Can James Gunn's Superman Be Great? | Video Essay 

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People may hate this, but what strikes me is his demeanor and what message is being conveyed, he looks weary, tired, and damaged, but he is putting the suit back on because the world is in danger and the world needs him.

Some people need to chill, it's not a picture from the movie it's a picture taken by the on set photographer of the actor putting the suit on before shooting a scene.

Batman and Supermans friendship is very important, and it should be a priority in the DCU.

I can tell by the way you talk about Superman you love the humanity side of him and that’s great they always tend to focus on the fights and action but less on the human side and I feel like that’s what James Gunn is gonna revive in Superman, the humanity in him give him the dignity and respect he deserves. The movie should be 50% human and the other 50% Superman stuff a balance of both sides of his life.

Dude I haven't seen my adventures with Superman but everyone loves that interpretation of Superman Your point of view is exactly like mine. A personal Superman

Listen, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again as many times as it takes for people with hard of hearing to understand. I think people are going to be BLOWN away with this movie. The snyderverse fanboys are going to be jaws on the floor and the best part is JAMES KNOWS THIS!

I just want a Superman like Tyler Hoechlin in the movies. He's the perfect modern Superman.

I think anyone who wants to see more Clark Kent in a Superman movie should rest assured there will be more Clark Kent. James Gunn has stated that this Superman movie will be Fathers, and will be in honour of his own father who has passed away. I believe this movie will definitely be a good movie, because it's made with a passion and love for the characters involved.

I had to subscribe to your channel, because like you, Suoerman is my favorite character and Richard Donner's 1978 film is my favorite film of all time. That movie is just MAGIC !

Man I love the way you talked about superman character with so much passion and content! I would love if you could do an pitch vid on plot or casting, trying to create or come up with a narrative based on everything we known about the film, again great vid man!

For some reason, your video brought tears to my eyes

I watched a podcast saying that this first look was weird cause the world was in danger, and Superman looked like he could care less. They were expecting more of a traditional Superman pose and a smile. While yes, a more traditional style for the first look would've been visually interesting, I think it would fit better for a first poster, not a first look. This feels like a window into his life. He's lacing up his boots one at a time, and he's exhausted but determined. He feels like an everyday person getting ready to go to work, which connects to the idea that Superman is just like any other human being

We have to remember this is James Gunn version of Superman

This was a wonderful video! I truly hope you get everything you asked. It’s exactly what I want and what many other Superman fans want as well.

Beautiful commentary, subscribed!

Wonderful video. 100% with you. Can’t wait for this movie.

Just this picture alone iv had more entertainment then all of dc last supemran movies

Ok bro you are giving me hope Superman let’s go 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Excellent video essay!

I’ve never liked trunks on the suit but as a collar fan I’ll consider this suit a win! I’m really hopefully for this movie.

😢 beautiful!! Very well said!

Everyone saying he should smile more but think abt it. Who tf smiles when ur trying to save the world from the edge of catastrophe and ur taking on the things Superman is dealing with realistically 💀

I’m just glad James is being acknowledged and he’s provoking emotion from people who love Superman. James is not going to fail. He’s too much of a nerd to fail.

May this channel succeed please

"Is this Clark the embodiment of the working man?" Yeah, I can see that here and I love that take... but that's exactly what we got with Cavill's Clark. Just your hardworking average man with a heart of gold that just happens to have godlike powers. I thought we'd get something drastically different here but I guess, we'll see. 🤷🏽‍♀️

This video is nearly perfect.

I just clicked on your account and I’m VERY surprised at your low subscriber count. You deserve so much more man.

I think i like this superman because it's proving that there's some challenge which even superman finds it difficult.

