Promising, But Unfinished

Rating: 5/10 (28 July 2013)

After watching Man of Steel, I can't help thinking that I was watching what could have been a great movie. However, it comes off as average at best. That can be attributed to the lack of following through on story points which really brought the audience in. Another problem was the choppy and unnatural photography exhibited in the beginning and at various times throughout the film. On the other hand, what this movie does well is shed a new light on the well-documented story of Superman. Henry Cavill fits very well into the shoes of the beloved super hero. Except he is not a beloved super hero in this film; he is a man that the world is not quite ready for. Very much a stranger in a land of fearful people. Had the film a greater level fluidity to it and better writing, this could have been wrapped up much better in the last part of the film. Also, Lois Lane (Played by Amy Adams) actually knows the identity of her savior and helps him defeat the vicious General Zod and his men. The problem with this character is the lack of fire and spunk befitting of Lois Lane. That is another problem in the script and possibly with the director. She is just a side-note in a story that she should have her as one of the centerpieces.Russell Crowe steps into the shoes of Jor-El and does a fair job. He does what he can with the material. In conclusion, their is a lack of finish on this supposed finished product.