DC Universe Film: Insights on James Gunn's Superman Production to Date
James Gunn's highly anticipated film, "Superman: Legacy", has finally hit the screens, and it's been a blockbuster hit since its release. The movie, which delves into the early days of Superman as he navigates his dual identity as Clark Kent and the Kryptonian superhero, has been a captivating ride for audiences worldwide.
Set three years after Clark publicly revealed himself as Superman, the film follows the Man of Steel as he establishes himself in Metropolis. Clark, who grew up under human parents in Smallville, is inspired by his Kryptonian parents, Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van, who sent him to Earth before Krypton's destruction. In the film, Clark works as a reporter for the *Daily Planet*, alongside Lois Lane, who knows his secret and is in a relationship with him.
The story takes a dramatic turn when Superman becomes embroiled in a military conflict, stopping an invasion by Boravia, an ally of the U.S., into the neighboring country Jarhanpur. This involvement leads to public backlash and questions about whether Superman is a threat. Billionaire Lex Luthor emerges as the main antagonist, plotting to discredit and possibly kill Superman, and is revealed to be controlling Ultraman, a powerful figure disguised as the "Hammer of Boravia," to provoke Superman and wage war against him. Lex Luthor also invades Superman's Fortress of Solitude to steal and decode a Kryptonian farewell message and abduct Krypto, Superman's superpowered dog companion.
"Superman: Legacy" is not a traditional origin story but rather centers on Superman's quest to find his place in the world, reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his life on Earth, and inspire hope as a symbol in Metropolis and beyond. The film showcases character-driven storytelling with complex relationships and explores themes of heroism, identity, and public perception, while setting up the new DC Universe under James Gunn's direction.
The film's tone is described as humorous but not as comic or as much comedy as "Suicide Squad" or "Guardians." The trailer features Superman trying to rescue people and facing a crowd of angry protestors, as well as action-packed scenes of Superman fighting the Hammer of Boravia, Lex Luthor, and the Engineer invading the Fortress of Solitude and attacking Superman's robots.
The critical consensus around "Superman: Legacy" has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 68 on Metacritic and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience sentiment on Rotten Tomatoes is at 93%. The film, which is 129 minutes long with credits and runs just shy of two hours without them, has already made a staggering $220 million at the global box office in its opening weekend, with $125 million at the domestic box office and $95 million overseas.
"Superman: Legacy" is the initial film in the DC Universe's first phase, dubbed "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters." The film features a large cast of notable comic book characters, including David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, and Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason/Metamorpho. With its compelling storyline, captivating visuals, and stellar cast, "Superman: Legacy" is a must-watch for fans of the DC Universe.
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