On July 11, 2025, Superman was released in theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures. Even though most people are familiar with the 1938 story of Krypton-born Clark Kent, this version still managed to captivate its viewers in a whole new way.
This film has mainly received positive feedback from the media. IMDb rated this film 7.6/10, which is based on the average score from over 180,000 viewers. Rotten Tomatoes shows that 91% of the feedback on this film from over 25, 000 verified audience members is positive. My opinion is no exception; I enjoyed this film, and it met every expectation I had for this kind of movie.
The film follows the story of Superman becoming involved in personal and political disputes, giving billionaire, genius and criminal mastermind Lex Luthor a chance to permanently eliminate the beloved superhero. Despite drawing clear inspiration from past Superman movies, the premise of this one still seemed original. It contains high levels of suspense, allowing viewers to feel the full stress of each situation.
The film’s music score helps to amplify this suspense in certain scenes. Above all, the most impressive aspect of the plot is that every detail – major to minor – is all connected.
From leading actors like David Corenswet (Superman) and Rachel Brosnahan (L0is Lane) to those in supporting roles like Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern), every actor played their role excellently. The acting in this film is very realistic; it feels personal, as though we are watching conversations truly play out. The performances of each actor were also very emotional, allowing the audience to experience the same feelings as the characters. Actor Nicholas Hoult had a particularly impressive performance in his chilling portrayal of Lex Luthor. Not only did the acting make this film so high quality, but those behind the camera were essential in the captivating storytelling.
Superman was written and directed by James Gunn, an American filmmaker known for his work in films such as Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and The Suicide Squad (2021). He made an excellent and humorous use of foreshadowing in this film, and he used many unconventional transitions between scenes. Gunn also relied on an intriguing use of angles, as well as a calculated amount of close-up shots to convey the characters’ emotions. While Gunn’s work in this film is amazing, he is not the only collaborator behind the scenes who allowed this film to be so enjoyable.
The film’s excellent cinematography is credited to Henry Braham, known for his work in Roseanna’s Grave (1997) and Bright Young Things (2003). The color grading in this film, unlike many previous Superman movies, included a very striking, vibrant arrangement of colors with heavy contrast. All of the editing within the film is phenomenal, every sequence looks real, even Superman’s ice fortress. The special effects makeup was also particularly incredible and completely realistic.
Between the striking colors, fun soundtrack and unique cinematography, Gunn provides a fresh and entertaining take on the classic superher0.
