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    Superhero movies have become one of the most popular cinema genres of the 21st century. When a new superhero film is released, it often dominates the box office for several weeks. Fans are excited about the latest films, as shown by the popularity of trailers like that for Captain America: Civil War. While superhero films feature exciting action and special effects, people also connect with the human experiences and emotions portrayed, such as coping with trauma or struggling to control anger. The heroes' goals of pursuing justice and protecting others mirror ideals that fans strive for in their own lives.

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    Superhero movies have become one of the most popular cinema genres of the 21st century. When a new superhero film is released, it often dominates the box office for several weeks. Fans are excited about the latest films, as shown by the popularity of trailers like that for Captain America: Civil War. While superhero films feature exciting action and special effects, people also connect with the human experiences and emotions portrayed, such as coping with trauma or struggling to control anger. The heroes' goals of pursuing justice and protecting others mirror ideals that fans strive for in their own lives.

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    A One of the most popular cinema genres of the twenty-first century so far is the superhero movie.

    Some people say that superhero


    movies are the new westerns. Both genres have similar themes: the good guys fighting the bad guys, protecting the innocent and giving up
    their life for the good of others.

    B When a new superhero movie comes out, it dominates the box office for weeks. The trailer for Captain America: Civil War was one of the
    most downloaded trailers ever and A-list actors are keen to take on superhero roles. Many superhero films have had Oscar nominations, and
    fan events like Comic-Con* keep fans excited about the latest blockbusters.

    C First of all, there's the adventure, the action and the costumes, the great soundtracks, the special effects and computer-generated
    images. They're fun and entertaining, and we love the escapism. But is that enough? You have to look deeper to find out why people love
    them. Superheroes have feelings. They cope with human experiences that we can relate to. In other words, they are not so different from
    regular people. Psychologist Mary Tavost has written books about the psychology of superheroes, and she thinks that they inspire their fans
    because their goals in life are similar to human goals. They want peace, justice and love, just as we do. The lives of superheroes reflect real
    life as we know it.

    D Batman dedicates himself to fighting crime after somebody murders his parents in front of him. In real life, people who experience a
    trauma often decide to help others. But he also shows a very human side because love is his motivation. In The Dark Knight, his love for
    Rachel makes him weak. As a result, he often makes bad decisions. When Hulk is angry, he causes terrible destruction. He finds it difficult to
    control his angry feelings, and then he feels guilty when he loses control. This is easy to understand – extreme anger is a very human
    emotion.

    E Superheroes cope with problems and find meaning in loss and trauma. When they discover their powers, they use them for a good
    purpose. X-Men are 'mutants' – people reject them because they are different and 'weird' – but they use their powers to stand up for the
    innocent. They inspire us to accept ourselves and be proud of who we are. Before Spiderman had superpowers, his classmates bullied him
    at school. Later, he uses his abilities to protect people who can't protect themselves. These superheroes may be larger than life, but we have
    no problems identifying with their human side.
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