Man of Steel

Admittedly, I've never been a big fan of Superman.  I can't quite figure out why. I've just never loved the character. The1978 version was a solid film, but Christopher Reeve was just lame. (Stop it...I meant as an actor.)  And Superman Returns...well.


So when I saw the very first trailer for Man of Steel, I was immediately struck by the seemingly different feel. Of course having Zack Snyder at the helm never hurts. (If the name Zack Snyder doesn't ring a bell, stop reading this right now and go watch 300, Sucker Punch, Watchmen, and Dawn of the Dead.)

Bottom line...this is a good movie. It's certainly one you should see on the big screen. The story is told creatively, it features some clever scripting, and the film is visually compelling. Oh...and the grandiose action!

Two words adequately describe the action sequences: property damage. A lot of crap gets destroyed in these 2 1/2 hours! I mean...A LOT!  If I have one criticism about the film, it's that the action sequences are so frenzied that they're often difficult to follow.

And finally, they got the casting right!  Henry Cavill is able to be the fresh-faced, slightly awkward innocent with All-American good looks, but also the rough and tough superhero who is able to intimidate you with both a look and a bulging physique.  And the rest of the cast is pretty darn good too.  Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, and Laurence Fishburne fill out the ensemble with Diane Lane excelling as Clark's mother.

If you're a fan of the hero genre and looking for a fun summer movie, you'll be glad you saw this one.