Man of Steel
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: June 14, 2013
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idohakerJul 5, 2013
the story is well written,the actors are great,the effect are awsome.but..........they made a little mass,this is how the movie progress:talking,talking,talking,talking,talking,talking,action,action,action,action,action.a good movie whouldthe story is well written,the actors are great,the effect are awsome.but..........they made a little mass,this is how the movie progress:talking,talking,talking,talking,talking,talking,action,action,action,action,action.a good movie whould mix talking with action.not do talking 80 minutes of the movie and 60 minutes only action with almost no talking.
this movie could have been better but i still reccomend to go and see this movie becuase it is a good movie.well it better from the horrible superman returns.and they succeded doing a good reboot i am hoping for a sequel.… Expand
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mmh35Jun 20, 2013
I thought Man of Steel was a good Superman movie. A decent action movie. As far as the 2006 Superman Returns movie, Man of Steel was so much better. Henry Cavill makes a much better Superman then Brandon
Routh did and Amy Adams a muchI thought Man of Steel was a good Superman movie. A decent action movie. As far as the 2006 Superman Returns movie, Man of Steel was so much better. Henry Cavill makes a much better Superman then Brandon
Routh did and Amy Adams a much better Lois Lane. Although Man of Steel downplays the chemistry between Cavill and Adams. I saw potential in them as a screen couple, but there wasn't enough of a buildup.
to their first kiss. Hopefully the sequel.will play up more as a couple. The action was good. Somehow I felt disappointed though. Not by the acting. There was no bad acting in the movie. Everyone plays their part well. I just felt like there was something missing. Like there wasn't enough story or something. I guess I just expected more… Expand
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TheLastHumanJun 24, 2013
A good attempt to revive a classic, but just shy of a home run. The action scenes were fantastic, and you'll leave the theater thinking of how fantastic they were. But don't expect the movie to make any lasting marks. The film felt cliche'A good attempt to revive a classic, but just shy of a home run. The action scenes were fantastic, and you'll leave the theater thinking of how fantastic they were. But don't expect the movie to make any lasting marks. The film felt cliche' from start to finish, topped off with an eye rolling ending. The protagonist (need I say who) was extremely static and monotone throughout the whole film, along with every other oblivious character. Beyond these problems, Man of Steel is a decent film that nails a plethora of things like costume design, music, and special effects. I believe Super Man fans should feel lucky this came out at as good as it did.… Expand
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PrasannaJun 18, 2013
I went into the theater with great expectations but what I am left with
is just pure disappointment. So what went bad Snyder is more
interested in blowing up things, things he come upon road, sky, etc. than establishing his characters toI went into the theater with great expectations but what I am left with
is just pure disappointment. So what went bad Snyder is more
interested in blowing up things, things he come upon road, sky, etc.
than establishing his characters to intimate levels. If people are to
see the disintegration of skyscrapers and such, they can always have
Michael Bay at their disposal. But why Superman This could have been
a much better movie with little expansion of Clark's Kansas story and
limiting the explosions for a few occasions. I tried to see through if
there's anything more than just detonations but I couldn't possibly do.

There is some serious lack of charm in Cavill's Kal-El and so does in
Amy Adams' Lois Lane. In occupying the screen presence, only Costner
seems to pull it off and Crowe in parts here and there. And there's
this non-linear telling, which should have accounted for some
fascination, actually back fires. Had the script been filled with some
take-the-cake cliff-hanger moments, it could have worked. I am a fan of
superman myself but, in all conscience, I cannot imagine me liking the
movie despite its flaws, thanks to all the deafening things happening
in the last hour.

