We like Batman – we understand him, we suffer with him. On the other hand, we want to be Superman. But they’re conflicting philosophies. Let’s bring them together in one movie and see how we, as an audience, wrestle with our inner demons.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that people are drawn to both Batman and Superman, but for different reasons. Batman is relatable because we can understand his struggles and suffering, while Superman represents the ideal hero that we wish we could be. However, these two characters have very different philosophies, and the director wants to explore how the audience would react to seeing them together in a movie. The goal is to see how people would wrestle with their own inner demons as they try to reconcile these conflicting ideals.
About Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang Petersen was a renowned German filmmaker who directed acclaimed movies like Das Boot, The NeverEnding Story, and Air Force One. He received two Academy Award nominations for his work and left a lasting impact on the film industry.
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