This movie is action packed and full of adventure and thrill like no other. The movie Superman, although extremely exciting, portrays a deep connection to the reality of our world using cinema as a tool for symbolism. In several key moments throughout the movie multiple different characters mention how Clark Kent from Krypton is an outsider to the rest of the world due to where he was born.

 Certain characters even go as far as to push the moral line to protest his involvement in the new world that he lives in. The character Lex Luther played by Nicholas Hoult states “ I can’t stand the metahumans, but he is so much worse Superman he is not a man he is an it”. This quote captures villain Lex Luthor’s pure hatred for someone who is different then him. Luthor does not even see Superman as a person due to where he is from and that is what ignites the flame that represents the hate in Luthor’s heart.

As the movie continues Superman does not only fight battles against man-eating monsters but also fights the backlash of trying to start a new life in a cruel unwelcoming world. The switch in humanity’s view on him as soon as rumors or phrases of threat are spread represents how easy it is to manipulate society’s view on innocent people.

While this movie is very entertaining it is more so eye opening to the matters of hate that real world people receive for looking different or speaking different than others in a world that has become obsessed with everyone functioning the same. Real world people fight wars that are even too hard for superman, a man of steel, to face on his own. Another quote from character Lex Luthor is “ My envy is a calling, it is the sole hope for humanity, because it is what has driven me to annihilate you” This quote is a significant reflection of society and how jealousy can drive someone to push hate and ignorance on people who are trying to better themselves. Jealousy leads people to ostracize those who would be welcoming if roles were reversed.

This movie highlights the struggle that real world people go through in a way that most cannot ignore. Another miraculous yet simple quote from this astonishing movie is stated from superman himself “ I am as human as anyone”. This could possibly be one of the best quotes from the movie solely because of the absolute demonstration of humanity shown from a super hero with very few weaknesses.

Superman is meant to represent all of us. We are all human and should all be treated as such without facing repercussions for trying to heal themselves and their families. This movie pushes for the cause of equality and uses fans’ favorite hero to exemplify this point onto society in a way that should enlighten viewers to real world issues.

The character foil between Lex Luthor and Superman creates symbolism for our world between people of hate and people of hope. This resemblance should be a main focus point when fans are heading out to theaters to watch this new movie.

Towards the end of the movie a clip of the American flag is portrayed as the main focus point of this scene. This represents how no matter who you are or what you do everyone strives for freedom and the feeling of resilience that should be associated with the true American name.  America is not only for people who are just like everyone else or are from the same place as everyone else but for people who strive to make a change no matter if it is for themselves like so many hard working people or for the entire world just like Superman.

The flag is left as a reminder to viewers that the main goal for all of us is freedom, independence, equality. And a mission for a second chance that is exactly what superman stands for. The movie Superman is about so much more than just a hero from krypton it is meant to symbolize equality and work as a beacon of hope to all who are fighting for the same chances as everyone else.