My first job was at Blockbuster Movies — remember those? One of the best perks was being able to rent movies for free. I took full advantage of that, watching everything from action-packed thrillers to heartfelt dramas. I’d walk the aisles, scanning the backs of movie boxes, looking at the photos and reading the blurbs to figure out if it was worth watching. I was previewing stories — much like how I preview the Bible. Sometimes, a powerful verse catches my eye and draws me into the full chapter, revealing so much more of the story God is telling.
Movies are a lot like that. You don’t really understand the whole picture until you sit through it. Some are good. Some are bad. And some are so ridiculous… they’re awesome, like Austin Powers. There’s always a behind-the-scenes element, the unlock the story factor that we don’t see at first glance. It’s the deeper narrative or hidden layer that transforms the experience.
So it was an honor to write a movie review for the new Superman film and have it featured in HCU’s Campus Connections newsletter. This opportunity allowed me to unlock the story behind the scenes and share insights beyond the surface, giving readers a glimpse into what makes the film resonate on a deeper level.
Superman (2025) Movie Review: A Blockbuster That Soars with Heart and Hope
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A couple of weeks ago was my birthday, and I decided to treat myself to a movie. Within the last couple of months, I’ve actually been to the picture show twice. The picture show — that’s what my high school football coach used to call going to the movies. And I’m glad I went, because I saw the highly anticipated reboot of Superman, and it was awesome!
Superman is written and directed by James Gunn. Not only is it one of the biggest box office hits of the year (as of this weekend, it’s brought in a whopping $406.8 million worldwide), but it’s also one of those movies that reminds you why we love superheroes in the first place.
A Fresh Take on the Man of Steel
First off, I loved how they didn’t spend time retelling Superman’s origin story. We all know it by now. Instead, the movie jumps right into the action —