Superman: The Man of Meh PK Verdict: 2.5⭐️s

Superman: The Man of Meh

For a character as iconic as Superman, you’d think filmmakers would have figured out how to make him exciting by now. Unfortunately, this latest iteration proves once again that slapping a cape on someone and calling them a hero isn’t enough to carry a film — especially when it leans so heavily on tired tropes and uninspired storytelling.

You’d think that with a hero as iconic as Superman — backed by a solid cast, a massive effects budget, and even a super-powered dog — we’d get a film that actually feels… well, super. Instead, what we’re handed is a reheated plate of superhero leftovers: the same origin dilemmas, the same city-crushing battles, and the same charisma-deficient hero brooding in the sky.

The plot? It’s a greatest-hits playlist of Superman clichés. Clark Kent struggles with his alien identity while trying to stop yet another forgettable villain from flattening Earth. There’s the usual emotional tug-of-war between being a god and being a man, and it’s all handled with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. The addition of Krypto — yes, the super-powered dog — is mildly amusing but ultimately underused, mostly tossed in for a dash of heart that the rest of the film sorely lacks.

As for the cast, they do their best with what they’re given. The actor playing Superman brings physical presence but very little personality. Lois Lane is reduced to expositional sidekick, and the villain might as well have been named General Generic. Krypto the Superdog actually shows more warmth and relatability than half the human characters — and that’s not even a joke.

Action scenes are loud, chaotic, and somehow still boring. There’s no tension, no stakes, and definitely no clever twists. And humor? Blink and you’ll miss the one-liners. This film is so self-serious it forgets that superhero stories can — and should — be fun.

In short, Superman plays it incredibly safe. It’s a polished package with nothing inside: no emotional punch, no surprises, and no fresh perspective. Not even a flying dog can save it from feeling like just another bland, blue-suited entry in a genre that’s desperate for reinvention.

Let’s be clear: Superman isn’t a bad movie in the sense that it’s broken or incoherent. It’s just deeply mediocre. The plot trudges through the usual motions — alien heritage, conflicted heroism, a city in peril — without offering anything new or emotionally compelling. We’ve seen it all before, and we’ve seen it done better.

Thrill-seekers will be disappointed. Action sequences, while passable, lack any genuine tension or creativity. The stakes never feel real, and even the biggest showdowns come off as overpolished and weightless. There’s no grit, no urgency — just CGI smashing against more CGI or AI.

In the end, Superman isn’t a disaster, but it’s certainly not super. It’s a by-the-numbers slog weighed down by its own legacy, lacking the thrill, humor, or heart that could have made it soar.

PK Verdict 2.5⭐️s