How do you feel about the portrayal of heroes in films from different eras?

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From silent-film champions like Douglas Fairbanks to modern anti‑heroes portrayed by actors like Cillian Murphy, cinematic heroes reflect cultural values of their times. How do you feel about heroes in Golden Age films compared to gritty, morally ambiguous protagonists in contemporary cinema? Do you prefer clear-cut valor or complex character arcs that challenge audience sympathies?