Not entirely soulless though. At least not until when Zimmer is around.
The living legend with all his might gives this undirected thing a
background score to rejoice. I cannot believe Nolan is a part of story
credit. Rest in peace, Superman. and if you are to resurrect, I wish to
god, let there be some less noise.… Expand
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DanielWesolyJun 25, 2013
The film gets off to a slow start, but makes up for it later on with an 'almost' overly long action sequence but luckily the action scenes are well played out and are stunning to watch. This really is superman redesigned, if your a fan of theThe film gets off to a slow start, but makes up for it later on with an 'almost' overly long action sequence but luckily the action scenes are well played out and are stunning to watch. This really is superman redesigned, if your a fan of the old superman and come here expecting the old superman, then your probably going to leave the cinema feeling disappointed. On the other hand, look at it in a brand spanking new superman and the effect is quite different. The story was basic but well delivered, but the narration could have used abit of work. Some characters didn't feel at all fleshed out and kind of bland at times, even superman himself at times. The biggest and liveliest character of the film was supermans enemy, Zod. Simply put, one of the best villains in a hero movie ever. Infact saying he was a villain would be almost unfair, if you actually get inside Zod's mind, you see that he isn't doing the things out of pure evil nature but for the good of his race and that is what he has been born for. I give this film a very strong 7 or a 7.5 if the rating system had it.… Expand
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MovieGowerJun 14, 2013
Visually stunning and action was some of the best I have seen in a superhero action type genre (which literally saved me from giving this film a lower score). Story could have used a lot of help though. Pacing was really bad, too muchVisually stunning and action was some of the best I have seen in a superhero action type genre (which literally saved me from giving this film a lower score). Story could have used a lot of help though. Pacing was really bad, too much jumping back and forth from and no real establishment of anything related to superman (you as the viewer are already expected to know the superman universe I guess). I do think that critics have given it a fairly low score though, although it could have used work I believe that the ratings should be much higher, especially higher than the latest Iron Man movie which was complete garbage.… Expand
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Karan_007Jun 17, 2013
Overall a fantastic superhero movie. But a little disappointment that General Zod the powerful enemy of superman dies in a little fight which should be extended for next part and there is disappointment from Henry Cavill's acting although heOverall a fantastic superhero movie. But a little disappointment that General Zod the powerful enemy of superman dies in a little fight which should be extended for next part and there is disappointment from Henry Cavill's acting although he have a great body which is suitable for Superman but I think Superman Should at least looks like the "Captain America". I think this movie create new standards for action movies. Surely this is a next level of action in any action movie… Expand
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benmurph258Jun 16, 2013
The main problem with this film is that it contains an inordinate amount of essentially pointless content. Roughly 30 minutes is spent on exhaustive (if superbly rendered) fight scenes, all of which could be described as totally unnecessaryThe main problem with this film is that it contains an inordinate amount of essentially pointless content. Roughly 30 minutes is spent on exhaustive (if superbly rendered) fight scenes, all of which could be described as totally unnecessary given that the films ending is so obvious: good over evil, difficult moral choice, bright future et al. The Christopher Nolan touch is apparent in the quality of the film's production, but not in it's plot. Furthermore, at times the dialogue descends into superhero movie cliché, none of which is as rewarding as it is in say, the Tobey Maguire Spiderman series. Aside from this, the film makes for an enjoyable watch, with some genuinely moving, epic and humourous moments, and it provides an excellent platform for what could be a fitting followup series to the Dark Knight trilogy in the DC Universe.… Expand
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DanieldiabolicoJun 17, 2013
I really like the movie. It kind of let me down though. It was really dark, their was few comedy. The old supermans were not like that. And their was to much mass destruction. Their was more explosions in this film than all the marvel moviesI really like the movie. It kind of let me down though. It was really dark, their was few comedy. The old supermans were not like that. And their was to much mass destruction. Their was more explosions in this film than all the marvel movies combined. Snyder has done 300 and watchmen. And those were just like this. It put me on the edge of my seat more than I can enjoy. I think they were trying to be to original. Their also wasn't enough interaction between lois and clark. One second he is saving her and the next they are kissing. It was to rushed. I wasnt to big of a fan of the shaky camera thing that he did. All in all. Casting for everyone was perfect. Story was great. I just really wish that Zack Snyder didn't do this movie. This movie had so much potential. But he I truly believe is the reason this movie doesn't have a metacritic score higher than 60… Expand
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AdamFackelmanJun 17, 2013
Just like any other movie written by Nolan, it will naturally have layers. And any movie directed by Snyder will look spectacular. But if it was edited differently, it might be more pleasing to the fans. Nevertheless, I thought it wasJust like any other movie written by Nolan, it will naturally have layers. And any movie directed by Snyder will look spectacular. But if it was edited differently, it might be more pleasing to the fans. Nevertheless, I thought it was fantastic! By far it is the best Superman film yet.… Expand
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adamwjoJul 3, 2013
Man of Steel was good, no doubt, but I still left the theater somewhat unsatisfied. Why? Well, its hard to say really... most of my criticisms about the movie are nit-picky and circumstantial. A great amount of time was spent on a reinventedMan of Steel was good, no doubt, but I still left the theater somewhat unsatisfied. Why? Well, its hard to say really... most of my criticisms about the movie are nit-picky and circumstantial. A great amount of time was spent on a reinvented Krypton, introducing fans to new concepts about Superman's back-story, and providing rich content for those less avid superman fans, that is, until Krypton is destroyed and a young Kal-El is shipped off to Earth. There the story becomes a little convoluted. An adult Kal-El is now, all of a sudden introduced to the story, and what little information is provided about his childhood is presented in the form of flashbacks. While personally, I would have liked to see a bit more development in this area, I suppose it probably couldn't have been done much better. I mean, entire comic books and even a television series have been based solely on his adolescence. Proper development in this area would have taken another movie, and well, put simply, "aint nobody got time for that". The overall presentation of the movie was absolutely stunning, and Snyder does an excellent job of displaying Kryptonian power to scale, on Earth. The acting was pretty decent as well. It would be hard to not to with such a cast. Henry Cavill did an excellent job of portraying Superman's overall demeanor, almost seeming very Christopher Reeve like in is interpretation of the character. All in all, the only real complain I have about the movie was the lack of character development. If Lois Lane had died in the movie, not a tear would have been shed in the audience, simply because not enough time was spent developing her story, or anyone else's. Doing so, however, would have been a monumental task. This movie done right, would have been two different movies. So, in that sense the "Man of Steel" franchise seems a little incomplete. There is talk of a sequel, maybe then we'll see what this story, and this version of Superman is REALLY all about.… Expand
