Why 'Superman' Star Nicholas Hoult Plays Lex Luthor as 'Alpha' Cult Leader
METROPOLIS, JUL 12 – Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor uses a cloned Ultraman and remote-controlled armored fighter to challenge Superman’s heroic ideals in James Gunn’s 2025 film.
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James Gunn’s Superman lets Lex Luthor fight using only his brain
Superman is the most powerful superhero in DC Comics, able to go toe to toe with its most powerful villains, like Darkseid and Brainiac. That’s why it’s surprising that his nemesis is Lex Luthor, a man without any superpowers. The best versions of Luthor across comics, television, and movies make him a threat precisely because of that disparity. He fights Superman with wealth and connections rather than with fists or energy beams. He understands…
From Gene Hackman to Nicholas Hoult, from the small to the big screen, here is our ranking of the 5 best Lex Luthor. If you haven't seen James Gunn's Superman yet, we strongly recommend his viewing (our review is to be read here). The film is all the more successful as the Lex Luthor incarnated by Nicholas Hoult is one of the best of the small and big screens. Find out above what number of our top 5 it's located! Poll: Are you counting on seeing…
Superman Review – James Gunn’s Hopeful New Vision
Superman (2025) is not just a new installment in the DC Universe—it’s a deliberate declaration of intent. With this film, writer-director James Gunn sets out to prove that superhero movies don’t have to be grim epics weighed down by cynicism and endless destruction. Instead, Gunn’s Superman is about compassion, optimism, and rediscovering why the Man […] The post Superman (2025) Review: James Gunn Reboots the Man of Steel with Heart, Humor, and …
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