Greenlite
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I'm a little embarrassed doing this, feels like writing a letter to Santa Claus, but if there's a chance he'll actually read this it seems like it's worth a shot. At the very least it might mean something to other people on the forum.
Superman has been important to me for most of my life. He's been a role model and an inspiration, someone who has affected my words and actions, made me kinder, braver, more patient and more tolerant. Despite being fictional, he has affected my life in a very real way, and I believe I'm a better person because of it.
There have been many different stories through which Superman has affected me, but few have had so great an impact as those in which Henry Cavill played him.
This Superman has all of the moral strength I've come to expect of the character, always placing others above himself and seeking to help people whenever he can and however he can. He is confident and forceful without being aggressive, he never bullies others and is diplomatic, always offering a chance for peace with those who mean him harm.
The way Cavill plays him in the military base in MOS is a perfect example of this. Calm and collected, being very patient, he treats humanity with respect, as equals despite his power. At the same time, he doesn't allow himself to be bullied, he never cows to them, he agrees to work with the army, not for it.
However, when he see's injustice, he refused to stand by, he gets angry when people are harmed or mistreated and he will step in set things right.
Some people have complained that this Superman doesn't talk enough, for me, this is a testament to Cavills skill as an actor. Often in BVS, there are scenes where no dialogue is necessary because everything that might be said is written large by Cavills facial expressions and body language.
We know how Clark feels about the "Must there be a Superman conversation" by the way he reacts when watching the news. Any dialogue where he explains how he's feeling is rendered redundant by Cavills superb acting. He emotes in such a way that we instantly connect with how the character is feeling.
For me, no actor has ever made Superman so human whilst retaining the indomitable ethical core of the character. Henry Cavill brilliantly portrayed Superman in both the good times and the bad, in times of joy and love as well as pain and heartbreak. A wide emotional spectrum all of which struck me as genuine Superman.
There are some things which only an actor can do, things that even the most talented comic book artist cannot replicate on the still page.
The way someone moves, reacts and talks can only be suggested by a comic, but an actor can fully realise. Henry Cavill did this for Superman in a beautiful way and made this character that means so much to me more vivid and relatable in my mind. His benevolent influence over my thoughts, word and actions has grown stronger because of this.
I would be delighted if Henry Cavill played Superman again, and if he does not, I will always be thankful for what he has already given me.
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