Apocalyptic update of the Superman saga

Rating: 6/10 (1 July 2013)

Amid the spectacular catastrophes and destruction a few contemporary themes emerge. With two valiant heroines the film is post-feminist. Superman is intended to bridge the Earth and Krypton, two alien cultures like radical Islam and the West. The destruction is post 9/11, at once a celebration and a resolve to confront massive loss in defence of values. But which? Superman and the villain Zod share their disastrous commitment to their respective people and the demand that their leadership should be accepted without question. Indeed, despite turning whole cities into smouldering ruin the film even manages a pretence to environmentalism. Krypton imploded because it was irresponsibly mined. For more see www.blogspot.yacowar.com.