>>88329474>>88329540I don't think you guys get it. It's not impressive on it's own to have Superman spread his arms out like he's on a cross.
However, to use the story of Jesus as a metaphor to tell a story about the birth, death, and rebirth of a "a guy who's just trying to do the right thing" is a good idea. And it's done in a way that is emotionally powerful and engaging. And, by the way, was largely missed by the vast majority of critics and the audience.
It's a saga about Clark Kent accepting his place as Superman. And it's deliberately done in a realistic, grounded way. Snyder, Goyer, and Terrio decided that they wanted to do something more than just make another dumb, mildly entertaining but ultimately forgettable superhero movie. And so they decided to relate the story of Superman to the story of Jesus, a story which is about as emotionally affecting as any. In doing so, they created an emotional connection to the character of Superman that, for the people who respect the idea of Superman enough to take him seriously, is very strong.
They also, by the way, use this backdrop to make points about politics and society. Like Man of Steel being an attempt to merge Objectivism with Christian theology, and criticize statist, top-down politics. Or BvS being a critique of paranoia and xenophobia in a post 9-11 world.
So people say "symbolism doesn't make it deep." And that's true. But the symbolism is used to tell deep, emotionally powerful stories about Batman and Superman, while making serious, adult points about theology and politics.
It's all there, you just have to listen.
