Man of Steel

[The Dark Knight]

Upon final viewing I really don't get the hate for the killing of Zod; it's obvious Superman did everything he could to avoid it; he pleaded with Zod, wrestled with himself but it came down to the moment of truth where it was to be either the bad guy or innocents and the hero made the right choice.

This old chestnut again, but here we go.

Superman was out-horse-powered by Zod. If anyone watches the film, Superman gets pounded. He barely manages to inflict any damage on his opponent. Zod is the one who throws Superman around. Zod is the one who freaks out on heat vision and causes Wayne Financial to topple. So when Superman manages to get a grip around Zod's neck, he takes it. Otherwise it's back to being belted down to the ground and through buildings.

[Dagenspear]

Upon final viewing I really don't get the hate for the killing of Zod; it's obvious Superman did everything he could to avoid it; he pleaded with Zod, wrestled with himself but it came down to the moment of truth where it was to be either the bad guy or innocents and the hero made the right choice.

This old chestnut again, but here we go.

Superman was out-horse-powered by Zod. If anyone watches the film, Superman gets pounded. He barely manages to inflict any damage on his opponent. Zod is the one who throws Superman around. Zod is the one who freaks out on heat vision and causes Wayne Financial to topple. So when Superman manages to get a grip around Zod's neck, he takes it. Otherwise it's back to being belted down to the ground and through buildings.

The issue has never really been that he kills. It's how it was done that it's not dealt with, the reason made to have it happen makes no sense and the movie doesn't show Clark caring about the people killed in Metropolis' destruction, then switches gears to make him care suddenly about people's lives. Have a very great day!

God bless you! God bless everyone!

[The Dark Knight]

Good news:

http://www.thewrap.com/warner-bros-puts-man-of-steel-sequel-into-active-development-exclusive/

[thecolorsblend]

I'll believe it when it happens. I want this... but considering where Snyder left the ball, I'm a bit concerned.

[The Dark Knight]

I'm not. It leaves the Superman universe exactly where it needs to be. He can come back as a loved, mythic figure. People ready to accept him in the sun. And the Clark side of things can be resolved in a number of ways.

[phantom stranger]

If they make it, I'll be first in line. I loved the first one. But with DC, I don't believe anything until they actually start production.

On a related note, when I went to see Suicide Squad the other day, they showed a trailer for the Man of Steel prequel:

[thecolorsblend]

I'm not. It leaves the Superman universe exactly where it needs to be. He can come back as a loved, mythic figure. People ready to accept him in the sun. And the Clark side of things can be resolved in a number of ways.

I've assumed Snyder won't be coming back for another Superman movie. I have nothing to base that on other than my gut. But I don't see it happening.

This potentially opens the door for a new director.

I've gotten pounced on for suggesting Michael Bay by people on a different forum who are frankly not worth responding to but I stand by it. Bay's flare for visuals, action and American iconography is a good match for Superman.

I've long been in a place where I just don't trust Hollywood with Superman. All I really want is lots of action. Bay would deliver that and probably not do much else in terms of damage to the character.

[The Joker]

Henry Cavill Man of Steel audition photo.

[thecolorsblend]

I don't want to get off on a rant here or anything but the fact that all these photos keep getting released in black and white bugs the hell out of me. Would it kill anybody to release color versions of these things?

Cool picture though.

[Silver Nemesis]

That costume is awesome. Obviously this pic was taken before Cavill bulked up for the role. I'd like to see a colour photograph of him wearing it now, complete with the spit curl. He'd look just like the comic book Supes.