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Early critical reviews laud director James Gunn’s new ‘Superman’

Los Angeles, July 8 (UNI) It appears that fans waiting for director James Gunn’s new ‘Superman’ film needn't worry after all, as pre-theatre release reviews have been highly positive, with critics calling the movie a ‘terrific start for the DCU.’
The movie is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 11.

Part of Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran’s new DCU (DC Universe), the film is an effective reboot of the previous DCEU (DC Extended Universe) which was kickstarted by director Zack Snyder’s ‘Man of Steel’. However, studio interference by Warner Brothers saw a lot of production problems which eventually caused Snyder to quit.

After facing a massive restructuring, the original DCEU was rebranded as the DCU with Gunn and Safran being its heads, and decided to reboot more than 90% of the DCEU, keeping only films like ‘Blue Beetle’, ‘The Suicide Squad’, along with the ‘Peacemaker’ and ‘Creature Commandos’ series in the new universe, while simultaneously scrapping all references of the DCEU in any of these projects.

The new ‘Superman’ is entirely disconnected from its 2013 predecessor, and features a lighter and more comic tone compared to the darker and more serious tone of ‘Man of Steel’, fully embracing the old school comic portrayal of the iconic superhero.

Film critic Bryan Sudfield praised ‘Superman’ as a “bold yet faithful” feature adaptation of the DC icon. He added that Gunn’s take felt unique while still staying true to the character’s roots.

"Superman’ soars with heart, humour, and style—a bold yet faithful take on the iconic hero,” he wrote on X.

“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.”

Entertainment journalist Brandon Davis took to X to praise David Corenswet’s performance as the titular Man of Steel, adding that his chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan was “an excellent driver” of the story.

“David Corenswet portrays an exceptional iteration of (Superman) with sincerity, heroism, purity, and inspirational traits,” he wrote. “Corenswet & Rachel Brosnahan’s chemistry for Clark and Lois is off the charts.”

“I mean, ‘Superman’ is the story of America,” Gunn explained to The Sunday Times.

“An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost… Yes, it’s about politics.

“But on another level it’s about morality. Do you never kill no matter what — which is what Superman believes — or do you have some balance, as Lois believes? It’s really about their relationship and the way different opinions on basic moral beliefs can tear two people apart.” UNI ANV SSP
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