Truth Justice & The American Way... My Man of Steel review.

Rating: 6/10 (17 June 2013)

So lately I guess Hollywood has decided that special effects and action can make up for a bad story and plot. I was overly excited to see Man of Steel and sadly I was crushed at how he was portrayed in this newest installment. First of all I will say SPOILER ALERT to anyone who hasn't seen it yet. The film starts off with the birth of Supes on his home planet of Krypton... unfortunately THIS Krypton and opening scene was the first of many disappointments in the film. Krypton without a red sun? Really???? That is one of the MAIN things that makes Superman so Super on Earth. But instead we get Krypton with an "old/dying" sun and Earths "newer" sun is what gives Kal his powers... or in this case... Just some extra strength. So much for being the Red SON of Krypton.
Next, Superman does not get winded or tired but during his first showing of his powers is straining to hold a metal frame from falling on a helicopter but yet later during a flashback lifts a full bus out of a river without batting an eye. Moving on to General Zod and his army. This could have been done SO much better. Lets start out with the special "breathers" these Kryptonians use so their powers aren't affected by Earths yellow... I mean... newer sun. They are worn for the majority of the fight scenes yet Zod and company still have their powers to lay a whooping on the human race, and in most scenes are portrayed faster and stronger then Supe. This really irked me as well.
As for characters, I don't know what to complain about first. His parents resembling the traits of the Parkers way too much (Spiderman) or the fact that Superman (aka an indestructible alien) needs the help of a female journalist to be his sidekick and help save the planet. Thanks Pepper Pots for setting the bar in Hollywood by saving Iron Mans skin every time that it seems "normal" for the love interest to rescue the hero. Again... HE'S SUPERMAN! He does the saving. And I also appreciate Lois looking more like Lana (sarcasm) Jimmy Olsen is now Jenny and is a woman. I guess a nerdy guy idolizing Clark at the Daily Planet may have came off a little to gay so lets just make him a woman. Perry White played by Laurence Fishburne??? Why is it OK to change the race of characters now-a-days? Kingpin played by Michael Clark Duncan, Electro is going to be played by Jamie Foxx, and Nick Fury is Samuel L Jackson. Don't get me wrong... ALL great actors but were cast due to their popularity NOT because the fit the role. IS'NT THAT THE WHOLE POINT OF CASTING?!?!?!?!? I guess Channing Tatum should audition for the role of Luke Cage if he's ever portrayed in a movie... I mean he's popular right?
Lastly one of the biggest disappointments in the film was the ending... I think I almost threw up in my mouth a little at this part. Superman just demolished a dozen buildings in Metropolis with no regard to human safety in the final showdown with Zod (With props to the 3 easter eggs in the final confrontation... look closely or you will miss them. Zod in his all black prison outfit, Wayne Tech Satellite, and Lex Co. Gas truck) Here Superman & Zod are engaged in a fight and while Zod is using his heat vision to threaten the lives of a family, Superman breaks his neck!?!?!?!? WHAAAAAAT! Yes... Superman kills now apparently, completely taking away EVERYTHING Superman stands for. Sadly the trailer for this movie WAS way better then the film itself.