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

WOW this is reaching more people than I expected! Thank you all SO much for watching and giving the channel a chance! I’m loving the conversations we are having in the comments!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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 💀

11:05 About this. I don't mind if he's overpowered. What matters is his restraint. His awareness in the DCAU made so much sense. He always rolled back with the punches, take the hits because he knew that deflection could potentially harm others in a world that feels like cardboard to him.

I have no doubt that Gunn will deliver on exactly what you want because he's already done it with the Guardians movies and Superman appears to be his magnum opus

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 !

We have to remember this is James Gunn version of Superman

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

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

For some reason, your video brought tears to my eyes

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.

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

🚨 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 pictur