Superman Is Reborn
Superman’s resurrection was the worst kept secret in the history of cinema. Nonetheless, the major uncertainty was whether he’d still be the same sort of character as he had been from before. You see, one of the biggest criticisms of the DCEU has been that Henry Cavill’s Superman wasn’t the traditional Big Blue – and it’s resulted in the “not my Superman” complaint we’ve heard a million times.
This is why his death actually ended up being a smart move in the grand scheme of things. In a world without Superman, we got to see the power of hope that he brought to the others around him. He was spoken about fondly and even inspired Batman to stop being such a grumpy sod. Finally, Superman’s influence was everywhere, while he was so sorely missed as well.
Arguably, Justice League‘s greatest triumph is in how it handled Superman’s rebirth. He’s more in line with the personality we all know and love, as the smiles and friendliness flow. Also, his costume is brighter than before.