Superman's latest film focuses on his character traits, showcasing kindness, determination, and empathy in various memorable moments. One significant scene features Superman saving a squirrel from a kaiju monster, emphasizing that every life is valuable, regardless of size. Guy Gardner, as a Green Lantern, embodies a rebellious spirit, striking down fascist invaders in a climactic battle, encapsulating audience feelings. Pa Kent's teachings about compassion and justice serve as the moral foundation for Superman's character, influencing his actions and emphasizing the importance of protecting all life in his quest for justice.
While we didn't get Hal Jordan or John Stewart as the DCU's first Green Lantern, Nathan Fillion makes a great first impression for the Green Lantern Corps as the snarky, egomaniacal Guy Gardner. For most of Superman, Guy is an antagonistic, reluctant ally, but his prickly attitude is best personified by how he fights in one of the film's climactic battles. When the Justice Gang flies in to help protect the people of Jarhanpur, he puts his ring to work taking out an army of Boravian soldiers and tanks. This includes making giant projections of human hands putting up their middle fingers, which knock the army's artillery around like flies being swatted. The whole fight sequence is pretty cathartic, but Guy giving fascist invaders the middle finger was one of the best summations of his character and the audience's feelings by the end.
We're often told that animals' lives are less precious than humans', and not only is that some bullshit, but it's not part of Superman's code. We see Clark saving a lot of people in the movie, but one of the standout moments of him going out of his way to protect someone is when he scoops a squirrel off the ground just as a giant kaiju monster is about to squish him with its tail. No life is too small for Superman, and you bet your ass I popped off when he saved the little guy.
A key piece of what makes Superman such a good person and such an interesting character is the moral foundation instilled in him by his adoptive parents, notably Pa Kent. In several poignant scenes throughout the film, Pa Kent reminds Clark of the importance of empathy, kindness, and fighting for justice, no matter the odds. These values resonate deeply with Superman and shape his actions in ways that highlight his commitment to protecting all life.
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