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ConnorFilmJun 24, 2013
Man of Steel is the breath of fresh air that's been so needed in the Superman film saga. It does its own thing respectively, completely ignoring the Donner films and instead, focusing more on the comic book material. At times a bit unevenMan of Steel is the breath of fresh air that's been so needed in the Superman film saga. It does its own thing respectively, completely ignoring the Donner films and instead, focusing more on the comic book material. At times a bit uneven with its pacing, and occasionally sacrificing character development/backstory for action, Man of Steel nevertheless is the crowd pleasing, action packed spectacle that Superman fans have been waiting years for. 3.5/5… Expand
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Cinephile-90Jun 26, 2013
Good movie. A bit too overblown on action in the third act, but the movie has a good story, good acting, a refreshingly new take on the origin story of Superman, beautiful visuals and incredible action-scenes. A good start to what isGood movie. A bit too overblown on action in the third act, but the movie has a good story, good acting, a refreshingly new take on the origin story of Superman, beautiful visuals and incredible action-scenes. A good start to what is hopefully going to become a new Superman franchise with Henry Cavill as the Superman for generations to come.… Expand
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leonardoshaneJul 15, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally I thought this movie was going to be terrible, but every part of the movie seemed meticulous. I wanted a Superman movie that didn't cover his origin story but here it doesn't feel like an origin story because it takes place during the same day. What made me angry was everytime superman got tinto a fought he destroyed a lot of buildings and it took away the fact that he is a vigilante. Also it feels that superman evolves as a fighter which makes you way more invested into the character of superman.… Expand
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jeff_reviewsJul 16, 2013
Overblown with tons of action-packed sequences, "Man of Steel" is able to slightly exceed its lack of humor and much joy in the film. While the film does feel hectic at times, the high flying spectacles and exhilarating action are interestingOverblown with tons of action-packed sequences, "Man of Steel" is able to slightly exceed its lack of humor and much joy in the film. While the film does feel hectic at times, the high flying spectacles and exhilarating action are interesting enough to exceed some faults.… Expand
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MightyQuinn21Jul 4, 2013
Compared to Superman Returns this movie is a hundred times better and I'm surprised to see how it's getting such negative reviews from so many movie critics. Is it as good or better than the recent Batman movie? No but it doesn't have to beCompared to Superman Returns this movie is a hundred times better and I'm surprised to see how it's getting such negative reviews from so many movie critics. Is it as good or better than the recent Batman movie? No but it doesn't have to be to be a good movie and I really like this modern re-telling of the Superman story. As well as the actors do a great job in the movie especially Louis and Superman's Dad were great in the movie. The fight scenes are also amazing in this movie as well with the fight in Smallville being my favorite in the whole movie. Overall it's a good movie worth seeing if your either a Superman or superhero fan with it only having one huge major fault. But I won't spoil anything but Superman does one huge thing that is very, very un-Superman like.… Expand
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manofthemoonJul 18, 2013
Man of Steel proves that Superman is only interesting when he has a decent adversary. Although the final act may be too reminiscent of Avengers Assemble, Man of Steel is well made and well played, especially by Crowe and Costner as theMan of Steel proves that Superman is only interesting when he has a decent adversary. Although the final act may be too reminiscent of Avengers Assemble, Man of Steel is well made and well played, especially by Crowe and Costner as the fathers. Too long, perhaps, but the movement between past and present generally work. Overall, much better than expected and reported. So long as Lex Luthor isn't the only villain in the sequel, the franchise may have a positive future.… Expand
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henry90Dec 4, 2013
I love this adaptation, is spectacular, the origin of clark seemed great, it's a good start. It has stunning fights, stunning battles. It is an epic masterpiece.
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HabibiehakimMay 27, 2023
It was fine, Man Of Steel was a completely fine movie, it wasn't amazing and it wasn't blow me away, it was an ok Superhero origins film that if you are the biggest Superman fan you will enjoy it more, but if you're expecting a 2 in a halfIt was fine, Man Of Steel was a completely fine movie, it wasn't amazing and it wasn't blow me away, it was an ok Superhero origins film that if you are the biggest Superman fan you will enjoy it more, but if you're expecting a 2 in a half hour Superhero movie that fills with full action, you will enjoy it less, when it comes to action sequence Zack Snyder's mostly nailed it with the balance CGI and the choreography and the cinematography, the story of Superman still find his true self wasn't that engaging for me, and in terms of performance especially both Henry Cavill and Amy Adams wasn't the best performance i've seen, it wasn't great, it wasn't horrible, but the rest of the cast, from Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, and even Laurence Fishburne were all great, pretty boring at some sequence but overall Man Of Steel as a whole was still an interestingly enough film to watch though with quite a lot of flawed, still has it moments.… Expand
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Ascended333Oct 26, 2021
The most striking and curious aspect of Man of Steel is the way it minimizes and
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infraReconApr 8, 2023
Best Superman Film, an Outstanding start to the DCEU, I watched this film more than 4x, and after seeing Shazam: Fury of the Gods, this film is a Masterpiece, that I only wish was longer and a little bit refined, but other than that It is aBest Superman Film, an Outstanding start to the DCEU, I watched this film more than 4x, and after seeing Shazam: Fury of the Gods, this film is a Masterpiece, that I only wish was longer and a little bit refined, but other than that It is a Piece of Superman History that will always stay with me.

