All Things Superman: An Open Discussion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Part 54

[Kevin Smith]

Damn the Jesus pose strikes again...

I don't get what the big deal is here, folks. That was honestly one of the best shots and one of my favorite shots IN SR, one of the few memorable scenes in that movie. I'm fine with this shot here. It only has "religious connotations" if you give it them. It's just a cool, strong, "dramatic" shot of Superman falling to earth or away. I think it's awesome (both are). I can't believe people are actually *****ing about this. I think it looks beautiful.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Indeed; though I wonder if Superman having been on Earth the longest, thus getting adjusted to his powers more, will be a factor that provides him his much needed edge when going up against Zod's forces.

I'm still wondering though if we'll get robots as Zod's minions on Earth as well.

I really still don't think that the Mo-Cap dude with the large pole on his head was playing a kryptonian in battle armor.

Remember during trailer 3 when there was a distant shot of Black Zero's beam firing down on the city below? Well there was a whole bunch of something at the top of Black Zero floating around. I wonder if that could be the robots? I would post a picture, but I'm at work and can't access image uploading websites or I would. Hopefully you will know what I'm talking about. However, if someone would be so kind to upload the shot that I'm talking about? I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[ThePhantasm]

It looks graceful and fluid, like he's floating back through water. Honestly I'm not sure it would look as good if his hands were just by his sides.

 

[AnneFan]

So when I approach someone for a big hug, is that considered a Jesus pose too?

Of course!

Spoiler

I gather that's Zod and maybe Faora watching him drift off into space. I wonder what they've done to weaken him?

 

[Kevin Smith]

It looks graceful and fluid, like he's floating back through water. Honestly I'm not sure it would look as good if his hands were just by his sides.

This.


Exactly.

 

[Kryptonian Titan]

If the jesus pose is making fans that scared, i hope he does it all the damn time.

Actually, I hope he does just to piss them off.

 

[Sharkboy]

I don't think it should be anyone but Zod Faora the other two and the Black Zero, that should be enough for physical threats, don't want it to get overloaded.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Of course!

Spoiler

I gather that's Zod and maybe Faora watching him drift off into space. I wonder what they've done to weaken him?

There's been some debate that it's Jor-El facing him. I mean, from what little we can see, it sure does look a lot like Jor-El. The question is "How"?

 

[Sharkboy]

Actually, I hope he does just to piss them off.

YEAH! then all the action happens in the first act and the other two is just Superman stalking Lois and his child.

Too far?

 

[Broseph44]

Damn the Jesus pose strikes again...

Honestly don't see the problem with this at all. Looks beautiful.

 

[AnneFan]

There's been some debate that it's Jor-El facing him. I mean, from what little we can see, it sure does look a lot like Jor-El. The question is "How"?

Very interesting...

Could be a blip in the space/time continuum. I would very much welcome something like that - where his birth parents see what he becomes, moments after sending him off in the rocket as a baby. A twist on Birthright's ending.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Very interesting...

Could be a blip in the space/time continuum. I would very much welcome something like that - where his birth parents see what he becomes, moments after sending him off in the rocket as a baby. A twist on Birthright's ending.

Exactly! I personally haven't read Birthright ( I know, I know...I need to) and people were talking about it's ending after this spot aired.

 

[Kal-El.9859]

Damn the Jesus pose strikes again...

you'll get over it...

If the jesus pose is making fans that scared, i hope he does it all the damn time.

hahaha...yes!

Not again...

yes...unfortunately again

So when I approach someone for a big hug, is that considered a Jesus pose too?

yes so stop hugging people or they might get offended!!!

 

[Kane52630]

http://kane52630.tumblr.com/post/49425138461/man-of-steel-tv-spot-2-x

 

[Broseph44]

Kane those rock.

 

[G.Godfrey]

I've been catching up to the last pages just now....and I wish I didn't.

 

[Kryptonian Titan]

Wow. Black Zero looks incredible.

 

[AnneFan]

A facet of the movie I am looking forward to is ‘first contact’. Perry and everyone else looking at Zod’s transmissions. The army’s response. Superman isn’t real or anything, but that human anxiety should lend the movie a lot.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I've been catching up to the last pages just now....and I wish I didn't.

Yeah, no kidding! It's been 'Picard' worthy alright.

 

[Kal-El.9859]

I've been catching up to the last pages just now....and I wish I didn't.

get the hell out while you still can....RUN!!!

 

[Kal-El.9859]

My God Bones, what have I done?

 

[Kane52630]

Avvys by me for anyone to use.... (yeah I know I'm late lol)

 

[AnneFan]

Avvys by me for anyone to use.... (yeah I know I'm late lol)

Simply not acceptable, Kane.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Avvys by me for anyone to use.... (yeah I know I'm late lol)

BAH! I wish that I could see them! I would like to change up my avvy, but I can't see images at work. Oh well, I will just have to wait till I get home. Don't be surprised if you see a PM from me later on this morning. lol

 

[Super Kal]

Wait, hasn't superman always been a messianic figure? Why are people only now complaining about it? Are people offended by it or are people just annoyed at religious imagery full stop?

actually, the Christ imagery began somewhat in the 70's (someone can correct me if I'm wrong). the story of Superman was first based more on Moses. somewhere along the line, though, i dont know who did, someone thought it would be neat to mix Jesus with Superman in the comics, and it continued in the movies. i would assume that people are tired of it for two reasons:
1. it was done in Richard Donner's film and Bryan Singer's film, maybe a bit in the Smallville series, and it's been done to death.
2. people are tired of seeing religion mix with Superman. it has no place in the Superman mythos, and want it gone.

im a little bit of both.