Watching this felt like a rehash of Guardians of the Galaxy. Mr. Terrific's character strongly resembled Star-Lord, and his action scenes felt heavily inspired by Yondu. While this shows James Gunnโs stylistic influence, it also reflects a lack of originality in his new work. I would have given this movie a zero rating if Google allowed it. In my opinion, the film is underwhelming, and Iโm frustrated by what I see as heavy-handed ideological messaging overshadowing genuine storytelling.
As someone who didnโt enjoy Man of Steel or Zack Snyderโs direction, I find James Gunnโs take on Superman even less appealing. I believe Warner Bros. expected more from this film's performance and are likely disappointed. I hope the studio reconsiders its creative direction and brings in someone with fresh ideas who can focus on great storytelling, free from overt political agendas.