James Gunn's 'Superman' (2025) is a New Kind of Electrifying, Vulnerable Man of Steel

In this episode of PNM Movie Criticisms, Miss M and Ms. P review the latest Superman movie, discussing its strengths and weaknesses. They explore the film's dialogue, pacing, character portrayals, and overall production quality. MRS.P expresses her disappointment with the excessive dialogue and lack of action, while Miss M finds redeeming qualities in the film. They also compare the movie's performance at the box office and reflect on the directing and acting quality, ultimately sharing their ratings and final thoughts on the film.TakeawaysMs.P rates the movie a jalapeno, indicating disappointment.Excessive dialogue detracted from the film's pacing and action.Miss M found the movie to be a cute take on Superman.The film's humor was appreciated by both hosts.Character portrayals, especially Superman, were well-received.The box office performance showed mixed results domestically and internationally.Directing was praised, but the dialogue was criticized for being too much.Cinematography was noted as a strong point, despite the slow pacing.The hosts compared the film to other superhero movies, particularly Marvel.Final thoughts emphasized the need for more action and less dialogue. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Movie Overview02:43 Rating the Movie: Hot Sauce Scale05:13 Critique of Dialogue and Pacing07:45 Character Analysis: Superman and Lois Lane10:26 Historical Accuracy and Superman Lore13:16 Production Elements and Box Office Performance15:29 Directing and Cinematography17:21 Acting Quality and Character Dynamics19:26 Final Thoughts and Conclusion