Entertaining but flawed

Rating: 7/10 (7 January 2014)

I just finished watching Man of Steel. As I usually do, following an entertaining movie, I look at other user reviews to see what people thought. I was disappointed to see such a disparity in ratings. Either 10 stars or 1. I'm here to tell you this movie is a solid 6.5 to 7. It's not going to be on any of my all time lists. However, I loved every moment watching it. There are lots of plot holes. So many that I wonder how this can happen in a big budget film. Surely someone should be able to say, "this doesn't make sense, we have to correct that." I'm even a little insulted that maybe the writers and directors assume the viewers are too dumb to notice. However, in a make believe, comic book, action movie, I can look past that stuff and take the movie for what it is.
It is a great ride that successfully pulls all the right strings. I was gripped, I was happy, I cried, I laughed. I think it could have been so much more, but what was here, I'd watch again. I think most of us have been spoiled by the greatness of Batman Begins. I know I secretly hoped this was going to be the Superman version. A mature adaptation of, what is likely, the most beloved comic book hero ever. It isn't. Not even close. So, instead of comparing and wishing it was a more intelligent and well written script, I will enjoy it for what it is. That is a good action movie.