[Nerdspresso] Superman is High-Flying Summer Fun

By Jeff Stanford, Special to Southpoint Access

The new Superman flick is a good time at the movies. Go see it and then get in line to see it again. Maybe see it three times. Watch it not only because it’s the best DC superhero movie in decades, but also for its zippy story and magnetic cast. Mostly I want your butt in that seat to experience a movie brimming with warmth, humanity, and good vibes. It’s just fun, people. 

It’s top-notch summer entertainment by writer/director James Gunn, the guy that turned a bunch of misfits from an obscure Marvel comic into a blockbuster sensation. Besides making Rocket Raccoon and Groot household names with the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, he delivered the B-movie madness of Slither, the hardcore heroes of the Suicide Squad reboot, and a darkly hilarious Peacemaker series on HBO Max.

This guy knows his pop culture, and he’s the go-to guy for smart scripts with humor and edge. But Gunn restrains his dark side here because Superman is not an edgy character. No matter what the Snyder bros tell you, Supes does not need to be brooding. He’s just a good dude with super strength and heat vision. And that’s why we love him.