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[ladyofleithian]

http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/thatguywiththeglasses/nostalgia-critic/39783-nostalgia-critic-are-superheroes-whiny-little-bitches

Don't let the title fool you; it's actually a very interesting editorial about superheroes and how to write them well. I think...well, I've learned a hell of a lot about writing today. Thanks, Nostalgia Critic! :D

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[aikaterini.livejournal.com]

I thought that it was very interesting too, although I would argue that the reason why many people objected to the portrayal of Superman in “Man of Steel” was because it was *Superman,* not just because they were tired of angsty superheroes in general. Superman has usually been portrayed as an idealistic and positive hero, so the current depiction of him as dark and brooding puts some people off. You won’t find as many people objecting against the depiction of Batman as such because, well, he’s basically Angsty McBroodpants. Batman is *supposed* to be a dark figure. Superman isn’t. He’s not an antihero, he’s a hero. And that's why many people criticized the movie's portrayal of him; they thought that it went against Superman's characterization and personality and reduced him to a Batman clone.

But I do agree with the Nostalgia Critic that balance is key.

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

"Angsty McBroodpants" is *perfect* for Batman. Seriously. XD

And yeah, I know what you mean. Superman's supposed to be so cheery and upbeat; that's really what differentiates him from Batman. Superman's more Lighter and Softer and Batman's more Darker and Edgier. (At least, from what I saw)

I think Doug in the Sibling Rivalry for Man of Steel sort of said something along those lines -- they turned Superman into Batman and Batman into Superman (in a way). And yeah, one really doesn't need to turn Superman into a Batman clone to make him interesting, or make him Darker and Edgier. Just...well, tell his story, really. (Besides, I think we've had our surplus of Darker and Edgier movies, and even said Darker and Edgier movies that came out in 2013 had their humorous moments, e.g. IRON MAN 3, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, etc. * Really, why not something a bit Lighter and Softer; after all, Lighter and Softer doesn't really equal bad.)

But yeah, balance is definitely key. :)



* Which, really, I think you need humor because...well, too much darkness and the audience gets exhausted. Lightening the pace is always a good way to go.