Okie_Loki said:
Funny thing about it is that the movie was arguably one of the most philosophical superhero movies ever. The entire first half of the movie is sprinkled with conversations about religion, myth, politics, and general questions over God's (let's argue that Superman was God or at least perceived to be a god) active role in society.
As for Superman himself, I tend to agree with your statement. He was lost in the shadow and I think the irony that Affleck was billed first is a cynical way of showcasing the Superman to the second seat overall in the movie. It was like his character was lingering somewhere in the shadows and you waited for it to pop out at any time. |
It was moreso the pretention of being philosophical. Lex Luthor spoke but really got nowhere with his rants. He spoke down to everyone he talked to and none of his plots were visible. We all know he led batman to the kryptonite by snyder did a terrible job of putting the pieces together for the common person. In the end we find out one of the most spoilerriffic and crucial scenes to this movie was cut away for a rated R rendition. Just a terribly rushed script. I literally had to tell my friends that lex planted the kryptonite for batman to find it which is why when batman found it there was no response for lex. Also, lex wanted him to use it to kill superman.
Watchmen actually questioned philosophical nature of life and one who has powers connection to the world. Even Xmen Days of future past and first class questioned the morality of man by using the civil rights movement as a backdrop. Even captain america contemplated the concept of working with a god and came to the conclusion that there is only one god when he stood next to thor and squared up against loki who demanded worship. Still to this day loki has some of the greatest almost theateresque monologues about power of one being over the other. Hell...even ulton had more philosophy in one pinky than lex luthor.
Superman still hasnt come to terms with his humanity and death should not have to sold that problem. Living on earth for thirty years should do the trick. Instead of learning from his mistakes and problems he was hidden away like a shut in and protected. The only profound thing that Superman learned in MOS was that with great power comes great responsibility which means you cannot stoop as low as humans. In order to achieve the result needed you must be above them (instead of relating).
Did you read the quote I left from snyder?
