July 12, 2025
By JamRadio Entertainment Desk |
James Gunn’s Superman (2025) doesn’t just reboot a franchise — it reimagines the myth. With David Corenswet stepping into the cape and Rachel Brosnahan commanding the screen as Lois Lane, this DC Universe debut is a bold, emotionally resonant spectacle that trades bombast for nuance.
Released: July 11, 2025
Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Gone is the wide-eyed farm boy origin story. Instead, Gunn drops us into a world where Superman is already a global figure—admired, feared, and politically polarising. The film explores what it means to be a symbol in an age of cynicism, with Corenswet’s Superman grappling not just with villains, but with public distrust and moral ambiguity. His performance is grounded, vulnerable, and quietly powerful.
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But it’s Rachel Brosnahan who emerges as the film’s emotional anchor. Her Lois Lane is no sidekick — she’s a Pulitzer-winning journalist with grit, wit, and a spine of steel. Brosnahan brings a sharp intelligence and emotional depth to the role, challenging Superman not just as a partner, but as a moral compass. Her scenes crackle with tension and tenderness, and critics are already calling it a career-defining turn.
Rachel Brosnahan's bold character Lois Lane comes toe to toe with Superman
A Story of Power, Perception, and Press Ethics
The film’s central conflict — Lex Luthor’s manipulation of public opinion — feels eerily timely. Nicholas Hoult’s Luthor is less cartoonish villain, more media-savvy disruptor, weaponising fear and misinformation. The Justice Gang adds texture, offering a chorus of competing ideologies that force Superman to confront his own.
Nicholas Hoult's character Lex Luthor is formidable
Visually, Gunn opts for grit over gloss. Metropolis is rendered with realism, and the action sequences — especially a mid-air rescue gone wrong — are taut and emotionally charged. But it’s the quieter moments, like Superman’s retreat to the Fortress of Solitude or Lois’s ethical dilemmas, that give the film its soul.
JamRadio Verdict:
Superman (2025) is more than a superhero flick — it’s a "must see flim" of meditation on identity, integrity, and the cost of being extraordinary. With Brosnahan’s Lois Lane stealing scenes and Corenswet’s Superman redefining heroism, this reboot doesn’t just fly—it resonates the entire franchise.
