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I did want to give it 10/10 for making Superman cool again. But film has it's issues. And I get it why critics don't like it. This is a movie with such satisfying action scenes, such great score and feel associated with it. Yes, there could have been more character development, and there is a point where action can get a bit boring. But this is a great foundation for a franchise. Zack Snyder made his best movie to date. And, man, I'm telling you, action sequences in this movie are incredible. Among that there is a great origin story that you can believe in and there are great characters in the movie. This is a diamond like no other, just you wait for the next entry in the series. We might get Superman on a Dark Knight level. And I truly believe that this one delivered too.

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DO NOT LISTEN TO THE CRITICS ON THIS ONE. Clearly the average person loves it, and reviews from most people who have actually read Superman (or even any comic book) are glowing. It is the Superman movie you've always wanted: Shed of the silly Reeve portrayal that kept people from taking him seriously; Containing more action in the first 5 minutes than there was all throughout Superman Returns; writing on par with (better, in my opinion because I love Superman more) the incredible scripts found in Nolan's Batman films. Also, Hans Zimmer nailed it again with a score I personally like more than Williams' classic. Go see this movie: It's moving, thrilling, deep, and a spectacle like nothing else you've seen.

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What???? Superman is Jesus??? Who would'a thought it Jesus/Superman is a naturalised American bought up in Texas. So, let me get this straight, Jesus/Supermans' nemesis is the Super Villain Zod/Bin Laden who is trying to change America by destroying buildings and changing the environment to make it habitable for his Race??? To add to this heady mix, it seems that Jesus/Superman is a Superhero by way of Twilight. Bland sexless uninteresting and 2 dimensional, but at least the American Military love Jesus/Superman and he loves them. Which is sweet. I would also like to thank the Producers and Studio for letting me know what make of camera I should be buying. The product placement in this movie was better than the Hol(e)y plot line. Lois Lanes' character was as fleshed out as a skeleton on a diet, and her relationship with Jesus/Superman was as wet as a wet thing on a wet day in wet land. Bad acting Overlong tedious and dodgy CGI. Apart from that the movie was pretty bad

2013-06-17 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

the man of steel is the best movie of all the time, including all the marvel movies that are a joke, I recommend this movie because it is very epic, and emocialmente serious. I stole a couple of tears I assure you.

2013-06-17 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fact: This movie is 100 times better than any previous Superman effort. NON SPOILER REVIEW: Superman does NOT give the world a roofie like in the Donner films. Superman does MORE than just lift stuff like in Brian Singer's 'Superman Returns' in which Supes lifted a plane, a car, a woman, a boat, another plane and a giant rock (in that order). Superman DOES make some difficult choices and uses his strength to great effect in some awesome action scenes. SPOILER TERRITORY: Favorite bits: ~ They show us Krypton. The wildlife and technology. It isn't just lip service. You actually get to spend a good deal of time on Krypton in its final moments. ~ The Terrence Malick like vignettes of young Clark's childhood are beautiful. If "Tree of Life" suddenly had a plot and amazing action scenes, you'd have Man of Steel. ~ Faora. The way she moves, her brutality. It is awesome to watch on screen. ~ Jor-El. Crows part in this movie is much bigger than I was expecting and I really dig his ghostly mentoring of his son. ~ Supes: Henry Cavill must have devoured like 7 Hugh Jackmans to bulk up for this role (I hear Chris Nolan had a truckload of extra Jackman's lying around after 'The Prestige'). Cavill is huge. He has hair on his chest. He is a manly guy. An all American farm boy. It's awesome. ~ Destruction: The devastation of Metroplis is massive. The "terraform engine" ravages much of the city and when Zod and Superman finally fight, it is amidst the hollow ash covered ruins of massive buildings. ~ When Ma Kent's house is destroyed, and her sons future is uncertain, and the whole world is going to hell because of alien invaders, she is found looking through what remains of her home for her photo albums. Amidst all the chaos, those memories of her son were important to her. The director didn't point it out or make a big deal of it, but I found it touching. ~ The final Costner vignette got me in the feelers. Maybe because I'm raising two boys, one of which is constantly wearing a read cape, but it got me. CONCLUSION: The critics are high as a kite. But not as high as Man of Steel because this movie kicks ass. It is on par with Batman Begins as a setup movie and with a good story and great casting of Luthor or some other Supes villian, there is no reason the next one can't be every bit as good as The Dark Knight. Cheers. Go see it. Enjoy. Superman is back.

2013-06-17 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

When the teaser trailer hit, i was interested. When the full trailer hit, i was really excited. Then i saw the movie, which I was looking forward to as being one of the best of the summer. What a disappointment. The action is boring and overly-long. The plot is only there when it needs to be. The acting is sub-par at points. The writers took the plot from The Matrix, added in some Avengers action scenes and called it a day. This movie is mediocre at best.

