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Furthermore, the storytelling was critiqued for being a series of disconnected beats, akin to a hastily stitched-together outline devoid of depth. Plot points, such as Superman’s battles, the invasion, and Lex Luthor’s schemes, appeared poorly integrated, leading critics to describe the film as "spectacularly mid"—neither a disaster nor a triumph.

Casting and Character Portrayals

David Corenswet, the actor embodying Superman, was praised for looking and sounding like the character but was hampered by an overwritten and underdeveloped script. Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan, emerged as one of the few characters with genuine moments, but even her scenes felt undercut by comedic interjections, eroding the emotional weight.