Superman: Red Son

387 00:27:22,807 --> 00:27:26,444 Our nation reacted to this new threat as it had to. 388 00:27:26,477 --> 00:27:30,081 By doing everything in our power to hold back the communist tide 389 00:27:30,114 --> 00:27:33,351 through force of arms and force of will. 390 00:27:33,384 --> 00:27:36,320 But as recent lessons in Korea have taught us, 391 00:27:36,353 --> 00:27:39,424 conventional weapons aren't enough when one man, 392 00:27:39,457 --> 00:27:41,192 one alien, 393 00:27:41,225 --> 00:27:44,395 has the power to bring entire nations to their knees. 394 00:27:44,428 --> 00:27:49,467 And so, we turn to the only person who could shift the balance of power. 395 00:27:49,500 --> 00:27:51,169 [all applauding] 396 00:27:56,340 --> 00:27:58,476 [Lex] Thank you, Mr. President, 397 00:27:58,509 --> 00:28:01,913 for both your service to your great nation and your confidence in me. 398 00:28:01,946 --> 00:28:06,117 A confidence that I believe, has been rewarded today. 399 00:28:06,150 --> 00:28:09,353 Many of our citizens have lived in fear of the Soviet Superman. 400 00:28:09,386 --> 00:28:10,888 But no longer. 401 00:28:10,921 --> 00:28:12,256 As of today, 402 00:28:12,289 --> 00:28:15,860 the United States has its own living weapon. 403 00:28:15,893 --> 00:28:18,797 Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... 404 00:28:23,501 --> 00:28:25,103 Superior Man. 405 00:28:30,307 --> 00:28:34,078 Faster, stronger and far deadlier than our Russian friend. 406 00:28:34,111 --> 00:28:35,180 And once unleashed... 407 00:28:36,213 --> 00:28:38,750 [all exclaiming] 408 00:28:38,783 --> 00:28:43,154 ...my creation will restore American superiority and bring the Red Menace 409 00:28:43,187 --> 00:28:44,222 to its knees. 410 00:28:57,868 --> 00:28:59,904 America first! 411 00:28:59,937 --> 00:29:01,506 [all cheering] 412 00:29:03,073 --> 00:29:04,108 Questions? 413 00:29:04,141 --> 00:29:06,244 [all clamoring] 414 00:29:08,245 --> 00:29:09,447 One at a time, please. 415 00:29:10,247 --> 00:29:11,215 Mr. True. 416 00:29:11,248 --> 00:29:13,551 I'm confused, Mr. Luthor. 417 00:29:13,584 --> 00:29:16,788 A project like this, wouldn't it be better to keep it secret from the Russians? 418 00:29:16,821 --> 00:29:19,924 Why reveal this new weapon to the world in such a public way? 419 00:29:19,957 --> 00:29:21,926 For one very good reason. 420 00:29:21,959 --> 00:29:24,763 I want our friend in Moscow to know what's coming. 421 00:29:25,596 --> 00:29:27,432 I want him to be afraid. 422 00:29:29,967 --> 00:29:32,971 [classical music playing] 423 00:29:35,039 --> 00:29:38,309 To say that I am honored to have you here, Ambassador, 424 00:29:38,342 --> 00:29:40,111 is a massive understatement. 425 00:29:41,011 --> 00:29:43,181 Call me Diana, please. 426 00:29:43,214 --> 00:29:47,018 On Themyscira, we have little patience for formalities. 427 00:29:47,051 --> 00:29:48,386 And what shall I call you? 428 00:29:49,520 --> 00:29:50,488 Superman. 429 00:29:54,191 --> 00:29:56,360 I had a name once, Diana... 430 00:29:56,393 --> 00:30:00,498 before I stopped being a man, and became a symbol. 431 00:30:00,531 --> 00:30:02,133 Then "Superman" it is. 432 00:30:03,167 --> 00:30:05,236 If only my mother had come. 433 00:30:05,269 --> 00:30:08,973 If she could meet you, see what you've accomplished here. 434 00:30:09,006 --> 00:30:11,175 She's still resistant? 435 00:30:11,208 --> 00:30:13,378 Queen Hippolyta doesn't trust man's world. 436 00:30:14,445 --> 00:30:16,547 But you do. 437 00:30:16,580 --> 00:30:19,517 I believe that the only chance for peace in this world is reaching out, 438 00:30:19,550 --> 00:30:21,185 forging alliances. 439 00:30:21,218 --> 00:30:23,454 Finding common ground. 440 00:30:23,487 --> 00:30:27,191 The Amazons can't keep their heads buried in the sand forever. 441 00:30:27,224 --> 00:30:28,359 So you have hope. 442 00:30:29,426 --> 00:30:31,496 You give me hope, Superman. 443 00:30:32,529 --> 00:30:34,432 Stalin was a brute. 444 00:30:34,465 --> 00:30:39,003 But you, I think, actually embody the ideals you profess. 445 00:31:06,297 --> 00:31:11,068 You're the first person I've met with abilities like mine. 446 00:31:11,101 --> 00:31:14,239 Each of us alone has the power to change the world. 447 00:31:16,240 --> 00:31:17,141 But together... 448 00:31:20,611 --> 00:31:23,414 [gasps] Forgive me, I... 449 00:31:23,447 --> 00:31:25,884 I come from an island of all women. 450 00:31:27,084 --> 00:31:28,353 Work it out for yourself. 451 00:31:29,687 --> 00:31:31,522 Ah... 452 00:31:31,555 --> 00:31:33,191 Right. Of course. 453 00:31:34,224 --> 00:31:35,993 Hmm. 454 00:31:36,026 --> 00:31:37,462 Well, that's a relief. 455 00:31:38,629 --> 00:31:39,631 Is it? 456 00:31:45,402 --> 00:31:48,072 [Super