Superman: it flies very high

In this new cinematographic incarnation of the man with the red cape. Meanwhile, Superman (David Corenswet) finds himself at the heart of an international controversy after an intervention in a country at war.

As if that were not enough. Meanwhile, his sworn enemy, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), continues his mission to discredit him and symbolically discredit him.

When some revelations about the past of the steel man burst out in broad daylight. Moreover, the Superhero formerly adulated suddenly becomes a pariah. In addition, He will then have to fight on several fronts to regain the confidence of humanity.

James Gunn. Nevertheless, already praised for his brilliant trilogy The guards of the galaxywas entrusted with the heavy task of relaunching the cinematic universe of DC. In addition,

A high -risk mission, where superman: it flies very high others, like Zack Snyder, failed to impose a lasting vision.

And what better starting point than Superman, an emblematic character but also deeply divisive?

Why divide?

Because if he has a large circle of admirers. he also drags behind him a reputation as too smooth, even boring hero.

Past adaptations have often presented it as a figure closer to that of the Messiah. both perfect and distant, which had the effect of making it inexperienced emotionally.

Henry Cavill embodied a more tormented, more introspective superman. superman: it flies very high An interesting version, but whose development has been laborious.

What about the superman version Gunn/Corenswet?

He is… surprising. And above all, refreshing.

Here we discover a superhero which, despite its almost divine status, remains deeply human.

He makes mistakes, doubt, improvises, but remains guided by an unshakable will to do good.

James Gunn manages to integrate this superman into his particular universe. imbued with a sincere love for comicstinged with biting humor and constant action.

Special mention to the very first appearance of Krypto in a film Supermanan addition that affects the. fans right to the heart.

We also salute the work of the director both in terms of photo management. rendering in action scenes and also where Superman takes off.

But beware, purists, lovers of a more “classic” Superman, are superman: it flies very high likely to cring teeth several times.

The film takes on new directions. sometimes even daring, both in the personality of the hero and in its interactions with the other figures of the DC universe.

One of the major advantages of the story lies in its distribution. composed largely of actors little known to the general public, a wise choice.

David Corenswet is Superman.

He does not seek to imitate his predecessors, but offers an authentic, nuanced, resolutely imperfect interpretation of the character.

Rachel Brosnahan camps a credible and determined Lane laws, superman: it flies very high even if his character would have gained more extensive.

As for Nicholas Hoult, he embodies a lex Luthor that we had been waiting for a long time.

Arrigant, eccentric, megalomaniac … He gives life to a disturbing antagonist, whose vision of Superman strangely recalls that of Donald Trump towards illegal immigrants.

The film also introduces allies rarely seen on the screen, such as Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific.

All are colorful. endearing, even if their role sometimes seems purely functional, used to lay the foundations of the extended DC universe.

We can certainly reproach the scenario a certain simplicity. the intrigue would have gained more excavated, but it is likely that James Gunn voluntarily favored pace and accessibility, to establish a solid foundation.

In addition, the uninitiated may get lost in relation to certain references.

And Superman Constitutes the first stone of the superheroic renewal of DC. one can only be curious and enthusiastic about the continuation that Warner has in store for us.

The steel man had not stolen so high for a long time.

Superman is presented at the cinema.

Superman: it flies very high

In the credits

• Cote: 7,5/10
• Titre: Superman
• Genre: Fantastic adventures
• Realization: James Gunn
• Distribution: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
• Duration: 2 h 09