'Superman' praised before its release

The film premiered in Los Angeles (USA) on July 8, receiving support from critics and audiences. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety magazines both said that Superman is a new beginning for DC Studios, under the leadership of director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran.

According to Variety , the film carries a message about the power of faith and kindness in a skeptical age. The film tells the story of Clark Kent, an alien who grows up on Earth, trying to integrate and find his role in a changing society. James Gunn builds the image of Superman as a symbol of morality, sending a message: not all heroes are perfect, but they always choose to do the right thing.

David Corenswet's performance was highly appreciated for bringing warmth and calmness to the character, reminiscent of Christopher Reeve's acting style. He created a hero image that was closer and more sympathetic than previous versions. The relationship between Superman and Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan) was described in depth, not framed in the formula of "hero saves beauty".

Collider writer Perri Nemiroff called the film a thrilling, humorous, and superhero-esque adventure. The film exploits the characters' personalities well and is faithful to the spirit of the original.

On social network X , many viewers said they liked the way the crew focused on describing the main character's psychology. User Rachel Leishman commented: "James Gunn's vision is vividly brought to life on screen, bringing an impressive perspective to the most beloved superhero." Account Grace Randolph wrote: "This is the best Superman movie ever, James Gunn lets the work speak for itself."

However, some critics said that the script was a bit confusing, mixing many elements that made it difficult for the audience to concentrate. Some knots were not fully resolved. Although the film had the ambition to innovate the DC Cinematic Universe (DCU), the implementation sometimes deviated from the main message. Writer Peter Howell said that Superman had not reached perfection, the crew focused more on the visual aspect than the content.

James Gunn's film is set in a world of conflict. Superman (played by David Corenswet) is an alien who tries to integrate into human society under the guise of journalist Clark Kent. However, he is despised by many people for not being able to protect them from danger. When Lex Luthor plots to take over the world, Superman defies the rules and tries to prove that he can help humanity. In the Sunday Times , the director said Superman is a story about American society, where immigrants fight for rights, identity and justice.

The film marks Gunn's first stint with DC Studios since he took over the studio with producer Peter Safran in October 2022. Upcoming projects include the Lanterns series and a Supergirl film, set for release next year.

Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 , published on April 18, 1938. The story revealed the origins of the alien boy sent to Earth and his love interest, Lois Lane. Superman became one of the most recognizable and popular characters in American popular culture, spawning blockbuster films, books, toys, and chewing gum.

The franchise has been adapted into television series, animated shorts, and films. The most recent film featuring Superman is The Flash (2023), starring Nicolas Cage. According to Numbers , the total revenue of films about this character reached more than 2.5 billion USD, of which Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) was the highest, earning 874 million USD worldwide.

TH (according to VnExpress)

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