Full Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
Review: Man of Steel
MikePA - wrote on 06/16/2013
What's with all the negativity? "Oh, Man of Steel is dark. Superman isn't supposed to be dark. He's played by a British guy. Boohoo." Man of Steel isn't a dark film - it's a realistic film. It plays as if Superman really existed in this real world, and I truly doubt people would take this guy lightly, therefore resulting in an edgier but never truly "dark" motion picture. So shush. This new Superman is imperfect for sure, but it packs a visceral punch and establishes high standards for the sequels.
Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch) and produced by Christopher Nolan (director of The Dark Knight films), feels more like a sci-fi film rather than a superhero film. It's a well working film regarding the storytelling execution and does a decently good job …
Rating of
1.5/4
Superman, calm down a bit.
Jacob Zembower - wrote on 06/16/2013
Man of Steel is a failed attempt at a 'gritty and dark' take on the Superman story. While it will certainly satisfy anyone looking for endless, relentless, literally non-stop action. It's sad to say that all the visual effects and supposed epic action sequences are nothing but visual chaos, thus it's more headache inducing than awe inspiring. There is very little plot to speak of, as it all takes back seat to the endless fights and destruction, and what plot there is is dry and forgettable. The dialogue is atrociously awful, and it's unfortunate to see such a talented cast trying to make such limited material work. Ultimately, it's a huge mess, that should have been edited down by a half, with more focus on characters and a solid story. As it stands now, MoS will leave you sore …
Rating of
3/4
Superman Soars Once More
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/14/2013
When you're rebooting a beloved franchise - you have to get things right or risk alienating both long-time fans and a new audience alike. Though it's not without flaws, Man of Steel manages to buck the trend and join Batman Begins as a successful re-launch of a classic hero.
We open at a place that has rarely been touched by the previous movies: the planet Krypton - which is on the verge of destruction due to bad resource management. It turns out mining your planet's core is a bad idea. Jor-El (Russell Crowe - in full serious mode) and his wife, Lara (Ayelet Zurer) have conceived the first naturally-birthed child on the planet in centuries - and in him, they place the future of their entire race. But General Zod (Michael Shannon - perpetually scowling and angry) is also interested in …
