Review 'SUPERMAN' (2025), DCU Makes Marvel Tremble!

Kapanlagi.com - SUPERMAN (2025) has become one of the most talked-about and watched films during the school holiday season of 2025. Based on observations from KapanLagi.com who watched on the second day of screening in Indonesia, this film directed by James Gunn has received great appreciation from the Indonesian public.

During the weekday screening, one studio was almost full from the top seats to the bottom near the screen. There were also Superman fans who came wearing shirts and carrying water bottles featuring the superhero character from DC Comics.

For those who may not know, SUPERMAN (2025) is the first film of the new DC Universe (DCU) with a brighter and more human approach than previous films. This film is considered a new milestone in the revival of the DCU against its competitor, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

SUPERMAN (2025) is not a sequel to previous films but is completely new. The cast involved are also new faces whose performances are highly anticipated.

What makes SUPERMAN (2025) such an attention-grabbing film? KLovers can read more in this review article.

1. The Friendship of Superman & Krypto the Iconic Dog

SUPERMAN (2025) marks Krypto's debut as a live-action character after being well-known in the world of comics and television series for a long time. Krypto is a white dog with superpowers and can run at very high speeds.

In SUPERMAN (2025), Krypto is not just a cameo but is part of the main story. Krypto, who is injured by Lex Luthor's forces and imprisoned in a pocket universe, makes Superman furious enough to 'storm' Lex's office.

Krypto also faithfully accompanies Superman, who is weakened after being imprisoned in the pocket universe. At the end of the film, Krypto helps Superman in the battle against a villain created by Lex Luthor, which is a clone from the superhero's genes.

2. Supporting Actors Bring the Story to Life

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Director James Gunn does not want this film to be just about Superman, but also opens the door for other more diverse and complex characters. This film also features several supporting characters, both antagonists and protagonists.

The antagonistic characters include the iconic Lex Luthor, Hammer of Boravia, The Engineer, and Ultraman. Meanwhile, the protagonist characters or Superman's allies are Metamorpho, Guy Gardner, and Mister Terrific.

One of the supporting characters that stands out is Mr. Terrific. He is a brilliant physicist and also a martial arts expert. Mr. Terrific is very cold and does not want to involve emotions and feelings in every mission. He becomes a figure willing to help Lois Lane find Superman, who is imprisoned in the pocket universe.

3. Superman the Super-Humanist

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In the climactic conflict with his arch-enemy, Lex Luthor, Superman admits that he is just an ordinary human, not an alien. Although Superman, whose real name is Kal-El, was born on the fictional planet Krypton, he was raised by adoptive parents named Jonathan Kent & Martha Kent.

It is these adoptive parents of Superman who encouraged him to use his superpowers to help humanity. This is what gives Superman a sense of humanism such as empathy, fear, and other imperfections. He expressed this in his victory speech in front of a devastated Lex Luthor in his own office at the end of the film.

Additionally, as mentioned in point number one, the close relationship between Superman and Krypto, his pet dog, shows that Superman also has a strong humanistic side.

4. Raise the Issue of International Conflict

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SUPERMAN (2025) brings up geopolitical issues that are currently on the brink of international conflict. In this film, a war is depicted between two fictional countries, Boravia, supported by the United States government, and Jarhanpur. Several film and political observers state that this is related to Israel's invasion of Palestine.

Superman strongly condemns the president of Boravia, who is allied with the U.S. This provokes the anger of Lex Luthor, who turns out to be selling weapons to Boravia to carry out aggression against Jarhanpur. Superman defends the people of Jarhanpur, who are said to represent Palestine, and destroys Boravia's tanks, which refer to Israel.

5. Does a Pocket Universe Really Exist?

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The pocket universe was created by Lex Luthor to imprison his political opponents, with the permission of the United States. Not only political prisoners, but the pocket universe is also used by Lex to imprison everyone he hates, including Superman and even his ex-girlfriend.

Many observers claim that if a pocket universe exists in the real world, it would not be an exact replica but would have a similar function, to imprison political prisoners or government critics.

6. Chemistry David Corenswet & Rachel Brosnahan

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Yes, as a couple who also work in the same office as journalists, the chemistry built between these two main characters feels so real and complete. Many interactions between Clark Kent & Lois Lane make the film feel more alive.

The scenes of hugging and kissing between them add a romance that makes SUPERMAN 2025 feel more human. This is something that did not happen in several films from the previous DCU era.

7. Rating From the Writer

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For those who haven't watched it, this film is included in the list of action movies that are worth watching. As this article is published, SUPERMAN (2025) is still playing in theaters across the country and receiving extraordinary attention.

This film can be comfortably watched without having to follow several previous films about Superman. KLovers can enjoy Superman's action very comfortably without having to think hard in the cinema while eating popcorn and drinking soft drinks.

A combination of a great plot, a fresher cast, a brighter approach, and eye-catching animation gives this film a rating of 9/10 from the writer. Watch out Marvel, through SUPERMAN (2025) DCU is now starting to rise, improve, and present something fresher!

(kpl/ums)