Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Kindness Is Punkrock”:

Why the New Superman Movie Soars

Posted 8/2/25

There was a moment as I left the theater when I realized I couldn’t stop smiling. In a time when superhero films often feel bloated or forgettable, Superman feels like something different. It’s not just a great comic book movie—it’s a joyful reminder of why we fell in love with heroes in the first place. David Corenswet doesn’t just play Superman, he embodies him, the way Robert Downey Jr. once did with Tony Stark. What follows is a spoiler-free look at why this film works, and why kindness, as the movie reminds us, really is punk rock.

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