Superman Review Out: David Corenswet Is ‘Exceptional' In James Gunn's Summer Blockbuster
The new Superman movie is set to kick off the new DC Universe on the screens.
James Gunn-directed Superman, featuring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, is set to hit the theatres on July 11. The upcoming movie will launch the new DC Universe on the big screen. The film will follow Superman 's journey to reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent, who is a reporter. The first reviews of Superman are in, and people have a lot to say.
Film critic Bryan Sudfield shared on X that the new Superman movie is a 'bold and faithful" take on the iconic superhero. He said, '#SUPERMAN soars with heart, humour, and style—a bold yet faithful take on the iconic hero. James Gunn sets a fresh tone while honouring the character's legacy, and David Corenswet shines with sincerity and strength. A promising, thrilling start to DC's new era."
#SUPERMAN soars with heart, humor, and style—a bold yet faithful take on the iconic hero. James Gunn sets a fresh tone while honoring the character's legacy, and David Corenswet shines with sincerity and strength. A promising, thrilling start to DC's new era. pic.twitter.com/XefXbmwfhW — Bryan Sudfield (@BryanSudfield) July 8, 2025
Entertainment journalist Brandon Davis shared, 'David Corenswet portrays an exceptional iteration of #Superman with sincerity, heroism, purity, and inspirational traits. Corenswet & Rachel Brosnahan's chemistry for Clark and Lois is off the charts. Their relationship is an excellent driver, especially early."
David Corenswet portrays an exceptional iteration of #Superman with sincerity, heroism, purity, and inspirational traits.Corenswet & Rachel Brosnahan's chemistry for Clark and Lois is off the charts. Their relationship is an excellent driver, especially early. pic.twitter.com/2x2mbOfJDc
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) July 8, 2025
But not all the reviews were positive. Movie critic Peter Howell noted that the movie lacks depth. He wrote, 'Not the super start to the DC Universe everybody had been hoping for. James Gunn is brilliant at conjuring spectacle and creating alien realms, not so great at storytelling. " He added, 'David Corenswet plays a boyishly sweet Superman, constantly getting his ass kicked; he'd be better as the lead in a Dudley Do-Right movie. Rachel Brosnahan makes a spiky Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is more obnoxious than villainous." However, he thought that 'the real star of the show is superdog Krypto, who steals every scene he's in — I'd rather see a movie about him."
#SUPERMAN: Not the super start to DC Universe everybody had been hoping for. James Gunn is brilliant at conjuring spectacle and creating alien realms, not so great at storytelling. David Corenswet plays a boyishly sweet Superman, constantly getting his ass kicked; he'd be better… pic.twitter.com/JDB3LfgLCL — Peter Howell
Meanwhile, Grace Randolph, a Critics' Choice member, wrote, 'This is the BEST #Superman movie to date. When James Gunn gets out of the way & lets his work speak for itself, it's incredible. It's not perfect, but darn close & made me a believer in Gunn's #DC."
This is the BEST #Superman movie to date.
When James Gunn gets out of the way & lets his work speak for itself, it's incredible.
Another Critics Choice member, Rachel Leishman, said, 'SUPERMAN reminds us that Clark Kent has always been a beacon of hope and the goodness that can exist in this world. James Gunn's vision is a comic book brought to life, and it bought a lightness and a happiness to one of the most beloved heroes around."
SUPERMAN reminds us that Clark Kent has always been a beacon of hope and the goodness that can exist in this world. James Gunn's vision is a comic book brought to life and it bought a lightness and a happiness to one of the most beloved heroes around. pic.twitter.com/Prxsgfrfdk
— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) July 8, 2025
Besides David, the superhero film also features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason / Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl.
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