Superman Early Twitter Reviews: David Corenswet starrer opens to mixed reviews; Fans heap praise while critics call out ‘overcrowded cast and cartoonish’ tone |

Superman is finally flying back into theatres this weekend, and as expected from a James Gunn reimagination, it’s stirring up plenty of strong feelings. The film, which marks David Corenswet’s debut in the iconic red cape, opened to a wave of varied reactions online and from critics. Going by the early reactions, audiences were left divided over whether the new DC Universe entry flies high or crashes under its own ambition.Fans Say Superman “Absolutely Soars”Social media lit up with praise for ‘Superman’, with many celebrating it as the bold, hopeful reboot the franchise desperately needed. “#Superman absolutely soars!” one viewer tweeted and added, “An awesome achievement & hopeful balm, honouring past iterations (cinema & comics) while cutting its own path. Corenswet has that heroic shimmer. Hoult is delightfully diabolical. Brosnahan brims w/ vim & vigor. Krypto’s adorbs.”Fans have been particularly charmed by the film’s emotional core and vibrant tone. “#Superman is thrilling and earnest,” another user wrote, calling it “a comic book brought to life.” Others also hailed James Gunn for asking “intriguing questions about heroism and self-actualization, alongside wildly creative uses of Clark’s powers.” A number of viewers also praised Gunn’s direction, with one user comparing the experience to superhero cinema at its most inventive, “James Gunn’s SUPERMAN is the comic book movie I’ve been waiting to see for decades. Bold, playful, and beautifully made — like Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 with a modern edge.”Corenswet’s take on the Man of Steel is being hailed as a definitive portrayal, with one fan declaring, “David Corenswet is SUPERB, a #Superman for all seasons.” Meanwhile, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is being positioned as one of DC’s finest villains. “Nicholas Hoult delivers a phenomenal Lex Luthor — cold, charismatic, and menacing — one of the best villains DC has EVER brought to the screen.” And it wasn’t just the boys getting all the love. Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane drew unanimous applause, with a post reading, “Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane is generational casting btw. She ate up this whole movie. If you love Lois? Like if you’re a Lois Lane fan? MANNNNN… you’re in for a treat. It’s her movie just as much as Superman’s.”Critics Say It’s Overstuffed and “Too Cartoonish”Despite the glowing reactions, Superman hasn’t escaped criticism. Several reviewers and fans pointed out major flaws — from an overcrowded cast to tonal inconsistency — that prevent the film from truly taking flight. “Just got out of my Superman screening and man… I can’t believe I’m gonna say this but Man of Steel was better,” one disappointed viewer wrote. “This felt like a zero-stakes Saturday morning cartoon. Not enough Superman… too many side characters.”That critique echoed across other reviews as well, with one tweet noting, “It’s definitely not perfect. It does feel a bit crowded, with too many characters and not the clearest story. Some parts are kind of too cartoonish.”Another viewer lamented the film’s pacing and structure, “SUPERMAN is weighed down by a needlessly convoluted plot, bordering outright muddled, and a mix of tones that never quite settles. While its spectacle is engaging, Corenswet’s performance is the real stunner… Hoult is good but underutilised.”Even some who enjoyed the film admitted its flaws, “Had an absolute blast with SUPERMAN! It’s overstuffed and messy, but it’s always fun. This is the most comic-booky version of Superman we’ve seen on the big screen… High-energy and very silly, with its heart in the right place.”A common refrain among mixed reviews was the desire for more focus on Clark Kent himself. “#Superman needed A LOT more Clark Kent for me,” one fan wrote. “And sadly, not convinced on this Lex Luthor 🙁 I’m hoping a rewatch will amplify the good over identifying other things I do not like.”James Gunn’s Superman is being hailed by most as a bold and heartfelt reboot that reaches for the stars. For many, it hits the right emotional beats and injects fresh life into the superhero genre. But others see it as a chaotic, overambitious mix of tones and ideas that falls short of the clean storytelling and focused character work fans were hoping for.Superman releases in cinemas on Friday, July 11.