Who knew that this would be the only and last good Main line Superman Film in the new era of filmmaking? I'm not counting Batman Vs Superman.

And who knew that a Film from 2013, would still slap so hard, even after all these years? Shocking.

Do I think James Gunn can beat this film, no I don't, while James Gunn is not bad at writing, I don't think he can deliver the action scenes seen in this. Zack Snyder is just magic when it comes to action. I wish we would get films that are this rough, action-packed, but solemn. I guess Superman fans have a long time to wait...WB could at least give us a game.… Expand
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nsroehlAug 7, 2016
One of my favorite super hero movies ever made. After seeing this the first time I really like it. Now after seeing it multiple times and as a few years have passed I absolutely love this movie. There will always be parts that could haveOne of my favorite super hero movies ever made. After seeing this the first time I really like it. Now after seeing it multiple times and as a few years have passed I absolutely love this movie. There will always be parts that could have been done a little better, but over all this is the best superman adaption ever brought to the big screen. The music is great, the thought put into the villain and their motivations is great, the thought put into superman feeling like an alien and coming to grips with this is great, and the action is amazing if a bit much at times in the end but what do you expect from Snyder. Easily in my top 5 favorite super hero movies.… Expand
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antonzhalobOct 26, 2021
Не плохой фильм, но как по мне - на один раз! Больше смотреть я его конечно же не буду!
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alexandreaNov 25, 2021
Man of steel is one of the most hopefull movies i have ever seen in my life, everything is almost perfect, the action, the visuals, the story. The SnyderVerse is awesome.
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FilipeNetoDec 6, 2021
For the past ten years, cinema has been swamped by an avalanche of superhero movies. Each one of them, from the most famous to the most obscure, is entitled to his film, in what is still a relentless hunt for box office money. Superman,For the past ten years, cinema has been swamped by an avalanche of superhero movies. Each one of them, from the most famous to the most obscure, is entitled to his film, in what is still a relentless hunt for box office money. Superman, however, is apart: he has been entitled, many decades ago, to a series of films in which he was played by the iconic Christopher Reeve, but only one of those films deserves to be remembered. More recently, in 2006, we saw an honorable attempt to bring the character back into cinema… but it seems that's what it was, although I think the 2006 film had several merits and qualities. Now, we are witnessing the new resurrection and the new foray into cinema, in a blockbuster where many millions were invested, but which does quite well in its task and gives us everything it promises.

