Decent Film

Rating: 7/10 (10 April 2017)

Like most people, I think Zack Snyder is a flawed director. His films tend to have weak characters, and messy story lines. However, his visuals are fantastic. In fact, he might be one of the best visual directors working today. All his films are beautifully shot, and are a treat to look at. Man Of Steel is no exception. Watching Superman take off from the ground, soaring through the sky, and cracking the earths sound barrier is as epic as it sounds.
I don't think Henry Cavil's Superman is as good as Chrisopher Reeve's portrayal of the character, but he certainly gives an exceptional performance. The rest of the cast is also decent.
My main problems with the film are mostly due to the villain, General Zod. His story arc, and motivations are incredibly clichÃ©, and sometimes ridiculous. And his fight scenes with Superman are FAR too destructive. I'm almost positive that Superman kills more than he actually saves in this film.
But regardless of the films flaws, I do think Man Of Steel is one of Snyder's most underrated films. The visuals are fantastic, the acting is decent, the story is interesting and the score is beautiful. Definitely give this one a watch if you're a fan of the character.