Incredibly well said my man and yes I agree with everything you said. I can tell from your demeanor that you truly love Superman and everything he stands for. Superman is my favourite superhero too and I am truly excited to see what James Gunn has in store for the character and everything I've heard so far sounds like everything I've always wanted to see in a Superman movie. David Corenswet is honestly perfect casting as Clark and truthfully I like the costume so far and yes I do have criticisms about the lines, collar and I wish the blue was a bit brighter, but nevertheless I am still excited. I agree that the best Superman's are the ones that show his relatable humanity and I adore MAWS version of Superman, STAS Superman, and Tyler Hoechlin version of Superman. Superman is a character that means a lot to me and helped me through tough times. Superman doesn't need to be modernised to fit a cynical public perspective, he's just a kind, earnest farm boy from Smallville and you don't need to fix him. I couldn't be more ecstatic for this new movie in 2025 and though I have some minor concerns I trust James Gunn after giving us excellent CBMs like the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, The Suicide Squad (2021) and Peacemaker show

Really well said agree with everything

Nahhh i think nerfing is the dunbest thing u can do it think what they should do is giv us a real villain that matches his power yes he can get hyrt but bruises from bullets is not superman, and gods amongst men is the only way u can do this, so when u see him save a cat out of a tree it feels even more genuine

C O P I U M

I think the actor himself looks perfect. Superman should be beefy and this one is. I am also very happy with the large S . I hope the cape is not too long like in Man of Steel. I think the suit looks regal , professional. More like a uniform. I do however prefer Superman showing his actual muscles in a thinner material.

Superman holding back his powers even against his most powerful foes is what makes Superman different. Quite frankly with The Authority being in this universe I'm more than sure that is what Gunn has planned.

I always loved the original Superman movies where it felt like he loved being Clark Kent just as much if not more than being Superman. I wonder if we are going to see a Superman that is more concerned with his daily life rather than being a symbol of hope. And in doing so learning how to be that symbol after all these years.

The logo is very good.

I don’t like the fact the suit is already revealed. It should not be revealed through a post online. The revealing of the suit should’ve been a part of a MAJOR marketing campaign. Superman is the OG of heroes and his campaign should almost be royalty like.

Most important part is the writing and screenplay Hope it goes well otherwise it’s doomed

its been a while sense i have seen the dc fandom this divided and split like its crazy

🚨 Let us break this photo down. (Gunn confirmed the picture the suit is in camera and has not gone through any post): I believe the pink sphere in the picture is Solaris. Gunn is inspired by All Star Superman: I believe Solaris was one of the villains in All Star Superman. Solaris has injured Superman and have blocked the yellow sun while fighting Superman; this is wear the damage on suit came from. I see a green light striking Solaris in the picture as well. Superman may be injured and weaken from the first fight. Green Lantern and others are distracting Solaris while Superman recovers. Solaris is overcoming the other heroes and weakened, Clark Kent witnesses they need his help. They need Superman. ⭐️ In this picture, a weakened Superman is putting on his boots for round 2, he beaten and injured but he is preparing suit back up to fight Solaris, who is blocking the sun, all odds are against Clark but he is the beacon of hope; he is Superman. Now in this photo Superman is preparing to give his all to save the other heroes and the world. ⭐️ I recently rewatched All Star Superman. Solaris and Lex plays a big part; and, I believe the other in heroes are replacing the fortress of solitude robots to fight Solaris. ♦️Solaris is a Superman Character. Solaris, the Tyrant Sun, has appeared in other comics: - Superman: DC One Million - Superman: Last stand of Krypton - Superman: Annual #12 - Superman/Batman #80-81 - Superman: Action Comic #782 - Superman: Man of Steel #115 - Superman: All-Star Superman. - I want to add, in the comic or animated movie of “All Star Superman,”Superman needs help from his robots to combat Solaris; Lex get power and is working with Solaris: 1. Well in the image James release you see a green light beam striking top of Solaris. 2. Instead of the robot, this is why you need all the other heroes; they replace his robots and are an integral part of the overall story. (Gunn said this) 3. Lex will probably trick the Engineer in finding the fortress. (Remember, there we report during the time of the Crest reveal, the Engineer was in the snow with Superman. She probably found the fortress of solitude and something to give Lex powers; and Lex some way made a deal with Solaris. 4. Gunn is taking inspiration from the New 52, All Star Superman and Superman All Seasons. 5. 🚨 Gunn should had waited and run the photo through post production before releasing to the public. (I think he released the photo without post because the media may get a bad picture.

