Man of Steel Review

Rating: 9/10 (24 June 2013)

Went to see this on the second night of release, I have been waiting for this movie since it was first announced and have followed all updates since, and can safely say I was not disappointed. And having time to properly digest it since I saw it, my review is as follows. When watching it you genuinely get the feeling you are not watching a Superman film, because the reality that the story tries to I still of an Alien on earth with extra special powers really holds up. The depiction of Krypton is fantastic and on such a grand scale that you actually engage and care for the characters, once n earth, the flashbacks to Clark's childhood that relate to his particular thought process in the present tense is really well done and adds to the smooth pacing of the film, great that this film didn't feel the need to re-tell his growing up at length. Very strong plot for a movie of this type and very strong performances all round, Especially Crowe, Costner, Cavill. Henry did a great job and you can definitely see him developing the character a lot for the sequel. Finally in relation to humour and romance, there was no place for it in the context of the story, you'll know what I mean when you see it, it wouldn't have felt right given the depth of the story, there are a few smiley moments and a couple of chuckle moments but that's it. This has been the Superman film I've waited all my life to see and in my opinion is the best Superman movie of them all. For all my fears from the start, have to say Znyder and co. did a marvellous job. For those who have not yet seen this, I bid you a very happy and fast 2 hrs 23 mins. Peace, Love & Soul.