Many viewers did not realize the importance of the name coincidence.
However, some astute individuals understood that such coincidences are never accidental in films. Every coincidence is a deliberate choice by the creators.
As these viewers were still pondering why such a setup involving names was arranged, the scene shifted to "Man of Steel" female lead, Lois Lane.
As a journalist, Lois was interviewing at a terrorist base. During her conversation with a general, her CIA identity was exposed, putting her in a life-threatening situation.
Lois shook her head as she looked at the black "general" approaching her.
"I didn't know he was with the CIA."
"Ignorance doesn't mean innocence."
At that moment, government forces cooperating with the CIA attacked, and the terrorists were surrounded.
The black "general" used Lois as a hostage to try to break through the encirclement.
Meanwhile, in the United States, Superman, Clark Kent, perked up his ears and seemed to sense Lois peril thousands of miles away.
He found a spot to change, revealing the Superman suit he wore underneath his clothes.
Boom!
The air exploded as Superman flew at near-light speed, instantly arriving at the scene.
The terrifying sonic boom, like rolling thunder, reverberated in everyone ears.
The crisis was naturally averted.
Later, at the International Court, a black woman made an accusation against Superman.
"In our village, women heard a sound like the sky being torn open. He flew down, many people died, and what happened later was even more terrifying.
The government forces attacked, sparing no one, not even innocent villagers. My parents were among them..."
The room fell silent.
An American senator said, "The whole world has seen Superman powers, but they overlook the responsibilities he should bear. The hearing committee will make a judgment based on this record..."
"He won't listen to you."
The black woman, visibly heartbroken and despairing, said, "He listens to no one, he doesn't even regard God."
Silence.
The camera swept over everyone at the hearing, including the senator who spoke about judging Superman.
At this point, the audience began to vaguely understand some of the deeper meanings of the film.
When superheroes possess abilities far beyond ordinary humans, and Superman is revered as a deity, just like Batman is now...
What happens when these deified superheroes make mistakes that cause enormous, irreversible consequences? Who can judge them then?
The government?
As voiced by the victims in the movie.
Even God cannot judge him.
John Kler expression shifted, suddenly finding the film rather intriguing.
The movie continued.
Superman seemed indifferent to the consequences and the criticism of the people, never feeling remorseful.
It was the government forces who killed.
He just wanted to save his woman.
The plot deepened.
Batman appeared again on the screen.
In a conversation with his butler Alfred, news about Superman helping government forces slaughter innocent civilians came to Batman attention.
Batman had just returned from a mission at that time.
In Gotham, the newspapers had once again branded Batman a criminal, solely because of his brutal methods.
"Somebody came from the sky, and thunder followed…"
"Innocent people are dying, and this is just the beginning, Master…"
"That kind of fanaticism, anger, and the feeling of helplessness can turn good people brutal."
This dialogue highlights the moral ambiguities and the burden of power faced by these characters.
Batman, grappling with his violent methods, and Superman, seemingly aloof from the repercussions of his actions, represent conflicting ideals of justice.
Both are trying to do what they believe is right, but their actions have far-reaching consequences that challenge the perceptions of heroism and accountability.
Alfred subtly suggests that Batman anger stems from the consequences caused by Superman, compounded by his frustration at being powerless against Superman overwhelming strength, leading him to vent his anger on others.
Meanwhile, Superman also sees in the news how Batman is using brutal methods to deal with criminals.
This contrast highlights the underlying conflict between the two.
Soon, the antagonist, Lex Luthor, makes his entrance.
During exchanges with government officials, it is revealed that Luthor has discovered the function of the green meteorite and has named it Kryptonite.
Kryptonite has a strong inhibitory effect on Kryptonians.
Using this research, Luthor gains permission from the government and military to enter the wreckage of the Kryptonian spaceship for specialized research.
The military is eager to claim everything alien, including Kryptonian corpses.
At this point, the plot fully unfolds.
Public skepticism about Superman intensifies.
Batman apprehension towards Superman is also revealed as the film progresses, and the movie audience learns of it.
Batman, while investigating an arms smuggling case, targets the shadowy figure behind it all, Lex Luthor.
