Ruined a Chance to make a Great Movie

Rating: 4/10 (2 July 2013)

When I saw Superman in 1972 I was elated - it took me to another dimension. The years have not changed my love of science fiction or action but this movie is very poor in story, directing, casting of Superman and execution. Take away Superman's muscles and there is nothing left. Maybe the Man of Steel title was more about his personality.
Russell Crow (Jor_El) and Dylan Sprayberry (Teenage Superman) stole the show, they brought their characters to life.
Hollywood announcing a sequel before it's release is very clever. If the studio believes it is great - maybe it is great - and I am wrong.
What a shame this Superman didn't take me to another level. The trailers had me believe this was a more mystical, spiritual sort of Superman film. It definitely wasn't. Unfortunately it left me wanting to leave the cinema 30 minutes before the end.
Reviewers have complained of the endless fight scenes - I think they are needed as there would be no movie without them.