The Snyderverse Subreddit had a post recently from someone requesting that the new Superman movie be review-bombed. Among the demands were writing bad reviews before release, as well as reserving tickets, but not paying. If this sounds petty, the post was immediately removed upon being brought to Gunn’s attention. Because of course. And while I applaud the admins for taking action, I’m in disbelief this got as far as it did.
I’ll state this upfront: I don’t know if Superman will be good. I want it to be good, and released footage shows promise, but it’s not out yet. It won’t be for a few weeks, and anything can happen. That said, even if it’s not good, I still want Gunn to have the opportunity that was afforded to Snyder. He did excellent work on the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and he deserves to show us his take on Superman.
Perhaps the best indicator the movie might be good is its trailers. Instead of being angsty and violent, Superman’s upbeat and restrained. He tries to minimize casualties, often at his own expense. He has a dog named Krypto, and he uses the dual persona shtick Christopher Reeve perfected in the late-70’s. Everything about what’s been shown has me optimistic, including a remix of John Williams’s score. So while I can’t say for certain it’ll be good, I’ll be surprised (and disappointed) if it isn’t.
Nevertheless, I fail to see why this is so antithetical for Snyderbros and their vision of Superman. You want a brooding loner? That’s what Batman’s for. You want someone violent? That’s what Daredevil’s for. You want someone who kills criminals? That’s what The Punisher’s for. Superman isn’t any of that. So why must it be grafted onto him?
I know the Snyderbros will use Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns in defence. Two objections. First, the Superman in that story, while subservient to The Reagan Administration, is a kind-hearted boy scout. And second, the Batman in that story, while violent, isn’t a cold-hearted murderer, even calling attention to that frequently. Not only do Snyderbros not understand Miller’s work, it’s also a red herring.
You want to know the biggest irony here? Ignoring how Gunn was unfazed, or that Reddit deleted the original post, Snyder himself hasn’t weighed in. Yeah, Zack Snyder, The Messiah to his cultist fans, has said absolutely nothing so far. There’s good reason for that: he wants to move on. And considering he’s had success on Netflix recently, I honestly don’t blame him. Especially since his daughter took her life during production of Justice League, and the wounds are still fresh.
I know the Snyderbros will use Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns in defence. Two objections. First, the Superman in that story, while subservient to The Reagan Administration, is a kind-hearted boy scout. And second, the Batman in that story, while violent, isn’t a cold-hearted murderer, even calling attention to that frequently. Not only do Snyderbros not understand Miller’s work, it’s also a red herring.
You want to know the biggest irony here? Ignoring how Gunn was unfazed, or that Reddit deleted the original post, Snyder himself hasn’t weighed in. Yeah, Zack Snyder, The Messiah to his cultist fans, has said absolutely nothing so far. There’s good reason for that: he wants to move on. And considering he’s had success on Netflix recently, I honestly don’t blame him. Especially since his daughter took her life during production of Justice League, and the wounds are still fresh.
If the Snyderbros were convinced of their righteousness, assuming you’d even call it that, wouldn’t they want Snyder’s blessing? They’re not getting Ayer’s blessing, he’s made that known, but Snyder’s the big kahuna. And he regularly interacts with fans. This is a perfect opportunity for Snyderbros to get his approval before trashing another creative, assuming Snyder has beef with Gunn at all. But that’s thinking too in-depth, so…
Look, I get being disappointed that something you love was discontinued. I’m unhappy that GoldenEye: Rogue Agent isn’t getting a sequel, if only to conclude its story. On the DCEU front, I’m unhappy that Batgirl was written off before it was released, as it genuinely had promise. But I’m not sending death threats, extorting creatives or threatening to review-bomb future projects. Snyderbros, however, are guilty of all three. And it doesn’t look good.
The biggest insult here is that this made headlines. When I initially found out about this, it was through an IGN video and article. But Variety picked it up too, and I’m sure other outlets have covered it. Do Snyderbros have no shame? Are they that desperate to stay relevant that they’ll sabotage other creatives? Because I have news for them, and it’s not good…
Look, I get being disappointed that something you love was discontinued. I’m unhappy that GoldenEye: Rogue Agent isn’t getting a sequel, if only to conclude its story. On the DCEU front, I’m unhappy that Batgirl was written off before it was released, as it genuinely had promise. But I’m not sending death threats, extorting creatives or threatening to review-bomb future projects. Snyderbros, however, are guilty of all three. And it doesn’t look good.
The biggest insult here is that this made headlines. When I initially found out about this, it was through an IGN video and article. But Variety picked it up too, and I’m sure other outlets have covered it. Do Snyderbros have no shame? Are they that desperate to stay relevant that they’ll sabotage other creatives? Because I have news for them, and it’s not good…
Ultimately, Snyderbros have to make a decision. On one hand, they can move on and cherish the few years they had with Snyder, irrespective of overall quality or perception by the public. On the other hand, they can continue whining about how their beloved franchise was discontinued, attack people who disagree with them and be immature to others. Either way, the ball’s in their court. I only hope they know what to do with it.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’d like to focus on more positive developments, like how enjoyable Mario Kart World really is…
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’d like to focus on more positive developments, like how enjoyable Mario Kart World really is…
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