This completely surpassed my expectations

Rating: 10/10 (13 June 2013)

Let me start off by saying that I am a fan of both DC and superheroes. However, I've seen many DC films I have not liked so my opinion is not biased toward them. I'm not even a Superman fan (although I know everything about him). I am more partial to Batman. This film was everything I wanted it to be and more.
I think a small fault in the Nolan's stories for Batman was that the films focused too much on the messages and too little on the character. This is a perfect balance between the two.
He struggles with many major themes which I won't spoil. He was still raised in Kansas so he has those good old values (without the corniness in the old films) he grew up with. But at the same time he struggles with who he is.
These struggles are weaved throughout the story so that you never feel bored by them. So on the delivering a larger message, the film succeeds.
Now let me get to the action. The fight sequences were intense. Destruction, chaos, agility, strength, and powerful emotions all were displayed as our hero does battle. I was afraid to blink.
They fought just as fiercely and smoothly as you could imagine while reading a comic and picturing it in your head. You were barely aware that the images were CGI.
Not sold on the story or the action? How about the acting? Henry Cavill is Superman. Every nuance in his facial expressions and actions prove that. The supporting cast all offers their talents and bring together a thoroughly well-acted movie.
Go see this movie and decide for yourself. I was disappointed when I read the reviews prior to seeing it because I thought it would be another failure. How wrong they were.