
‘Superman’ (2025) movie review: James Gunn’s DC retool is the best Superman film in 35 years
James Gunn’s Superman is bright, bold, and sincere—bringing the Man of Steel back to life, even if the story itself falls short.

James Gunn’s Superman is bright, bold, and sincere—bringing the Man of Steel back to life, even if the story itself falls short.

This espionage thriller boasts a captivating performance from Malek and slick direction from James Hawes, but also a tangled mess of a plot that fails to connect on multiple levels.

Well-cast, well-produced, and seemingly faithful to the real-life operation it depicts, The Finest Hours is a rousing, if minor, success