SUPERMAN - THE STEEL HORN - AI Summary & Article | ClarifyTube

The video delves into a highly critical and somewhat satirical review of the recent Superman film directed by James Gunn. The reviewer expresses initial excitement based on teasers featuring Superman and his CG dog, Krypto, anticipating a cinematic masterpiece. However, this anticipation quickly turns into disappointment. The film is characterized by a "random" plot, excessive CGI, and numerous characters, ultimately being too silly for adults yet too complex for children. The reviewer warns viewers that if they appreciate such elements, they might enjoy the movie; otherwise, they should watch this detailed breakdown of the narrative to confirm the reviewer's accurate portrayal. He also clarifies that this review is purely for entertainment purposes, unlike his more serious political analysis of Donald Trump's tariffs published the previous day. The review humorously narrates the chaotic and often nonsensical plot points, highlighting the absurd situations Superman finds himself in, from being repeatedly overpowered to dealing with a villainous Lex Luthor and an unpredictable Lois Lane, all while a growing monster threatens the city and an improbable "falafel guy" makes an appearance.

Superman's Initial Ordeal

The film opens with Superman, referred to as "Super B," in a state of disarray after a battle with a massive robot. He crashes into ice, completely defeated and helpless. He then calls upon his loyal companion, Krypto the dog, who unfortunately exasperates Superman's injuries upon arrival.

Superman falls into the middle of the ice completely [expletive] and helpless. Until he remembers he has his friend, his loyal friend, Krypto the dog. And he yells for him, the dog comes thundering and finishes [expletive] him. Superman jumps on him, spoils Superman, disorients him once again, so he asks, "At least take me to the Fortress of Ice, you [expletive]." And Krypto the dog does that, takes him at least to the Fortress of Ice, where he is completely [expletive].

Krypto eventually takes him to the Fortress of Solitude, where he is met by "friendly robots." The reviewer questions their presence, suggesting it might be explained in the comics. These robots help Superman recover by exposing him to solar rays.

Lex Luthor's Villainy and Lois Lane's Demands

The mastermind behind Superman's initial attack is Lex Luthor, described as a "bald, foolish, worst kind of guy." After recovering, Superman returns home to make instant noodles, only to be confronted by Lois Lane in their apartment. Lois demands an interview, despite the seemingly inappropriate timing. Their interaction escalates, with Lois questioning Superman's actions, particularly his decision to end a war without consulting politicians or nations. She appears to be in a bad mood, making Superman feel foolish, leading him to leave disgruntled.

Lex Luthor's Plan and the Monster Attack

Lex Luthor, having recovered from his earlier defeat, teams up with a Mexican villainess. They discover Superman's ice house and devise a plan to distract him. They unleash a monster, initially small but growing to gigantic proportions, to attack the city. While Superman's allies, including the Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and a new character referred to as "Mr. Incredible," engage the monster, Lex Luthor and the Mexican villainess infiltrate Superman's secret fortress. They brutally kill the friendly robots and even attack Krypto.

Distortion and Imprisonment

Inside the fortress, Lex Luthor commits a shocking act: he uses Superman's deceased father as a weapon against him, distorting recordings of his father's words to turn public opinion against Superman. The public, who just moments before adored him for saving them from the monster, now perceive him as a villain. The government, swayed by this deception, arrests Superman.

What does Lex Luthor do when he arrives at Superman's ice fortress? He does what every scoundrel of the worst kind does, worse than a criminal, worse than a mafioso, a man absolutely without scruples. What does Lex Luthor do? He takes Superman's dead father as a club to try to hit Superman. I'm not kidding, it's in the movie. You can watch it.

While imprisoned, Superman discovers that Lex Luthor controls a "bot farm" and has created "narrative engineers" – which turn out to be monkeys typing – to spread lies about him online. Lex Luthor reveals he no longer needs Kryptonite, as he has found a man who can transform into Kryptonite. This man, whose baby Lex Luthor has captured, is forced to use his powers against Superman. Lex then kills a "falafel guy" and the dictator of "Cuzania" in front of Superman, provoking the Kryptonite man to help Superman in exchange for saving his baby.

Lois Lane's Investigation and the Superhero Alliance

Meanwhile, Lois Lane and her colleague, Jimmy (or Billy), discover that Lex Luthor is a "cuckold" after speaking with his wife. This revelation leads Lois to seek help from Superman's allies. While Green Lantern and Hawkgirl initially show indifference to Superman's predicament, Mr. Incredible is convinced to investigate. They discover Superman's location in a dimension with black holes, and along with Lois, rescue him and the Kryptonite man's baby.

Resolution and New Threats

After being rescued, Superman recovers at his adoptive parents' farm. He confronts the fabricated lies about his Kryptonian father, who actually expresses pride in him. During this time, Lex Luthor escapes prison with the Mexican villainess and plans to unleash black holes to destroy everyone. Simultaneously, he instructs the dictator of Cuzania to invade other nations. Mr. Incredible tells Superman that they cannot help Cuzania and Earth at the same time, forcing Superman to choose. He sends the "sidekicks" to Cuzania, who "enjoy refugees," while he handles the black hole threat. In Cuzania, the sidekicks, including Hawkgirl and Green Lantern, resolve the conflict against heavily armed forces, while Superman tackles the black hole. A clone of Superman, who previously fought him with the Mexican villainess, appears to fight him again. Superman defeats them and confronts Lex Luthor, who admits his actions were driven by envy. Krypto then attacks Lex Luthor. The film concludes with Superman and Lois Lane sharing a romantic moment. Superman saves the day in Cuzania, bringing joy to the character Cirilo. Superman returns to the Fortress of Solitude, where the friendly robots greet him. Finally, Supergirl appears, seemingly inebriated, demanding Krypto back, and the robots observe her as the movie ends.

Takeaways

Confusing Plot and Excess CGI: The film is criticized for having a random, nonsensical plot, excessive use of CGI, and being too simplistic for adults while overly complex for children.
Lex Luthor's Extreme Villainy: Lex Luthor is depicted as a morally reprehensible character, engaging in acts such as using Superman's dead father as a weapon and manipulating public opinion through a "bot farm" and "narrative engineers" (portrayed as monkeys).
Absurd Character Arcs: Key characters like Lois Lane exhibit erratic behavior, and the introduction of new, bizarre elements like a man who transforms into Kryptonite and a "falafel guy" add to the narrative's implausibility.
Lack of Heroic Unity: Superman's allies initially show indifference to his struggles, highlighting a fragmented sense of heroism before eventually coming to his aid.
Satirical and Critical Tone: The reviewer delivers the summary with a humorous and satirical tone, emphasizing the absurdity and perceived flaws of the movie's storyline.

SUPERMAN - THE STEEL HORN