Thursday, May 15, 2008

Iron Man and Heroes

Iron Man.

The screening of the IronMan movie was really fun to watch not only because it was free but also for the action and that fact that it was a superhero movie. When I was watching Iron Man I noticed that Stark had undergone this inner transformation allowing him to have a sudden outlook and broader perspective of the world around him. He realized that he if could do so much damage with his warfare technology then imagine what kind of an impact he could have if he used his technology to help make the world a better place. This sudden shift of characters helps build the hero that he becomes which adds on to his other qualities which would be his machinery and desire for justice, thus completing his transformation. Overall I really enjoyed watching all the action and intense drama. The director of the movie did a really good job of bringing out the hero in Iron Man. Once again great movie!

Heroes?

When one thinks about heroes, we get the universal vision of a person with superpowers, capes or tights but unfortunately we’re a little low on those heroes in our world today. The big screen shows us these strong, upstanding, physically powerful beings that seem to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders without even breaking a sweat. People, in turn, adore superheroes for their powers and larger-than-life characteristics. However what can one really say about a superhero? What really lies behind the suit or cape? What makes a superhero super? The answer is solely displayed in their actions. It is through their display of unwavering zeal for justice that makes the superhero loved by everyone. Even when humanity itself yields to the overwhelming darkness, superheroes or heroes of any caliber are looked to for guidance and protection. They alone seem to overcome any obstacle that comes in their way. They use their gifts to save people and the world them. So the next time someone says “I love that superhero”, ask them why. Heroes of all shapes and sizes should be considered super because of their valor and love for humanity and not solely on their physical characteristics.

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