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“Superman” Rebels With Kindness

“Superman” exudes hope, undeterred by cynicism.

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Aaron Earls
Jul 12, 2025
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Spoiler-free thoughts on Superman

Superman is the cinematic equivalent of eating a bowl of cereal while enjoying your favorite Saturday morning cartoon. It’s not simply the nostalgia, but the feeling of hope. The good guys would win, and they were actually good. Life was sincere, not cynical. This is the world from Superman’s perspective.

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