According to the director, the gesture of David Corenswet’s character, although brief and harmless, was one of the most criticized points in the film’s test sessions
James Gunn (Galaxy Guardians: Volume 3) revealed that one of the most heroic moments of SupermanI am almost out of the final cut that went to theaters. This is a quick scene in which the hero lived by David Corenswet(Hollywood) decides to save a squirrel, while Metropolis is under attack by a giant Kaiju monster. According to the director, the gesture, although brief and harmless, was one of the most criticized points in the film’s test sessions.
“It was probably the second or third most debated moment in the movie”Gunn said in an interview with Rolling Stone (via Variety). “We showed the audiences and some people simply hated the squirrel. They said, ‘Why the hell is he saving a squirrel? Why waste time on this? ‘”.
The controversy was such that Gunn He even tried a version of the movie without the squirrel scene. But something was missing. “I missed the squirrel. He needed to save the squirrel”He said. In addition to the symbolic value of the scene, there was also a practical problem of narrative geography: without that specific flight with squirrel, the character ended up appearing to another point of the city without visual explanation.So I put the squirrel back, despite the protests from part of my team.”
In another interview, this time to The New York Timesthe director returned to the theme with irony: “A lot of people were anti-schylus. They thought too much. I think deep down it comes down to: Do you like squirrels or not?”
Beyond the controversy of the squirrel, Gunn He also commented on another kind of recurring criticism of the test exhibitions: the rapid pace of his films. “I always get that note. Most people say the pace is very fast. But I prefer this to be indulgent. I don’t cling to precious moments that only make sense to me. I want the movie to be lean.”
What is the story of Superman?
Superman accompany Superman/Clark Kent in the search to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human creation. In history, the hero, despite using his powers to protect the Earth and its inhabitants, is considered an outcast by many for not being born on our planet, which has resulted in criticism of their actions. The situation gets worse when the truth about its coming to our planet is revealed – a truth that even the Superman I was unaware of.
In addition to David Corenswet in the main role, Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) Live Lois Laneromantic interest of the protagonist, and NICHOLAS HOULT (The great)and Lex Luthormain enemy of DC’s most powerful superhero.
Skyler Gisondo (Outstanding) as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced (The Last of Us) as Gavião, Nathan Fillion (The Suicide Squad) as Green lantern and Edi Gathegi (Dusk) as Incredible siramong others, they are also in the cast. Watch the following novelty trailer:
Source: Variety
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