re not perfect, and that’s what makes us human.  Definitely my comfort movie.