Inspiring, emotional and action packed!!

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2013)

The very opening of the movie made me exclaim: "That's how you tell a Superman story!" Some really epic battle sequences. I found the dialogues quite apt too. I haven't been a follower of the comic books. But from the little I have read and seen, some of the scenes coupled with the dialogues made Superman leap out of the colored pages for me. I credit that to Snyder's style. Soundtrack is surprisingly subdued compared to when I hear it by itself, during which I find the OST absolutely inspiring. The climax, if you haven't seen the movie yet is best appreciated from a story arc stand point. Emotional hint for the sequels. So maybe that will help understand it's raison d'etre better. If you've already seen the movie, then the previous statement hopefully justifies it. I'm agnostic (no offense to those who aren't) but I found the subtle references to Christ quite thrilling. The biggest USP of the movie of course is one Mr. Cavill. Heard of him? No? Oh he's just some guy who has fought kings alongside Zeus, dressed up in victorian outfits, shared screen space with a certain slumdog, was called fat Cavill in school, would be seen in his country's army if not for theatre and acting. And he also happened to pack on some huge pounds to physically embody the last son of Krypton. A worthy successor to the late great Reeves. And yes, forgive me for being a Cavill fan. But anyone who can astound a seasoned senior fitness and gym trainer with his near limitless pumping abilities and doesn't let fame and fortune affect his humility wins brownie points in my books always. No wonder IMDb has him ranked at No. 1 ever since the movie was released.
Dylan Sprayberry, who plays a teenage Clark was pretty good too.
Russel Crowe did a fantastic job too and I was very happy to see more of Jor -El. Kevin Costner is simply perfect in his role. Diane Lane is just what you would want a doting mother from Kansas to be.
Amy Adams is what you would want a modern day Lois to be. The one from the Christopher movies was good for it's time. But I prefer this Lois more.
Michael Shannon has the most wonderfully written character according to me. I guess I like this interpretation of Zod much more. Simply because you actually can relate to him. He's done a superb job at it! You actually feel for him and I totally agree with Snyder and Goyer's vision of grounding the Superman folklore into modern day reality. Some staunch followers may cry hoarse that parts of the movie do not stick to the comics. but I guess they simply forgot to watch it as a "MOVIE." There's a reason for why they can do what they can do. There's a reason for why Clark is so human despite being physiologically alien. Yes, I am aware you know that reason to be the Kent family, but watch the movie and hopefully you will appreciate this to be the best way to tell Clark's human side. If not I challenge you to come up with your own. It ain't as well made as you would expect it. But the second sitting for the movie certainly did it for me. I was honestly more vulnerable to the emotional aspect the second time around. Mind you some of the fight scenes are quite quick(cough*understatement*cough). So keep your eyes peeled for some easter eggs.
Finally my biggest take away is when he learns how to fly. That of course being the most wanted Man of Steel power to have. And the team nailed it there:)
Pardon me for the few comparisons that I made. I couldn't help myself.
Overall, the foundation has been set for the sequels very well. Definitely worth watching twice at the most (tin 2D for the very pleasant colors) and for the story. Inspiring, emotional and action packed!
There's still a lot more that I have not mentioned, but I leave that for you to enjoy while watching. I have deliberately written a neutral review and not filled it with my drool. I probably will watch it as many times as I can. :P Enough said.