Fantastic

Rating: 8/10 (15 January 2014)

As a naive viewer, I watched this film expecting and hoping for a Dark Knight take on Superman (seeing as Christopher Nolan was involved), but what followed completely overwhelmed those expectations. I loved this movie and I truly think that it's one of the best superhero films of recent times. It's not without fault but I really enjoyed it.
In a nutshell, the film tells the story of both Krypton's last moments and Superman's first challenge as the protector of Earth. He has to face one of the greatest villains in DC's cannon - General Zod - disgruntled military leader and bad ass. Firstly, the special effects are amazing. A lot of people are criticising the look for the film and saying that it is dull. I found the visuals to be incredible. They weren't groundbreaking, but they will satisfy. Secondly, the film boasts an incredible ensemble cast that fit neatly into all of their respective roles. Henry Cavill is absolute perfection as Superman and Russell Crowe makes an excellent Jor-El.
However, the critics are justified in some aspects of the film that they are currently criticising. The film has too much action, which in some parts is amazing, but made me feel disorientated sometimes and doesn't really work to the narrative of the story. I think the main problem with the film is that it has an incredible start and exposition, but becomes nothing more than a vehicle for the special effects department and another everyday blockbuster by it's conclusion. I personally loved it but my advice would be to see it for yourself to decide whether you love it or hate it.