Also: the complaints about Superman being “woke” or having a pro-immigrant agenda are very weird. This was never subtext, it was overt that Superman was the story of an immigrant who came to America illegally, helped his country as well as neighbors, and even fought the KKK. bit.ly/3IzSLO7

It’s impossible to avoid comparisons with the Snyderverse - especially for those of us who loved the boldness of that vision. Gunn’s take is much more traditional but, in the end, I found it won me over and provides a great (re)entry point for new and returning fans.

It’s a relatively straightforward story without much development for any of the main characters; still, what it lacks in emotional punch, it makes up for by establishing this version of the hero as a likable and relatable guy viewers will want to cheer on.

Superman might be the most (certainly one of the most) comic book-ish movies ever created - down to the way character drama leads in to super-powered conflicts.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing but viewers who have poured over every marketing frame won’t find too many surprises in the 3-4 main action sequences.

Still, it’s choppier and carries less weight than Man of Steel’s explosive (albeit controversial) set pieces - and a lot of Superman’s most exciting and memorable moments were shown in the trailer.

The action is good - in the same way Guardians action was good. It’s lively and colorful with some clever choreography.

Similarly, Hoult is the best Luthor since Michael Rosenbaum and it’ll be fun to watch him evolve the supervillain in future chapters.

Ultimately, they all won me over - and I’m excited to see their arcs within the larger DCU. Corenswet still has work to do in order to top my list of favorite Superman actors but he brings a sincerity and warmth to the hero that wasn’t as apparent in more recent adaptations.

In-context of a 2-hour film, a lot of the tonal shifts are less jarring and the final movie uses the side-characters sparingly (the ratio of them to Superman in the trailer vs the full movie is much lower).

My trepidation stemmed from the over-saturation of Krypto and the Justice Gang in the movie’s marketing as well as a more light-hearted (and somewhat uneven looking) tone.

There are a lot of aspects of the Snyderverse that I still prefer but there’s no question Superman is packed with fun, laughs, and a relatable message about making the world a better place - even if we’re not perfect.

It’s a tense, thrilling, and downright scary rollercoaster ride through a Dino-packed “park” - which is what the series does best.

It was an ambitious evolution but got too big, too convoluted, and by extension took those films too far away from what made the original films so memorable. Rebirth simultaneously brings the series back to its roots without rehashing them (like Jurassic World).

I don’t believe that’s what most fans would prioritize in a Jurassic Park film.

The Jurassic World trilogy went off the rails with the globe-trotting story of dinosaurs invading our world.

This one does not match the scope of the Jurassic World trilogy, nor does it spend much time fleshing out its heroes (and villain) beyond stereotypes. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing.