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When he eventually signed on for a superhero film, it was, fittingly, alongside Captain America, that upright paragon of virtue — and Redford played the villain.

Depending on who you talk to, Kirk was either a proponent of hateful, far-right ideology or a paragon of the idea of open debate.

And Hanks himself, that paragon of niceness, has only become a bigger avatar of American identity.

"He's not a paragon of technical prowess, nor does he stand out for his vision, his long ball touch, or his ability to link up," said Real Sociedad expert Ramajo.

Though it’s the paragon for gay romance films, the movie’s air of prestige has somewhat clouded its thematic resonance over the years.