SUPERHEROES V ACTORS

I'm a movie buff! and I've always wondered how well the actors that depict superheroes in movies actually replicate the look of the particular superhero.

 

1. Superman

 

Superman is man at his best, with no weakness save kyrptonite. Since his first incarnation in the 1930's, he has been cast as the quintessentual form of masculinity.

 

 

 

I daresay Henry Cavill did a fantastic job of playing the Man of Steel. However, there was a lack of depth in Cavills depiction of Superman.

 

Bruce Wayne/Batman

 

Batman represents the ideal of how a man could be if he disciplined both body and mind. His training regime has forged him into a formidable warrior and detective. He has been played by several actors including George Clooney, Val Kilmer and Christian Bale. However, in my opinion, no actor has been able to properly capture the physical, mental or spiritual essence of this enigmatic character. But then, I don't think many people have the sheep stamina required to be the Dark Knight.

 

 

Thor

 

The Asgardian god of thunder is the strongest of the Asgardians, has superhuman speed, agility, and reflexes, enabling him to deflect bullets off his hammer, has immunity from earthly diseases, and can move entire buildings using the force of the wind. You have to admire the phenomenal amount of muscle required to heft that heavy hammer Mjolnir.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Wolverine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This complex warrior possesses animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, and a healing factor that allows him to recover from virtually any wound, disease, or toxin at an accelerated rate. The healing factor also slows down his aging process, enabling him to live beyond a normal human lifespan. I must admit that Hugh Jackman has been highly successful in playing the clawed X-Man. Jackman was able to bring Wolverine to life in a way that will be very difficult to replicate in the future.