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Superman movie review: David Corenswet-James Gunn deliver an exhilarating cinematic superhero experience which is true to the original comic
Star cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced
Director: James Gunn
Being a typical 90s kid, my first childhood superhero was Superman (after Shaktimaan! Wink). Right from watching the cartoon on TV, several actors, including George Reeves, Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill, have played this superhero character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
The latest actor, who joined the bandwagon and got the honour to play one of the most lovable superheroes, is David Corenswet. While the anticipation and excitement about this DC movie is currently at its peak among the fans, let's find out whether it lives up to it or not…
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The plot starts with our Superman just getting beaten up for the first time by a powerful Ultraman, and his mean and mischievous dog Krypto comes to his rescue and takes him to the centre where he recovers.
Later, it is seen that the moves of Ultraman are guided by the wicked techie giant and Superman's arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). While Lex tries to convince the government that the annihilation of Superman is important, as he wants to rule the country, he sends free arms to the Boravian government in exchange for half of Jarhanpur (an underdeveloped nation state), which supports Superman.
The superhero lives a dual life with another being Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent, who is in a serious relationship with his colleague Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan). Apart from showcasing the geo-political tensions and the good-over-evil concept, James Gunn's latest superhero flick touches the core emotions of humanity without being preachy or too hard and remains true to the original comic.
Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars)
Superman is releasing on 11th July
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