Christopher Nolan once shared his thoughts on a memorable moment from Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, revealing the scene that has stayed with him the most. “The moment in Man of Steel where Kevin Costner tells young Clark that whatever his origin, he’s still his son puts a lump in my throat every time,” Nolan said. Fans also had issues with Pa Kent’s role in the film. Even with the DCEU moving on, Man of Steel continues to spark debate due to its darker tone and morally complicated moments. Nolan’s reflections show how some of the emotional beats, like Pa Kent’s advice, remain memorable even when fans disagree with them.