New Superman Is a Corrective to the Modern Superhero Movie
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"Superman" director James Gunn has revealed why modern superhero movies cannot rely on surprise crossovers, cameos and team-ups anymore.
Ever since he burst out of the pages of Action Comics 87 years ago, Superman has battled villains, animals, aliens, sorcerers, inter-dimensional beings and even evil versions of himself – and almost always emerged victorious.
Man” or “Batman” into your favorite search engine or AI chatbot, and the top results will most likely reference the movie versions of these heroes rather than their original and true source — the humble comic book.
Any way you look at the last 25 years in film, there’s no denying that superhero movies have been a vital part of 21st-century big screen entertainment. Many refer to the release of “Iron Man” in 2008 as the official kickoff of what would become the moneymaking engine that resulted in a steady stream of blockbusters,
David Corenswet made a comment about wanting to play Superman. Now he stars as the titular character in James Gunn’s 2025 reboot.
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The Olympic gold medalist and UCLA Bruins national champion gymnast looks super herself at the movie premiere.
James Gunn’s “Superman” — starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel — surprised even the most worn-out critics with its “charm.”
The script is ‘filled with fanciful nonsense that … renders the entire affair superficial and silly,’ one review says.
Several superhero movies launched highly lucrative franchises, but there are some underrated ones that fell through the cracks.
No, not all superheroes can be "noble and heroic," the "Superman" star tells IndieWire. But they sure can still have some fun, just as he does with his long-awaited role as the bowl-cut-sporting Green Lantern Guy Gardner.