1977 and 1978 were epic years. The debut of the blockbuster was great with the introduction of George Lucas' Star Wars, Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Richard Donner's Superman. In 2015, we are hit with 2 big trailers on April 16th, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and Superman vs Batman.
Who won?
The Force Awakens is a bit of a mixed bag. The movie is a bit unclear, and probably very nostalgia driven, which really failed in the Star Trek reboot sequel, Star Trek: Into Darkness. JJ is more of a marketer than a pure auteur. He shows some upgrades over what was at least formerly the Rebel Alliance Rebel Army often referred to as the Rogue Squadron in the Expanded Universe and Imperial Stormtroopers. Han and Chewie are back. We see an Obi-Wan-like Mark Hamill previously. There are rumors of Mara Jade in previous trailers. The Empire is seen as a bit Nazi-like in how they display their flags. A bit more standoffish than previously, taking a risk.
Also, a main character in the stormtrooper may be a good guy stormtrooper or may not be a stormtrooper at all, possibly helping the Rebels. It could be an homage to Episode IV.
Superman vs Batman had an interesting take on comics that is highly desired. Post 2008, audiences have been constantly pondering around the world? Who do you trust? Anyone of authority? How much power is too much?
Most powerful man in the world is controversial. Religion and saviors. Challenge of world. Authority. Universe. Objective.
The production design of the city.
The world in darkness.
The monolith that creates Batman.
Warriors in the sky.
What he can do. What he should do.
Joker Joker?
How a fever and rage starts. Powerlessness. Turn good men to . Alfred Jeremy Irons.
Tumblr, conventional Batwing.
Superman vs Batman wins.
Now who wins? Batman or Superman?
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