This review may not be quite as culturally important as the one I just did for The Phantom (1996), but I’m going to argue that underwear dude is still worth talking about. My primary concern with Superman was determining what movie executive said: “I’m real mad that Henry Cavill didn’t have to run around in his underwear! Absolutely positively no way will I ever let another Superman have his dignity!” Then I think James Gunn probably said something like “OK ya NineInchNailscompoop. I’ll still do it, but I’m gonna make underwear dude one of the best superhero movies in the history of cinema!” I may be speculating a teensy bit, but my theory has to be at least somewhat accurate because Superman TOTALLY RULED!
Despite my love for comics, Superman is one of my least favorite characters. He just isn’t classy or nuanced like The Phantom or Howard The Duck. Ultra powerful indestructible characters are just kind of lame to me. With that being said, I was quite fond of 2013’s Man Of Steel. Henry Cavill was a great Superman. David Corenswet had an enormous challenge to try to be even as good as Cavill. He miraculously pulled it off and was very likable in the role. The only other option was for Nicolas Cage and Kevin Smith to team up to finish their scrapped Superman film, but Nick Cage said he was taking a hiatus from acting to spend more quality time with the Declaration of Independence.
There is quite a lot to praise about Superman. The action and special effects were so excellent they set a new bar for Hollywood! When I watch Marvel movies, I’m constantly thinking “oh look they’re doing that again” or “oh there’s a scene I’ve seen in 30 of your movies.” I’ve watched Iron Man many more times than I ever wanted to, because every MCU movie is just Iron Man over and over again. Superman felt like its own personality from scene to scene. It wasn’t using quite as strict of a formula. I am desperately hoping the DCU tries to keep a freeform approach to their movies rather than using Superman as a mold to repeatedly copy. The tone of the movie is somehow respectably serious even though there is a decent amount of humor throughout. The incorporation of a handful of other DC superheroes makes it immediately feel like a cinematic universe. This was something that the earliest MCU movies failed at. James Gunn showcased his full potential with incredible directing and honorably won my respect. My only significant complaint about the movie (other than a return to underwear costume) was the actor choice for Metamorpho. I always thought he was a strong and stern looking DC character, but the wimpy approach the actor used totally ruined him for me.
Ending Explained: Lex Luthor does not defeat Superman.
Final Thoughts: 9.5/10 Crowns. This is a very high rating for a superhero movie, but I cannot lie (that’s a lie actually, most of this blog is unapologetic nonsense). I was almost tempted to give it a perfect 10 out of 10. I was absolutely loving Superman while sitting in the theater. I was even having trouble thinking about what I could make fun of until Metamorpho showed up. My only fear is that if all DCU movies turn out this good, your unelected (yet fully substantiated) Drawma Kingg is gonna run out of idiotic things to say! The good news is I am PRETTY STOOPID! Like Superman against Lex Luthor, I always find a way to OUTSTOOPID my opponent!
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