... And The "S" On Superman's Chest Stands For What!?

Rating: 4/10 (6 July 2014)

For starters - It absolutely made me cringe when once Superman had finally finished off the bads guys (and the bad girls), he proudly turned to Col. Hardy and smugly boasted "I'm as American as you can get." (Oh? Really!? Spare me!)
And, since Superman considers himself to be "as-American-as-you-can-get", does that mean that if the USA went to war against another nation on this planet he'd be right there on the battlefield with the American troops ready to royally kick the enemy's ass?
Anyways - How's this for an entertaining opening sequence? - Fully clothed, Lara (who's on Krypton) is lying on her back on a table, grunting, groaning, sweating and, finally, giving birth to precious baby Jesus (oops!)... I mean, baby Kal-El.... While close by the bored-looking Jor-El stands with his grubby hands open between her spread legs, waiting to catch this blessed, little offering.
And, how's this for a fitting ending to this film's story? - After single-handedly saving all us Earthlings from total annihilation, Superman (aka. Clark Kent) is so graciously rewarded for his brave deeds by being given the crummy, ass-kissing job of being a newspaper reporter for the Daily Planet.
If the people of Krypton were really so brilliant, then, why the hell didn't they realize (before it was too late) that their planet was doomed to total destruction?
And, why is it that the people on Krypton can't fly?
And, don't you think it's such a wonderful coincidence that English just happens to be Krypton's one, and only, language?
It really annoyed me that in Man Of Steel, Superman wasn't a crime-fighter, at all. On the contrary, all of the devastating troubles that he dealt with in this story were all brought to this planet on account of him being who he was.
All-in-all - Man Of Steel was nothing but pure superhero junk food for superhero junkies who're more than willing to swallow anything that Hollywood sees fit to dish out to them, even if it's something that's completely void of any fresh, new ideas.
I thought it was typical movie-making hypocrisy that the existence of "god" was clearly dispelled, and, yet, the very presence of Superman was promoted as being the literal "Coming of Christ".
And, finally - I totally resented it that this $225 million production was used as a blatant advertising ploy to plug the likes of Sears and 7/Eleven.... (All for truth, justice and the American way, right?)