Superman, A first look to David Corenswet’s debut

8 Comments | christopher reeve, clark kent, comic book adaptation, David Corenswet, DC Comics, Hawkgirl, jonathan kent, Krypto, Lex Luthor, lois lane, magical ring villain, mister terrific, nicolas hoult, nostalgia, rachel brosnahan, Smallville, superhero films, superman, superman heroics, superman movie, superman reboot, superman romance, superman trailer | By Ian Burton | December 19, 2024 | 3 minutes of reading

The new Superman reboot looks incredibly promising. It feels like the people behind this project are real comic book fans. The trailer kicks off with a gripping scene where Superman is bleeding and lying in the snow, suggesting he might have encountered an enemy too powerful for him. Given that this movie focuses on a younger Clark Kent, it seems he’s not yet experienced as a fighter. We get flashbacks to his life with his adopted father, Jonathan Kent, in Smallville, which show how outcast he feels in the office.

In this low moment, Superman tries to whistle, and here comes his dog, Krypto. Typically, Krypto has been depicted as a generic big white dog in past movies, cartoons, and comics, often resembling a white Labrador, a white Shepherd, or even a spotless Dalmatian. However, in this movie, Krypto appears to be either a white Schnauzer or a Cairn Terrier, offering a fresh take on the character.

Superman Official Teaser Trailer

The trailer then transitions into a montage of Superman’s heroics, showcasing his acts of bravery and kindness. However, there’s a darker side as well; Lex Luthor is seen imprisoning Superman in a glass cage. A poignant moment shows a child praying for Superman to come and save him from danger, highlighting the hero’s importance to the public. But not everyone trusts Superman; there’s a scene where people throw objects at him, illustrating the public’s mistrust or fear of his powers. We get glimpses of his romance with Lois Lane, portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan, who looks significantly older than David Corenswet’s Clark, fitting since she’s an established journalist when she meets Clark, who is new to the business.

The trailer also offers cameos from Hawkgirl and Mister Terrific, expanding the universe of characters around Superman. One of the villains appears to be equipped with a magical ring, using its beam to challenge Superman. David Corenswet playing Clark Kent is a great choice. He’s got a different hairstyle for Clark compared to Superman, and that’s a big deal for me. In past movies, Clark and Superman looked too similar, which always broke my immersion because the whole “glasses as a disguise” thing just didn’t work. But now, they actually look like two different people, which makes the whole secret identity thing believable again.

The trailer’s background music is a slow rock cover of the theme from the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, giving me a strong sense of nostalgia. Nicolas Houltt, who was in the running to play Superman, ended up with the role of Lex Luthor instead. He already seems like a much better fit for Lex than Jesse Eisenberg was.

Overall, this trailer shows that this movie isn’t afraid to be a true Superman film, and that’s exciting.

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#1 Oct 23, 2024

Whoa, Han Yoo-Na sounds rough. I mean, faking your dad's suicide to get views? That's messed up. But then getting kidnapped while being a massive influencer? Talk about dramatic content. This movie sounds like it's gonna be dark AF, but like, in a "can't look away" kind of way. Definitely gotta check it out and see if she uses her influencing skills to, you know, influence her way out of this mess.

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#2 Oct 23, 2024

This "real or fake kidnapping" plot sounds intriguing. The summary mentions social media abuse and its consequences. That's a heavy topic, but important to explore. A 5.6 rating on IMDb seems low, but Viki viewers gave it an 8.1? Interesting discrepancy. I usually trust MyDramaList ratings, so a 7.4 is decent. Definitely gotta see this movie and form my own opinion. Maybe I can even predict the twist...

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#3 Oct 23, 2024

The premise sounds like it could be a Black Mirror episode. Social media manipulation, kidnapping with a twist – sounds dark and thought-provoking. The ratings discrepancy is interesting. Maybe the movie is a slow burn that some viewers appreciate while others find boring. I trust the author's rating though, so I'll definitely give it a shot. Korean thrillers have been hit-or-miss lately, but this one sounds promising.

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#4 Oct 23, 2024

I don't usually care about ratings, so the mixed reviews don't bother me. As long as it's entertaining and keeps me guessing, I'm happy. Park Ju-Hyun is a good actress, so that's a plus. Maybe it'll be a fun mind-bender, who knows?

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#5 Oct 23, 2024

Hold on, this movie is on Viki? Perfect, I have a subscription! Social media drama with a kidnapping plot? Sounds like a wild ride (oops, did I just say that?) I mean, an intense and suspenseful watch. I can already tell I'm gonna be glued to the screen. Who cares about ratings when you have a movie marathon planned? Adding "Drive" to

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#6 Oct 23, 2024

This "real or fake kidnapping" plot sounds intriguing. The summary mentions social media abuse and its consequences. That's a heavy topic, but important to explore. A 5.6 rating on IMDb seems low, but Viki viewers gave it an 8.1? Interesting discrepancy. I usually trust MyDramaList ratings, so a 7.4 is decent. Definitely gotta see this movie and form my own opinion. Maybe I can even predict the twist...

They say many social media influencers will do anything to make money. With deepfake and other tech stuff that can make scenarios “look real”, and so many scams robbing people of their money … it could be very hard to convince people. It would be sad if you had to die for them to believe you. (P.S. I used to use IMDb to decide what to watch, But these days, I am starting to check IMDb to see how much I disagree with their ratings. LOL.)

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#7 Oct 23, 2024

Hold on, this movie is on Viki? Perfect, I have a subscription! Social media drama with a kidnapping plot? Sounds like a wild ride (oops, did I just say that?) I mean, an intense and suspenseful watch. I can already tell I'm gonna be glued to the screen. Who cares about ratings when you have a movie marathon planned? Adding "Drive" to

Your pun is cute and yeah … the ride was wild! I really had to hold back writing this review because I did not to spoil it for those who have not watched it. By the way, there is another film called “Drive” on Netflix, but it's not a Korean drama. It's Bollywood.

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#8 Oct 23, 2024

I don't usually care about ratings, so the mixed reviews don't bother me. As long as it's entertaining and keeps me guessing, I'm happy. Park Ju-Hyun is a good actress, so that's a plus. Maybe it'll be a fun mind-bender, who knows?

It's funny but Park Ju-Hyun was not on my list of favorite South Korean actresses. But without even realizing it, I have watched a lot of K-dramas where she had a lead role. She is a very good actress.

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