Superman in Action

Rating: 9/10 (28 June 2013)

The previous Superman films never did justice to the Kryptonian Warrior that we all love, it can be safely said that Man of Steel has.
A brilliant start to the film tells the viewers the story of Krypton's final days and introduces the villain, General Zod, played by Michael Shannon, a role that he must have been born to play. The most significant aspect of the film that differentiates the old and the new is the new villain. One that rivals Superman in strength but surpasses him in skill. Every clash between the two Kryptonians is breathtaking and brutal.
Henry Cavill maintains the innocence of Superman that we all adore and is supported by a brand new Lois Lane. Her character, played by Amy Adams, undergoes a dramatic change as she becomes more involved in the plot rather than being just Superman's lover and an active journalist.
The duo is accompanied by several supporting actors, such as Russel Crowe who pulls of a spectacular Jor-El, Superman's father, with a newer, more modern twist for his character's role in the plot. Diane Lane plays the loving mother role well and is more prominent in the movie than expected.
In Man of Steel, the focus is more on the action than the plot. The use of CGI is extraordinary and exists in almost every battle. It's not only present in fight scenes but in other parts of the movie as well, the special effects create a futuristic Superman film that most definitely stands apart.
Rating: 9/10
Praises: Great action, Brilliant acting
Improvements: More focus on the plot required.