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Summary
- Zack Snyder explains the divisive Martha scene in Batman v Superman in such depth that it may win over critics.
- Batman’s shock at hearing “Martha” from Superman is explained by Snyder’s deeper context in a recent interview.
- Snyder’s explanation of the scene’s themes offers a new perspective on the iconic moment in the DCEU movie.
More than eight years after its release, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder explains the DCEU movie’s divisive Martha line so well, he may finally win over the scene’s most vehement critics. When Batman v Superman released, audiences were split on the climactic moment wherein Batman is about to kill Superman, only for his hand to be stayed when Clark pleads for Martha’s life. Though Clark is asking Bruce to save Martha Kent, Bruce is shocked because he hears his own mother’s name. Now, Snyder offers deeper context to the scene that perfectly explains its underlying themes.
In an interview with GQ about his most iconic films, Snyder discusses the much maligned Martha scene, and explains Bruce’s thought process in the moment. Snyder’s comments begin at the 19:08 mark in the video below.
Source: GQ
