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This New 'Superman' Takes the Man of Steel Seriously — but Not Self-Seriously

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Director James Gunn brings an irreverent, borderline-slapstick vibe to the latest Superman film, in which our hero grapples with villains, strange creatures and public opinion.

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Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija

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Dmitry Glushevsky. the New "Superman" - Imperfect, Joking and with a Puppy

There is an oft-quoted scene in Quentin Tarantino's film "Kill Bill 2" where the main antagonist embarks on a typical...

1 hour ago·Vilnius, Lithuania

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Jacobin

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I Love Man of Steel and I’m Not Sorry

In Man of Steel, Superman returns to his Popular Front roots.

5 hours ago

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Reason

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Cancel culture monkeys and military industrial menaces: James Gunn's ‘Superman’ is a silly delight

James Gunn's 'Superman' is only a good enough movie. It's overstuffed with plot and somewhat frantically paced...yet enjoyable.

5 hours ago·United States

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The Ringer

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James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Is So Many Things, All at Once

DC’s flagship hero is finally back on the big screen, in a movie that offers plenty (and sometimes too much) to chew on

6 hours ago·United States

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npr

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This new 'Superman' takes the Man of Steel seriously — but not self-seriously

Director James Gunn brings an irreverent, borderline-slapstick vibe to the latest Superman film, in which our hero grapples with villains, strange creatures and public opinion.

8 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Fortress of Solitude

Why James Gunn's Superman (2025) Is More Violent Than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel

This article contains spoilers for Superman (2025). Why James Gunn’s Superman (2025) Is More Violent Than Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel Written by Jarrod Saunders for Fortress of Solitude

7 hours ago

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