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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Superman Review: The Most Comic-Accurate Movie Yet
I went into expecting to laugh and cry. I've had both reactions watching earlier movies. Despite the many spoilers in the advance press for this film, there was much that was a pleasant surprise. The film opens three years after the Man of Steel first revealed himself to the world. However, his position as the World's Finest hero is in peril. His efforts to stop a war between Boravia and Jarhanpur have inspired controversy, as the United States is allied with Boravia. Those efforts have earned Superman the ire of Lex Luthor, who made a fortune selling weapons to Boravia. Luthor is also trying to convince the US Department of Defense to put him in charge of policing metahumans. This leads Luthor to try and turn the public against Superman, painting him as an enemy of humanity. I don't believe any other comic book movie has reflected its source material so accurately as Superman. Gunn's script is full of nods to the lore of DC Comics. Yet everything is made accessible to those who don't know that Green Lantern is a space cop, or that Hawkgirl's wings aren't part of her body. The action sequences are top-notch, with the best flying effects of any superhero movie ever made. However, it is the performances of the ensemble that sell the movie. The Justice Gang and Daily Planet staff all have great moments, but there are two stand-outs. Edi Gathegi steals many scenes as Mr. Terrific, who tries to be purely logical, yet is the first to start shouting at the stupidity around him. And Skyler Gisondo offers up a take on Jimmy Olsen in shockingly true to the comics, making the character more than someone else for Superman to save. The core cast is also amazing. David Corenswet is a worthy successor to the Man of Steel's legacy, and manages the same subtle shifts in physicality that defined Christopher Reeve's performances. Rachel Brosnahan perfectly captures the bold honesty that defines Lois Lane. And Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor as the pettiest of bullies, who will let the world burn so he can rule over the ashes. However, for all it gets right, Superman is not perfect. There is one running gag that I think wears out its welcome long before the final payoff. I'm also perplexed, given all the other material taken from the comics, as to why The Engineer is a creation of Lex Luthor. In the original The Authority comics, she was a self-made vigilante. It would have made more sense to use Mercy Graves if they wanted a cyborg on Luthor's payroll. Then again, Mercy and Miss Teschmacher might have been too much. I am not ready to say that James Gunn's Superman is a better film than 1978's Superman: The Movie. However, the fact that I am prepared to consider that question speaks volumes. In either case, the new DCU is off to a super start. Grade: 9/10
India.com
5 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
From Quake To Laughter: Delhi-NCR's Earthquake Tremors Spark Meme Frenzy Online
Delhi-NCR Earthquake: As an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Jhajjhar district in Haryana on Friday, and mild tremors were felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). While the area faced the tremors, memes on the internet left everyone gasping for breath amid laughter. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 7:49 pm at a depth of 10 kilometers. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolted Jhajjhar district in Haryana on Thursday morning. Strong tremors were also felt in Delhi and the adjoining areas. As per NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 kilometers. Internet's Memes On Earthquake #earthquake in Delhi NCR. — जय बिहार (@s_81023) July 11, 2025 Earthquake Aaya Pata Kaise Chalega #Delhi#earthquake Other : Indian : — The Engineer (@the_engineereer) July 11, 2025 भगवान जी क्यों धरती डुला रहे हो #earthquake — Ritu Rathi (@riturathi_1995) July 11, 2025 Earthquake tremors felt again in Delhi today.#earthquake #Delhi — अज्ञातबंधु (@Agayatbandhu711) July 11, 2025 As per ANI, Delhi is classified as Seismic Zone IV, according to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity. Residents React To Quake Tremors Speaking to ANI, Arjun, a Delhi local who felt earthquake tremors a few minutes ago, said, "I felt earthquake tremors. I don't fear death, but we can't do much in case of natural disasters. We can only take precautions." A local from Jhajjar, which was the epicentre of the earthquake on Friday, who felt earthquake tremors, said, "The people seem to be scared. The epicentre was also said to be Jhajjar... Today, too, we felt the tremors. We will pray to God to bless us..."
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Superman Ending Explained: Does David Corenswet Stop Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor? All About How He Sets Up Supergirl's DCU Future
The new Superman movie under James Gunn's DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters has plenty going on in its ending. The film wraps up with Superman taking on Lex Luthor's biggest plan yet, a dangerous pocket universe, and a powerful clone named Ultraman. After escaping Lex's prison, Clark Kent returns home to Kansas to rest. But when he sees news of an invasion in Jarhanpur, Mister Terrific warns him that Metropolis is at risk too. Clark heads back to Metropolis where an interdimensional rift is tearing the city apart, thanks to Lex's pocket universe tech. Superman vs. Ultraman Lex Luthor uses the rift to keep Superman busy. He also sends The Engineer to drown Superman, but Clark fights off her nano tech. Lex's big move is revealing Ultraman - a clone of Superman made from a strand of Clark's hair. Superman fights Ultraman but struggles until he calls Krypto for help. Together, they knock Ultraman into a black hole. Clark and Krypto then defeat Lex's other backup plans. Here's how Lex's scheme unfolded Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, with help from Eve Tesmacher, discover Lex's arms deal with Boravia. He's been selling weapons cheaply to take over half of Jarhanpur. Lex admits it was just an excuse to try to kill Superman once and for all. Meanwhile, the Justice Gang and Metamorpho save Jarhanpur from Boravia's military. Hawkgirl kills the Boravian leader, securing peace for Jarhanpur. Clark then flies to Lex's flying office and stops him from escaping. He tells Lex, 'I'm human,' something Lex never understood. Mister Terrific arrives and closes the rift, saving Metropolis. Krypto attacks Lex before he's sent to Belle Reve prison. Lois and Clark share a kiss, and she finally says she loves him back. Superman offers her an exclusive interview. Supergirl joins the DCU future At the end, Supergirl lands in the Fortress of Solitude to collect Krypto, her dog. She thanks Clark for watching him and hints at more adventures. In the post-credits scenes, Superman relaxes with Krypto while Mister Terrific fixes a damaged building. James Gunn said, 'What I'm working on is in some way…yes, yes, yes,' about a sequel. There's no confirmed Superman 2 yet, but fans can expect to see Clark and Supergirl again soon.
Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Miss Saigon to be shown at Venue Cymru in January 2026
Seann Miley Moore will reprise his role as The Engineer in the stage musical, appearing at the venue as part of a UK tour from Tuesday, January 6, to Saturday, January 10. Moore's previous performances have seen him perform across Australia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Miley Moore will reprise his role as The Engineer (Image: Miss Saigon) In Australia, he was awarded the Critics' Choice Award for Best Performance in a Musical at the inaugural Time Out Sydney Arts & Culture Awards. Julianne Pundan will make her professional debut as Kim, having recently graduated from the Brit School. Jack Kane, known for his roles in Dragonheart Vengeance and BBC's Years and Years, will play Pundan will make her professional debut as Kim(Image: Miss Saigon) Dom Hartley-Harris, recently seen as George Washington in Hamilton, will take on the role of John. Emily Langham, known for her performances in Singin' in the Rain International Tour and Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium, will play Ellen. Cameron Mackintosh, the show's producer, said: "Since we first announced this new production, I have been genuinely delighted at the enthusiasm of the public determined not to miss Saigon, with tickets flying out of the box office and several of the announced cities already nearly sold Hartley-Harris will take on the role of John(Image: Miss Saigon) "We have now completed our search for a really fantastic cast, full of exciting discoveries, that will bring Boublil and Schönberg's extraordinary, powerful musical back to thrilling life. "I can't wait to see Miss Saigon reborn again." The production is directed by Jean-Pierre Van der Spuy, with Chrissie Cartwright and Carrie-Anne Ingrouille as co-choreographers. The show's set and costumes are designed by Andrew D Edwards, with lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Adam Fisher, and video design by George Reeve. The classic musical, which first premiered in London in 1989, tells the tale of 17-year-old Kim, who is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a character known as The Engineer. There, she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. The show follows Kim on her three-year journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who is unaware he has a son. Since its London premiere in 1989, Cameron Mackintosh's original production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's epic musical Miss Saigon has become one of the most successful musicals in history. The original Broadway production of Miss Saigon opened on April 11, 1991, and played for nearly ten years with its 4,097 performances attended by more than 6.3 million people. This is part of a larger UK and Ireland tour, with other locations including Newcastle's Theatre Royal, Edinburgh Playhouse, and Manchester's Palace Theatre. Tickets are now available from the Venue Cymru website.
North Wales Chronicle
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Miss Saigon to be shown at Venue Cymru in January 2026
Seann Miley Moore will reprise his role as The Engineer in the stage musical, appearing at the venue as part of a UK tour from Tuesday, January 6, to Saturday, January 10. Moore's previous performances have seen him perform across Australia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Miley Moore will reprise his role as The Engineer (Image: Miss Saigon) In Australia, he was awarded the Critics' Choice Award for Best Performance in a Musical at the inaugural Time Out Sydney Arts & Culture Awards. Julianne Pundan will make her professional debut as Kim, having recently graduated from the Brit School. Jack Kane, known for his roles in Dragonheart Vengeance and BBC's Years and Years, will play Pundan will make her professional debut as Kim(Image: Miss Saigon) Dom Hartley-Harris, recently seen as George Washington in Hamilton, will take on the role of John. Emily Langham, known for her performances in Singin' in the Rain International Tour and Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium, will play Ellen. Cameron Mackintosh, the show's producer, said: "Since we first announced this new production, I have been genuinely delighted at the enthusiasm of the public determined not to miss Saigon, with tickets flying out of the box office and several of the announced cities already nearly sold Hartley-Harris will take on the role of John(Image: Miss Saigon) "We have now completed our search for a really fantastic cast, full of exciting discoveries, that will bring Boublil and Schönberg's extraordinary, powerful musical back to thrilling life. "I can't wait to see Miss Saigon reborn again." The production is directed by Jean-Pierre Van der Spuy, with Chrissie Cartwright and Carrie-Anne Ingrouille as co-choreographers. The show's set and costumes are designed by Andrew D Edwards, with lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Adam Fisher, and video design by George Reeve. The classic musical, which first premiered in London in 1989, tells the tale of 17-year-old Kim, who is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a character known as The Engineer. There, she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. The show follows Kim on her three-year journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who is unaware he has a son. Since its London premiere in 1989, Cameron Mackintosh's original production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's epic musical Miss Saigon has become one of the most successful musicals in history. The original Broadway production of Miss Saigon opened on April 11, 1991, and played for nearly ten years with its 4,097 performances attended by more than 6.3 million people. This is part of a larger UK and Ireland tour, with other locations including Newcastle's Theatre Royal, Edinburgh Playhouse, and Manchester's Palace Theatre. Tickets are now available from the Venue Cymru website.
