A Different Kind of Superman Movie

Rating: 8/10 (29 March 2016)

I just watched this movie in preparation for "Dawn of Justice". This was my first time seeing this film since I first saw it in the theater in 2013. As with all things, expectations dictate experience, and, happily, when I went into this movie not expecting much, I found myself pleasantly surprised with the quality of the movie.
The first time I saw this film I hated it. The film adopts a very different formula in telling the Superman story, and certainly a different model of film than the Christopher Reeve, "Superman: The Movie" film from 1978. Rather than the familiar tale of Clark Kent, reporter from the Daily Planet, and his alter ego who is an ongoing secret from Clark's fellow reporter, Lois Lane, we instead are treated to a sci-if film that tells the story of Kal- El's departure from Krypton and subsequent coming to be the hero we all know and love. Lex Luthor is nowhere to be found in this movie, with General Zod and his Kryptonian company being the film's chief antagonists.
That said, once you are able to accept that this is such a strict break with the standard telling of the Superman story, you'll find that this is actually a well done film. If you go in expecting a story that revolves around the Daily Planet reporter and his episodes with Lois, you'll be sorely let down. But if you approach the film with an open mind, enjoy the sci-fi vibe, and are well prepared for a script that is big on action and slugfests, then you'll find yourself loving this movie.
My biggest criticism would be that the Clark and Lois relationship was done in a way that undermines the traditional relationship they have, and that Amy Adams's acting wasn't very up to par in this movie. Still, all in all this is a super film! 8/10 stars.