Lois Lane and Crypto Steal the Show in Superman

Superman made his debut in the pages of Action Comics in 1938, and within just 10 years, the first of nine Superman movies reached cinemas, preceded by a radio show and theatrical animated shorts.  We’ve seen the role inhabited by 11 different actors including and not limited to Kirk Alyn (the original Superman), George Reeves (Adventures of Superman on the hit tv series), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Dean Cain  (Lois & Clark tv series), and the iconic Christopher Reeve. Now, in 2025, we are about to embark upon the 11th cinematic adventures of Superman directed by James Gunn for Warner Brothers pictures.

Unlike most previous iterations, this version of the franchise stays true to its roots covering the story of an outsider who has been ostracized and outcast from society simply based on being different. When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?

Everything about this one takes me right back to when we saw Christopher Reeve inhabit this character.  It was simple and focused on a messaged plot and relationships while keeping true the origins of the franchise in every inhabitable way.

Very reminiscent of the fantabulously late Margot Kidder, Brosnahan brings Lois Lane into the 21st century in spirit, look and energy.  She is taking charge of her life/career and not being dependent upon Clark Kent to save her.  Lois is smart, capable and runs the show like a boss taking everyone else at the Daily Planet along for the ride (literally).  When she jumps in the space hoopty to go after her man, I dug ever single second of that with every fiber of my being.  Totally down the the 21st century feminist version of Lois Lane for sure!

Her chemistry with Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman is endearingly sweet as they share scenes which have them arguing over the most mundane of issues to supporting one another in hear to heart convos – both of which will melt your heart and make them both just a little more human.

Corenswet is perfection as Superman.  He’s strong, sensitive, vulnerable, yet not without his faults or the ability to embrace all of those things when necessary.

The newsroom added a little diversity bringing in well respected and immensely talented thespian Wendell Pierce (Perry White) and Edi Gathegi (Mr. Terrific) rounding out the foursome of Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl) and Milly Alcock (Supergirl).  All of them with their own special brand of humor and drama that makes the film immensely enjoyable.

Baby, it’s Crypto and Superman Robot (Alan Tudyk) that steal the whole show from the humans.  Crypto is out of control and lovable as the Man of Steel’s bestie in the best way possible.  Those scenes are my absolute favorite!

But, at the end of the day, the reason audiences will keep coming back again and again to the story is the fact that at is core it really is a story about being a space immigrant.  Someone who has come from another land and created a whole new life that their parents were unable to carve out for themselves.  Everyone in America is technically an immigrant.  Some migrated, some brought here by no choice of their own and some who saw this land as a place of refuge from the atrocities they ran from for freedom.

In our current global climate, this version of James Gunn’s Superman will resonate stronger and louder than ever before and make for a blockbuster of epic proportions.