If you believe in Superman, you will believe in this movie....Nuff said

Rating: 10/10 (14 June 2013)

Hi everybody. I have been on Man of Steel board almost since it's inception. Probably most of you will recognize me from my earlier posts or from my replies. I am a die-hard Supes fan like most of you here.
And I can vouch for it's sincerity, it's genuine likability; as a fan, as a reader of the comics, and as a guy just desperately waiting for it's release.
And now that I have seen it, I don't have words to describe the moments this movie offers, the emotions it conveys, the depth it has. Don't get me wrong, I am a huge action fan but if you are just looking for action (which in MOS destroys any other superhero movie action ever put on screen), maybe this movie isn't for you. I have been hearing a lot of negative comments about it, like how strange it is and how dark it is. But I honestly can tell you that if you had faith in Man of Steel since they announced it more than a year back and you wanted it to succeed no matter what the odds were, you will get up at the end of the movie and clap. This movie conveys everything Superman is and stands for.
Henry Cavill makes this character his own and his interpretation is maybe the most realistic portrayal of a desolated, alien superhero ever put on screen. He has the charisma, the humility, the voice and the looks. But in addition to all this, Henry gives his heart to the legend we all admire and cherish. I am sure that Henry will always be remembered for Man of Steel not because he is an actor, but because he is Superman. Bravo sir, I salute your effort. You have made a new fan in me, not that I doubted that you wouldn't be able to.
Another thing I would like to talk about is the music. There is a backlash concerning the original theme and why it wasn't used in this movie. But how can one reinvent and still use the same structure? The music in Man of Steel plays a huge part in the progression of the story. Yes, John Williams' legendary note is sincerely missed but Hans Zimmer provides Man of Steel with a subtle yet radiant symphony that makes the viewer get lost in the story the movie is telling. The action and drama in the movie would be incomplete without Zimmer's provoking pieces. The fight scenes are equipped with music so epic that one can only feel and applaud while watching the movie.
The supporting cast is tremendous too. Michael Shannon, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Antje Traue, Christopher Meloni, Ayelet Zurer, Laurence Fishburne are all great in their respective roles. The movie required a certain aura from all of them and they contribute perfectly. The direction is great, as nothing asinine can be expected of Mr. Zach Snyder. David S. Goyer has crafted an intelligent story, reinventing the beginnings of Kal-El. Its top notch science fiction put into writing and it clearly shows while playing on screen.
I have to mention the fight scenes; it would not be fair otherwise reviewing or talking about a Superman movie. If nothing else would satisfy you in Man of Steel (which I highly doubt), just imagine the action in Avengers and the battle scenes multiplied by 1000. The result is Man of Steel. You will see destruction on a scale of grand magnitude so epic that you will be almost forced to say "WOW"!!!!!!!!!It will take your breath away!
There are some contexts present in MOS which may not be appreciated by a few people. But I went with an open mind, not getting influenced by the critics or by the horde of imbecile trolls currently frequenting this board. I saw it, I liked it and I believed in it. There were genuine claps all over the hall when the movie finished. All of us left the hall knowing that we would be returning shortly. And if that is not the magic and purpose of a superhero movie, I think we have failed as viewers to enjoy the few hours we get to escape reality.
I know I would be watching this at least 2 more times. I am completely immersed in the experience it provided and I am sure it would take some time to snap out of it.
This is pure MAGIC OF EPIC PROPORTIONS people and if you can take a word from a real fan, go and see it. I am sure the real fans and the original posters on this board would agree with me.
Score : 11 our of 10 stars
Thank you!