Boring and derivative

Rating: 4/10 (15 October 2013)

Like most blockbusters, "Man of Steel" lays on the effects and sound, but totally lacks charm.
Many big name actors are seen in this film, but their talent is wasted in favor of wooden dialogue and spectacular explosions.
This movie simply isn't watchable.
Let's be honest about what these blockbusters are: big budget attempts to rejuvinate old franchises. Like "Transformers", "Pacific Rim", and "Star Trek", they are aimed as much at the massive Chinese audience as much as the (perhaps more discriminating) Western moviegoer. The result is an inferior product.
I will say that at least it's not as bad as "Superman Returns".