Man of Steel is the Man of Hope for Earth

Rating: 9/10 (16 June 2013)

The superman DC comics is one of the oldest superheroes, first created back in 1933, so Superman has been on the conscious of comic book and superhero lovers for many, many decades. I think the main appeal to Superman is that he is also the only non-human superhero who really is more human than most humans, if you're following me. What I'm saying is that his love for humankind and Earth is ironically stronger than what most humans feel towards each other and mother Earth. In this latest re- visioning of Superman, directed by Zack Snyder, 'Man of Steel' is darker than the Superman of the past in its explanation about how Superman's home planet, Kryton was destroyed. We also learn that the 'S' on his uniform is not just a mere letter, but a symbol of Hope from his world. As the soul survivor of a dying planet, Kal-Al/Clark Kent/Superman was shipped off to Earth to live a full life and be a productive member of Human society and to help them one day when they need him.
Henry Cavill breathes much needed new life into Superman and in this darker version of Superman, we really see the other-worldly powers that he possesses. The fight scenes with General Zod and his posse are incredible. But Superman faces a heartbreaking dilemma in saving Earth or keeping the last vestiges of his race alive.
Ignore the questionably negative critical reviews of Man of Steel, and go see it for yourself. It is an excellent adventure for mature minds in the Superhero genre. I can't wait to see this again!