Superman (2025) Review – A Bold Reboot or Just Another Cape? 🦸♂️
We're back after a hiatus to talk about one of the most anticipated superhero films of the year – James Gunn’s Superman (2025). Is this the hopeful new beginning the DC Universe needed? We discuss our spoiler-free thoughts, dive deep into character portrayals, compare this reboot to past versions, unpack the comic-book-style storytelling, and explore what this means for the future of the DCU. From Krypto’s chaos to Lex Luthor’s motives, we cover it all. Tune in and recalibrate with us!
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome Back & Hiatus Recap
00:36 - Superman (2025) First Impressions
03:03 - Non-Spoiler Review: Tone, Story & Casting
08:50 - Superman vs Clark Kent: A Balanced Portrayal?
11:44 - Ensemble Characters & Comic Book Roots
14:00 - Comparing to MCU & Snyderverse
17:29 - Superman’s Symbolism & Hope
19:04 - Spoiler Section Begins
20:01 - Best & Worst Action Sequences
22:00 - Lex Luthor’s Plan & Plot Threads
25:11 - Kryptonite Cell Scene & Comic Logic
30:01 - Superman’s Origin Tweak & Kara Zor-El
33:00 - Is the Movie “Woke”? & Future of the DCU
35:14 - What's Next: Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts & More
36:17 - Wrap-up, Socials & Final Thoughts
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