10 Things In The DCEU That Make No Sense
Let's look at the plotholes in the DCEU... that definitely won't upset anybody.
The DC Extended Universe has had a rocky ride since it launched in 2013. If you love all the DCEU films, great! However, you can't deny that the journey from the franchise's inception to now has been tumultuous at best. Considering that the films have had to deal with reshoots, change of directors, negative critical receptions, and THAT moustache, we can all agree it's been pretty tough.
DC managed to make a miraculous recovery in recent years with hits like Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Shazam. Although there was a point where comic fans were dreading the next DCEU film, things seem more positive now and fans can't wait for upcoming projects like Black Adam, The Batman, and Wonder Woman 1984.
But just because the films are doing well doesn't mean they are perfect. There are a few plotholes here and there that can't help but annoy viewers.
Now, don't get me wrong. The best movies ever made have moments of inconsistency if you look hard enough. Some plotholes are unavoidable. Sometimes, the plot has to be compromised for the sake of spectacle. But there are some plotholes that are so silly and easy to fix, you will be baffled how the writers and directors left them in the finished film.
10. Zod's Plan In Man Of Steel Leaves Him Vulnerable
The DC Extended Universe kicked off in 2013 with the Superman film, Man of Steel. It received heavy criticism for being too dark, especially for the scene where Superman murdered Zod in the film's conclusion. Even though Superman killed Zod in Superman II and in the comics, this was the moment that viewers said "ruined the movie".
It is odd that critics fixated on this scene and not other moments like... Zod's entire plan.
Since Zod is Kryptonian, he has superstrength and can fly when exposed to a yellow Sun. Zod attempts to use The World Engine to terraform the Earth so his species will revert to normal. Unfortunately, the terraforming will kill all of humanity.
Why does Zod want to rid himself of his superpowers? He can fly in space, lift a building, shoot lasers from his eyes, and freeze things with his breath. Why give that up? It would make more sense if he used his god-like power to rule over humanity.
Also, if Zod has the power to alter a planet’s atmosphere, why doesn’t he terraform a world that isn’t guarded by Superman? If he terraformed Mars, I’m sure the inhabitants of Earth would've been cool with that.