Ben Affleck Confirms 'Superman' Destroyed One Of 'Bruce Wayne''s Buildings In MAN OF STEEL

Ben Affleck Confirms 'Superman' Destroyed One Of 'Bruce Wayne''s Buildings In MAN OF STEEL

Zack Snyder talks here about always planning to address the much criticised destruction in Man of Steel, while explaining why that simply had to be shown in the movie. Ben Affleck meanwhile confirms that Bruce Wayne has ties to that fateful day in Metropolis. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Jul 04, 2015 09:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Anyone else sick of hearing people complain about that epic final battle in Man of Steel? It seems Zack Snyder is based on a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, and he's now further expanded on the that point by discussing why he believes it was wholly necessary to show a large amount of death and destructoon when Superman went to war with General Zod with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance. "There are other superhero movies where they joke about how basically no one’s getting hurt,. That’s not us. What is that message? That’s it’s okay that there’s this massive destruction with zero consequence for anyone? That’s what Watchmen was about in a lot of ways too. There was a scene, that scene where Dan and Laurie get mugged. They beat up the criminals. I was like the first guy, I want to show his arm get broken. I want a compound fracture. I don’t want it to be clean. I want you to go, ‘Oh my God, I guess you’re right. If you just beat up a guy in an alley he’s not going to just be lying on the ground. It’s going to be messy."

The magazine goes on to reveal that the plan was always for the dead to be counted in a follow-up to Man of Steel, and as expected, it's going to be a major driving force for the Caped Crusader when he decides to target Metropolis' new hero. In fact, Ben Affleck has revealed that Superman destroyed more than just one of Bruce Wayne's satellites. "One of the things I liked was Zack’s idea of showing accountability and the consequences of violence and seeing that there are real people in those buildings," he revealed. "And in fact, one of those buildings was Bruce Wayne’s building so he knew people who died in that Black Zero event." So, does that mean everyone will stop complaining now? Here's hoping! Anyway, share your thoughts on these comments below.
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LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 7/4/2015, 8:27 AM
Well Arkham Knight had LexCorp buildings in Gotham. Wouldn't be surprised if Metropolis had Wayne Enterprises buildings.

DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/4/2015, 9:52 AM
Do you even deadlift bro?

NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 7/4/2015, 9:54 AM
I really want to see how that is handled. It probably would've been good for there to show how the world reacted to it at the end of MOS.
FordEl
FordEl - 7/4/2015, 9:55 AM
He's right, you know
JamesMann
JamesMann - 7/4/2015, 9:56 AM
"So, does that mean everyone will stop complaining now?"

Josh, you know as well as anyone that bitches gonna bitch.
BestAtWhatIDo
BestAtWhatIDo - 7/4/2015, 9:57 AM
I don't think Batman would take the fight to Superman - I hope the conflict develops because Superman in some way invades Batman's "turf". Judging from the trailers, at least the titular fight happens in Gotham. I just don't want a lot of Batman sneaking around Metropolis. That seems out of character for him.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/4/2015, 9:58 AM
I liked MOS

But, imagine if Snyder's Batman/Bruce Wayne was in MOS

Can't wait for B v S
DCFan1984
DCFan1984 - 7/4/2015, 9:59 AM
Of course a Wayne building was demolished from the fight. BvS set photos shows a Wayne tower building destroyed and Affleck and his stunt double saving that little girl. You see the "W" symbol laying on the ground.
KnobGoblin
KnobGoblin - 7/4/2015, 10:00 AM
DC's cinematic universe is going to be the response to the 9/11 like event that was the Kryptonian invasion.
DCFan1984
DCFan1984 - 7/4/2015, 10:00 AM
This is a DC thread, why must Marvel always be thrown into it? Wanna talk Marvel, go to a Marvel thread for christ sake.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/4/2015, 10:00 AM
@BestAtWhatIDo

Yeah, that's the one thing that I have to look past when watching B v S

One of the cool things about TDKReturns was that Superman had been around for a long time and there was already a lot of history before Batman and Superman fought

In B v S, it will be fresh, it's the first time they are meeting

I still think it's gonna rock though
BestAtWhatIDo
BestAtWhatIDo - 7/4/2015, 10:01 AM
@KurtWagner1225 - Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. That is my problem with MOS. You can show as much destruction as you want, as long as it serves a narrative purpose. The destruction in MOS was just exploitative. It didn't matter to Superman, it didn't matter to Lois, it didn't matter to anyone. Even Snyder's comment about the arm snap in Watchmen - all I took away from that moment was "cool, gore." There was no pathos to it, no impact, it was just a moment of style over substance.

I'm glad this is being addressed in Batman v Superman, but it's basically a retcon, because at the end of Man of Steel, people had so forgotten that half the city had been destroyed that they were looking forward to their "floor seats" for a basketball game.
OrionPacks
OrionPacks - 7/4/2015, 10:01 AM
I don't see why people are feeling some type of way about this.. still.. Lol.. 2 super powered aliens fighting, and one has NO regard for human life. It's going to be collateral damage. And to piggy back of off that to add to the overall story is pretty dope and adds some realism. And the watchmen analogy is pretty dope too.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/4/2015, 10:02 AM
@KurtWagner1225

Yeah, MOS is far from perfect but compared to Superman Returns, it excels

That's what I remember about seeing MOS for the first time, MOS erased Superman Returns, thank god for that
Desr0w
Desr0w - 7/4/2015, 10:05 AM
Snyder it's right as usual, sadly passive-agressive marvelites try again to troll a DC thread, just another day on cbm.com
BestAtWhatIDo
BestAtWhatIDo - 7/4/2015, 10:05 AM
@DrKinsolving Yeah, I hope they handle it better than Justice League New 52 #1, which turned the Justice League's first encounters into a lot of dick-waving and macho posturing. I totally understand why Batman (particularly an older, jaded, cynical version) and Superman would clash, but it needs to be rooted in their characters and not just out of a desire to show the audience some cool stuff.

I've always been pretty negative about MOS, in part because there was SO MUCH potential wasted by a terrible script, but I am very hopeful about BvS from everything we've seen. It looks like a sharp turnaround from MOS.
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 7/4/2015, 10:08 AM
So that explains the guy with the green legs... the flash as many out here liked to call him in their wet dreams.
webheaded
webheaded - 7/4/2015, 10:08 AM
The endless Marvel vs DC fight is stupid. Quit fighting, enjoy life
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/4/2015, 10:10 AM
@BestAtWhatIDo

Definitely, I think B v S will be good, especially the action, I'm sure the action will be amazing, but I really hope they focus on characterization and story

I really liked the Green Arrow angle in TDKReturns, his POV on Superman really helped the story, I kind of wish that was included, haha

But, yeah, an older Wayne and Superman would clash, it makes sense
Dingbat
Dingbat - 7/4/2015, 10:10 AM
@KurtWagner1225

The Black Zero is the name of Zod's ship if I'm not mistaken.
TronVin
TronVin - 7/4/2015, 10:11 AM
@0megaDaGr0dd

Demiurge
Demiurge - 7/4/2015, 10:14 AM
"And in fact, one of those buildings was Bruce Wayne’s building so he knew people who died in that Black Zero event."

I don't think that implies it was Superman who did it. In fact, Affleck seems to point right to the Black Zero as the cause (which of course, is the truth).

I still do not understand why some people are so uncomfortable with the concept of collateral damage, and showing actual suffering behind an enemy attack. THAT'S THE WHOLE REASON WHY HEROES MATTER. I would think Americans of all people, having endured one of the worst domestic attacks during 9/11, would empathize with that idea. Out of that catastrophic event, real HEROES emerged : police officers, firefighters, doctors, simple bystanders... And they inspired the whole world with their bravery in the face of adversity. America found new strength after that ordeal, and it's because they didn't brush it off. They didn't make fun of it (how could they) nor diminish its significance.

Zod's attack had real consequences. Superman couldn't save everyone. Because that's what happens in the real world. Marvel movies have a different tone, a lighter tone, that focuses on family fun and adventure. And there's nothing wrong with that approach. And it's that tone that allows them to not dwell on events like the attack on NY, or Ultron leveling an entire Sokovian city. Their HEROES can joke about during such catastrophes, because the aim is not to take it seriously.
But DC wants to take that seriously. AND WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT ????
The answer is : ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 7/4/2015, 10:14 AM
No one can call Man of Steel pure destruction porn after seeing Avengers 2
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