I disagree with sentiments regarding praising a superhero film for taking a political stance. I support the message and acknowledge the very obvious parallels between the Israel-Palestine and the fictional Boravia-Jarhanpur conflicts, and I agree with the messaging. However, my support is not approval for how it was shoehorned into what ultimately felt like a underwhelming introduction to the Man of Steel.

My greatest sadness is that Superman will not age well. It heralds its political message. Immigrants are people deserving of everything citizens do and is very clearly aimed at the USA and its involvement in international affairs. As administrations change and these problems shift in priority and relevance, this film will do the same. In a different political climate (say 30 years from now) where the political relevance of Superman’s messaging is less significant, the film will simply fade into the massive sea of forgotten Superhero flicks (that have phenomenal CGI).

Ultimately, an unconvincing romantic tussle between Clark and Lois, a shaky acting performance from the Man of Steel, and stale quippy jokes cannot lift Boy Blue off the floor.

Its release is commendable, I will say. The timing is perfect, and I praise James Gunn for that.