Man of Steel - A Fan Review

Rating: 10/10 (14 June 2013)

So, by now you've all seen the initial reviews, the poor rating on sites like rottentomatoes.com and metacritic.com, and you've probably began to find yourself doubting just how good this movie is really going to be. Is it going to live up to your expectations? Are you going to be okay with some of the changes? Are the critics completely off base with their reviews. The answer is absolutely, without a doubt, a resounding YES!!! So friends and fans, take off your Donner goggles (and if you don't understand that then don't worry the above paragraph and perhaps the rest of this probably doesn't apply to you), sit back, and enjoy my take on Man of Steel.
I'll sum this up quickly folks, this movie isn't about a Midwestern alien farm boy turned superhero, it's about an alien finding his humanity in a world that might not be ready for him. I'll admit I do have to agree with some critics, the movie definitely has it's slow spots, primarily for about 20 to 30 minutes after we first see the suit, so be prepared. But, that said I will also say that there isn't a single second of this film that is unnecessary, every bit of it builds to the development of Superman as a character and to the fantastic climax in the end. So though there may be times where you feel you can sneak out of the theater for a quick visit to the concession stand or bathroom, I recommend you stay seated and focused so you don't miss anything important.
The action is amazing, we finally, FINALLY get to see Superman let loose with years of pent up anger and frustration on a villain that can take a beating, and although the destruction that comes in the wake of those fights may be gratuitous at times, it's all perfectly placed within the story. If you thought the final battle in The Avengers was awesome, be prepared to have your eyes opened, Man of Steel manages to do with one hero what The Avengers couldn't do with a team of heroes.
For fans of previous incarnations of Superman, keep a keen eye out for three specific scenes where to me, Henry Cavill looked just like Tom Welling and Christopher Reeve. I won't give away too much, but look for the Tom Welling moments in the first cemetery scene, and at the Daily Planet, and the Reeve scene well, let's just say that Superman is in the light you'll figure it out.
As far as problems I have with this movie, there aren't any. As a die-hard Superman fan there is nothing in this movie that I felt was misguided or misplaced, and nothing was done without Superman first weighing the consequences. This movie does justice to our hero, but like I said before, leave the Donner goggles at home or you just might miss the point.