Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon" presents a shift from his previously Randian superhero films to a narrative featuring flawed heroes who become freedom fighters. Unlike prior works that celebrated superiority, this film emphasizes the importance of saving those in need and the moral choices heroes must face. The film mirrors individual harm to collective struggles, focusing on solidarity and the hope for a brighter future. Its beautifully composed and intense violence has resonated strongly, offering a fresh perspective on heroism in contemporary society.
Suddenly, the abject Randian vision of his superhero movies found purchase in a narrative I could get behind. Here, the superiority of a few is not cause to destroy civilization or exalt in its frailty-there must be people that need saving to justify their heroics, and the superhero has to make the Herculean choice to share his gifts with a disgusting civilization.
The heroes of Rebel Moon were flawed and wretched, inspired to become freedom fighters. Like Bay's 6 Underground and Ambulance, the spectacle was focused inward, towards the harm perpetrated against individuals as a mirror of the damage experienced by an entire people.
Everyone needs solidarity; everyone needs to feel their labor is not being stolen; everyone wants to believe a brighter tomorrow is on its way. Not much gives me hope these days, but I do know I've watched this beautifully composed symphony of gore quite a bit in the last year.
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