once you leave Krypton, strap yourself in for the worst Superman since Superman IV

Rating: 2/10 (26 July 2013)

I won't be giving spoilers to this turgid film, so fear not. This time around we are privy to a remake of Superman II. If that is a spoiler, then I'll be damned. What we get is a full on effects feast for the eyes - one of the few highlights of the film. The other being Russell Crowe. He is excellent here and is in top form. Russell apparently is the only one in this film that can act - and act well. For a while this movie had me thinking it was directed by George Lucas. Aside from Crowe, all of the other well known actors here sound like they are fresh out of acting school. Kevin Costner gives what could be the worst performance of his long illustrious career. Laurence Fishburne the same. The rest of the cast is so uninspiring, you simply don't care about them or anything that happens to them. This film lacks genuine emotion and a reason to care. One word: Avoid.