How do masters of disguise such as Spider-Man, Superman and, erm, He-Man protect their identities?
Even as a child, something bothered me about He-Man.
You would imagine this would make him quite well renowned famous, even.
Kind of puts Clark Kents glasses into perspective, doesnt it?
And when you have a film that proudly proclaims starring Frank Langella as Skeletor, thats saying a lot.
Some are more convincing than others.
So lets get the most obvious method out of the way first.
Yet some characters even manage to mess this up.
For all its faults, at leastGreen Lanternhad the good grace to point out the uselessness of such apparel.
It was never a problem inDaredevilsince everyone was too busy chuckling at the red leather bondage gear.
face wear has to be a hood that covers the entire head.
The only chink in the obscuration armor is when someone opens his or her mouth…
There are, however, plenty of other big screen examples.
Whod have thunk it?
Finally: that holographic mask Black Widow uses inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier.
Shes a cultural icon, after all.
Somebody give that surgeon a ticket to Harley Street!
The most notable modern example would be Mystique from theX-Menfranchise.
Another rule of movie law: its much harder to track down your man when hes a woman.
Prosthetics help, but youve got to wonder how unobservant Robin Williams family have to be inMrs.
Doubtfirenot to recognise their ex-husband/father even through several layers of latex.
I dont want to, but Ill have to mentionWhite Chicks.
Although the make-up in that film would be better placed in a horror rather than a comedy.
Never underestimate the obfuscating effect of poor lighting.
Which is probably just as well; the twist wouldnt have been as good otherwise.
Even that recent teaser trailer forSpectredemonstrated that saving money on the electricity also does wonders for identity protection.
Well, as long as you dont have the distinctive tones of Christoph Waltz, that is.
Lets end on the classic.
Sometimes all you need is a wig, a false nose and a pair of glasses.
Finally then: Superman.
Kal Els attempt at blending in with humanity has a lot more going for it than people give credit.
