The big boy scout grows up

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2017)

Man of Steel has been at the centre of some critical brickbats with some claiming it is nothing but grim and gritty. I do wonder if any of these people had seen Bryan Singer's misjudge Superman Returns. Zack Synder gives a Kal-El that we can look up to through his actions.
We see his struggles to cope with his powers as a child, learning when to use them and discovering his Kyprton roots. Finally we get to see him use his powers to save the world from General Zod and his followers. including the much discussed neck breaking.
Henry Cavil gives the most multi-faceted take on the role of Superman. Amy Adams plays Lois Lane as the prize winning journalist that she is in the comics. Michael Shannon as General Zod is a villain worth the match up. While Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Laurnce Fishburne excel in their small roles.
Yes Man of Steel has about the same amount of scenes of city destruction as other comic book movies. but it has much more heart.