Gunn needs to see this

Man of steel you could feel the flying and his powers. And I think it’s more badass and interesting to see Superman be as strong as the comics make him. I wanna see him push the planet out of orbit on accident

But I need Clark to show the worth the pain he still needs to be connected with humanity the weight has to show but the beauty of overcoming is his strength the love he has is his motivation his drive for peace this is how Superman needs to be

I hope that the one sided take on a fictional worlds end. I mean balance in tone. I want Metropolis to be bright, colorful, beautiful and inspiring. Gotham, to be dark, gritty, and gloomy on most days. Let each city almost have its own vibe. Atmosphere, and chemistry. Treat the cities, the characters, the properties, as their own types of people. We should still have dark moments in the brighter pictures. We can have both in these movies. I don’t want this to be like. Tim Burton- Shumaker situation, where we have one affect the others tone and outcome. We can give the appropriate vibe and energy, to the appropriate story and characters. Also, we need a Worlds Finest movie. Not a BvS movie, make it Worlds Finest. That’s a whole other discussion

James Gunn is 4x the filmmaker that Snyder is. I have faith he’ll deliver a great movie

Great commentary

I stand with Henry! 🦸🏻‍♂️ #nocavillnointerest

People who have no hope are not true superman fans. Hope is the primal thing superman stands for. If you can't hope for something good from superman even during the bleakest moments then you're not a superman fan.

I need to see the suit in action and not dirty. It has potential tho

I definitely think My Adventures With Superman was a sort of test pilot to see if people today would gravitate towards this version of Clark. I personally like the show, in specific Clark’s character.. I don’t share your optimism when it comes to Gunn. My biggest fear is that he’ll have Supes making a bunch of juvenile jokes like Star Lord or Peacemaker. I absolutely love the image he released however, but I hate the suit if that makes sense.

What are your hopes for James Gunn’s Superman?

Im optimistic, i think the coloring and textures are a co.promise to appease the suits, they seem.to like "tacticool" looks

So Basically, You Want Superman to be a lot like the live action Spider-Man movies.

Should've kept Cavill!

James Gunn please watch this ❤

I definitely agree Christopher Reeves, brought the nerdy 🤓 side of Clark Kent 😂

I just want the film to be great. I don’t care if the costume isn’t everyone’s favorite.

Superman is a shining light to Metropolis we need that in the DCU now to show the difference from Gotham and why Batman and Superman have different impacts to the city. Batman encourages fear to criminals so they don't commit a crime while Superman will confront and stop them and show a better way of life. - Luke

I like the suit

James Gunn is putting the MAN back in SUPERMAN. 💙❤️💛 The way it should be. 🥹😭 I want to see this guy in the light of an older brother. The way some of us looked up to our own brothers, uncles, and fathers. I want to see Clark Kent. Because Clark Kent is Superman. 🫶

His Superman looks like he’s not sure he can be great it’s like he can’t get that boot on and his suit came one size to big and he keeps washing it but that stain won’t come and stuff just keeps popping up in the sky

I think Superman's costume should look like something made by a farm wife in Kansas. If ANYONE needs to not have a slick, modern, overdetailed costume it's him. Let it be a little goofy. It's okay. The costume of a filmic superhero should reflect the character, not just look cool for its own sake. Batman's rich. He can have high tech costumes made. Wonder Woman's should look like something eternal Amazon's would make. Green Lantern's should look like an alien uniform. Superman's should look humble, like something made by an everyday mom made for a son she's proud of.

James Gunn doesn't know how to make a bad movie. Mos tof the best Marvel movies are by him

I know people complain about Costners Pa Kent but the absolute ONE redeeming quality I don’t think anyone can argue is his love for his son. When he first shows Clark the ship and all that Clark says to him “Can’t I just keep pretending I’m your son?” And P Kent grabs him fighting back tears and says “You ARE my son”. But idc what anyone says the best Pa Kent is from Smallville. Hands down. Will die on that hill gladly.

VIVA SUPERMAN.🙂🦸‍♂️

You had me until My Adventures With Superman.

The final result will tell who are the James Gunn’s fans!! Right now, who cares what everyone thinks!! How many times will they keep rebooting? For me, I have done with WB since Zack Snyder justice league cut MAX. I’m not supporting WB anymore!! But can’t wait for the final results of James Gunn Superman!!😝😂🤣🤣

Yeah He will

He was off to a great start with casting and set locations etc but the suit killed most of if not all of the hype for me. It’s Superman.. the suit has to be on point. That comes first. The story can be great but when you got that ugly ass thing staring you in the face.. nah, that ain’t it, chief

No Hope

I agree with everything but not about powers. I think superman should be someone who can do anything but he doesn't do it. He doesn't use his full power so that he couldn't accidentally kill or hurt others. Yeah he should feel pain. But his powers should be the same as before. But, I think flash or even batman's power (which is intelligence) could be scaled down a bit. But not superman. He is our ultimate hope. He should be the same as always. He should be the most powerful being with his will power but the most humble and goofy guy in the world. He always puts brakes to his powers fighting with himself. But when it'll be time he will let loose. That time will come after a long time and hopefully not in this movie.

