Kojima's Seen 'Superman,' and His Review is About as Cryptic as You'd Expect
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Hideo Kojima finally watched the new *Superman* movie, and his review is typically enigmatic but leans towards positive, praising its focus on humanity. It's Kojima, so even a simple review becomes a topic for endless discussion.
Right, so everyone's been waiting with bated breath for the big cheese, Hideo Kojima, to weigh in on James Gunn's new *Superman*. You know, the guy who brought us *Metal Gear Solid* and generally makes us question reality with every game he touches? Turns out, he's finally graced us with his verdict, and it's… well, it's Kojima.
According to a tweet (because of *course* it was a tweet), Kojima managed to squeeze in a viewing amidst his globe-trotting adventures. His initial assessment? "It was good." Cryptic doesn't even begin to cover it, does it?
He then delves a bit deeper, stating, "It was neither dark nor stylish, cool or even ‘super.’" Now, I reckon some might interpret that as a polite jab at Gunn's attempt to relaunch the DCU. Like, "Yeah, it's a film alright." But hold your horses, because Kojima's not done dropping truth bombs just yet. (Big shout out to the original reporter at IGN South Africa for catching this one – respect, mate!)
Kojima then pivots, observing that the film offers a different perspective on the Man of Steel. "The perspective of the audience — the distance and elevation — is different from the ‘Superman’ we used to LOOK UP (into the sky) to," he mused. "This film gently observes the human being Clark Kent and Superman as one and approaches him from the same human perspective. It’s a heartwarming ‘human’ film." See, told ya it gets interesting!
So, what's he actually saying? It sounds like Kojima appreciates the film's focus on Clark Kent's humanity. Maybe he's tired of the brooding, overly-stylized superhero flicks we've been bombarded with lately. A "heartwarming 'human' film"? Coming from the mind behind *Death Stranding*, that's high praise, indeed.
He even gave a shout-out to Iggy Pop featuring on the film's soundtrack, calling the moment “pure punk.” Fair dinkum, you don’t get much cooler than that!
Ultimately, it seems Kojima's take aligns with the general consensus. IGN's own review gave *Superman* an 8/10, praising its entertainment value and heartfelt approach. So, while Kojima's assessment might lack a numerical score, it’s safe to say he enjoyed it. Maybe a solid 7/10 in his book?
Of course, Kojima's never one to stay still for long. He's already back to tinkering with his next project, *OD* for Xbox, and probably cooking up even wilder ideas. If it's half as intriguing as his *Superman* review, we're in for a treat.
But what does this all mean for the future of superhero films, and maybe even gaming? Probably nothing. But it's Kojima, so we'll dissect every word anyway, right?
Tags: Hideo Kojima, Superman, James Gunn, Film Review, Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa