Alright so let's get started,
I am a HUGE Superman fan, like a lot of us are. I recently went to see "Man of Steel"(I know, I waited a long time, but hey I was busy) and I gotta say, I loved it.
The film was amazing in my opinion, not perfect, but amazing none the less. This was the Superman film I was waiting, and we finally got it. The thing that puzzles me thou is the controversy that surrounds the climax of the film.
In case people need a recap of the events which took place,
Zod and Supes have one final and EPIC battle which ends in a train station. Superman has Zod in a headlock like this
and then Zod goes on a whole rant about how clark ruined everything and he only had one purpose, blah, blah, blah. Then CLEARLY he states "I will not stop until one of us is dead" or something to that affect. Suddenly Zod eyes are getting red and he's about to turn 4 people in to bacon
And so what does Supes do? He snaps his freakin' neck. And thus begins the hate.
I understand that everyone went into this wanting Superman to be SUPERMAN, the legend everyone knows, but I went into this knowing that it would be stunning reimaging of the character, and an ORIGIN story.
At the climax of the film, Clark is Superman for what a day? not even because he doesn't hear anyone call him Superman, so really he's just an alien in spandex, in his mind I imagine. Clark has been through a lot in his life throughout the film, but nothing could have prepared him for the destruction and brutality that was Zod and his people. So after a very long battle with the other Kryptonians, all that is left was Zod to deal with, Krypton's Military leader and a born warrior.
How else was Clark suppose to stop Zod, with hugs and kisses? Zod wasn't going to stop UNTIL ONE OF THEM WAS DEAD. This is a new film , with a new crew, and a new way of thinking of right and wrong. This isn't the 70's anymore.
And it's not like Clark enjoyed killing the man, it was the last thing he wanted to do. He wanted Zod and his crew to peacefully co exist on earth, but Zod wanted to burn earth to the ground and build a new Krypton on top of it.
I know it was a shocking moment, but I didn't think it would get so much hate, personally I found other things leaving an odd taste in my mouth.
I whole heartedly understand why clark had to do what he did in the film, but since many of you don't, I ask What would you have done in the same situation?
Now remember
1. this is your first time fighting a super villain.
2. you grew up like any other man, and just found out who you were, like yesterday
3. This man is threatening innocent human beings and the world you call home.
4. And finally, you are not the perfect boy scout like in the comics, you are a guy who is trying to save lives.
So there you go, think of your answer, and let me know what would you have done if you were in clarks shoes, or boots.