I was watching Superman recently, no not the new one, the 70’s version where Lex Luther is the zany evil villain and his side kicks are lovable buffoons. As I watched and laughed I couldn’t help but think of last years Superman Returns.
I started to think about the differences in the two movies, the way the characters have such a different feel. Superman’s harmless persona Clark Kent doesn’t come across as so harmless. Each character seems to take on a darker image. The original movie is campy and fun. In each Lex has impressive plans that revolve around real estate but they are treated very differently.
The destruction that comes in last year’s movie seems darker, more somber and cold. What does this say about our culture today? I found myself thinking of the Batman TV show. I was thinking of the booms and bam’s and the sappy super villains. It was simple fun and yet Batman Begins had no such fun, only darkness and sorrow, an emptiness that wasn’t seen.
What does it tell us about our culture today? What does it say about expectations and dreams? What does it tell us about our perceived needs?
I don’t know for sure but I am positive someone has already thought about it. I have been rolling it around my head for awhile, what do you think? What can I learn that will help me be a better minister in a world where Superman has an edge?
