Christianity In Superman Returns, Directed By Bryan Singer

After being away for several years, Superman returns back to earth and is stronger than ever in the movie, Superman Returns, directed by Bryan Singer. After watching the film, Superman is portrayed to have qualities similar to Jesus Christ. They both leave and came back to earth, they are both saviors who protect the people, they both look out for the greater good of mankind and they both make promises. Although they are different people, both Jesus and Superman share similar qualities. In the beginning of the film, Superman had to leave earth and return back to his hometown, Krypton, when he was notified by astronauts that the town was destroyed. After being away for several years, he returns back to earth as he knows his ultimate duty is …show more content…
If someone was in danger, he would quickly show up and assist to their needs. He was known as the savior to the people on earth. Towards the middle of the movie, when Lois talks to Superman, she questions him as to why the world needs a savior. She says, “How could you leave us like that? I moved on, so did the rest of us. The world doesn’t need a savior.” Superman is confused why Lois is questioning him. He responds with, “You say the world doesn’t need a savior, but I hear people crying every day.” Superman can hear when people need help since he is always around. He strongly believes that his duty is to save others and stop crime for the greater good of the people. This is similar to Jesus. Jesus is always watching and looking out for the people. Although Jesus cannot physically be present like Superman, he listens and answers the prayers of the …show more content…
He is telling Jason some important information. Superman says, “You will be different, sometimes you’ll feel like an outcast, but you’ll never be alone. You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father and the father becomes the son.” He then leaves Jason and talks to Lois promising he will be around and will not leave. Superman made sure that Lois and Jason understand that he will always be there watching and keeping them safe at all times. This is similar to Jesus. Jesus promised the people that he would always be around and he is just a prayer