Man of Steel Review

*** Man of Steel Review ***

Man of Steel Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner , Diane Lane, Michael Shannon, and Russell Crowe as Jor-El. The film was an awesome movie and I really enjoyed how freshly original it was. I really enjoyed how they concentrated on Clark Kent/Superman personal and emotion growth more than the romance between Superman and Lois Lane. I thought the film was very raw, gritty, and it's one of the most realistic comic book films ever made. The film was darker, more confident and more character driven piece than expected. The script and dialogue by David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan manages to take an all-too familiar story (the script is a combination of the first two Donner Superman movies) and tell it with emotional depth, subtle humor, and with enough variables changed around that prevents it from feeling like a dull film. The script and dialogue did had a few flaws specially when we get into the climactic battles, third act of the action and fighting sequences were stretched too long. The film has a big problem of pacing. Director, Zack Snyder crafted an extraordinary masterpiece with gorgeous action sequences that is shining with a Terence Malick-type of art-house quality. Snyder also proves to be the perfect choice to direct the epic-scale visceral action that was severely lacking in the 2006 'Superman Returns'. Henry Cavill steps into the cape as the Man of Steel and he was an absolute revelation in the part. Cavill does a great job in balancing raw charm and unflinching sincerity while also convincingly selling a younger more uncertain Clark Kent who is just beginning to realize his calling as a superhero. Amy Adams was delightful and fantastic as Lois Lane and it was great to see her become a more active character in the plot (aside from being the damsel in distress). Kevin Costner and Diane Lane gave such strength and heart to their characters and delivered wonderful performances. Russell Crowe was excellent, he has more screen time than you expect and leaves a strong impression. Michael Shannon was incredible, his interpretation of General Zod was just fearless. The special and visual effects are amazing and astounding, which makes it feels real and such an eye candy experience. The action sequences are immaculate and well choreographed. But, they were just stretched way to long for the screen time of the film. I thought that the film provides a successful and refreshing reboot to a franchise that was in desperate need of it after the disaster of 2006 'Superman Returns’. The film was a powerful and entertaining rebirth of the American icon that has been clearly made with complete care to the source material and as a film as well. I will give this film an A-.