06/17/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Man of Steel "Steals" the Show

Man of Steel was a good quality movie. True, it was predictable. But let's face it, most superhero movies are. With a movie in a franchise as big as the Superman one, you can't win. Make it too like the comic book and people will be disappointed with the lack of variety in the movies. Vary the movie too much from the comic book and people will feel betrayed that their beloved comic book movie isn't exactly the same as their beloved comic book.
All in all the movie was great. The acting was sublime from all the cast, with the possible, very debatable exception of Michael Shannon. I particularly liked Amy Adam's performance as Lois Lane, as it strayed away from the stereotypical damsel-in-distress view people have of her, and made her more independent and a more likable character.
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Rating of
3/4 

06/16/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

You Will Believe A Man Can Cause Mass Destruction

'Man of Steel' is a much needed step above the disappointing 'Superman Returns'. For one thing, this re-boot is much faster paced and entertaining. Not a moment of screen time is wasted. The film swiftly covers large ground, in epic-scoped fashion. It is flashy, effects heavy and bombastic, but also thrilling and 'wow'-inducing in those aspects. There is enough spectacular action here to fill up two movies. It almost feels too much. The sheer amount of destruction alone is more immense than almost anything I've ever seen on screen. The story is well thought out, but not the best laid out. The individual 'flashback' moments involving Clark's upbringing on Earth are quite good and contain some genuine emotion. Though, do to the rushed/action packed nature of the film, they don't g...

Rating of
3/4 

06/16/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Review: Man of Steel

What's with all the negativity? "Oh, Man of Steel is dark. Superman isn't supposed to be dark. He's played by a British guy. Boohoo." Man of Steel isn't a dark film - it's a realistic film. It plays as if Superman really existed in this real world, and I truly doubt people would take this guy lightly, therefore resulting in an edgier but never truly "dark" motion picture. So shush. This new Superman is imperfect for sure, but it packs a visceral punch and establishes high standards for the sequels.

Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch) and produced by Christopher Nolan (director of The Dark Knight films), feels more like a sci-fi film rather than a superhero film. It's a well working film regarding the storytelling execution and does a decently good job a...

Rating of
3/4 

06/16/2013 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

Superman, calm down a bit.

Man of Steel is a failed attempt at a 'gritty and dark' take on the Superman story. While it will certainly satisfy anyone looking for endless, relentless, literally non-stop action. It's sad to say that all the visual effects and supposed epic action sequences are nothing but visual chaos, thus it's more headache inducing than awe inspiring. There is very little plot to speak of, as it all takes back seat to the endless fights and destruction, and what plot there is is dry and forgettable. The dialogue is atrociously awful, and it's unfortunate to see such a talented cast trying to make such limited material work. Ultimately, it's a huge mess, that should have been edited down by a half, with more focus on characters and a solid story. As it stands now, MoS will leave you sore rath...

Rating of
1.5/4 

06/14/2013 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

Superman Soars Once More

When you're rebooting a beloved franchise - you have to get things right or risk alienating both long-time fans and a new audience alike. Though it's not without flaws, Man of Steel manages to buck the trend and join Batman Begins as a successful re-launch of a classic hero.

We open at a place that has rarely been touched by the previous movies: the planet Krypton - which is on the verge of destruction due to bad resource management. It turns out mining your planet's core is a bad idea. Jor-El (Russell Crowe - in full serious mode) and his wife, Lara (Ayelet Zurer) have conceived the first naturally-birthed child on the planet in centuries - and in him, they place the future of their entire race. But General Zod (Michael Shannon - perpetually scowling and angry) is also interested in p...

Rating of
3/4 

06/13/2013 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

It didn't disappoint, it infuriated.

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As the movie was drawing to a close, I removed my 3-D glasses. When the end credits flooded across the screen I sunk my head into my palms into a gentle facepalm.

For nearly a year, this movie was my most anticipated film of the year (and pretty much of all time). There was so much talent involved. Christopher Nolan, Zack Snyder, Michael Shannon, Russel Crowe, Kevin Costner and Amy Adams, and it still managed to not only disappoint, but infuriate me.

It's as if Zack Snyder directed the beginning and ending of this movie, which looked visually stunning and intriguing. But in the middle, it's as if Michael Bay took over and had his typical summer movie theory: Bash in as many explosions and destruction as possible. I am ashamed to admit that this movie is comparab...

Rating of
1.5/4