History Deconstruction / Film

* Deconstruction/{{Batman}}
* Deconstruction/DCExtendedUniverse
* Deconstruction/SpiderMan

* The 2012 straight to DVD animated feature ''WesternAnimation/SupermanVsTheElite'', based on the story ''ComicBook/WhatsSoFunnyAboutTruthJusticeAndTheAmericanWay'' deconstructs both sides of the no killing vs. pro-killing ideologies that bedevil the more mainstream superheroes as well as their anti-hero counterparts. In the first half we see a deconstruction of Superman's no killing rule by seeing what happens when you aren't willing to get your hands dirty protecting the innocent. In the second half we see a deconstruction of "shoot 'em all and let God sort 'em out" ideology of the Elite (themselves a deconstruction and mock up of NinetiesAntiHero[=es=]) by showing what happens when people become too kill-crazy and can no longer differentiate when to kill and when not to.
** Additionally, it also deconstructs the idea of BewareTheSuperman. The Elite are more than happy to off any criminals they deem fit, finding that Superman is weak-willed for refusing to cross any lines and letting criminals keep coming back to cause harm rather than offing them for good. Superman holds steadfast in his beliefs, but eventually, the Elite get out of hand, and he stops holding back. In doing so, he causes all of them, Manchester Black included, to become [[NotSoStoic scared shitless]] at seeing exactly what happens when [[TheCape the ideal, all-loving hero]] stops holding back. When a being with all that power decides he gets to play judge, jury, and executioner on the world, everyone becomes terrified beyond belief. [[spoiler: Of course, this is a deliberate act on Superman's part, as he staged much of this to show exactly why the Elite's methods won't work]], but it's still worth noting the terrifying prospect that he could (and in some cases, [[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs did]]) go bad could have some drastic consequences for the world.

* ''Film/Joker2019'' is a particularly cynical and down-to-earth Deconstruction of ComicBook/TheJoker. All the traditional coolness, badassery and [[EvilGenius intelligence]] of the character is stripped away to present the Joker as a mentally-ill, [[PerpetualPoverty impoverished]] clown in Gotham City who gradually becomes a spree killer as he retaliates against a society that, in his own words, [[ButtMonkey "treats him like trash"]]. The only reason he is a threat is because people around him impose their fears and needs over him - everyone assumes that the three Wayne employees he murdered were a political statement, or doing it for shits and giggles, and are deeply surprised to find out he did it [[AssholeVictim "because they were awful"]] (indeed the first two killings would stand up in court as self-defense). The movie shows how miserable and sad someone's life would have to be to turn into the Joker. Likewise in contrast to the usual versions of The Joker, Arthur's rampage isn't any elaborate crimnal scheme or plan but more akin to a real life shooter tragedy. Neurocriminologist Adrian Raine, who has studied the psychology of violent criminals for the past fourty years, [[https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/10/joker-joaquin-phoenix-psychology was floored by how realistically the film depicted how a disturbed but harmless man can transform into a dangerous lunatic.]]