“Superman,” which opened in theaters on July 13, isn’t woke, woke critics insist. The movie is really about “kindness,” especially kindness to “immigrants,” says writer and director James Gunn. And If you don’t agree, you’re a “jerk.”
[…]Gunn’s “Superman” is dripping with political correctness. The movie’s namesake cooks for Lois Lane and, as they say, supports her career. If the two marry, will he wash dishes and change super diapers?
Villain Lex Luthor is an egomaniacal genius and billionaire industrialist who becomes obsessed with Superman. It’s a wonder Gunn didn’t give him Trump hair.
There’s a 10-minute scene in the movie where Clark and Lois anesthetize the audience by discussing geopolitics, revolving around whether Superman should have stopped a war. Is he a pacifist or an isolationist?
Superman was never unkind or insensitive in any of his incarnations, but did Gunn have to turn him into a wimp who weeps like a little girl?
Originally, Superman stood for truth, justice and the American way.
Truth means facing reality unflinchingly, seeing the world as it is. Justice is treating individuals according to their merits and not making excuses for bad behavior based on race or class.
The American way was a balance of freedom and order. You might say the real Superman fought for a constitutional republic.
[…]With Gunn’s Superman, the possibilities for sequels are endless: Superman fighting misgendering, Superman demanding income equality and Superman taking a stand against climate change. Too bad he doesn’t have a sidekick. Zorhan Mamdani would look great in tights. Of course, they would have to be the colors of the Palestinian flag.
Heroes are meant to inspire. They should reflect eternal values.
A real-life hero died at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a year ago.
Corey Comperatore was a husband, a father of two and a volunteer firefighter. When an assassin fired at Mr. Trump and into his crowd of supporters, Comperatore used his body to shield his daughters. The bullets did not bounce off him.
A man who gives his life to protect his family: That’s the kind of heroism you don’t find in superhero movies.
— Don Feder, July 22 WorldNetDaily column