Superman has always been one of DC Comics’ most powerful and beloved characters, really only sharing the top tier with Batman among male fans, while a significant portion of female fans tend to direct their loyalty toward Wonder Woman instead. Henry Cavill did a genuinely impressive job carrying the role, even if the broader handling…
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Things I Like: Jor-El (DCEU)
Jor-El is Superman’s biological father, and Russell Crowe’s portrayal marks the second major cinematic take on the character. The role has been interpreted across decades of comics, television, and film, and this version holds up as one of the more memorable renditions. As is typical for the character in DC adaptations, his story in the…
Things I Like: Lois Lane (DCEU)
I’ve had a major crush on Amy Adams since the early 2010s, and I was certainly fine with her being cast as Lois Lane in the DCEU after Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill, hit theaters. While I do enjoy her performance in the role, she wasn’t quite the ideal Lois Lane. One key reason…
Things I Like: Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (DCEU)
Kara Zor-El may never get as much attention as her famous cousin, Superman, but I was glad the DCEU at least tried to put the character into the universe, even though it was at the very last minute. I feel bad for Sasha Calle because I know she was probably promised a long-term contract, but…
Things I Hate: Lex Luthor (DCEU)
Lex Luthor is by far one of the most iconic villains in DC Comics, but like many of the baddies in the DC Extended Universe, they flopped hard with this incarnation of Alexander “Lex” Luthor. This also feels like the beginning of the end of Jesse Eisenberg’s peak fame. I honestly cannot recall many recent…