Superman (2025) - Angry Movie Review

Quick Overview

James Gunn's "Superman (2025)" is a serviceable but ultimately disappointing film for many Superman fans, despite some positive elements like the chemistry between Lois Lane and Clark Kent. Reviewers found the movie overstuffed with characters, featuring a weak soundtrack, poorly filmed action, and a mischaracterized Lex Luthor, leading to a lack of depth and cultural impact.

Key Points: Reviewers rated "Superman (2025)" as a 6/10 and 7/10, calling it "serviceable" and a "waste of opportunity" rather than the "great" film they hoped for. The chemistry between David Corenswet (Superman/Clark Kent) and Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) was a major highlight, described as "amazing," but reviewers lamented its underutilization, wishing for "more" focus on their relationship. The film is criticized for being "over stuffed" with too many minor characters and subplots, such as Jimmy Olsen's social media girlfriend, which detracted from the main narrative and core characters. Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor was widely disliked, portrayed as a "bratty shitty" "cartoon villain" rather than the genius and menacing foil Superman needs, with one reviewer stating, "I don't want my Lex to be annoying. I want my Lex to be a genius." The soundtrack was heavily criticized as "really really weak" and "terrible," with poor song choices that felt "out of place," particularly the "punk rock Superman" theme, which one reviewer "hate[d]." Action scenes were deemed poorly filmed, with "violent" camera movements and a "fisheye lens" that made them look "goofy" and "too processed," lacking the visual impact and "aura farming" of previous Superman films. Superman's characterization is vulnerable and human, but he "needs constant help" from the "Justice Gang," leading to a feeling that he was sidelined in his own movie, with Mr. Terrific often stealing the show.

Context: This video features an "angry movie review" of James Gunn's "Superman (2025)," the introduction to the new DCU, following an early showing. The review is conducted by multiple male reviewers, including the main host who admits to a tendency to interrupt when passionate, and two others who offer their initial impressions. The discussion highlights the tension between a fan's desire for a great Superman film and a critic's objective assessment, with reviewers expressing disappointment despite their love for the character and the source material.