10 Shocking Times Movie Heroes Completely Lost Control

10. Superman - Man Of Steel

Superman is a character who has always represented truth, justice, freedom and the American way. He's seen mainly as the definition of everything lawfully good in this world, and the usual sight of this DC poster boy is usually him dressed in a bright red and blue suit, flying through the air in his iconic pose with a huge smile on his face.

Whilst it's probably unfair to say that Zak Synder's Man of Steel doesn't capture the essence of this at times, the film definitely portrays a Superman much closer to the edge than any previous titles. This is a far more raw, younger version of the hero, unrefined and very much conflicted when it comes to his arch-enemy General Zod in particular.

The film's climax comes after Zod and Superman have ripped Metropolis apart in a gripping, destructive battle. When Zod threatens an innocent family, refusing to back down, Superman is forced into a terrible battle within himself over what he has to do.

In what is still a controversial ending for DC fans, Superman snaps, quite literally, breaking Zod's neck. For a man who always finds a way of separating himself from killing, this was a big shift for Superman and a real moment of losing control.