Bigger Heart. More action.

Rating: 8/10 (14 June 2013)

If you are looking for a Superman reboot that has the heart equal to or greater than the late Christopher Reeve's version, then you will not be disappointed. The storyline is thorough and easy to follow, but keeps your interest. Acting is very good. Russell Crowe's Jor-El is more in depth. Kevin Costner's Jonathan Kent is more supportive in a Father Figure role. Henry Cavill's Clark Kent takes on a more serious tone, and is mostly referred to as Kal-El instead of Superman, which is mentioned only 3 or 4 times in the movie. Also Cavill's version is darker. Amy Adams' Lois Lane is more heroine than Margot Kidder's version. Special effects are top notch, and there is more violence than all previous Superman movies.
Krypton's issues, other than its ultimate demise, are told in detail. The center of the story focuses on Kal-El and his trials of an alien living amongst humans.
Clark's childhood is told in flashbacks, which come at certain times throughout the movie.
Notice I haven't mentioned Brandon Routh's version. There is a very valid reason. His doesn't even fill Cavill's boots.
I don't want to give too much away, but this Superman reboot is more structural in storyline, very good acting, top notch special effects, and a heart bigger than Christopher Reeve's legacy. I give it 2 Big Thumbs Up!