Monday, June 17, 2013

Superman: Cape of Good Plot.

"Man of Steel has an unprecedented storyline, as well-knitted and nonabrasive as Superman's skintight suit." - RUSSOVOIR.

Let us break down each phrase of this one-liner to better understand how Superman engrossed Russovoir; that the thirst of the fanciful existence of superheroes resurfaced within him like a common craving.

"...an unprecedented storyline;"

To silence Russovoir's conscience, yes, he felt the conflict was familiar from a couple of mainstream superhero films. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), Battleship (2012), and the most uninspiring, and not because the first two were in the umbrella of vapid storyline - they're decent and gripping otherwise, The Avengers (2012). Taking that to his brewing frustration, however, Man of Steel has an unprecedented plot because the writers (Christopher Nolan as one) knew planet Earth's kryptonite. Emotions. Frustration turns salvation.

Robots, aliens, and five almost indestructible, predictably infallible A-team, whereas, Man of Steel has an antagonist, let's say a fleet of antagonist, despite advanced in weaponry and combat, is uniquely restrained upon entry to a world not habitable. Hence 'world engine' and 'terraformation'. They appear human, are human, only 'evolutionized' as survival mechanism from their unique environment.

"Evolution always wins."

"well-knitted..."

Like the Kryptons' world engine, the film's plot went even deeper, getting traditional and honest. A proud die hard fan of no superhero, Russovoir learned a lot about Kal-El's origin, its planet's demo, topo, and pyschography, and how Krypton and Earth coexisted where which everything fell into place, makes sense; morality adapted over time against those who intruded with none, and which must be superior; the cosmical manifestation of hope; the strength, the weakness, adams-el in distress; parental love, both biological and adoptive; patience, purpose, and principle; the situational metaphors weaved into the plot as inviting as the red and blue of the iconic superhero.

"...and nonabrasive..."

The film's unassuming and recollective style of storytelling exude ease and relatability, not of the desire of a superhero, but the personification of the once troubled kid turned resolute man in any and every way applicable to our lives, to society, to mankind. Russovoir dare says, we have already been, are, and have the potential to be, a superhero. Forget super strength. Power: super compassion.

"Did God make me like this?"


As for Henry Cavill, he has what Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, 2006) lacks and the predecessors lost over time. Charisma. It's about time they chose a fitting choice. Russovoir saw both vulnerability and indestructibility in his eyes, and that alone was a paramount advantage. To the casting agent who saw this first hand, easily, you're Russovoir's superhero. See, any and every way applicable.


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