We need to talk about Superman for a second..(Batman vs Superman spoilers)

[S.T.A.G.E.]

Hynad said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

The character of clark kent and superman was never truly humanized after two movies. His relationship with us on a philosophical and characrer building level really comes down to the fact that its his duty to protect humans since he has no other home. The actual superman in the comics can relate to other humans on an emotional and social level even though he has a boyscout attitude. The clark kent in this movie fails to understand why people keep misunderstanding him. Hes everyones I hate to say it...bitch. 

There was one truth about this movie that is inescapable. Its easier to make a relatable story for anti-heroes because they are flawed and are on a moral grey area like most people.

People misunderstand him because he is "all powerful". They fear what he could do if he so wished. Clark Kent struggles with that because he's doing all he can to help, but he does so unilaterally, as they say in the movie. So it means that people have to trust him to do the right thing, regardless of what the other people in power may think. It's the reason why Superman don't work closely with governments in [most] comics. Because they aren't always working for the greater good, and more often than not only care for their own interest.

In Batman vs Superman he was working with the president (the animation based on the comic) and batman was the menace who was fighting for his life despite Superman being reluctant to fight him. Batman doesnt trust him. In fact batman didnt trust any member of the justice league, hence why hes created failsafe plans for them in the past.