This really was Super

Rating: 7/10 (14 June 2013)

I was fortunate to have just finished viewing a midnight premier of Man of Steel. All I can say is WOW! This movie was all I could ever want from a Superman movie. I've been a superhero and Superman fan my entire life. However, the Superman character in the movies was always so tacky and the movies as a whole were just average. Man of Steel, though, is completely different.I thoroughly enjoyed how they made the character of Superman much more realistic (as realistic as he could be). Henry Cavill was the perfect choice as he made Superman seem like an actual man. To make this easier, I'll list the pros and cons in my opinion:
Pros:
1. The plot was extremely well done. The movie really took the time and effort to explain everything and made sure it connected. 2. Henry Cavill has the "look" of Superman (just look at him without a shirt) and knows how to give him more human qualities. 3. The special effects were stunning. Everything from the explosions to the future technology was believable.The flying especially was jaw-dropping. 4. The acting was superb. I especially enjoyed Crowe and Costner, but everybody did a phenomenal job (Amy Adams bothered me at times but that was just her character, not here). 5. The ending (not going to say what it is) gave me chills. 6. The use of flashbacks was effective in telling the story. 7. It was a believable superhero movie. 8. There are some good one-liners that are memorable.
Cons: (Not many)
1.It was a little slow at times but only because the background or plot was being explained. Superman fans won't mind this at all, but the casual moviegoer might. 2. Some action scene extended a little too long to the point where it seemed like the fight was dragged out just a tad.
Overall, I give it a 9.5/10. One of the best, if not the best, superhero movie ever made.