I give this movie nine stars!

Rating: Null/10 (14 June 2013)

I don't know what the heck the critics were talking about. This was a pretty good movie, in my book! Maybe not quite as good as the ground-breaking original version that made Christopher Reeve a house-hold name. But, it was definitely a _lot_ better than the Brandon Routh version.
For one thing, there was no over-reliance on Lex Luthor, as the arch-enemy, this time around. There was also a refreshing slant on depicting Kal-El's formative years as Clark Kent. Instead of a straight-forward biographical progression, we get flashbacks more typical of the old "Kung Fu" series (that starred the late, great David Carradine). And, believe it or not, these help to advance the story. Not only by showing the valuable life-lessons imparted to young Clark (as he gradually discovers his superhuman abilities) by Jonathan Kent. But, also, how adult Clark recalls them just in time for Superman to use them against General Zod!
My only complaint with this movie? The climactic duel was a little _too_ drawn out. Hence, the nine stars. Other than that? I guarantee you that you won't be disappointed.