What could have been

Rating: 4/10 (15 June 2013)

First i have to say that the 1978 classic, Superman is my favorite movie of all time and whilst that film has many flaws, the late great Christopher Reeve, made us all believe that a man can fly - So Man of Steel (a reboot of a dead franchise) had a lot to live up to...
I was quite surprised with Henry Cavill, his was truly an awesome portrayal. Likewise the character development, from origin to finding his purpose, this was a sterling portrayal of a darker more serious Superman (much more akin to the comic books)... If the film had stopped there, i would probably give it 10 out of 10 - the struggle of the lonely character trying to fit in and find his place in society was riveting stuff and all that the film needed...
Sadly the last 45 minutes, ruined the film for me, OTT effects, non stop SILLY action, ruined all its previous good work
overall a very good reboot of the character himself - and as for the movie - 6 out of 10