This is unlike any Superman before...

Rating: 8/10 (25 October 2013)

I am not overly fond of superhero movies in general, but still I watch them, as I am a movie aficionado. And I must confess that "Man of Steel" is actually the best superhero movie that I have seen.
This is not the child-approved adventure that Superman was back in the Christopher Reeve era - during which I grew up with those particular movies - and nor is it anywhere near "Superman Returns". "Man of Steel" quite simply pushes the entire boundary of what the audience is used to in the previous movies.
"Man of Steel" is a Superman movie for grown ups, and it really does appeal to an adult audience. The story is darker and delivers a harder punch, no pun intended, than any previous Superman movies. And the level of destruction and mayhem present in this movie is just simply off the charts. And for that alone, the movie is well worth watching.
These constant reboots of previously established movies is annoying to a great extend, and the same goes for "Man of Steel". Was it really necessary to tell the story of Supermans trip to Earth and his upbringing here? No, not really. But still, the movie was entertaining, because it was a more serious and gloomy universe that the audience was introduced to.
And while we are on the topic of reboots, then why use General Zod and his henchmen again? These were in a Christopher Reeve Superman movie already and were bested even there. So why reinvent them and use them again? I just don't get that. But thumbs up for the characters, their outfits and their more menacing and brutal demeanor.
I wasn't familiar with Henry Cavill at all, and must admit that it is good that they are finally moving away from the Christopher Reeve era and anything that looks like him (hint, hint, the "Superman Returns" movie). It was a bold move, sure, but one that will essentially bring about a great new touch and inspiration to the Superman franchise.
"Man of Steel" is action and excitement from start to finish. And even Russell Crowe and Kevin Costner performed quite well in this movie.
I can warmly recommend that you sit down and watch "Man of Steel", it is a much needed breath of fresh air in the superhero genre.
And what is up with the hype about these so-called 'easter eggs' in the movie? Come on, get over it. It is a movie meant for entertainment, this is not rocket science.
Strap in for an action-filled and adrenaline-filled ride of a movie.