🚨 I just saw Superman last night—and for me, it was more than a movie. It was coming full circle.

Here’s my spoiler-free review:

I’ve loved Superman my entire life. That love started when I was a kid in grade school, racing home to catch reruns of George Reeves in the 1950s Adventures of Superman. Watching those black-and-white episodes, I learned what it meant to stand for truth, justice, and compassion. That version of Superman planted a seed that’s been with me ever since.

This new Superman brought all of that back—and then some. It’s not just a modern superhero flick—it’s a heartfelt return to what Superman means. There’s soul in this film. There’s real emotion. There’s hope.

David Corenswet gives us a Superman who is both mythic and human. He doubts. He hurts. He tries. And in that trying, he becomes someone we can look up to—not because he’s perfect, but because he wants to be better.

Rachel Brosnahan absolutely nails Lois Lane. She’s sharp, funny, fearless, and full of light. She doesn’t just match Superman—she challenges him, understands him, and believes in him. Their chemistry is effortless. They feel like a team that’s truly built to last.

And then there’s Krypto—the adorable chaos machine. He’s unruly, stubborn, absolutely all over the place… and totally irresistible. Every time he’s on screen, he steals the spotlight with his messy charm. He’s the heart and comic relief rolled into one superpowered pup.

Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is a cold, cerebral presence—a strategist, not a showman. That makes him all the more unsettling. Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific? Quietly commanding, with a stillness that draws you in. He deserves more screen time in the future.

James Gunn directs with precision, warmth, and a deep respect for the source material. The action is exciting, the humor lands, and the emotional beats hit hard. The movie doesn’t race from set piece to set piece—it pauses, lets characters breathe, and that’s what makes it special.

One of the most touching parts? Ma and Pa Kent. No flash, no grandeur—just two kind Kansas farmers doing their best to raise a boy with a good heart. Their scenes felt like a love letter to the version I grew up with.

That said, the movie’s only real misstep came right at the end, when a key future character was introduced. I won’t spoil anything, but their behavior left me confused. They felt… off. Different from past versions in a way that didn’t quite land for me. I’m sure James Gunn has a larger plan, and I respect that—but I hope he smooths out some of what didn’t sit right in that scene. It felt like a tease for something big, but the execution didn’t fully connect.

And don’t forget—stay through the credits. There’s a funny little bonus that’s worth sticking around for.

For a lifelong fan like me, this film wasn’t just fun—it was meaningful. Superman is back. The DC Universe is breathing again. And I’m all in.

Look up!

A few Superman-related action Figures I Have Created Lately.

Over the past few months, I have created a variety of Superman-movie-related action figures using ChatGPT and Copilot. I thought this blog post would be a good place to share them. I have no idea why I created Superman in a Dunkin Donuts Coffee Shop. I looked at the original photo, and this came to mind.

I had ChatGPT use old Superman comic strips as a collage to create the background on the card.

Another of my favorites.

One of my favorites that I have created.

How this photo inspired me to create Superman in a Dunkin Donuts Coffee Shop is beyond me.

Oops. Four is much bigger than the bubble. One of the things you can fix is to specify it to fit the full-bodied image completely in the bubble for both height and width.

Superman shirt purchased from Reyn Spooner.