tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325145031187510736.post8253695662294075142..comments2023-10-15T03:59:53.104-07:00Comments on Empires and Mangers: Man of Hope and SteelAnthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17422741111661150588noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325145031187510736.post-7968004671171624612013-06-20T15:53:16.756-07:002013-06-20T15:53:16.756-07:00I think a shmuck father would have exploited Clark...I think a shmuck father would have exploited Clark for money or fame, not shielded him while he matured mentally to catch up with his physical strength. Actually, a shmuck would not have taken him in in the first place...Becky Childshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568556226826170553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325145031187510736.post-24816452967969293722013-06-20T12:52:03.317-07:002013-06-20T12:52:03.317-07:00I think because the newspaper coworkers are still ...I think because the newspaper coworkers are still trying to escape it really gives a feeling that other people could still be in buildings. They are on the street level any way in many of the scenes, and the debris could hit them. For the fictional people of Metropolis, I HOPE YOU'RE RIGHT! :)<br /><br />I don't get the beef about Jonathan. Just because a boy is physically able to be invincible doesn't mean he's emotionally/mentally ready. When the bullies pick on him outside and he doesn't defend himself his dad says "Did they hurt you?" Clark says "You know they can't," and his dad says something like that's not what I meant, did they hurt you? (emotionally). Jonathan was even willing to die so his son could be protected, whether you agree with him, his intentions and deep love for a boy not biologically his are undeniable ("You ARE my son"). I think it's at least feasible that the law of unintended consequences could come in to play with Clark being exposed for who he is as a child/teenager. (examined/taken away from home/put under surveillance)<br /><br />I agree, pacing and non-linear timeline was very good.Becky Childshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568556226826170553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325145031187510736.post-41100038209235903592013-06-20T08:27:58.423-07:002013-06-20T08:27:58.423-07:00A couple of things here.
1. On the damage at the...A couple of things here.<br /><br />1. On the damage at the end. Another reviewer had the same issue until he saw it a 2nd time. The buildings are empty. There is large amount of time between the the machines landing and destroying the city and the final fight. When they kiss, you can see the city already destroyed and empty in the background. Presumably, the people in Metropolis have left or are already dead. The family at the very end were in a train station. Most likely they were getting out of Dodge when the fight came to them. <br /><br />2. I like the article, but I think you left out the discussion of Jor El. Clearly the writers wanted him to be the focus on raising Kal. Though I REALLY hated Jonathan in this movie, I like the change to Jor El. As person with deep parent issues myself, I could identify with Kal. His earthly father is a smuck. However, his heavenly father could guide him in a way his parents could have. I found it a moving twist to the Superman mythology. I LOVED the scene with Jor El saying "You can save her. You can save them all"! Great scene.<br /><br />3. Side note not about this article. I liked the pacing of the movie. It felt very much like Batman Begins (both movies written by the same guy). Lots of flashbacks and interspersing action with exposition. Too often superhero movies drag in the middle (Iron Man 3 and Dark Knight Rises). The pacing kept the movie going. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11359261273541787883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325145031187510736.post-4759827182606639352013-06-19T18:19:02.494-07:002013-06-19T18:19:02.494-07:00A couple of thoughts/questions. As one not eductae...A couple of thoughts/questions. As one not eductaed in all the back story, with the way they were breeding on Krypton with each person for a purpose, was that physically and mentally forming them for it or just a simple assignment that was given? I am just wondering how much control Zod had over his purpose and fulfilling it at all costs.<br /><br />Also, with Jonathan you wrote,"Jonathan is a loving father who is willing to sacrifice a school bus full of young children so his son won't be inconvenienced." I see it as a bit more of a legitimate concern that he might be sent away, examined, imprisoned...whatever. Fear of the unknown is legitimate, the mother of the boy who he saved was less giving thanks, more wondering about the freak. I think he had to protect him until he was of age anyway. No, I still can't reconcile him letting a schoolbus of children die...but it was potentially more than inconvenience.<br /><br />I will agree to disagree about your footnote. All it would have taken for me is a brief look on his face at the catastrophe, one effort to move Zod to the water or something. I do think that was a good part special effects fireworks display, and I can see why fans enjoyed it even if I didn't. I agree with your overall thoughts, nice write up!Becky Childshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568556226826170553noreply@blogger.com