Few films capture the feeling that we can achieve anything, but the summer blockbuster “Superman” did just that.
James Gunn, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult posted artwork to reveal “Man of Tomorrow” will be coming out July 9, 2027.
“Superman” left the audience with the sense that everything would work out. Personally, I have never felt that way about a DC Comics movie, and that proves that Gunn outdid himself.
Gunn is known for directing the popular franchise “Guardians of the Galaxy.” These movies all have excellent ratings and fall under the feel-good movie category. His directing choices have sparked discussion and kept audiences thinking about his work.
That is why it was brilliant to bring Gunn into the DC universe. Growing up, I never cared for the DC universe. It always felt dark and eerie, and I always walked away forgetting what I watched. None of the previous movies carries the same personality as the newest “Superman” movie.
That is what Gunn did right. He took a universe and started its redemption arc. He made people remember that Superman isn’t this serious superhero all the time. That he actually has feelings like everyone else.
His casting choices for the movie are what also took this movie to a whole other level. Corenswet proved that he could portray a superhero who cares about the people of the world and showed that he is just as human as anyone else.
My favorite casting choice was Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan. Gunn and Brosnahan embodied the strong, female character that was more than just a writer, but someone who wanted to change the world. They showed that a woman without superpowers was just as valuable.
What this movie also did well was show that treating everyone with respect isn’t difficult. Immigrants and war have been a central topic in politics for years, and even in the past year, they’ve become even more prominent. The film was filled with many inspiring lines.
Superman said: “I’m as human as anyone. I love, I get scared. I wake up every morning, and despite not knowing what to do, I put one foot in front of the other and I try to make the best choices I can. I screw up all the time, but that is being human, and that’s my greatest strength.”
For future movies, I hope Gunn continues to show true emotions through superheroes. That is what makes a movie so brilliant. The moment when the characters are no longer perceived as actors in costume, but as fully realized individuals within the story.
Not only have we got teasers of artwork for the film, but we also heard about potential recasting for other superheroes in the universe. Grant Gustin, who played The Flash in the TV series “The Flash” for almost a decade, has teased that he could be reprising his role. He is the best Flash to ever do it, and seeing him liking comments about returning gives me hope.
What I want to see for the future of this universe is not letting fame turn it into a money-grabbing opportunity. Not only are adults deeply moved by “Superman,” but children have also become fascinated with him. If a child reminisces about a movie, that is when you know you did something right.
That is what I see for the future; they are going to create more movies where people are moved by the story. That is exactly what a superhero movie needs to accomplish — that people leave the theater feeling inspired.
I want this movie to be an example of what to do with a superhero movie. That other directors feel inspired to make superheroes fun again. That is where the industry forgot the whole purpose of how a superhero movie is supposed to make you feel.
I’m excited to see where superhero movies take us again. With Gunn directing the next movie, I’m sure it will exceed my expectations.
