Man of Steelthe pioneer of the DCEU
In 2013 Zack Snyder directed Man of Steelnew version of the story of Superman, who together with Batman is the most iconic character of DC Comics. It is, nowadays, theorigin story by Clark Kent, that is to say Kal-El, an alien sent to Earth from the planet Krypton.
Compared to previous Superman films, the story of Man of Steel it is darker, more serious, with the exploration of several moral dilemmas as well as Clark’s inner conflict between his alien nature and his human identity. Although more visually realistic than its predecessors, Man of Steel is ultra-spectacular, Zack Snyder concludes his film with an ending that offers an unprecedented level of destruction.
Man of Steel harvested approx $668 million at the global box office, exceeding expectations and becoming a major hit of 2013. But, above all, divides the fans. In fact, some of them believe that the character’s modernized, morally complex and “mature” approach is a success. On the contrary, another part of the fans criticizes a scenario that they consider too serious and too full of gravity. However, fans almost unanimously agree in praising ‘s performanceHenry Cavillwhose physical presence and play work wonders.
Born in Jersey and therefore an actor of British nationality, Henry Cavill is the first non-American actor to play Superman. To become “the man of steel”, he underwent very demanding training that lasted several months to significantly develop his muscles. For this superhero film, a genre in which the use of VFX and CGI is common, it should be noted that Henry Cavill’s silhouette was not modified in post-production. His musculature is therefore “natural” on screen.
Christopher Nolan’s involvement is precious
With Man of SteelZack Snyder and Warner Bros. create the DCEU franchise. A shared universe that will include a total of 15 films, released between 2013 and 2023. Christopher Nolan, who closed his formidable The Dark Knight Trilogy in 2012 with The Dark Knight Riseshe was the most influential director of the Warner “house” at the time. When laying the foundations of the DCEU, it is therefore in high demand. And he is the one who proposes it the idea of Man of Steelafter discussions he had with screenwriter David S. Goyer, his collaborator on the Batman trilogy. So if Man of Steel gives first place to the psychological depth of the characters, it owes it to Christopher Nolan who proposed some elements of his recipe for success.
In addition to having provided the original idea for the screenplay and the characterization of its characters, Christopher Nolan fought for its production to be entrusted to Zack Snyder. Although he was the producer of the film together with his wife Emma Thomas, he gave Zack Snyder complete freedom during filming.
In the image we can see at least one reference to Batman. In fact, during the clash between Zod and Superman, he appears a Wayne Enterprises logo on a satellite. A reference that also serves to reunite Batman and Superman in the same universe, thus preparing future films Batman vs. Superman AND Justice Leaguewhich also means Christopher Nolan has been there…
Source: Cine Serie
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