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‘Superman’ review: Fresh and fun new take on hero explores immigration, American ideals, and militarization

By Chauncey K. Robinson

Superman is often associated with American ideals like freedom, liberation, and human compassion, but some in the film say he’s not “from here” and therefore not truly one of “us.” This film challenges that thinking, and it’s got right-wing detractors denouncing it as “woke.”

‘Superman’ review: Fresh and fun new take on hero explores immigration, American ideals, and militarization