2013-06-17 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We always wished for a Superman movie that was an epic above all.. Man of Steel is that one. Good script and direction, above all the action is just unbelievable.. this will convince you that Superman is not only much more powerful than any human and that he has an attitude too.. when need arises he can break some necks.

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I really like the movie. It kind of let me down though. It was really dark, their was few comedy. The old supermans were not like that. And their was to much mass destruction. Their was more explosions in this film than all the marvel movies combined. Snyder has done 300 and watchmen. And those were just like this. It put me on the edge of my seat more than I can enjoy. I think they were trying to be to original. Their also wasn't enough interaction between lois and clark. One second he is saving her and the next they are kissing. It was to rushed. I wasnt to big of a fan of the shaky camera thing that he did. All in all. Casting for everyone was perfect. Story was great. I just really wish that Zack Snyder didn't do this movie. This movie had so much potential. But he I truly believe is the reason this movie doesn't have a metacritic score higher than 60

2013-06-17 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

As expected from the duo of Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder..this was an amazing piece of movie making talent...the actors did their job well...David S. Goyer's work on screenplay was seen by all...and adds a lot to the totality of this movie's presentability...The makers have to be given the credit for presenting Superman in the way it should always 've been...A big thumbs up for no Underwear on pants and just wear a specs to hide ur identity..Man of Steel does complete justice to our Fav superhero..The vision of a person's struggle with his own identity...and what he he finally does..is absolutely stunning & beautiful..though at times it lacked momentum which was dealt with...Those giving -ve reviews...should consider the fact that this was just the first movie of a series...There's a lot more to come....giving a hope for better superhero movies......This movie stand true to the 'S' symbol of hope!!

2013-06-17 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

“Man of Steel” is a new interpretation of Superman for the modern post “Dark Knight” age of superhero films. The story is more serious and asks the question of “will I be accepted into this world or be feared?” While I like the new take on the Superman origin story and how uniquely it’s told, I found the script to be rather weak. The character moments are scarce, everything feels a bit ruseels a bit rushed, and the dialogue comes off as super cheesy almost to the point where I was cringing. However, I am a huge fan of how this film is directed. Zack Snyder does an awesome job with what he has. The action sequences are choreographed amazingly, quit possibly the best action all year. Camera work in this film is really well done and the editing is spot on. There are some really inventive shots and the final fight sequence with Zod is riveting. The actors do a fine job with their characters. However, no one really stands out aside from Henry Cavill as Superman. While he’s no Christopher Reeve, I really like his take on the character. Amy Adams as Lois Lane is decent, but the way the character is written is kind of weak as I never really cared for her and she came off as a bit forced. Michael Shannon is pretty good as Zod, but the character could have used more screen time. Russell Crowe and the rest of the cast is solid and play their roles well. Visual effects in this film are top-notch. From Kypton to Earth, everything from a visual standpoint is breathtaking. I’ve always been a fan of Zack Snyder’s visual style in film and here he’s put them to great use. The score on the other hand is okay. While it’s great in the film, it’s rather loud and forgettable. Overall, “Man of Steel” is a solid piece of cinema and it has me pumped for more Superman movies as well as a potential Justice League film. However, it does fall short in the story department. I felt like I was going from one ride to the next without having a chance to breath. The film has some interesting things to say, but only on a few occasions does it take the time to say it and even then not very clearly. On the bright side though, we get the most action packed Superman movie and quit possibly superhero movie of all time. There’s a lot of fun to be had, but if you’re looking for something deeper and thought provoking this isn’t the place. I give it 3.5/5, weak story that is made better with great action, stunning visual effects, and fantastic direction.

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For all those comparing this to Iron Man 3 and saying it 'sucks' compared to it, please take the next train to a standard centre of learning and keep yourself there till you can properly review a film. I'm old enough to have seen the original TV series that had Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher, all the Superman films and the spin off Smallville. I'm telling you, this blows them all out of the water. The acting is top notch, the music even more so, the special effects so well done that you wouldn't be able to spot in a fault in a single bloody pixel. I loved it, and everyone I saw it with loved it too. As far as i'm concerned as this was a story in a movie, which would be no mean feat to achieve, and made the whole production that much better.

