<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>"Superman" is the first film of the rebooted DC Universe, directed by James Gunn, and shows potential to compete with Marvel by avoiding Superman's over-told origin story.</li><li>The movie is fun and full of heart, focusing on Superman's attempts to understand a tech billionaire villain, Lex Luthor, raising the stakes and making the character more interesting.</li><li>The film explores themes such as authoritarianism, ethically questionable billionaires, and Superman as a cosmic refugee, reflecting hope and human stories in a colorful superhero setting.</li><li>While the film has some silly and messy moments, it embraces the wonderfully weird elements of the character's history, showcasing heart and comic book craziness.</li></ul>

'Superman' is silly, heartfelt, and shows the new DC Universe can easily rival Marvel

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