In a recent interview, director and DC boss James Gunn explains the themes of his Superman movie ahead of the release in a few days time. In the article by The Times, Gunn gets into what Superman is really about, and of course there are politics involved that are deemed hot top right now. I mean, as Gunn says, Superman was always an immigrant story.
“I mean, ‘Superman‘ is the story of America. An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.”
“Yes, it plays differently, but it’s about human kindness and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive just because it is about kindness. But screw them.”
“Yes, it’s about politics. But on another level it’s about morality. Do you never kill no matter what — which is what Superman believes — or do you have some balance, as Lois believes? It’s really about their relationship and the way different opinions on basic moral beliefs can tear two people apart.”
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It kinda sounds like Superman and Lois could be conflicted by each other’s moral differences which is a nuanced take on it. Of course, whilst everything Gunn says above is true of Donner’s Superman The Movie also. Superman as a hero is stronger than anyone else, yes. However, a big part of his character is that his morals are just that bit more heightened than most also.
However, as much as we know this is fine, there will be some who take offence to it. These days, someone will take offence at anyone who seems to have different politics to their own. It didn’t used to be like that, not in the free world anyway.
Still, can’t tell people what to like or feel either, so I’ll reserve all judgment till I see the film myself.
What do you think of his comments as James Gunn explains some of the themes of his Superman film, out later this week? Thoughts below.
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