James Gunn's Superman: A Disappointing Take 😕

I just watched James Gunn's Superman—and it's NOT the hopeful, inspiring hero we know. Here's my full breakdown of why this film fails as a Superman story, packed with spoilers, critiques, and shocking details you need to know.

🔥 KEY TAKEAWAYS (WHY IT FALLS SHORT)
✅ NOT For Kids – Despite Krypto marketing, this is PG-13 with excessive cursing (Lois: "asshole", Superman: "shit", Mr. Terrific: "goddamn").
✅ Superman Loses… Constantly – Gets beaten up 90% of the film, relies on Krypto to save him every time.
✅ Forced Humor – Gunn’s 4th-grade comedy (fart/dick jokes) invades serious moments. Example: Supergirl drunk, calling Superman "bitch".
✅ Spoon-Fed Plot – Characters explain everything (no subtlety). Lex Luthor literally monologues his evil plan.
✅ Wasted Legacy – John Williams’ score butchered, Ma & Pa Kent reduced to "toothless rednecks", Jor-El’s message: "Conquer Earth".

🎥 THE GOOD (FEW BRIGHT SPOTS)
Mr. Terrific’s action scene (best in the film)
Guy Gardner’s arc (surprisingly likable)
Krypto’s intro (but overused as a crutch)

💀 THE BAD (AND IT’S BAD)
❌ Superman Never Wins – No heroic moments, just failure and rescue.
❌ Lex Luthor’s Cringe Portrayal – Russian roulette murder for shock value.
❌ Editing Flaws – Scrapped Pulp Fiction-style timeline leaves jarring cuts.
❌ Hawkgirl’s Screeching – Unnecessary comic "accuracy."
❌ Trailers Show Everything – No surprises left.

⭐ FINAL VERDICT: 2.8/10
This is NOT the Superman we deserved. If you love Gunn’s Peacemaker humor, you might enjoy it—but for fans of Donner’s classics or even Snyder’s take, this feels like a parody.

Will the DCU survive this? Or is the superhero genre doomed after Fantastic Four?

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