This was a surprisingly fun Superman movie to watch.
There were a few reused shots toward the end, especially in the scene where Superman and Lois Lane were lifted into the air, but that didn’t take away too much from the experience.
What I liked most was how this Superman wasn’t presented as perfect or undefeatable. He struggled, made mistakes, and often needed help from his friends, his dog, and other allies. That made his victories feel earned and the story more engaging.
He also wasn’t portrayed as flawless. He had emotions, lost his temper, stumbled in interviews, and even went through a short existential crisis when he realized the message from his parents wasn’t what he thought it was. This forced him to choose his own path rather than simply follow what was given to him, and that gave his character real development.
The older Superman films, at least from what I know, often portrayed him as an almighty figure and a projection of American might. That image feels outdated and a bit cringe to me. While this movie still carries a trace of that patriotic framing, it’s toned down enough to let the human side of the character come through. For me, this made the film far more compelling than Man of Steel or the earlier versions.