Batman As A Christ Like Figure

About a week ago, I watched one of the most highly anticipated superhero movies of the year; batman v superman: Dawn of Justice. Starring Ben Affleck as Batman, and Henry Cavill as Superman, this theatrical masterpiece today has reached around 800$ million worldwide, but has been significantly dropping ever since; a drop of around 60% after the second weekend since its release date. This film, alongside its action packed plot, has shown a significant amount of Christian symbolism, which adds a religious and delicate touch to the storyline. Also, in comparison to any other Superman movie, this movie specifically portrays Superman as a Christ like figure, which appeals greatly to the audience.

This movie is supposedly based on the comic book entitled “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice” however many movie critics and comic book fanatics found the movie to be considerably dissimilar from the comic, which enraged most and fluctuated the ratings for the film in a negative way. It has
During the course of the entire movie, Superman is seen as a Christ like figure. His ultimate power, his ability to save the people and his ongoing love for humankind are characteristics that shadow the ones of our Lord Jesus Christ. Just like Christ, Superman had many believers who supported him and glorified him and many non- believers who hated him and wanted him dead. Although Superman wanted the best for Humankind (just like Christ), people still doubted his intentions all because he is all powerful. Despite his constant effort to save mankind, humans judged him, accused him and took for granted what Superman has done for them. It wasn’t until his final battle that people started to have faith in him and trust him. And finally, after his death, more people believed and regretted ever accusing Superman of wrongdoings, just as the right hand thief has seen who Christ really was on the cross and believed right before he