Man of Steel

Here, eleven years after this movie released, I have changed my mind about this movie. In the last eleven years, we have seen so many others DCEU and MCU superheroe movies, with one would or could connect to the other, making us assume or create some fan theories, about what happened and what will happen next.

For example, I think Infinity War and End Game were the peak MCU, everything after that the storyline kinda made up. While DCEU to be honest never even started. The connection between one another felt forced.

But this movie, can be a standalone movie. No need of sequel or prequel, it's already a great movie about a man.

Every essential you need to he a superhero is fulfilled. The background, the struggle, the realization, principles. Everything. It's a perfect superhero movie.

Initially I rated 7, but now it's a solid 9.

"Man of Steel" is a bold and visually stunning take on Superman's origin. Henry Cavill delivers a strong and emotional performance as Clark Kent, giving the character real depth and humanity. The action scenes are massive and intense, and Zack Snyder's direction brings an epic, cinematic tone. While the pacing can feel uneven at times, and the destruction in the final act is over the top, the movie successfully reimagines Superman for a modern era - darker, more grounded, and emotionally driven.

Man of Steel is just one star below the original Superman, and that is the highest score I have ever given a superhero film. I also gave Iron Man a 7, as well as Joker a 7. I have always thought Joker was more interesting than Batman, which I gave a 6.

Crowe's Jor-El is better than Brando for one thing, but I prefer the original Superman, Christopher Reeves over Henry Cavill by a fairly large margin. The original Lois Lane was better, as well, since Margot Kidder was more vulnerable. Perry Black is amusing, however. There was no Jimmy Olsen, which was a bit of a drawback; or if there was, he wasn't noticeable. And I believed Glenn Ford more than Kevin Costner as dad, although Costner did a good job.

The CGI is outstanding in the new one, as well it should be after forty years. The cinematography is very good as well. The pacing was a bit slow, and, of course, I am being sarcastic. Fitting two Superman films in one film requires almost the speed of light.

The writing is first-rate, as well as the Hans Zimmer music.

General Zod is done very well, and is superior to the original Zod. All in all, a very nice production.

Man of Steel is a solid and more grounded take on Superman. I like how it explores Clark's struggle to find his place in the world instead of just jumping straight into the hero stuff. Henry Cavill fits the role really well, and the movie's visuals are stunning, especially during the big fight scenes. The tone is darker than most Superman stories, but it works for what it's trying to do. The action can get a bit over-the-top, and the pacing feels uneven at times, but overall it's a strong, emotional, and fresh take on the character.

The origins of the movie and the main character is fantastic. Only downside to the movie is that Lois lane is involved a little to much for my liking. Understanding and learning his powers, who he chooses to be while taking on General Zod and the other kryptonians is a tall task. I really appreciate this movie and Henry Cavill better than Christopher Reeves hands down.