MAN OF STEEL - updated

(2013) 143 Minutes, Rated PG-13

Mike's Review:  Where do I begin with this one.  Well for one I liked it better then 'Superman Returns' (2006)  And I liked how there was a little more back story to Kal-El. And I never envisioned 'Krypton' like something you would see in a 'Star Wars' movie. But there were some aspects of this movie that didn't sit right with me.  To give some examples 'Superman' doesn't kill people.  He's freaking Superman! He's the one that is supposed to be better then that.  I didn't like how they killed off his father in this version. I didn't like the whole kryptonian atmosphere crap...its called kryptonite for a reason. I could go on, but I won't.  I will say this, I liked the way 'Smallville' the TV series portrayed 'Superman' as a man, more then the way they did in this movie.  I won't even get into the long dragged out 'Doomsday' fight scenes either.  Why can't 'DC' come up with a decent 'Superman' Movie?  Does 'Marvel' have to step in and show them how its done?  At least they are getting better.  I wonder what the next one will be like.


Best Scene: The fight scenes were pretty good, just too many of them.
Mike's Rating: Matinee

Bean's Review:   Not being an avid and knowledgeable 'Superman' fan, I thought this was a good movie.  Henry Cavill portrayed 'Superman' well and I could accept him as 'Superman'.  Having a great physique and extremely pleasant voice helps to create his 'Superman' persona. Unfortunately, the movie was too long, basically due to the excessive fight scenes.  I understand the reasoning of 'Superman’s' first “villain” being from his planet, but the story would have been more “believable” if 'Superman' had been battling a “human villain”.  I also think a bit more levity would have enabled the audience to relate better with the movie.  The actors cast were generally good choices, especially Henry Cavill.  However, for the character of Lois Lane, I would have chosen a different actress.

Best Scene: Any scene with Clark and his human parents.

Bean's Rating: Worth the price of the ticket.


Karyn's Review:  I have seen the 'Superman' movies with Christopher Reeves.  They should have left well enough alone.  Not all older movies based on comics need to be remade.  This movie was way too long and I found it very boring.  There was no reason for the fight scenes to last as long as they did. 


Best Scene: When it was over.
Karyn's Rating: I wouldn't even buy it on DVD.



Dad's Review: This was a very good movie in my opinion. Russell Crowe did an excellent job portraying Jorel, Kal El father. This movie gave an in depth account of the situation on the planet Krypton and why Kal El was  sent away and on to Earth to escape the exploding planet disaster. It also explained General Zod and why he acted as he did. In addition, I thought the actor playing Superman was much more realistic and properly cast in that role than the previous versions had been. He is in great physical condition and looks serious in the role. I also liked Lois Lane as she appeared to have great intelligence and compassion. The actress playing Martha Kent, Diane Ladd, also did a very convincing job as the stepmother. Kevin Costner was very good as Jonathan Kent as well. I did think the fighting between Superman and Zod was a little “overboard” but, what the heck, it’s an action movie about fictitious people anyway.

Best Scene: When Superman finally stops Zod..
Dad's Rating: Definitely a “go see” movie for me.


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