Comparing Superman And Man Of Steel

For decades, the evolution of the original superhero, Superman, has and continues to, engross audiences worldwide. This may be attributed to filmmakers’ propensity to metamorphose consistently with mutable filmic technology, societal ideologies and effective marketing. This could not be more true for films: Superman (1978) and Man of Steel (2013).

While both films depict Clark Kent’s ascendance into heroism; they illustrate moderate discrepancies that exist between the 20th and 21st centuries i.e. regarding technological innovation and human ideals. These differences can be faintly identified in the comparison of posters one to four.

The filmic technology employed in Superman and its posters, although excellent for its time, falls remarkably short in comparison to that of Man of Steel’s – created within the digital age. The darker tones implored in posters three and four invoke an appropriate sense of realism, but contrast the lurid colours of posters one and two which inspire a sense of fantasy – presumably ideal for Superman’s audience at the time. Additionally, unlike Man of Steel, the distortion of the posters’ and lack of continuity editing, especially evident in Superman’s static flying scenes, as well as his improbable rotation underground and

However, the absence of the outward underwear and darker colours used in Man of Steel indicate a modernised version of the infamous suit. The Superman convention of being able to fly is shown in poster three by means of a clear, close-up shot of Henry Cavill with a distorted, aerial view of New York City, thus evidence of the speed at which Superman flies. From the latex regalia, signature “S” logo, extraordinary powers and overwhelming theme of self-sacrifice, the films seem to have a lot in