Why 'Superman' shows romance does not 'demean' women
A few days ago I had the pleasure of watching James Gunn's new Superman film.
I loved it.
Some didn't but for me this film represented a moviegoing experience that is sadly rare these days.
It was funny, moving, thought provoking and thrilling....but most of all, it was hopeful.
I walked out of it with a huge smile upon my face. And days later, I'm still feeling uplifted by this film.
What a contrast to TROS.
Superman - I'm doing my best to avoid spoilers - is about a man whose primal wish is to be kind. It has absolutely nothing to do with his superpowers, and everything to do with his heart and soul.
There was lots to love in this film, but the Clark Kent/Lois Lane love story was the highlight for me. Great chemistry between the two leads, but what I liked was we had a strong, smart, sassy heroine...who didn't think it made her less strong, less smart, less sassy to be in love.
'Having a boyfriend' didn't demean Lois. Loving Clark enriched her as a person. Just as loving Lois enriched Clark.
Disney destroyed romance along with destroying Star Wars.
In 'Superman' romance was gloriously, wonderfully, and hopefully reborn.
Whereas TROS left me feeling utterly despondent Superman left me on a spiritual high I'm still feeling.
Thank you James Gunn and DC.
Disney...watch and learn.
