Surprised me

Rating: 9/10 (22 March 2016)

I was surprised by this movie, I honestly didn't expect it to be any good at all. After watching it, however, I have a very positive impression of 'Man of Steel'.
Russel Crowe steals a lot of screen time, especially during the first half hour of the film, for what is essentially a total waste of time plot wise, I guess the man has to get his exposure when signing up for a film.
Apart from Crowe, Henry Cavill's Superman is convincing, and Michael Shannon does a great job giving General Zod more substance than the character's first appearance in the older Superman movies.
Expect the usual Superman moral agonizing regarding mankind, superb special effects and some outstanding superhero on supervillain battles. And for your own well being, be willing to cut the writers a lot of slack for their lore liberties and try to just enjoy the ride. It may upset your stomach a few times along the way but it turns out quite all right, I promise.