Not for the non geek.

Rating: 6/10 (24 June 2013)

I wouldn't classify myself as a geek, however, I am familiar with other films in the superhero genre so I thought I would give this a chance.
Overall I have very mixed emotions towards it, while I found the opening drawing in my attention for the first 20 minutes, the next 30 had me struggling to keep my eyes open as the premise for Clarke Kent's life was unravelled. Having not read the comics I failed to recognise the subtle references that brought smiles to my friends and the plot went down a predictable, uninteresting route.
As the plot moved forward I started to regain focus and I have to say the action/effects were pretty good. This being said I must criticise the consistent necessity in all Hollywood blockbusters to destroy every building in site for no apparent reason. I find it dull and unoriginal.
I find Superman the most tedious of all action heroes and although the film brought a successful modern appeal to the character but I'm afraid the film failed to move him up the table.
That all said.... 6/10