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New "Superman" director James Gunn discussed how the film addresses politics, morality, and immigration while highlighting the character's belief in human kindness.
The former Superman takes issue with the director's comments about the new movie being an immigration allegory: "We know Superman is an immigrant — he's a freaking alien."
To be certain, there are political themes in “Superman.” The main villain is a raging, self-centered billionaire who uses media, social and traditional, to spread lies and hatred. The secondary villain is a doddering, power-hungry elderly man with an unruly mop of hair and a flock of advisors who constantly shower him with unearned praise.
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Early reactions to James Gunn's Superman have ignited both political debate and critical praise following preview screenings in Los Angeles and New York held in early July. With the official review embargo still in place,
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Straight Arrow News on MSNJames Gunn defends ‘Superman' reboot as immigration themes critiquedFox News personalities and commentators have pushed back on the film's messaging. In one segment, a Sky News Australia guest argued that Disney and other studios were making everything about "boring political pseudopoints.
Fox News is tearing into “Superman” and director James Gunn for leaning into the hero’s pro-immigrant themes.
As a first look at one of the Superman SteelBooks has been revealed long before its home entertainment release, James Gunn has raised eyebrows with comments about Superman being a political
Generations of children have loved the Man of Steel. But is James Gunn's new DC superhero movie "Superman" (in theaters July 11) OK for little ones?