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Overall a fantastic superhero movie. But a little disappointment that General Zod the powerful enemy of superman dies in a little fight which should be extended for next part and there is disappointment from Henry Cavill's acting although he have a great body which is suitable for Superman but I think Superman Should at least looks like the "Captain America". I think this movie create new standards for action movies. Surely this is a next level of action in any action movie

2013-06-16 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

The movie was perfect. The music fit the action and themes in every scene, I didn't find any of the dialogue to be cheesy and over the top and the action was believable and what you would expect from a superman movie. It was like one of the DC animated movies brought to live action. The visuals were honestly flawless because even though the action was fast paced the camera kept you in it with pinpoint accuracy. The Plot was perfect for an introductory type film. You know what I mean like Batman Begins, Green Lantern, Thor etc. they had to introduce the character in a way that would appeal to a broad audience and they did it perfectly. The action was absolute SUPERMAN! I mean the only movie I could compare the "action" to is the Hulk and it outpaced that by leaps and bounds, watching this you truly felt like you were witnessing a battle between gods! This is the modern up to date remake we were all waiting for. Go out and support the movie because we need more DC movies on the big screen and that's where it starts.

2013-06-16 Man of Steel > "M" > Watch Man of Movie

I waited an entire year for this?! “Superman Returns” was better! Directed by the writer/director of “Sucker Punch” (need I say more?) with a script void of anything memorable, written by David S. Goyer (Blade) and produced (with story credits) by the infamous Christopher Nolan, “Man of Steel”, the newest blockbuster sure to make an exorbitant amount of money worldwide, today sadly standssadly stands as one of the biggest disappointments in the resurgence of the modern superhero era. Telling the story of the origins of Superman, his days as a youth and his adult confrontation with General Zod, there are basically three damning flaws which serve to retard “Man of Steel” and its assent into the stratosphere of superhero cinematic notoriety. “Man of Steel” isn’t even on par with the dangerously average “The Amazing Spider-Man”. Hell, while it wasn’t a better movie, even “Green Lantern” was more coherent at times. Anyway, the flaws are as follows: 1. “Man of Steel” is unbelievably un-engaging! It is impossible to emotionally connect with any of the characters on screen. And if I don’t care about anybody in this movie, then why am I watching it? If you don’t think this is a problem, go watch “John Carter” again. 2. Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man is not replaceable. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is not replaceable. Even Chris Hemsworth as Thor is not replaceable. But Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman is such “nothing” here, that this rebooted Superman character is more liken to a sort of Man of Steel by committee. His acting is so vanilla, that at times (many times) he sort of fades into the background of this larger than life production, for long stretches. But it’s not like Cavill was even asked to act or do much of anything here. He lifts a few things, and his eyes glow from time to time and he talks to his mom a bit. But I feel that any young actor with a muscular physique could have done the same thing. And maybe with a little more charisma of a leading man. Hence, Man of Steel by committee. 3. This feels like a 4 hour movie that had been edited down to a 2 hour movie. And sloppily edited at that. Let me put it to you another way: The narrative structure within “Man of Steel” is so choppy in its plotting, that it seemed as if director Zack Snyder had completed a series of these films beforehand, but instead of giving us three separate movies, he felt compelled to give us a highlight reel, with dense plot development, followed by large gaps which seemed as if huge chunks of connective storyline were left out, followed again by dense plot development, and call it a movie. In short, more than once I thought I had fallen asleep during “Man of Steel” and missed crucial scenes, only to find out that I had not. And this is why I don’t lay any of the blame on Christopher Nolan. The man only came up with the story. What Snyder did from that point on is clearly beyond Nolan’s control. This leads me to the one great flaw which supersedes, while at the same time umbrellas, said three major flaws: Zack Snyder’s direction. Due to his choice of focusing on his direction rather than his characters, said characters come off as unimportant. Hence, nobody cares if they live or die. Due to his lack of true understanding of the Superman series (no mention of Kryptonite?!) or the Superman character, Cavill comes off as a hero nobody roots for or sympathizes with. And due to Snyder’s choice of a plot structuring which exposes his horrific storytelling abilities, he has made a film that will leave a majority of audiences’ cold; only pretending to like this movie in order to save face with their friends. Final Thought: “Man of Steel” only has a few redeeming qualities. The first being, that there are more than a few well crafted flashbacks, which are perfectly implemented by the hated Zack Snyder. They convey the only genuine atmosphere of the entire film and contain the best scene in the movie where Kevin Costner fights a tornado (well, sort of). The second redeeming quality has to be Michael Shannon (Take Shelter) as General Zod, who isn’t great here, but seems to be the only actor not phoning in a performance. Also, Shannon has the perfect face to play this particular villain, as he gives his trademark crazy eye stare at every opportunity. And the third redeeming comfort would have to be Hans Zimmer’s score. But then again, I’m probably one of the few who hasn’t gotten tired of the bludgeoning score this composer brings to the table. All of that said, if you’re like me and had any kind of hopes or expectations for this film, then none of these aspects will be all that redeeming. And as one of the biggest disappointments in my lifetime, I’m being kind here by giving “Man of Steel” even two stars. Written by Markus Robinson, Edited by Nicole I. Ashland Follow me on Twitter @moviesmarkus