Choosing Zack Snyder made me fear the worst. He's a director I don't think is skillful, he puts a lot of weight on the visual style and forgets to give us a good story. I felt calmer when I noticed Christopher Nolan's involvement in the conception of the story and the script. What the film gives us is a retelling of the same story we already know from the comic book and other films: Kal-El is the only survivor of Krypton, a planet where once lived an advanced civilization which, however, had eventually become corrupted and will explore their planet until destroy it. The film develops the last days of this planet and takes the opportunity to introduce us to characters like Jor-El and the villain, General Zod. The narrative develops very well until it reaches more or less halfway through. From there, the film loses its interest a little, as the story told loses space for successive and destructive action sequences. I particularly liked the way Lois discovers Superman's existence through her skill as a journalist, rather than (as in other films) the hero is always hiding and living a Platonic love for her.

Henry Cavill was an excellent choice for the protagonist, as he has the appropriate age, the essential charisma and adapted his physical bearing to the character's demands without losing his elegance and without forgetting to know how to act. Even so, I felt that the script didn't demand a lot of dramatic or psychological charge from the actor. Amy Adams is effective and does her job well, even though the script doesn't give her anything substantial to work with. Michael Shannon was a splendid villain, giving Zod an unusual dignity: he is not a madman, a psychopath or a deranged, he is the product of a failed social conception that conceived him to do only one thing… he is not adaptable nor can he be, he is doomed to disappear with the planet he was born to defend. Russell Crowe also did an excellent job in the role of Jor-El. In addition to these names, the film features guest appearances by Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne.

In addition to a pleasant story (which only loses itself a little in the second half), this film is a visual show at the level of what Snyder already used us to, with massive CGI, green screen and several other expensive resources, very well executed. There's no doubt that the film didn't skimp on the technical budget, and the result is astounding: Krypton has never been this wonderful, with amazing cities and flying creatures that look like they came straight out of "Star Wars" or "Avatar". The action scenes, particularly in the final half, are quite remarkable, with a lot of destruction and spectacular explosions, as well as incredible and visually impressive spaceships. The cinematography is beautiful, crisp, well executed and well shot, the colors are bright, clean, and the sets and costumes are very good, particularly the hero and villains costumes. The sound effects are really good, they work really well, and the whole soundtrack does an excellent job.… Expand
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fatihqibritApr 20, 2022
great movie. zack snyder is genius as always. The troubled situations that clark had in the relationship between the world and krypton were handled very well. welcome to the planet scene at the end of the movie is like a word game.
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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021
I enjoyed this. Its relatively thrilly, certainly fast paced and is jam packed with CGI, so pretty much what I imagine most people would expect of such a film. I found it relatively engrossing and I thought that both Russell Crowe andI enjoyed this. Its relatively thrilly, certainly fast paced and is jam packed with CGI, so pretty much what I imagine most people would expect of such a film. I found it relatively engrossing and I thought that both Russell Crowe and Christopher Meloni did quite well in their roles, with Crowe's being more memorable as Clark's real father. Laurence Fishburne is also present, playing Perry White - the Daily Planets editor.

However, if I had to be negative, I'd say that the volume of special effects present in some scenes did perhaps become a little OTT (over the top) and some of the realism disappeared (due to the scale of explosions etc. in such a short distance area), which was a bit of a shame. Towards the end of the film, there wasn't perhaps quite as much to the plot as I may have liked there to be but it certainly quite watchable and entertaining never the less.

If your a fan of series like 'Smallville' and the 'Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' series of the 1990s, then I reckon its likely you'll enjoy this. It did feel suitably atmospheric at times, in scenes set outside Earth. Its not quite 5 star material exactly but its pretty close - its certainly an entertaining watch for close to two and a half hours, so I'd recommend it on that basis. I'm not an expert on the character to be able to comment on how true to the original stor(ies) it is but I certainly enjoyed it in terms of being an engrossing, somewhat escapist type watch.… Expand
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pur__0_0__Apr 1, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man of Steel is a movie that can just be described with one word - Metal. This movie is absolutely metal. If you don't like movies that have a grim, dark nature you will probably not like it. It's one of the biggest criticisms given about this movie. But for someone like me who actually likes a washed out colour palette, this was an excellent depiction of how low a simple, ordinary man would feel if he suddenly realises something is different about him, and when he has to keep all of this a secret because of how people might react when they see him.

