T here's a lot riding on James Gunn's Superman, both as a reboot of DC's movie universe and as the world's reintroduction to the Man of Steel. It's fitting, then, that its closest

The James Gunn-directed “Superman,” which kicks off the new DC Universe, is a humorous, action-packed dose of much-needed goodness, writes our reviewer.

James Gunn’s DCU launchpad is a spectacular reinvention of Superman, bringing the character closer to the comics than ever before and laying solid foundations for the future of a new superhero universe. A proper crowdpleaser, even if the film’s overstuffed supporting cast and an underwhelming villain reveal take the shine off a shaky final act.