![]() ![]() He does not supplant Christ and instead wants to follow Christ. In the previous film in the series, “Man of Steel,” Superman travels to a Church seeking inspiration for how he should use his power, and he commits himself to serving mankind. Even afterward the brutal fight, the adoration of Superman that follows does not replace Christianity. While the “gods” (as described by critics) rage about the city in an epic fight, the normal citizen turns to a higher power. Both “God” and “Jesus” are invoked throughout the movie to an incredible degree, and, in the second opening, Jack invokes the Christian God as Metropolis crumbles around him. This review will break down the use of such imagery and how it emphasizes key plot points. Some critics have complained that the film turns Superman into a Christ-like figure, but they fail to demonstrate why this would be the case or how such imagery would be a failing. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” but few have taken the time to properly analyze the film’s reliance on Judeo-Christian imagery. There has been much discussion regarding “Batman v. Part 3 will answer the question “who is the real hero of the movie?” Part 1 discussed the relationship between the film and the Earth 2 storyline. Superman is article 2 of 3 regarding the latest film to depict superheroes from DC’s films. ![]() ![]() Please do not read further if you do not wish to find spoilers.Ĭhristianity and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and the New 52 comic book series. Warning, this article contains details from “Batman v. ![]()
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