Dramatic animation with fantastic action Superman The Most Valuable Gift is on display: 'The symbol of goodness' Superman

Superman, the most popular superhero in comics, made his debut in DC Comics magazine (1938). Following the theatrical release of the animated film (1941), the first feature-length Superman (1951) was produced by the independent Lippert Company.

Superman has been the most iconic hero in American society for 86 years. Richard Donner directed Superman (1978) with Christopher Reeve and Marlon Brando. Reeve made cinema history with his best Superman character, and Marlon Brando with the astronomical salary he earned for his brief role. Numerous sequels were produced. Director James Gunn, seeking to embrace the entire mythology of DC Comics, added a contemporary dimension to the new version (2025), delving into the character's origins. He masterfully blended action, comedy, and drama, tapping into the essence of Superman/Clark Kent and revealing his humanistic side. We see a down-to-earth, emotional, and kind Superman grappling with current issues.

Criticizing contemporary issues like refugee status, tech billionaires, the deep state, and social media addiction, Gunn has brought together both old and new characters: the villain Lex Luthor, journalist Lois Lane, Ultraman, the Engineer, Metamorpho, the Justice League, and the flying dog Krypto. Tech billionaire Luthor plays a dual role, being very close to the American government while also secretly selling weapons to the totalitarian state of Boravia.

A POLITICAL TALE

The public's beloved Superman is declared enemy number one by Luthor's machinations, and other superheroes step in to ensure justice. The heroic protector, who declares, "My greatest power is being human," fends off the manipulations of technocrats and government conspiracies with his redemptive optimism and humanism. Superman is actually an immigrant from Krypton who has sought refuge on Earth. Gunn's film, which emphasizes xenophobia, is a political tale, a history of the United States founded by immigrants, and depicts the true value of kindness and solidarity, sadly lost today. James Gunn's Superman, which demonstrates the unethical nature of destruction and killing and declares, "I made a film for everyone," stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Corenswet excels as the humanist hero. The location designs (the Fortress of Solitude), special effects, and music are impressive. Despite everything, the message that we must not lose our ethical values is striking.