At Luthor gala.
Batman and Superman have their first encounter in the film.
At the beginning of their meeting.
It feels like a fateful encounter.
Batman modulated voice during his operations is fully exposed to Superman.
Superman discovers Batman true identity.
Bruce Wayne.
Superman approaches as a journalist to interview him, and their encounter can be described as less than cordial.
However, Batman actions at the gala yield information about a drive from LexCorp, which is intercepted by a woman.
A subdued cheer goes up.
Wonder Woman!
Up to this point, the movie has introduced two well-known superheroes.
Wonder Woman and Batman!
From the narrative, it seems both characters are designed to highlight Superman.
John Kler is particularly perceptive of this.
Especially after the recent White House dialogue, he understands Anton confidence in Superman.
It a total submission to power.
As long as Superman returns, any problem can be perfectly resolved.
The movie showcases Superman immense power in great detail, and Anton does not hesitate to use Batman as a setup to emphasize Superman strength.
Eventually, Batman, while digging through Luthor database, doesn't find the arms he looking for but instead discovers a weapon to use against Superman.
Meanwhile, photographs of Batman brutally beating criminals are sent to the Daily Planet. Superman receives these photos, escalating his investigation of Batman into a new phase.
Both are unaware that Luthor is manipulating events from behind the scenes.
Maybe they do realize it.
Yet, Batman views Superman as a threat, and Superman sees Batman as a criminal.
Due to their mutual wariness, they are both willing to temporarily slow down their pursuit of Luthor.
Ultimately, Batman decides to steal the Kryptonite from Luthor.
During the theft, Batman encounters Superman, who suddenly appears and blocks the Batmobile.
"The next time your signal appears in the sky, don't go to it. The Batman is dead, bury it. Consider this mercy," Superman tells Batman coldly.
After speaking, Superman turns to leave.
"Tell me," Batman suddenly speaks, his voice low. "Do you bleed?"
Superman pauses, turns to look at Batman.
Without responding, he soars into the sky.
A sonic boom resonates.
Batman, watching Superman disappear into the night sky, answers himself resolutely.
"You will."
This marks the first direct confrontation between Batman and Superman.
The audience is captivated.
"Superman being a reporter at the Daily Planet, that an interesting setup,"
John Kler muses. "Could Superman former identity have been a worker at the Daily Bugle?"
He doesn't think it a coincidence.
People are glued to the big screen.
The plot continues.
Under the villain Luthor manipulation, Congress convenes, with the female senator representing the world opposition to Superman.
In other words, people are set to judge Superman at a congressional hearing.
However, not long after the session begins, a massive explosion rocks the world.
The venue is attacked.
Because a Kryptonite device blocked his vision, Superman did not detect the bomb and was unable to prevent the explosion.
Combined with people doubts about Superman…
All these events shake Superman belief in himself, leading him to become disillusioned and decide to step away.
Superman disappears.
The congressional explosion reinforces Batman belief that Superman is a threat, solidifying his resolve to eliminate Superman.
Using a tracker left from a previous operation, Batman infiltrates the Kryptonian spaceship and steals the Kryptonite from Luthor.
Luthor is not surprised.
Everything is under his control.
On camera, he gradually reveals his ambition.
Entering deeper into the Kryptonian spaceship, he uses his intelligence to master Kryptonian technology and decides to create a weapon using the body of General Zod, a Kryptonian.
Meanwhile.
Due to Superman disappearance and the congressional bombing, human society rebellion against Superman intensifies.
News reports.
"Everyone wants to know if Superman knew about the crisis beforehand and just stood by, and what his connection to the congressional tragedy might be…"
"His disappearance has raised significant doubts. Why would he disappear when the country needs him more than ever?"
Elsewhere.
Batman begins to physically prepare himself.
The camera shows Batman working on his anti-Superman armor, briefly flashing its code name.
The audience clearly catches the designation.
Anti-Superman Armor
Clearly, his intention to kill Superman remains firm.
At this time.
Lois Lane follows some clues and traces them back to Luthor.
Luthor has her captured.
In a critical moment, Superman finally appears and rescues Lois.