The movie begins on Krypton. Until now no Superman movie had ever shown how awesome Krypton looks. I really liked the depiction. Like I said earlier, this movie is metal. The introduction scene of Krypton already speaks volumes about it. The visual effects, the music, the acting, everything makes the situation look very serious.

Then later the movie moves to Clark's childhood. In the first viewing I didn't understand why he suddenly started behaving weirdly after he saw everything with his X-ray vision. It was on the second viewing I understood he's slowly getting all his powers. This Superman isn't born with all powers. He is slowly receiving them. Then later he saves the children when their bus falls in the water. You can actually feel how tense the situation is. And when he did save them, instead of being appreciated, he had to face the consequences.

After he grows up and becomes a man, he has to deal with being an outcast. Someone who is treated like a freak can never be a beacon of hope. This can happen only if either he's treated nicely and encouraged when he uses his superpowers, or if he has never been ridiculed over it. The comics portray Superman to be a happy man, but they never show the mental pressure he has to go through in order to get that smile. And this movie absolutely nails it. Also keep in mind he's still Kal-El, or Clark Kent. Not Superman yet.

When he had to find his father, he didn't fly over there. Nor did he run at super speed. He walked all the way trying to hitch a ride. And when he finally reaches there, he doesn't straight-up start flying around. He takes his time to learn to fly. He crashes everywhere, and we can actually feel how much he's struggling to keep his balance. It's like when we learn to ride a bicycle or skate for the first time. We make mistakes, we fall. But then we get up and try again.

And when the Kryptonians arrive on Earth to take over the planet, they are trained soldiers who have learnt all their life that Krypton has to be saved no matter how harsh the means are, and they have all the technology they need to convert Earth into Krypton. On the other hand Kal-El is just a man who learnt to use his powers. He struggled a lot but finally managed to keep them all away. And finally when he kills Zod, he cries. He cannot handle the trauma of taking his fellow Kryptonian's life.

The only problem I had with this movie was, well, people are getting so many things to criticise over. These points make sense only on a second viewing or pausing the movie and introspecting about it. This isn't possible when watching a movie in a theatre. Probably that's why the movie wasn't very well received back when it released. But it's good to see it's finally getting the praise it deserves. I hope this movie gets more appreciation in the future. After all, it's the movie that made me like Superman. Before that I used to just see him as an ugly nerd who wears underwear on pants.… Expand
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MrPajamasJun 1, 2021
A successful reboot of the franchise, which was mostly pulled off by Henry Cavill, because he just fits the Superman mold. Plus a nice plot. The action is also great. Probably the best Superman movie I've ever seen. For me, a good movie thatA successful reboot of the franchise, which was mostly pulled off by Henry Cavill, because he just fits the Superman mold. Plus a nice plot. The action is also great. Probably the best Superman movie I've ever seen. For me, a good movie that I recommend. I don't have much to add.… Expand
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crimatouAug 31, 2023
Um filme maravilhoso do superman, um ótimo vilão, cenas lindas, traje lindo
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VlhendonNov 2, 2022
The greatest comicbook film of all time in my opinion I'm glad I did not listen to film critics.
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RapidFireApr 1, 2021
Loved it, its the Superman movie that should have come out in 2006. Snyder brings basically two films into one in terms of superman the movie and superman 2, fantastic adaptation.
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Karen001Feb 23, 2021
Its a really unique take on Superman...one we have never seen before....its so breathtaking and real....its awesome...
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BleedingJesterJun 30, 2023
its not a bad movie but its mediocre and takes itself too overly seriously for what Superman and most comic book characters are which is Campy and because of that they tend to work best if they at least acknowledges the campy (and yes you canits not a bad movie but its mediocre and takes itself too overly seriously for what Superman and most comic book characters are which is Campy and because of that they tend to work best if they at least acknowledges the campy (and yes you can have great Superhero movies that take themselves seriously) that said the fight scenes are good, the CGI is good, and I think the Cinematography is also good and I think the acting and casting were spot on its just the story and how overly serious it takes itself makes the movie a bit boring to watch especially after the first time… Expand
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msbedi97Mar 28, 2021
Dragon Ball Z × Superman × Zack Snyder = MOS

An outstanding and realistic approach on the Man of Steel. The flashback scenes, action sequences, cinematography, score and casting were executed in meticulous detail. Zack Snyder leaned heavilyDragon Ball Z × Superman × Zack Snyder = MOS

An outstanding and realistic approach on the Man of Steel. The flashback scenes, action sequences, cinematography, score and casting were executed in meticulous detail. Zack Snyder leaned heavily into the immigrant approach to Kal El's story, which I appreciated deeply. In my humble opinion, this is the greatest superhero film to grace cinema.

