(ESP-ENG) Superman | The beginning of a new era - Movie Review!
Hello friends, good vibes to all.
Throughout history, Superman has been a character who has been brought to the big screen multiple times, always in different versions, in terms of personality. Many said that Henry Cavill's Superman would be difficult to top. Perhaps at some point I thought that, but after seeing James Gunn's most recent work with David Corenswet, we can say we'll have a character for a few more years. I'm a fan of Gunn; I think some of the best Marvel films are his. The Peacemaker series is incredible, and now that he's the creative head of DC, what we can expect is high-quality work. There was a lot of anticipation for this film, and in the end, I think it ended up satisfying most people.
We all know the story of Superman and his origin, so talking about it is pointless. This film is one that I found tremendously classic for two reasons: Lex Luthor and Ultraman as the central villains and the personality of this new Superman. And I want to dwell on this aspect. James Gunn is a guy who has always been faithful to the comics, and with this version of the superhero, he makes that clear. The big difference between Cavill's Superman and the current one is that the first was extremely dark, depressed, unfriendly, antisocial, and almost invincible, while the one we see with Corenwest is the complete opposite: he's more "human," weaker and more vulnerable, much more kind to people; he's a hero who can be defeated.
And there's a reason for this: this Superman is the most faithful to the comic. It wasn't a rash decision by Gunn, nor was it a move to seek approval for already known social agendas; this is a worthy adaptation. The plot isn't bad, but honestly, I didn't think it was that great. I suppose we'll have to keep looking at the theme of multiverses, parallel universes, black holes, etc.; I find it hard to believe that something else can't be done, but at least it's not exactly the same as things done recently. In addition to this fictional theme, they touch on a topic that's very much in vogue these days: war. Many say the conflict we see in the film alludes to what's happening between Ukraine and Russia, and well, it could be. We have an oligarch with a very Russian accent, with warlike overtones. I don't believe in coincidences.
As for the characters, I'm very happy with what I saw. Nicholas Hoult in Luthor's shoes was a great success, with a very unique personality. He's a mix of comedy and evil, and at times he comes across as incredibly fragile as the human being he is. The Engineer, with María Gabriela de Faría, also surprised me. I'd never seen her act in roles of this caliber before, and I think she delivered a very good character, with good fights, good interactions using Spanish words. I'm happy to see a Venezuelan woman go so far. And speaking of the good guys, we know that Green Lantern will have a series, and we saw Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific again. This is a sign of where this universe is going and Gunn's vision for it.
To wrap things up, I have to talk about the visuals. I have no complaints about that either; everything was very well done, the CGI is well-made, everything is very clean. The ice fortress, the robots, the inclusion of Krypto, the dog, things as basic as the new suit design; I think it all comes together to make the film a truly enjoyable watch. I feel it's an extraordinary film, one of the best I've seen from DC; it's a breath of fresh air for this universe. The superhero film genre is having an interesting resurgence this year, first with Thunderbolts, Superman, and Fantastic Four, which I haven't seen yet but which I understand is also very good. This is encouraging because this world was hopeless.
I can understand the criticism of this film. Some people question one of Hawkgirl's actions, this Superman's new personality, and even the new name they've given to the Justice League. I understand them, but I don't agree at all. This film is a 9/10 in my opinion. Next up is Supergirl with Milly Alcock next year, and we already saw a small cameo here. Highly recommended to fans and non-fans alike. The James Gunn era at the helm has gotten off to a good start.
¡Un abrazo a todos, nos vemos en la próxima!
Well, that's all for today, everyone. I hope you enjoyed it.
¡Hugs to everyone, see you next time!
Posted Using INLEO
No es un film perfecto, pero es un excelente comienzo; te ofrece la información necesaria para saber que ocurre en el DCU con respecto a los metahumanos y su aparición en el mundo, te hace referencia a la era de "Dioses y Monstruos" y ahora te ofrece una actual en dónde vemos la representación de héroes como es "Justice Gang" y "Superman" y justamente eso me hace tener las expectativas sobre que villanos de la actualidad que debemos todavia esperar a ver y que grupos conforman, ya que en esta oportunidad solamente vemos a Lex Luthor y sus poderosos secuaces, pero la extensa galería de villanos, es lo que espero hagan muy bien así como se interpretó a Lex.
Mi única comparación entre este Superman y el anterior, más que nada por lo evidente entre colores, luz y claramente lo poderoso del personaje, es que en este film, Superman es muy unido a la tierra y sus habitantes, cabe destacar que está es una versión "Año Tres" en cambio el de Snyder fue siempre año 1, nunca se pudo desarrollar más o nunca existió esa necesaria y verdadera unión entre el héroe y el mundo que debe proteger y salvar.
Este siempre he creído que es un tema o un debate muy extenso, son muchas diferencias, pero también son maneras o perspectivas diferentes sobre un personaje y de como debe lidiar con las expectativas de muchos para poder nuevamente funcionar y por los momentos, ha funcionado, ha conectado con viejos y algunos nuevos fans lo cual espero que sigan creciendo y por nuevamente tenga una excelente representación en el cine.
Your reply is upvoted by @topcomment; a manual curation service that rewards meaningful and engaging comments.
More Info - Support us! - Reports - Discord Channel