When James Gunn was handed the keys to the DC Comics cinematic universe, he wasted no time leaving his mark with last year’s “Superman”. For many fans of the self-reverential filmmaker, it was exactly what they love and expect from Gunn. For many fans of the Superman character, it was far from the faithful adaptation of the beloved icon they had hoped for. Gunn made a James Gunn movie rather than a Superman movie.
Now we are getting his second big screen DCU installment with “Supergirl”. And while Gunn hands the directing reins to Craig Gillespie, his influence looks to be all over this thing. The first full trailer gives us a good sense of that. It features all the James Gunn hallmarks: gratuitous needle drops, irreverent humor, overly stylized action, etc.
Molly Alcock takes over as Kara Zor-El, the angsty cousin of Kal-El, aka Superman. As she and her CGI dog Krypto party across the galaxy, she is recruited by a young girl (Eve Ridley) to avenge her father’s death. Space pirates, mercenaries, human traffickers, and bounty hunters are all included in writer Ana Nogueira’s script. But the only piece that stands out is Jason Momoa as Lobo, the snarling anti-hero who the actor has long desired to play. Everything else looks like Gunn’s usual product.
“Supergirl” mopes her way into theaters on June 26th. Check out the trailer below and let me know of you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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I think it looks pretty good, but then, I’ve always been on board with James Gunn as a filmmaker. I love his style. I wasn’t initially impressed with his take on Superman, although I’ve come around to liking it more over time. I can’t wait to see Lobo, though. That’s going to be awesome. I realize that it was a low bar to set, but this is clearly going to be better than the 1984 movie with Helen Slater, although I have a soft spot for that film. I really do.
I think it’s a case of if you love Gunn movies you’ll probably love this. And if you don’t love his movies you’ll probably see warning signs in the trailer. I’ve actually had the exact opposite reaction to Gunn’s Superman. The more I think about it, the more I detest it.🤣
Gunn made a James Gunn movie rather than a Superman movie.
And that is why I’ve avoided it so far. I have a feeling I’ll be avoiding a lot of the DCU now too 😦
I know exactly what you mean!!!!