While an intelligent mastermind like Lex Luthor could truly wreak havoc on the city of Metropolis with ease, he sure doesn’t know how to surround himself with winners. In nearly every live action incarnation of that character, we see him surrounded by seemingly inept goons and unintelligent tag-alongs.
Hans, however, built perhaps the greatest team of henchmen that the cinema has ever seen.
They each have a purpose and a skill. Karl is the alpha dog of the bunch and clearly the most deadly and cunning. Theo is the hacker that can circumvent the security system — and he keeps the mission light with some charisma and humor. Eddie is the all-American that can pass himself off as the plaza security guard in case any Twinkie-eating police officers come by for a visit. Others serve as technicians and muscle. Mercenaries all. And because Hans is all-knowing, he’s brilliant enough to choose people that only need to know as much as he wants them to.
They serve their purpose. They listen to orders — with exception to Karl’s vengeance. And they never slack off or waver from their mission.
Well done, Hans. Even if it didn’t work out for you in the end, well done.
