Man of Steel - Film Critics Who?

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2013)

Amazing. I went to see this movie with very high expectations due to the excellent trailers and this film totally hit a grand slam all the way up to Planet Krypton! For those who have not seen it yet, get up and go! I suggest seeing it on an imax or rfx with Dolby Atmos Sound System. Warning: for those who don't appreciate loud piercing soundtrack, Dolby Atmos is not for you. However, if you're like me who is obsessed with high end sound system, you're going to want to rob a bank to have this sound system installed in your home.
Casting is dead on. Henry Cavill is Superman. Keep in mind MOS is a film about 'Kal-El' becoming 'Clark Kent'. So don't be expecting any 'clumsy' 'nerdy' Clark Kent in this movie. I believe this is why a lot of what they so called themselves *expert* film critics expected the movie will be. The good old Christopher Reeve's exact re-make of Superman—they are mistaken. MOS is nowhere near the original version. In my opinion, the new plot is very good and the action sequences are breathtaking. Cavill have the look, the voice, and the charm of a perfect Superman. Amy Adams was a great choice for 'Lois Lane'. What was great about this 'Lois' is that she's actually very intelligent and has more to do than just being the damsel in distress. Michael Shannon was menacing and played a great 'General Zod'. No offense to 'Bane' played by Tom Hardy in Dark Knight Rises, I believe Michael Shannon's portrayal as 'General Zod' surpassed 'Bane' as the most hated villain in a film. Michael Shannon was absolutely vicious! All the actors who played the parents (Russell Crow, Kevin Costner and Diane Lane) were excellent as well, especially Crowe as 'Jor-El'. With all due respect to Marlon Brando, this 'Jor-El' is way better. Let's not forget 'Lara Lor-Van' played by Ayelet Zurer and 'Faora' played by Antje Traue—mother may I.
Did I mention about the action? I'll say it again. Holy Cannoli. It is brutally insane. For those complaining that Superman Returns didn't have enough action, the first 20 minutes of MOS alone have more action than the whole 'Returns' movie. Superman throws it down in this film. Imagine the end fight from The Matrix: Revolution between Neo and Agent Smith and times that by 5. Overall, this is a great start off point for DC to start building their universe. Hopefully they don't screw this up with another dud like 'Green Lantern'. I can't wait to see what Zack Snyder and David Goyer have planned next for 'the last son of Krypton'.