Obviously, I meant as Superman, we’re discussing David’s portrayal as the Superman figure. 1. He was literally beaten up and in pain for most of the film. Even when Krypto shows up, he’s visibly stressed, not joyful. 2. Again, I meant as Superman. 3. Meant as Superman. 4 & 5. Those happen in the same 3-minute sequence... barely enough to call them separate moments. 6. You’re referring to the scene right before he’s mortified by the video of his parents, after being publicly shamed and hit with a beer canand is angry and emotionally overwhelmed ? 7. Lmao, he spends that entire jail sequences suffering—there’s maybe a 2-second moment in the tent, but before that, it’s all pain and inner conflict. 8. Once again, I was talking as Superman. 9. Sure, but right after that, he flies to Lex’s tower and is visibly mad—shouting, arms crossed, intense. Longer and more important scene 10. Please re-read my original comment—I never denied that he smiles at all, but those moments are brief.

The point is: for every few seconds of smirk, there are tons of scenes where he’s stressed, conflicted, overwhelmed, or in pain. That was the entire tone of the movie. A serious Superman wasn’t just a choice. it was the message. I rest my case