As a seasoned cinephile with over three decades of movie-going under my belt, I must say that the new James Gunn’s take on Superman seems to be treading familiar ground, albeit with a fresh twist. The trailer for this upcoming film shares striking similarities in tone and public perception with Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, particularly when it comes to the public’s initial skepticism towards our flying hero, David Corenswet.
There’s an intriguing similarity between James Gunn’s interpretation of Superman and Zack Snyder’s portrayal of the Last Son of Krypton. The initial trailer for the upcoming Superman movie offers a peek into the universe of James Gunn’s DCU, featuring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Interestingly, Gunn has acknowledged several sources of inspiration for his Superman film, with Zack Snyder’s 2013’s “Man of Steel” being one of them.
The trailer for Superman seems to share some surprising resemblances with Zack Snyder’s controversial interpretation of the Superman character. One striking parallel between the two can be found in the public’s view of David Corenswet’s Superman, which appears to mirror Henry Cavill’s portrayal from Batman v Superdome: Dawn of Justice.
James Gunn’s Superman Is Not Universally Loved By The Public
In the trailer for Gunn’s upcoming film, I find myself portrayed as a rather troubled Man of Steel, David Corenswet’s Superman. The narrative unveils an unexpected barrage of hardships, some manifesting physically like my fall into the Arctic, injured and needing my super-dog’s aid to return home. However, what truly stands out is the public reception towards me – far from a warm welcome, I seem to be grappling with considerable skepticism and backlash.
This scenario is particularly evident when Superman encounters a hostile group of people, one of whom hurls a can at him. Seeking safety from the enraged mob, Superman takes refuge in a well-known DC Universe corporation’s building. The arrival of Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) and other heroes suggests that Superman is grappling with his public image, implying he may be facing challenges in how he is perceived.
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Why Zack Snyder’s Superman Was Feared (At First)
Previously, director Zack Snyder explored the concept of public opinion split over Superman in the 2013 film reboot titled “Man of Steel.” In this movie, Henry Cavill’s Superman chose to reveal himself to humanity as General Zod (Michael Shannon) threatened Earth with an invasion aiming to transform it into a new Krypton. The devastating battle between Superman and General Zod, along with his Kryptonian army, resulted in a deep division among people regarding whether they could trust Superman. Notably, Bruce Wayne/Batman (Ben Affleck) expressed significant concerns about the possibility of Superman causing widespread destruction.
In the movie ‘Batman v Superman’, Henry Cavill’s Superman confronts an unprecedented struggle against a fractured human society. It is through his selfless act of saving the world from a real Doomsday creature that humanity eventually recognizes him as an ally. This act also motivates Ben Affleck’s Batman to join forces with Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, forming Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Together, they manage to resurrect Superman, who then teams up with them to thwart an invasion from the aggressive planet Apokolips, led by Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds). In the climax, Henry Cavill’s Superman triumphs over mankind’s initial apprehension and is ultimately hailed as a hero. However, the factors behind Timothée Chalamet’s Superman encountering such suspicion might be significantly distinct.
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Why Gunn’s Superman Could Be A Polarizing Figure
As a movie enthusiast, I’d put it this way: Unlike “Man of Steel” where we delve into Henry Cavill’s Superman’s origin story, James Gunn’s “Superman” finds Corenswet’s Last Son of Krypton already established as a public hero. This implies that Earth’s population has had some time to adjust to life with a superhero like Superman. Moreover, the challenges and backlash Corenswet’s Superman encounters in this film are not pre-existing issues but rather developments that unfold throughout the storyline.
It’s possible that David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman is facing a growing mistrust and anger from the public due to a failed mission, unintended damage, or negative propaganda spread by Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. Despite these challenges, both Corenswet and Henry Cavill’s Supermen must deal with a world that looks upon them with suspicion and hostility, as suggested in the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman. The key difference may lie in how Corenswet’s Superman navigates the task of proving to the world that he is there to safeguard them.
Superman will be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.
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2024-12-23 22:11