deus ex machina for the masses.

Rating: 3/10 (8 February 2014)

The title about says it all, Superman the god among us mortals, he can do no wrong and correct any problem with a wave of his hand.
Where do I begin, well lets start with this god awful trope of might makes right and how civilian casualties are meaningless. There is so much property damage and civilian loss of life in this film that I honestly think the villain of the movie (General Zod) would have ended humanity in a more peaceful way.
Why is it we watch these films and root for an all powerful "hero" with complete lack of regard for casualties or property damage. At least in The Avengers they had the sense enough to tell the police to put up a perimeter and to try and take the fight away from the civilians. In this movie it is an all you can destroy buffet by a hero who is in no way held responsible for his actions. He is the good guy, this movie teaches us the lesson that with enough physical power no laws apply to you.
The film looked great, but other than that it is a waste of time. Poorly written, poorly cast and further more a real poor image of what a true hero is.
Real heroes, like the military, they so clearly use as ineffectual plot point to get in Superman's way are the heroes. They care about the law, civilian lives, and the country they are protecting. Watch this film on mute to a melodic metal band and you get a great high quality music video.