However.
Luthor has captured Superman mother, Martha, and uses her life as leverage to force Superman into a battle with Batman.
The tensions between the two, which had briefly subsided, flare up again.
"Martha?"
People finally realize the crux of the issue.
Superman and Batman mothers share the same name, Martha.
Given the real-world context where Superman and Batman are allies, regardless of how intense their battles in the movie might be, they are bound to reconcile in the end.
Clearly, the name "Martha" serves as the turning point.
"Alright, you came!"
On the screen, the battle between Batman and Superman has already begun.
Batman is almost powerless against Superman all his designs and schemes aimed at Superman are essentially futile.
Superman truly seems like a god among men, omnipotent.
In the scene.
Heavy rain pours down.
The battlefield under the night sky, at Gotham abandoned port, is alight with flames reaching for the skies.
Superman punches Batman across to the rooftop of another building.
Batman employs a weapon made with Kryptonite.
Superman powers are significantly weakened.
The two exchange blows.
This fully ignites Superman rage.
On one hand, his mother is being threatened by villains.
On the other, he can feel Batman hostility towards him.
Explanations are useless.
But Batman has the upper hand with his Kryptonite-enhanced abilities, and he wins this battle.
As Batman is about to kill Superman, Superman cries out the name "Martha."
"He asking me to kill Martha."
This plot twist doesn't stray from the audience expectations.
Just as they anticipated, their conflict dissolves Batman helps Superman save Martha, while Superman heads to the Kryptonian spaceship to confront Luthor.
The plot moves into its final phase.
Luthor, utilizing Kryptonian technology and the body of the Kryptonian General Zod combined with his own blood, creates the Kryptonian monster known as Doomsday.
The epic battle ensues.
Superman is nearly powerless against Doomsday.
The entire city turns into their battleground, buildings collapse, and the scene resembles the previous Battle of New York that the audience has witnessed.
Massive energy waves spread, threatening the entire city populace.
The fight escalates from the ground to space.
Nuclear weapons are deployed.
A massive explosion lights up the deep night sky like daytime.
However.
Doomsday becomes even more powerful under the energy of the nuclear blast.
Superman, emaciated, floats in space.
Under the sunlight, Superman eventually recovers after a while.
Batman enters the fray, recognizing Doomsday as a Kryptonian creation, planning to use a Kryptonite weapon to destroy it.
At the critical moment, Wonder Woman makes her appearance.
The Justice League assembles.
The three superheroes, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, battle Doomsday.
They all realize that to kill Doomsday, they must rely on Kryptonian weapons.
It the spear tipped with Kryptonite that Batman had previously intended to use to kill Superman.
Superman decides to sacrifice himself.
With a determined effort, he raises the spear and charges at Doomsday.
At that moment.
Superman sacrifices himself, killing Doomsday.
Superman death restores people trust in him.
Ultimately, Luthor is arrested.
Everyone realizes that all the conflict, including the congressional bombing that pit humanity against Superman, was orchestrated by Luthor.
The movie moves into its final stage.
Batman and Wonder Woman stand by Superman grave, conversing.
Batman decides to gather individuals with extraordinary abilities to form a team to face the inevitable future crises.
The audience realizes this is a prelude to the Justice League.
Batman decides to assemble a team.
What else could this be but the Justice League?
The audience is thrilled by this scene, feeling a fantasy merging into reality.
In the real world, the Justice League is indeed a reality.
Suddenly.
They think back to the Superman in the movie.
Eyes widen.
Could Superman soon appear on Earth?
The conversation ends.
The screen goes black, and a teaser appears.
In the scene, as Superman coffin is about to be buried, Lois Lane drops a handful of soil before leaving.
The camera moves.
The dust stirs.
The screen fades to black, and the movie ends.
"Superman will rise again?"
Everyone grasps the implication of the teaser—the trembling dust on Superman coffin clearly signifies that Superman will definitely reappear.
John Kler eyebrows raise in realization.
This is metaphorical.
Combining the portrayal of Superman death in the movie with what Anton had hinted at not long ago about Superman impending return...
It profoundly significant.