Feedback from early test screenings of the Superman movie has been mixed. The tone of the film has been compared to “Captain America: The First Avenger.”
Directed by James Gunn Superman Initial reviews from test screenings for the film fell short of expectations. According to some sources, audiences had mixed reactions to the film’s tone and pace. While it is stated that the film has a similar tone to Marvel’s “Captain America: The First Avenger”, elements such as the visual effects not being completed yet and containing a small amount of humor draw attention. However, it is thought that the film will generally be found “satisfactory enough” and will be an important step for the continuation of the DC Universe.
The Tone of the Superman Movie and First Reactions
Some viewers who attended test screenings compared the tone of the Superman movie to those of “The Mummy” and “Captain America: The First Avenger.” While this had a positive connotation for some fans, it was considered disappointing by others. The fact that the film contains less humor shows that James Gunn takes a different approach than his previous works.
On the other hand, Nicholas Hoult’s performance received praise from audiences and was cited as one of the film’s most notable elements. However, the fact that only one-third of the film’s visual effects were completed stood out as one of the factors that negatively affected the overall impression.
James Gunn stated that additional shooting will be done in some scenes of the film in order to evaluate the reactions. However, it is stated that these shootings are only for “completion” purposes and no major changes will be made. Gunn aims to further improve the film by taking into account feedback received from test screenings.
The Superman movie plays an important role in the new beginning of the DC Universe. Despite mixed reviews from test screenings, it is thought that the film may be well received by general audiences. Let’s see if the movie, which will be released on July 11, 2025, will achieve the success it desires.