Today’s the day we finally have James Gunn’s Superman, the first of many Gunn DC Verse movies. So how was it? How’d the trailer do? Did I like it? Let’s discuss shall we 😀

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The short Answer – Did I like it? (Non Spoiler)

Yes! I did like the movie, had moments of greatness I’d like to watch again. Overall – It’s a good movie worth checking out.

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A little more? – Sure, lets discuss before splitting open the…

For a Superman Movie….why is Superman & Lois Lane my weakest felt component? – That’s not to say I didn’t like them. It took some time to grow and work on me. But having the relationship be already established, the magic wasn’t felt…nor was it ever but I’ll let you experience that for yourself to decide.

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor was awesome and nailed the role. Love to have more of him in this universe. Love the Harley Quinn animated show and Lex is great in that. Mister Terrific was also awesome and loved his scenes. At first I wasn’t digging his intro but then I got it!

The trailer does a good job by the way also which is rare for some comic book movies….. cough … Marvel.. cough :D. Had some surprises and treats to enjoy specially in the second half. Although she feels young for her character. I did enjoy Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. It’s interesting as 6 years ago she was playing Dora in Dora the explorer. At 24 years of age I kept thinking of Hawkman & Hawkgirl combo which are adults. Yes 24 is an adult but she’s playing alongside 40 & 50 year old actors which makes her feel even younger. She’s great, I’d like to see more down the road but felt odd when comparing to the animated shows of the past I was raised on in my youth. She’s the weakest member of the Justice Gang though sadly.

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Let’s split open the ….. 😀 and dive in deep – Turn away if you’ve got what you’d like from this “Review”….

The origins of the universe / story was quickly summed up in a few sentences at the start of the movie. I’d love to have seen some of it as a rapid fire play through but it’s fine. You see Superman starting off being beaten down badly. To then get backup and destroyed once more.

David Corenswet is a good Superman but took awhile for me to get into as those intro moments setting up Lex and his gang. I wanted more! But had to get through the Lois and Clark parts before getting back to the villains which totally carried this movie at the start (For me personally).

Lots of profanity in this movie for those with small children. Heads up – Sh*t is used several times.

I haven’t mentioned it but… Krypto was great! Loved him 😀 Such a good boy. Had lots of fun scenes and I’m ready for more of Superman and Krypto… 😀 hehe. Enjoy!

Go have fun! I want to chat more but don’t want to get into spoilers soooooo go have fun. Get your popcorn, sit back and enjoy the ride. From the lowest of okays to good to the highs of greatness. There’s going to be something or someone for your enjoyment in this movie.

Two end credit scenes. A mid and a end scene. Both are fun but the end is a gaff. Mister Terrific was the main MVP of this movie along with Lex Luthor for me personally :D. Let’s see how this weekend does as Popped score Superman a 7.5/10.

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Thank you as always for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Have you checked out Superman yet? Love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

This is my biggest Summer Movie of 2025 so curious to see how it goes. We have 3 movies out next week then the following week is Fantastic 4 before pretty much wrapping up Summer. Bad Guys 2 first week of August.

Almost time to retrospect the first half of 2025. Comic Con may or may not drop some exciting news for movies and shows to come for the second half. But thus far what’s been your fave ?

Until next time though, happy movie going!