Retrospective Review

Rating: 10/10 (26 February 2016)

With Batman V Superman only one month away I thought I would share my thoughts on its prelude, the Man Of Steel.
Now let's get this out of the way, I love this film. I can sit and watch this film once a week and not be board. I will admit I'm a DC fan through and through, with Batman and Superman being my favourite comic book heroes. Living through the hype of The Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises I felt complete with Batman, he was finally given the justice he deserved. Christopher Nolan gave me everything I could of asked for, of course Rises has its faults but it's still a great film with amazing ending. Then on hearing Nolan was going to tackle Superman, I knew something special was on its way. I more realistic and grounded take, shedding away the silliness and red pants.
Now Henry Cavill was born to play Superman, he's performance is subdued and understated. He conveys a man struggling with absolute power. Living isolated from the rest of the world, while hiding in plain sight. Michael Shannon is a great villain, coming across as intelligent and eloquent, a man with a purpose. Amy Adams is brilliant as Lois Lane, who's not the damsel but character who drives the plot forward. Now the destruction of Metropolis and the neck snapping scene, are of course shocking. But it was the right choice, the consequences are clearly seen. Of course you would get casualties, this is not a kids film. Superman is not a wimpy boy scout, he is a man of action who he fights for what he believes in. Many can and have said differently, and I respect everyones opinions.
I highly recommend this film, it's really well acted and is full of action.