The social media embargo for James Gunn‘s “Superman” has been lifted, bringing with it the primary reactions from members of the movie press. The Warner Bros. tentpole is the newest superhero film from “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Suicide Squad” writer-director Gunn, who’s now overseeing DC Studios with Peter Safran. “Superman” marks the launch of a rebooted DC Universe on the large display. Movie press are calling it a “thrilling begin” to Gunn’s DC Studios.

Movie critic Bryan Sudfield praised “Superman” as a “daring but devoted” characteristic adaptation of the DC icon. He added that Gunn’s take felt distinctive whereas nonetheless staying true to the character’s roots.

“‘Superman’ soars with coronary heart, humor, and magnificence—a daring but devoted tackle the long-lasting hero,” he wrote on X. “James Gunn units a recent tone whereas honoring the character’s legacy, and David Corenswet shines with sincerity and energy. A promising, thrilling begin to DC’s new period.”

Leisure journalist Brandon Davis took to X to reward David Corenswet’s efficiency because the titular Man of Metal, including that his chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan was “a wonderful driver” of the story.

“David Corenswet portrays an distinctive iteration of [Superman] with sincerity, heroism, purity, and inspirational traits,” he wrote. “Corenswet & Rachel Brosnahan’s chemistry for Clark and Lois is off the charts.”

Nonetheless, not everybody left a glowing assessment of the DC Studio debut. Film critic Peter Howell stated “Superman” was “not the tremendous begin to the DC Universe everyone had been hoping for,” and that it prioritized model over substance.

“James Gunn is sensible at conjuring spectacle and creating alien realms, not so nice at storytelling,” he wrote on X. “David Corenswet performs a boyishly candy Superman, continuously getting his ass kicked; he’d be higher because the lead in a Dudley Do-Proper film. Rachel Brosnahan makes a spiky Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is extra obnoxious than villainous. The actual star of the present is superdog Krypto, who steals each scene he’s in — I’d slightly see a film about him.”

“Superman” stars Corenswet within the title position, plus Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The supporting forged consists of Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Nathan Fillon (Man Gardner), Isabela Mercad (Hawkgirl) and extra. Whereas plot specifics for the film have remained below wraps, Gunn has stated his superhero epic encompasses “the story of America.”

“I imply, ‘Superman’ is the story of America,” Gunn defined to The Sunday Instances. “An immigrant that got here from different locations and populated the nation, however for me it’s largely a narrative that claims primary human kindness is a price and is one thing we now have misplaced… Sure, it’s about politics. However on one other stage it’s about morality. Do you by no means kill it doesn’t matter what — which is what Superman believes — or do you might have some steadiness, as Lois believes? It’s actually about their relationship and the best way completely different opinions on primary ethical beliefs can tear two folks aside.”

Take a look at extra “Superman” first reactions under. The movie opens in theaters July 11 from Warner Bros. and DC Studios.