Valerie Kalfrin

Dads of Steel

Man of Steel” takes flight on Friday, placing Superman (Henry Cavill) between two strong father figures just in time for Father’s Day weekend. Finding equilibrium between his extraterrestrial roots and his adoptive home on Earth has always been tricky for this superhero, who in this reboot also has to contend with an invasion by the megalomaniacal General Zod (Michael Shannon). Here are some other notable on-screen dads. (Incidentally, it’s a bit comforting that someone faster than a speeding bullet also struggles to balance parents’ expectations with navigating his way in the world.)

 

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