"Superman is dead again, Superman is alive again", every year, DC will always arrange several ("Affectionate") rival scenes between Superman and Lois (tear gas). In the big superhero movies, Superman will always Once "falling down", every time Superman "stands up", the audience will sigh and shout again and again. This is the charm of "underpants outside", and this is the attraction of DC's superheroes.
American anime "The Death of Superman" (The Death of Superman)
Work Type: Science Fiction
Story summary: Justice League (especially Superman + Wonder Woman) VS "Day of Destruction"
Release time: Released in the U.S. on July 24, 2018
After decades of going hand in hand, in recent years, DC has been surpassed by Marvel in all aspects, especially the big movies, Marvel has become unstoppable. The decline of DC (vertical fall) has made many loyal fans sigh, but this is the "market economy", the works are brilliant, and they are very popular; the works are cheap and the people go to the tea. resignedly...
Although live-action movies have repeatedly failed and deteriorating, this does not seem to affect the triumphant advancement of its animation films, which are well received. Perhaps, DC shouldn't play a "live-action big movie". It is not easy to do anime well and honestly (word of mouth, box office win-win). can not read...
It's a bit far, let's get back to the book and enter today's comment.
Explain the latest DC animation film "Death of Superman"
DC's signature, DC's cash cow!
As we all know, there are three masters in DC- Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman . Among the three , Superman and Batman are even better when it comes to fame; Superman and Batman are inseparable when it comes to strength; Superman is the best in terms of appearance. So, no matter from which point of view, Superman deserves to be "DC's top card."
The battle for the top card was easily won by Superman. Next, let's compare. Among the three, who is the real moneymaker?
In terms of movies (nearly ten years):
In 2008, "Batman: The Dark Knight", $1 billion
2012, "Batman 3: The Dark Knight Rises", 1.08 billion US dollars
In 2013, "Superman: Man of Steel", $667 million
In 2016, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", $873 million
Obviously, Batman's performance on the big screen is overwhelmingly superhuman. but! Superman's performance (quantity + quality) in American dramas and anime series far surpasses Bruce Wayne, the spokesperson of "Gao Fu Shuai". Overall, the two big men are on the same level. (Good friends, for a lifetime)
Can Superman die?
Can die, but must be resurrected in time!
Remember, "The Death of Superman" is always an important selling point of the DC series. It's just a gimmick, don't take it seriously. Just imagine, who would really hurt such a youthful cash cow? Unless the brain is disabled! Besides, what age is it now? The era of idols! Money society! How can superheroes and super lovers in the public eye like "Superman" be obliterated at will? !
That being the case, why did the screenwriter have to act like this again (Let Superman die and resurrect)? The reason is simple.
a, sell off. Do you understand the intent to catch and indulge in the thirty-six strategies of war?
b, lead to hot spots. "Death" first and then "life", full of blood and resurrection, this arrangement ignited the audience's enthusiasm.
c, bury the plot. Indirectly increase the attention of the "Justice League" and can't let Superman dance alone.
In summary, Superman’s death in battle is inevitable, and Superman’s resurrection is necessary!
"Superman culture", the sun never sets!
Superman debuted in 1938 and appeared in "Action Comics". After 80 years, he has stood firm and has become an important cultural symbol of the United States. It is also one of the most well-known characters in the world, and it is quite awesome. Speaking of this, I wonder if any viewers have thought about why "superhuman culture" is so popular? As a virtual idol in the American animation industry, why does it get the attention of the world? After thinking about it, I think it may be the following points that have made the "superhuman culture" enduring.
1. DC needs Superman
DC's positioning of Superman has created a long-lasting "superman culture".
First of all , Superman is one of the few superheroes in the DC series of animations, and no one can replace it.
Secondly , he and Batman are the company's two major money-making tools, and neither is indispensable.
Finally , Superman is the first generation superhero, the absolute leader and king, and his status is unshakable.
2. Comic fans need Superman
In the hearts of European and American fans, the status of Superman is much higher than that of American leaders. why?
Because Superman is the embodiment of justice, fairness, and justice .
Because of superman's inherent superpowers and the admiration of personal abilities, European and American fans are overwhelmed by it.
Because of Superman’s strong sense of justice and compassion , these positive energies are exactly what the world lacks and what the people of the world call for.
3. The audience needs Superman
From the middle of the last century, Superman jumped into the big screen and created his own heroic era. To this day, he has been fighting for nearly seventy years, and he is still undiminished and unstoppable. What can he rely on for such achievements?
1. One's own ability (that is, selling point)
Second, the power of the audience (box office contribution)
The two complement each other and are indispensable. Here, the "power of the audience" is especially worth mentioning. The audience buys it because they need "Superman", which is not only a kind of "feelings" (following the "Superman" series until the old obsession) , but also a kind of "yearning" (infected and inspired by Superman's personality) , Keep pursuing the goal of life) .
4. "Superman culture" goes deep into the bones
The penetration of culture is not just overnight, but accumulated over time. As far as the United States is concerned, the "superhuman culture" has continued from the late 1930s to the present day. Since the middle and late stages of the last century, Chinese people have been formally exposed to "superhuman culture" (crossing the oceans, foreign products), and gradually took root through cultivation and edification (TV animation, American dramas, movies). Today's young people don’t know. "Superman" is almost regarded as "alien". Isn't such a profound and extensive "superhuman culture" like the British Empire back then (the sun never sets)?
Write at the end. We don't know how many years the charm of Superman will last. From the current situation, it is conservatively estimated that it can fight for at least another 100 years. Let us wait and see.
Screenwriter ★★★★★ (very real story, not too many flowers, just emotion + battle)
Director ★★★★☆ (Directed by Sam Liu again, DC animation film was rounded up by him, and more importantly, the works made by him, one is more attentive than one, and one is more interesting than the other)
Voice actor ★★★☆☆ (The dubbing can only be said to be average, after all, it is not my dish)
Plot ★★★★☆ (Stable rhythm, compact story, and a suspense at the end of the film)
Visual effects ★☆☆☆☆ (completely insensitive to American style)
Sound effects★★★☆☆ (The soundtrack is very general, too different from the movie version, the ending song is the highlight)
Recommendation ★★★☆☆ (Mid-upper, better-looking than live-action movies, those who love the Superman series, not to be missed)
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