Superman Returns......Again!!

Rating: 8/10 (17 June 2013)

The fan-boys will be out in full force on this one. Although I think the big weekends of cash this flick will do will drown out their cries. I'm just going to give my likes and dislikes. What I liked: (1) Henry Cavill--Did a fine job as Clark/Kal El. Christopher Reeve set the bar at a Air Jordan Level. Brandon Routh really never stood a chance( even though that film didn't give him much to work with. (2)Jonathan Kents' death--It could have been set up better(but when Zimmers score hits you..YOU FEEL IT!!) (3) The Battle Scenes--Zach Snyder filmed these with awesome depth and wonder and I almost thought he was taking it to another level until some of scenes lasted just a little too long.(although the sheer destruction in this film made all 3 Transformers films look WEAK) (4) After the droll Superman Returns. I needed a spark with this character and I feel I got it... What I didn't like: (1) Trying to give it a " Dark Knight" feel..As some have said.. Superman and Batman are nothing alike. They both have gone through different paths on their way to the Justice League. witch brings me to (2) The Ending-- Having Superman kill Zod( especially in FRONT of Lois should not have been glossed over so easily.)and didn't the battle they just had across the city kill and injure maybe thousands.?? That should have amped up the fear of humans and Lois.. I would think that would have to be discussed in the sequel( plenty of source material in Justice League Unlimited ALONE! Man of Steel Writers LOL!!) (3) Man of Steel felt like Superman 1 and 2--Kryptonians vs Kal EL..The kiss between Lois and Clark!! Let it breathe fellas. Let it breathe. You'll get at least 3 more films to develop the chemistry (4) Maybe my eye wasn't as sharp but I don't think they had Justice League movie in mind when they made this film.(5) Anything after the credits? Even the avg/awful Green Lantern got a Sinestro peek (WHAT?? NO GL SEQUEL!!) To finish my thoughts, Man of Steel 2 should be "off the chain" leading to JL and other DC treasures. Warner Brothers! Remember! if done right JL could blow Avengers away. Are u up to the task?