The latest film, Superman, is positioned within the existing superhero narrative without revisiting the character's origins. It presents Superman in the midst of an adventure defending Metropolis while utilizing smooth exposition. While the film is centered on Superman, it showcases memorable characters including Mister Terrific and Krypto the super-dog, both of whom receive significant attention. Edi Gathegi's portrayal of Mister Terrific adds depth, humor, and highlights his impressive acting range. The film may potentially lead to spinoffs for its supporting characters, emphasizing their significance.
James Gunn has made it pretty clear that his latest film, Superman, is not an origin story - not for the title character, at least.
The DC reboot drops us smack in the middle of Superman's latest adventure as the defender of Metropolis, bringing us up to speed with exposition that never feels too clunky.
Superman serves as an unexpected, even terrific, introduction to a hero long overdue for the spotlight, featuring a chock-full of scene stealers.
Of all the members of the Justice Gang, Mister Terrific is most deserving of a solo spin-off, showcasing Gathegi's range amid the film's comic relief.
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