Man of Steel is better than you might imagine

Rating: 8/10 (8 June 2015)

Superman, one of the most iconic superheroes in the history of comic books, comes to live in this action-packed reboot. Directed by Zack Snyder of 300 (2007) and Watchmen (2009), Man of Steel follows the origin story of Clark Kent (played by Henry Cavill) when he was a child sent to Earth, after his home planet Krytonite is invaded by General Zod (played by Michael Shannon) and his troops. As a child, Clark quickly gains his superpowers, but struggles to deal with how they change him as a person. Clark grows up to become Superman and fend off against General Zod, who arrives on Earth in attempt to destroy mankind. This film was very entertaining and fun to watch. While it is not on the level of the Dark Knight trilogy, I was satisfied with this movie.
I am very concerned by the negativity this film received from critics and audiences. Many didn't like this because of the origin story. I enjoyed the origin story because of how it shows how Clark Kent became Superman. I never knew he was born from another planet. While some are familiar with Superman's origin story from watching the television series Smallville (2001), this film does a good job at showcasing it for those who may not be familiar with it. The pacing may feel a bit rushed with the way it jumps from the origin story to the action, but I don't feel it hurt the film too much. Secondly, I enjoyed the action sequences; the visual effects and special effects were great like in Zack Snyder's other movies. Henry Cavill did an alright job as Superman. Michael Shannon also did pretty well as the main villain.
Man of Steel does have its flaws here and there, but it is better than you might think. Don't let the negative reviews stop you from watching this.