Another giant Ray / star in the sky supervillain?

it looks nice

No I just want see him beat the shite out of the bad guys in the classic suit and give us the hopeful uplifting Superman James Gunn promised .

The trunks should have bever returned

No matter what the not so obvious s is realistic and more better Superman

This is coming out of the tail end of the Superhero movie renaissance where people are sick of the usual superhero saves the day stories and want something new, the DC and Superman brand (with maybe the exception of Batman) have been so mismanaged that even people who would have supported it might not give it a chance, there's no hype behind it with Henry Cavill not returning, they're rushing a cinematic universe buildup by shoehorning in other Superheroes in the DC universe when they should be making a standalone Superman story, and James Gunn while a talented director for other films, is just the wrong choice for a Superman movie. That and Hollywood in general, from the actors to the writers to the producers to the critics, is full of people who HATE the morality Superman once stood for. They hate the ideals of Truth because they believe it's subjective, they hate justice because they believe it's a lie that is used to oppress people, and don't get them started on the American Way because America can't be the good guy in big budget Hollywood movies anymore. It might be good. But knowing all that it has going against it, I doubt it will be .

It's not an "S". On my world it means...NOPE!

Kind of "Captain America" ish suit....

Also sorry but Cavill Superman never once looked like he was about to break down and cry or b***** and moan about putting his boots on in the entirety of BvS.

This essay should be titled as 'Random Yappery cuz i don't know anything about Superman'

I really like much with Henry Cavill

The cope is strong with this one

It makes me wonder if James Gunn really has total faith in the suit. Maybe that's the reason for not showing the suit in a full string pose

😮this sounds like a recipe for disaster ,and bat man is his best friend,u want him nerfed ..hellllll no

Amazing how gullible biased people judge before something actually arrives.

I agree with everything you said. I've had these same feelings about the last times we've seen him in movies.

0:25 - The lines in he suit are fine. You'd have to be a real-life 40-Year-Old-Virgin to complain about them. They looked fine on Spider-Man's suit in the MCU and they make sense because the suit is very technical with lots of gadgets. Honestly, in this age of superhero movies sucking by default, complaining about this sort of thing just demonstrates the unfortunate reality of the spoiled-brat culture of silliness pervading society nowadays. But sure, keep up the good fight. 👍

Couldn’t disagree more with your takes on Superman. I don’t want a happy go lucky Superman where everything is sunshine and rainbows and perfect. I want a Superman that struggles with the reality of world. I want a Superman that is serious and focused on making a safer tomorrow. Superman (the movie) needs to be serious and not goofy

Surely the answer to INTENSE super hero fatigue, is to tell the Superman story AGAIN. These guys are geniuses.

Not with that outfit and not with out cavill this film will be WB biggest Flop this superman is the skinnest yet at only 174 pound he nothing hell tom welling and cw tylor are 190 pound the to this Day Christopher Reeves is the biggest superman at 232 pound roth was second at 212 Cavill 3rd at 195 pounds i believe this and the sleeves thickness indicatea muscle suit fitted with the suit to bulk him more suit baggyness in the photo is due to it being air filled not been infected yet so he can put the boots on easier.

If gunn cant get the first picture and suit right, its not looking good.

No Gunns Superman wont be great not with this baggy dark suite. The bright modified version is how it should look even the S looks so much better as well

The same muted colors are now liked?🤣nothing about this screams hope

Not saying this is the final suit, but this one looks very cheap!

😂

Every point right. But: Nevertheless such a hero you don't represent in his first suit in this a bit too boring, not really impressive way and presentation. In this way you don't impress anyone. Because the most people out there, are not such philosopic like your first words and toughts of this video. They just want see something impressive. That's the hard truth.

Hope? Nope ...

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