Could have been much better!

Rating: 7/10 (17 June 2013)

I am someone who watched even Superman 4 at least 6-7 times. And yes I went to the film with big expectations as I loved the trailers and TV spots. They said this was a modern reboot. They were going to show how tormented Clark was and how he really made the choice of being a protector. The movie has delivered in many levels and I certainly enjoyed it but I feel that with so much good ideas, talent and time this is still a missed opportunity. If Superman Returns was at one extreme this went to another one and I do believe Singer executed his story better than this one. I do believe Singer would have done a better job with this scenario and cast!
Here is what I love about the movie:
All around good acting. Cavil and Crowe were very good, Costner was brilliant and young Clark was very good, too. I thought Zod and Faora were fantastic. Good start in Krypton. CGI was great and it didn't bother me too much. Flying scenes were really nice and the film had some moments that I would like to watch over and over again. Amazing music!
And my dislikes:
Very poor performance of Lara – who is she? Too many heartless actions scenes, some of them were really good but it seemed they liked something and did over and over again. Plot holes (things didn't really make sense): where did the suit come from and why he suddenly have chosen to wear it? He was confused for one moment and next he was flying around? " I found my people Mom, well done son" – what the hell, she didn't even ask who were they?" How did Clark find the ship and how did Louise Lane find him? I also thought the whole scenes involving Lane was badly written. One moment she is a journalist and next she is using space guns! And also it was really screaming to me that they have given the wrong impression about this film. They kept saying this was a reboot but they treated it like everyone knew a lot about superman. Like I said, they had a very a good idea but they haven't executed well enough. Perhaps some important scenes were cut. I hope we get a Blu-ray like Watchmen with many added scenes. I am so glad the IMDb reviews are high (although dropping as more voted) and the film is making enough money for squeals. I feel the best is yet to come. And I very much hope Nolan directs the next one himself!