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SVYATOSLAV97Apr 4, 2021
Best superman for all time! The best start to the universe, the director is just a genius!
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SakithJun 12, 2021
Aggressive visuals ,And the casting of this term was excellent
The best Superman I have ever seen in my life since Christopher Reve was so great
Excellent direction of Zack Snyder Especially the background score that comes to mind
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STERLINGbeeJul 24, 2021
С фильмом у меня как то не сложилось, у меня не было времени, а смотреть хотелось, поэтому я смотрел фильм отрывками день за днём, как Снайдеркат, и мне кажется то что я совершил большую ошибку..... Потому что когда я смотрю фильмы поС фильмом у меня как то не сложилось, у меня не было времени, а смотреть хотелось, поэтому я смотрел фильм отрывками день за днём, как Снайдеркат, и мне кажется то что я совершил большую ошибку..... Потому что когда я смотрю фильмы по отрезкам, не разделённые по главам, то у мен появляется чувство неполноценности картины, как будто бы это какой то сериальчик, поэтому от супермена у меня остался осадочек, серость картины, некоторые растянутые, некоторые сжатые моменты, только проявляют у меня это чувство больше и больше. Сюжет немножечко, НО! Были скучноват, хотя объективно он хорош, в некоторых моментах я просто офигевал, переживал и радовался! Картинка мне понравилась, а то что я остался некоторыми моментами недоволен, виноват я сам. Фильм не очень хороший, но и не очень плохой, он нормальный, я его конечно когда нибудь пересмотрю целиком и полностью, но сейчас на эту у меня нету времени(… Expand
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ShrihariJul 29, 2021
Another underrated but nothing less than a masterpiece movie from DC. Zack Snyder changed the way we look into superheros. He made most realistic and powerful version of superman. Screenplay was top notch. Visuals were awesome. ActionAnother underrated but nothing less than a masterpiece movie from DC. Zack Snyder changed the way we look into superheros. He made most realistic and powerful version of superman. Screenplay was top notch. Visuals were awesome. Action sequences were just epic. Very immersive and inspiring movie… Expand
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Darkspawn677May 17, 2022
This movie is also perfect but superman should get some energy blast and general zod has to be like vegeta
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JulietaGuit-9Sep 7, 2021
È un buon film di Superman.
Ci sono alcune cose che non mi hanno convinto di questa nuova versione ma mi è comunque piaciuto tutto il resto.
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jorgeperalta00Sep 15, 2021
The fights in this movie show that you can make a Dragon Ball Z movie in live action.
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OctobiergSep 16, 2021
Man of Steel - это абсолютный шедевр американского супергеройского кинематографа и лучший, на данный момент, фильм о Супермене. Зак Снайдер сделал в этом фильме несколько совершенно гениальных вещей. В первую очередь, это, конечно же,Man of Steel - это абсолютный шедевр американского супергеройского кинематографа и лучший, на данный момент, фильм о Супермене. Зак Снайдер сделал в этом фильме несколько совершенно гениальных вещей. В первую очередь, это, конечно же, визуальный стиль. Все тона и цвета выверены до последнего кадра, да так, что костюм Супермена выглядит невероятно органично на экране и ты сразу забываешь о том, что это фильм про "человека" носящего трусы поверх трико (в этом плане конкуренты, в лице Марвел, выглядят намного нелепее (просто посмотрите первых мстителей, и вы поймёте о чём я)) и хочется сразу воспринимать сам фильм, как что-то более серьёзное или даже как нечто более важное, чем обычная супергероика. И в этом плане фильму помогает очень хорошо написанный сценарий. Такое чувство, что в фильм пытались поместить очень много всего: большое количество метафор, параллелей с проблемами сегодняшнего дня, отсылок к мировой культуре и скрытого смысла. И если разбирать всё то, что заложено в этот фильм, то мне не хватит и книги. Драма в фильме точно бьёт в самые больные точки. Все актёры просто сияют в своих ролях. У каждого свой уникальный характер, а химией между персонажами просто невозможно насытиться. Что уж тут говорить, даже Генри Кавил, который больше нигде так хорошо не отыгрывает свои роли, как у Зака Снайдера, выложился на все сто процентов. Так же можно выделить прекрасно подобранный Заком Снайдером для фильма стиль "американской инди-драмы". Зак помещает кинокамеру настолько близко к героям, что мы невольно становимся участниками жизни Кларка Кента и свидетелями его пути к тому, чтобы стать Суперменом. К тому же ещё этот стиль даёт экшен сценам небывалую свежесть, добавляя в ураган из битв и взрывов ещё и невероятный эффект присутствия. Мы буквально летаем рядом с Суперменом или, можно сказать, как Супермен. А все "кинокритики", кто поливал дерьмом это замечательный фильм - невероятно глупы, раз не смогли своим маленьким мозгом выкупить все смысловые конструкции которые возвёл здесь Зак.… Expand
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claytonblair11Dec 15, 2022
Great action movie, heartfelt superman movie. Henry Cahill should be superman for years to come.
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TheIrishmanJan 29, 2022
A very epic movie, with unique action scenes.
The story was extremely beautiful and the best solo Superman movie.
I fell in love with the characterization of this Superman. Your narrative style is very beautiful. You enjoy the movie fromA very epic movie, with unique action scenes.
The story was extremely beautiful and the best solo Superman movie.
I fell in love with the characterization of this Superman.
Your narrative style is very beautiful. You enjoy the movie from moment to moment. Special effects are also great.
I really enjoyed watching this movie.… Expand
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jakebayne2002Jan 4, 2022
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LeGodFatherMar 3, 2022
It has it's flaws but still a great film to watch. I was actually very impressed with Henry Cavill. He did an amazing job as superman
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NabilkhouryMar 4, 2022
Best superhero movie oat perfect casting best fight scenes good plot nice character development
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EmzonikMar 15, 2022
This movie is one of my favourite superhero movies ever. I enjoy Marvel but they go for "fun" rather than darker, more "realistic" approach which Snyder did perfectly. Some people complain that this is not the Superman they grew up with andThis movie is one of my favourite superhero movies ever. I enjoy Marvel but they go for "fun" rather than darker, more "realistic" approach which Snyder did perfectly. Some people complain that this is not the Superman they grew up with and yes, I agree. But who cares, this much, much better than comics and old movies with Christopher Reeve! Every time I watch Man of Steel I love it more. Don't listen to Snyder haters, just watch it. Hope, they'll restore the Snyderverse.… Expand
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AnthonyhinsNov 14, 2022
I really enjoy this movie. It has a mature and darker tone. Pack with jaw dropping action.
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PatFlores2003Apr 29, 2022
The first DCEU movie that started it all. It is very good and acceptable, although it is not up to par, but some scenes were great and superior to the film itself.

