Superman's reimagining in the latest film diverges from his traditional representation, focusing on a complex narrative that explores themes of identity and heritage. The movie rushes through Superman's origin story, only offering brief glimpses of his timeline before challenging his foundational beliefs. Though posited as a pro-immigrant tale, the portrayal raises questions about the true nature of Superman's heritage and intentions. Ultimately, the narrative shifts from his Kryptonian lineage to a focus on the values instilled by his adoptive Earth parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, complicating the perception of heroism and belonging.
Superman is indeed a great immigrant, but as Gunn's movie paints him, we're just lucky he's one of the good ones.
Gunn whizzes by the famous origin story like a speeding bullet, giving only measurements of time (3 decades, 3 years, 3 minutes...) before slinging Superman into the snow.
Eventually, Superman (birth name: Kal-El) learns the truth of his parents and the Kryptonians: He was sent to conquer Earth and repopulate the planet to resurrect his extinct species.
When all is said and done, Clark is thankful for his real parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, the earthly Kansas farmers who raised him.
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