Gunn's full comments from the Variety click-bait article....
That statement in itself is not inherently wrong, divisive, nor slanted one way or another. He's no doubt on the liberal side of politics personally, but this statement is simply stating the movie depicts how kindness gets pushed to the wayside in polarized politicized environments, like one we're living in now.
And he's correct. While both sides of the aisle are fighting to prove they're correct and fighting against what they perceive as the wrong side, in the process they both have lost some sympathy and kindness for people in general.
Actually, the way he frames the argument presented in the movie sounds like it's going to reflect both sides of the argument. Much like the MCU's Civil War was fundamentally about two opposing sides of a political argument.
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"I mean, 'Superman' is the story of America," Gunn explained. "An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost."
Gunn acknowledged that the movie's themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration. However, Gunn stands by the ideals embedded in "Superman," and added that he doesn't care if anyone takes offense.
"Yes, it plays differently, but it's about human kindness and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive just because it is about kindness. But screw them," he said.
He continued, "Yes, it's about politics. But on another level it's about morality. Do you never kill no matter what which is what Superman believes or do you have some balance, as Lois believes? It's really about their relationship and the way different opinions on basic moral beliefs can tear two people apart."
That statement in itself is not inherently wrong, divisive, nor slanted one way or another. He's no doubt on the liberal side of politics personally, but this statement is simply stating the movie depicts how kindness gets pushed to the wayside in polarized politicized environments, like one we're living in now.
And he's correct. While both sides of the aisle are fighting to prove they're correct and fighting against what they perceive as the wrong side, in the process they both have lost some sympathy and kindness for people in general.
Actually, the way he frames the argument presented in the movie sounds like it's going to reflect both sides of the argument. Much like the MCU's Civil War was fundamentally about two opposing sides of a political argument.
