David Corenswet's Superman, in James Gunn's reboot, embodies earnestness and a youthful spirit. This version is a flawed, relatable human rather than an alienated figure. Unlike the darker interpretations seen in recent films, this Superman is integrated into earthly life, emphasizing his humanity. Gunn avoids a drawn-out origin story by utilizing clever titles that efficiently set the narrative context. The film aims for a lighter, optimistic tone reminiscent of classic Superman films from the late 1970s and early 1980s, contrasting with the trend of overly serious comic-book adaptations.
Gunn, who's revitalized the genre before with his playful Guardians of the Galaxy series, taps into the optimistic and kid-friendly tone of Richard Donner's 1978 Superman: The Movie and 1980's Superman II.
Rather than being an alienated interplanetary refugee hovering glumly in space, this Superman is very much a citizen of the Earth, a flawed and struggling human.
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