Man of Steel soars!

Rating: 10/10 (24 June 2013)

For me, this is a perfect Superman movie. I can relate to the character since they've given him a humanness lacking in other versions. No film before this has ever shown the problems he had adjusting to his powers. It was hey I have powers, time to be Superman. Amy Addams is my favorite Lois Lane and her relationship with Superman is perfect. I won't say why I feel this since it would be a spoiler. The cast is simply excellent. The entire Krypton part of the film, with Jor-El as a man of mind and action, and Zod's belief that he is the guardian of the Kryptonian race, was brilliant. In other films, as far as villains what do we get; Superman fights a missile, one of which he can't even catch. The Villains in 2 were horrid, with powers that Kryptonians don't have. 3 and 4 aren't even worth mentioning. Returns got the powers right, but again, Lex Luthor? I hope luthor stays a background or tertiary villain until at least Man of Steel 3. The movie. I loved the way it was set up, with an adult Clark Kent wandering the earth committing acts of goodness. Then when he discovers his heritage and the family shield meaning hope. All excellent, well done ideas. Some have complained about the end. What does the viewer expect when two Kryptonians battle? To duke it out over a chess board? This was as near perfect a Superman movie as one could be and I am looking forward to the sequel. Henry Cavill is officially my favorite Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent. And Amy Addams was a great Lois Lane, she carried her role well. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Superman. P.S. I loved the costume and am glad the undies are gone.