Superman, critic: James Gann turns a comic into a film with a lot of heart and hope

Reaches cinemas SupermanReliable first film DC Universe from James GannThe director writes and leads a new version of a steel person, the oldest and most famous superhero on the planet, with David Korensvet Like the main character. The actor inherits the layer Henry Cavill In the film, which promises to become only the beginning of the great universe of the film, which makes the DC of his ash revived.

SupermanDespite the fact that he is the first part of the saga, this is not a history of origin. The tape follows Clark KentWhich was the most powerful metahuman on Earth for three years. He begins to go out with Lois Lane Combining his life as a journalist with his exploits as a superhero. However, evil Lex Lutor He made a crossed sadistic against him. And with the international war on the horizon, only a person from steel can make the world the best place.

Lighting rethinking

Which is most attracted to attention Superman This is what has already been shown in recent months. In the face of the dark and anxiety of the previous version embodied Henry Cavill Under the soul Zach SnyderThis film is all light and color. James Gann He wanted to radically change the concept that the audience had recently.

Both in their own history and through images that transmit Superman This is not a tragedy or epic, it is hope. In short, this is a much more accurate approach to the essence of the character, to those comics that for almost 90 years fell in love with a luminous, cheerful and good character. This is not perfect, makes mistakes and is not a pure hero of the militants. This is just a person. Kal-El This is guided by very simple values: to be a good person who is passionate about your heart and using their unprecedented abilities to serve the world on foot. And this is wonderful.

James Gann He understands the character very well and is able to get his most radiant and optimistic version. This is the engine of the film and what makes him work, despite his failures. All this is accompanied, of course, a very familiar tone. This is a tape intended for children and adolescents to have a great time, they laugh and have fun. Because, despite some more serious and dark moments with the hand Lex LutorAll in all Superman supports this Bobalicon and the naive humor of comics and which Gann He usually shows in his cinema.

This does not mean that Superman There is no action. As a good film about superheroes, it has many sequences of the most interesting blows, giant monsters, laser rays, parallel measurements … All are very well directed and choreographic Gann And accompanied by special effects, it is significantly well achieved, with the exception of several specific points, which also helps to leave the last disaster DC.

Small chaos

In any case, despite the essence Superman As we have not seen for a long time, the film is far from perfect. His great ballast is his own story, too complicated and confusing for the fundamental tape. The greatest fans of Vignetok will have no problems with this. But young people who first approach this world of Colombia County will find a chaotic dance of characters and political and business conflicts, which is not so easy to connect.

Gann He paid all the attention to capture the atmosphere of Comiquera, but did not show much to offer a story with good packaging. The film begins in Medias Res, that is, with the plot has already begun. And although you are trying to calmly calm down as a spectator (especially if you know the character and his context), everything is too insane, and there is almost no time to breathe. There are jumps from one place to another, without stopping with unrelated scenes, which, in addition, make you quickly forget, because you immediately moved to the next. Dynamism and ease are valued, but this gives the feeling that a simpler script could feel better Supermanwhich is weighed by the lack of interest caused by its main conflict.

Heart in the characters

Despite this irregular script that blinds the tape, Superman Yes, it shines for another reason. The film not only perfectly collects the essence of the hero. The point is this James Gann He organized the sensational cast and gave them extremely well -designed characters. The director managed to capture the nature and attitude of everyone. From Clark Kent And Lois Lane secondary as Guy GardnerIN Metamorph or Mr. is amazingField

The function, of course, steals Lex LutorA villain of those who before. Manipulator, violent and selfish type, own antithesis SupermanThe field is an eccentric genius of evil, capable of the greatest false ones in order to stop his legs at his greatest threat, a person with a layer who wants to help and avoid injustice at all costs. Nicholas HaltHypnotic on paper, he had a great time making a film.

But we can say two other main main characters. There was a lot of curiosity to see David Korensvet Like new SupermanThe actor was not easy, because he had to forget Henry CavillThe mission is completed. Its interpreting range is excellent and leaves one of the best versions that we saw Supermanbut also from Clark KentA brilliant field in a double aspect, it depends on the call.

And part of the error is his inseparable satellite, Lois Lane from Rachel BrosnakhanThe actress’s field also becomes one of the best versions of a fearless journalist, in the midst of Teri HatcherIN Elizabeth Tallokh or Margo KidderThe Daily Planet Reporter field is a claw and spirit. Embodies a strong character that should have LoisField and chemistry between Rooms And she is just impressive. Scenes that are only the best of Superman And where the real heart of the film is most open.

We also cannot forget the secondary. A special mention deserves a green flashlight Guy Gardner from Nathan Filioncheerful and arrogant, just like in comics; And naughty Crypto SupereroThis will delight the kids with their charming and destructive combination. Thus, seeing so many characters, usually very well -balanced, gives a feeling of observation of the comic book on the images.

A Superman from James Gann It will not be perfect, this is not a “great film tomorrow.” But this is a great rethinking of the myth, adhering to comics to sign a happy and optimistic letter about love for superheroes and fans who grew up between vignettes. Despite his irregular script, the director manages to capture the cleanest and encouraging essence of the character, perfectly interpreted David Korensvet It will be Superman new generation. Next to him, Lois Lane de de Rachel Brosnakhan And Lex Lutor Nicholas Halt They complete the cast of the protagonist.

Superman It opens in cinemas on July 11.