The scene of the first flight of Superman is the one that I liked the most inThe first DCEU movie that started it all. It is very good and acceptable, although it is not up to par, but some scenes were great and superior to the film itself.

The scene of the first flight of Superman is the one that I liked the most in the movie actually and I liked it a lot and his music is excellent for that scene and the most remarkable and superior part of the movie.

Although, it has several holes in the script and the story and the ending is somewhat satisfying and somewhat average but still a good ending to this movie. This movie is one of the good and remarkable things that the DCEU has and I recommend you see the movie, you won't regret it. The movie and the story are okay.… Expand
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HappyliveMay 7, 2022
gerçek superman filmi olmakla birlikte her an kötü olabilecekmiş havası verilen kahramanımız ve yine yerle bir olan bir şehir.
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KnightOpSep 18, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man of Steel was a perfect movie to start DCEU. But you know what happened in the future. Even though the other movies were not good in the DCEU but Man of Steel was perfect movie for Superman. I'll give this is 7/10… Expand
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gertadevNov 21, 2022
Overall a fun experience. Superman is obviously overpowered but that just makes things fun. Few plotholes but overall thought that it was a fun/great experience. Would recommend.
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TEYONJun 16, 2023
Definitely a master piece for now.DC should have it's personality .And that the man of steel.A emotional Superman is an ingenious idea to a new story
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brandoteekAug 2, 2023
Zack Snyder is a genius. this movie is a Masterpiece. ReturntheSnyderVerse.
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