Superman Movie Review: Saviour Of DC Is HERE??

The 2025 Superman film begins with a scene that no one is used to seeing from Superman. How did the villain hunter himself become the prey? Who approved such a weak Superman? For the first half hour, you will definitely feel this way. But after 30 minutes, the film reveals its true form, and you will understand that what kind of superhero is one who doesn’t act like losing sometimes? There’s a new actor, new fans, new challenges, and only the old thing is the film’s name, Superman and the same old suit style. If you think like that, you’re in for a big surprise. How do I explain it? This Superman is different. I mean, it’s different in a John Wick style. I have never seen such a big animal lover in any superhero film, whether DC or Marvel. The fun has doubled. Alongside Superman, there is now a super dog.

Until now, DC only had Joker’s darkness and Batman’s revenge to lean on, but after this film, Superman has gained a third shoulder to lean on. Good days have arrived, friends. Talking about the story, there aren’t many twists and turns. It’s a film introducing the new Superman, like a formal hello. The characters are the same old ones, with the same names. Martha, whose role once led to Batman V/S Superman, is also part of the film. This time, the only thing that will feel a bit different is that Superman’s existence is not such a secret to the world. He openly saves the world and showcases his powers. Many people jokingly ask, how do people not recognize Clark Kent and Superman just because of a pair of glasses? The answer is that this film is a bit of a logical superhero movie. Actually, more story is shown about Superman’s villain, who is determined to prove that he is no hero or superhero but an alien who has come to rule the world.

And something like LHS equals RHS gets proved when Superman starts an almost war with another country without anyone’s permission. Now Superman will have to go to jail, eat jail food, drink jail water, and fight the enemy’s chosen fighter who is said to be the most powerful creation of this universe. And this character is connected to perhaps the biggest twist in the film. When you see it, you will be amazed; the timing of that scene is absolutely perfect. Let’s get straight to the point. What is the real reason to watch this new Superman film? The answer lies in every scene where this face appears. The action scenes are a bit limited, meaning they take time to start, but when they do, the speed is incredible. The music will be rocking in the background, Superman’s fight will be on the screen which is such a great way of restoring DC. Also, some special DC characters will make appearances here and there. There is even a character in the film who is invisible to others, “You can’t see me.”

The film is very fast-paced and wastes no time in storytelling. It goes straight to the face-off between the hero and the super villain. And you’ll end up hating this face so much. This man won’t kill or beat anyone, yet you will get angry at him. I haven’t read much of the comics, but if this character is not used as a psycho villain in the future, then what has DC actually done? Though this Superman film sounds very serious, presentation-wise, it feels a bit light, thanks to the super dog and its strong connection to the story. Even the romantic scenes in a Superman film have never felt so natural to me before, as if every actor has clicked perfectly with their character in this new film. Everything feels very real. The pressure on this new face must have been huge to save the legacy of the old Superman from being ruined. And honestly, after watching them on screen, I couldn’t find even two complaints. Maybe some people watch this film with different expectations and try to act extra smart by finding minor mistakes. 

But for me, this film is good to watch but not must watch. It does justice to the superhero theme, gives a John Wick-like feel, and some action scenes are truly worth the money. So to the experts and so-called critics, a short three-word message: go to hell. This film deserves four stars out of five for its amazing introduction, a villain you love to hate, the fighting scenes, and their background music. The new Superman’s old screen presence and the extra half for the super dog made my heart melt. But it does not match up to the performance of Henry Cavil as the OG Superman. In a lot of areas, the Superman feels weak and as if he can’t do anything, which is quite unbelievable given his powers. Some people may not agree with the negatives, but I feel that if someone is watching their first Superman film, they will understand that the story is not explained in a way that connects all the dots in the mind. DC fans, get ready to celebrate, and Marvel folks, you should watch this film too. Next year, matching this level will be tough. The competition will be fierce.