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This film was everything I expected out of a Director-Writer combo like this, that is Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan, respectively. In my deepest opinion, I believe the writer/director team can make or break a film as easy as a twig as far as audience satisfaction is concerned. Well, they definitely showed up for this film, and supported a beloved superhero no less. This film was more "realistic" approach to Superman's origin. It covered the short demise of Krypton, and was just enough screen time to understand why it happened, and for Superman's transit to Earth via Krypton. To make a great story short, this movie is loaded with tons of action, great acting, and great replay value. You won't be disappointed.

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one of the best movies of this and all times, it is difficult to make a superhero movie that has serious tone and not just romp and jokes. It shows the human side of Kar-El, in trying to be just one of us, but his fate will prepare something bigger "The ultimate hero of humanity". It shows a Clark who suffer the consequences of being different, their emotions, their feelings. Facing decisions between who he is or who he should be. The cast was amazing, everything fit to perfection: Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Amy Adams, Antje Traue, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne .. The music is beautiful and powerful Indisputably 10/10 Movie

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I REALLY enjoyed this movie. I didn't find it too "serious" or lacking humor the way film critics did, as I felt that fit the story. I think my few gripes and why I didn't give it a 10 are simply with the direction of storytelling following the transition to Earth. I feel like the flashback approach felt way too choppy and unnecessary. I feel it could have all been settled with even one simple flashback upon him in the water that lead to coming back out after, minus the end scenes with his father that could have then been brought about in a "finalizing" flashback after. Also, him finding the ship, due to the choppiness, felt extremely rushed and out of place. I'm hoping for and extended cut that gives slightly more story there and transition. Also, while it was necessary for the current story, Lois Lang's story felt arbitrary overall, with her almost put into scenes and events by the "hand of God". She didn't get time to really be her OWN character, instead more there ONLY to develop Clark. Those minor gripes aside, the rest of the story-telling was, especially everything related to Krypton, Zod, and the interaction and plot there-in was stellar!

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While I'd hoped for an intro to an outstanding trilogy to die for which director Christopher Nolan succeeded to do in his making of "The Dark Knight" Trilogy, I got in return a 143 minute movie that contained 60 minutes of origin story, 60 minutes of a plot outline, 20 lousy minutes of fighting, and 3 minutes of Clark Kent's future life as the lover of Lois Lane and a citizen of Metropolis. All in all, I would say to wait for the movie to come out on DVD if you do however have interest of even seeing the movie at all.

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Strength: Visual Effects Weak: Kyptonian Society Premises. The has the best Kypton Myth and i concur but it could have been better if the script writers made kept closer adherence to the concepts of Plato, which would have made the Kyptonian Society much more viable. Instead, we have Russel Crowe mouthing haphazardly a single line, without justification, about the demerits of Krypton, like a sales person brushing off claims of excellence of his rival's products, and Superman, with visible lack of compunction, ripping apart Krypton's solution to the questions asked by all intelligent being about existence (the Genesis chamber ship) with his EYES (who can blame him? It is unlikely for twelve-year olds to be able to read beyond Plato's words). Anyone with a smattering of understanding about Plato's thoughts would have winced and railed at such scenes. Of course, it is the intention of the script writers to pitch freedom against societal pre-destination, with Superman, bastion of freedom, choosing to do Good and besting the best warrior of the totalitarian Krytonian society, who did 'Evil' in his attempts to fulfill his purpose of protecting his people. In the end, General Zod's death speech bespeaks a grander character in the man than in that of an alien in tights parroting about freedom and choice, as he is brought up to do.

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This movie wasn't bad, but wasn't great. It definitely doesn't rise to the level of Nolan's Batman trilogy, but it does return Superman back to the upper echelon of superhero franchises (we can officially forget Superman Returns). With that said, there were many moments that the movie got painfully slow. The dialog and plot movement lacked a spark that the Iron Man series possesses, and simultaneously lacked the "take me serious" edge that Batman Begins and The Dark Knight clearly held. It's not either of those, but it is more enjoyable (and even more plausible) than The Dark Knight Rises. The movie rates a solid 7, however, because the action sequences and creative elements take Superman in a new direction. This is not a remake of Salkind Superman series from the 70s. It definitely transforms itself into a legitimate 21st century film approach of porting a comic book. My hope is that with the sequel (and we know there will be one), that we avoid the Transformer-esque "destroy everything" and get back to some of the fun, humor, and ride that has always made Superman so fun. I never thought I'd say this, but I kind of missed Lex Luthor.