Superman at its best

Rating: 9/10 (14 June 2013)

This is the superman that people were meant to see. I thought at first it was going to be another superhero revamped full of gimmicks I'm so glad I was wrong. This version gets deep down into the psyche of Clark/Kal and reveals a side to the character never before explored. From the outset the film fills you with a new version of superman with more depth into his back ground and fills all the gaps previously untouched. Then it does a brilliant job in fitting him into our modern day society. Above all this film shows us a side we all wanted to see. The action is second to none with powerful characters all playing their part. Russell Crowe and Kevin Costner both filled the screen with magical performances allowing us to see the struggles Clark feels. The burdens and pressures he has to carry and ultimately the sacrifices he must make. The General Zod character again was brilliant and added a darker element to the film. The film flows smoothly and the flashbacks are brilliant in giving us a story from birth to end but filling in the gaps where needed. The new story line is full of life and the action/fight sequences are superbly choreographed. Overall all the characters perform well together and the story line doesn't drag. In the past it has either been slow paced or too corny but this version doesn't suffer these antics. As for the man of steel himself Henry Cavill puts on an extraordinary performance and excels as Kal-El. He plays the character with ease confidence and you truly see the passion in him. Superman is a must watch and if you can get to an IMAX I highly recommend you see it there for all its glory. I also like the way the film was shot with a feel of reality and from the perspective of the characters themselves. This has to be one of the best surprises in a film I have had for many years.