Superman

#ReloadTheGunn #TheGunnDidntJam #TheGunnDontMiss  Guys, it’s even better on rewatch, I’m not lying. I teared up at the same moments as I did the first time, chills run up and down my body throughout all action sequences, and I watched it this time with my own Pa Kent, my dad. I will be mentioning spoilers as well, sorry not sorry you’re on an app that reviews film when a blockbuster like this releases. While my critiques of the film from last time remain (Not enough Clark/Daily Planet life, over-explaining dialogue,) Superman is still the best Superman film and the perfect start to the DCU. It sets up the future well, gets one excited for the already planned and announced future, and has audiences enjoying the start of something new within 2 hours. I believe some Daily Planet stuff, such as more interactions between Clark and the other employees, could’ve slithered their way in between the scenes of Jimmy and Eve’s “romance.” While those scenes were hilarious, Skyler Gironde is the perfect Jimmy Olsen, I wish we could’ve gotten more with Steve Lombard and Cat Grant.  All the performances felt a lot better on second watch. Mr Terrific is an obvious fan favorite, Lex Luthor burns with more rage than I ever realized, and Krypto is devilish yet adorable. But now at Belle Reve, I’m sensing a potential for a Legion of Doom which I’ve stated to friends that Nicholas Hoult would be the perfect lead for that team. Also with Metamorpho joining the Justice Gang and with how big of a hoot Mr Terrific is, I’m also sensing a potential for The Terrifics, which I mainly want cause of Plastic Man ANYWAYS— My dad loved David Corenswet as Superman, but he didn’t like how weak he felt, which is an understandable complaint. He enjoyed Mr Terrific, Lex, and Krypto; as well as laughs and enjoyment from the cameos of Peacemaker and Supergirl. While he rated it a 3/5, he was amazed by the visual effects and creativity put into this film. While this isn’t James Gunn best script, that goes to either TSS or Guardians Vol 3, it still has me feeling feelings I haven’t felt for a superhero film in a while, this might be among his best direction, stellar camera work and accuracy to the comics. The scene between Pa Kent and Clark on the patio, Superman and Krypto vs the Raptors, and especially the kids and civilians of Jarhanpur are among the most powerful and will always hit me in my heart to bring me to near tears.  Watching this film, you’ll believe a man can fly, and that right there is the superpower of this film and the direction of James Gunn. Live, laugh, love…Supergirl’s drunken entrance. I’m so excited to watch Supergirl next year with her, Krypto and Lobo!