James Gunn's Superman film, set to release on July 11, presents a flawed but thrilling re-imagining of the iconic superhero. Critics note its distinct tone and colorful, fantastical visuals. The narrative grounds Superman in political conflicts, particularly between fictional nations Boravia and Jarhanpur. Reviewers appreciate the film's balance of sincerity and corniness, along with its reflection of real-world issues. With an impressive 86 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of release, the film aims to resonate with audiences through its unique approach to Clark Kent's story.
Gunn's approach is colorful, in both its palette and the costumes; proudly fantastical, with flying orbs, robots, portals, and giant monsters; and at times endearingly, intentionally corny.
A large swath of critics applauded Gunn's bold choice to ground Superman in political tensions, using the conflict between two warring countries-Boravia and Jarhanpur-as a central plot point.
The hero is the creation of two Jewish American men whose families fled the pogroms and who gave their extraterrestrial defender of the planet a background as a refugee himself.
At the time of this article's release, the movie holds an impressive 86 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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