A Very Good Movie With Some Flaws

Rating: 7/10 (22 June 2013)

I think this could have been a much better movie than it was. I liked Henry Cavill's portrayal of Superman and the rest of the cast was very good, such as Kevin Costner, Diane Ladd, Lawrence Fishburne, and the boy actors who played the younger Superman. I think it was very interesting how the writers presented the confusion and angst of Superman as a child, who did not understand what was happening to him as he discovered his powers. The father, especially, Costner, played his part very well. Russell Crowe, as Superman's real father also was very good.
So why did I give this movie 7 stars? I felt the first half of the movie was a "10". I did not think the 2nd half of the movie held up this standard. I am a person who loves 'plot'. The 2nd half or so lacked plot in favor of action, explosions, special effects. So my enjoyment of the movie really sagged towards the end. I was actually bored by all the fighting. Another weakness, I felt, was the part of Lois Lane. I love Amy Adams but I think she was miscast in this role. I can't nail it down, but her character was somewhat unbelievable.She was too prominent in the plot and she knew who Superman was from the 'get-go'. A nice twist but it does take the mystery out of part of the plot.
Perhaps no actress could have overcome the weaknesses built in to the role of Lois Lane. So overall I did not leave the theater terrifically satisfied. I did not feel that I would like to see the movie a 2nd time, which I think is a good test of a great movie. Thanks.