In this specific entry in the Superman movie franchise, the biblical elements were emphasized greatly. Did this affect your enjoyment of the movie, or how you perceived the character?
Your thoughts?
2007-10-15 01:43:36 · 12 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I enjoyed it.
It wasn't great, but it was fun. Singer chose a hard road, making a direct sequel to two movies that came out 1/4 century ago, with a completely different cast. It was not flawless, but it was better than I expected.
The 2nd time I saw it, the audience stood and cheered with the stadium scene - you don't get that kind of reaction to most action flicks.
I didn't mind the biblical elements; mythology can blend nicely with science fiction (look at Star Wars). Superman is basically a secular 'messiah' of sorts - he is an incorruptable power, he helps people, but does not tell them how to live thier lives. He understands the limits and trappings of 'limitless' power and avoids the slippery slope of too much intervention.
Created by two Jews, Superman inherently brings some Judeo-Christian elements to the table, but also some pagan elements: he is essentially a sun god as well, and part of a pantheon (with Wonder Woman, Batman, etc, although this movie did not get into those relationships).
2007-10-15 01:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I probably shouldn't be answering this question, because I haven't seen the movie.
I just wanted to say that sci fi, fantasy, and horror frequently use religious elements and have allusions to Christianity and other religions. Sometimes they're obvious, sometimes they're not. Those genres deal with exploration of the unknown, and delve into the supernatural, it's only expected that they would have something to say about God and/or religion. If you look at the biggest sci fi/fantasy epics of the past generation, almost without exception they all have religious elements.
One way or another, it's fiction. You always have to suspend reality when enjoying a sci fi/fantasy/horror movie or book. I don't see why the religious aspects would be any different.
2007-10-15 02:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I watched Superman on the old black'n'white TV when I was a kid. I watched the first two with Christopher Reeves with my own children and I watched the T.V. show in the 90's a few times but I just out grew Superman. My Superman is Jesus Christ The Lord of my life.
2007-10-15 04:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It didn't make the movie better. I just tried to ignore those parts and pay attention to what Superman really represents. He represents the good in all of us. He is not some all-seeing, all-hearing messiah like the movie tried to make him out to be
2007-10-15 01:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The movie was ok. It was just a movie. I didn't even notice any biblical elements.
2007-10-15 01:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never saw it. Christopher Reeve will always be the only Superman to me.
2007-10-15 02:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by kaz716 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I sort of lost track after the Christopher Reeves movies.....
Never saw this one
2007-10-15 01:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
superman returns was very very boring it did have christ lime elements but it sucked he barely talked in it i was never a superman fan i was more into batman
2007-10-15 01:47:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the character was too flat,
the plot was very iffy
and there were not enough bare chest shots or amazing feats or psychological twists to justify watchin the whole thing.
2007-10-15 01:59:45 · answer #9 · answered by joe the man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is that a new genre? Religious Sci-Fi? Ugh...
2007-10-15 01:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by CrankyYankee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