Superman Review
From Journeys in Fandom by Journeys in Fandom
July 25, 2025 · 57 min · Season 1 · Episode 42
About this episode
The episode reviews James Gunn's reboot of Superman, discussing its mixed reactions and plot elements.
Take a look at our review of Superman, James Gunn’s much talked about reboot of the DC Universe. We break down the mixed reactions, the wild and sometimes messy plot, and how the film puts a new spin on the Man of Steel. The movie opens with a bold choice as Superman faces an early defeat. It introduces a wave of DC characters, some familiar and others pulled from deep corners of the comics. The big question is whether Gunn captures the heart of Superman or delivers something more chaotic th...
Topics covered
- Superman
- James Gunn
- DC Universe
- film review
- comic characters
- plot analysis
Keywords
- Superman
- James Gunn
- DC Universe
- film review
- comic book characters
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DC Universe
Books & works: Superman
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