2. Moral Complexity
Accurate or not, Superman's mythology is considered among the most black and white of all superheroes. Superman is a pure force for good who always does the right thing. His villains are pure evil and have to be stopped.
Man of Steel offers far more moral complexity than audiences will expect. Fascinating ethical questions are posed to the main characters, forcing them to make impossible choices. Doing the right thing all the time is far more difficult when it is sometimes unclear what the right thing is. The complex moral and ethical themes in
Man of Steel will not only make for a complete viewing experience, but also inspire in depth conversations, articles, and debates. People will be talking about the choices made in this movie for a long time and that's a good thing.