Man Of Steel

Man Of Steel (2013)

Director: Zack Snyder

Actors: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Adventure 

Rating: (out of 5) ***

Being a huge superhero and comics fan, i was long awaiting this movie since the minute it came out. *I did my waiting, 12 years of it!* Please ignore the Harry Potter reference, but it really did feel like forever waiting for Man Of Steel to be released. The acting was good and the director's vision was clear, but i rest my case when i say, there was nothing super about the movie.By abolishing the word Super in the S on Clark's chest, the director Nolan changes this symbol to "hope". The myth revolves around a boy, an alien reject, who has super powers brought down from his parents in Krypton; who we know had to give up Clark for a greater plan. Thus, gaining them some enemies, Kal's (Clark's) parents must insure his safety by sending him to earth. A bigger problem arises when the movie's villain, Zod, stops at nothing to defeat Clark.

Problem 1. Why did he shave?

Grudging on past sacrifices, Clark relives his childhood in painful memories, showing the audience how strict his human father was about his 'powers'. The bitter relationship between Clark and his powers grew harsh as he realizes he cannot save everyone. Though the sense of heroism in Clark was a bit off when it came to saving the people of the world. Also, the igniting spark that should have set off between Clark and Lois (Amy) was badly lit, as i felt no chemistry at any point. The plot was butchered as there was a highly exposed back story due to the irritating -nonstop flashbacks that gave away any mystery that this story line held.

Problem 2. Be a hero. 

Despite all this, I was captivated by every fight scene and intense moment in the film. I found it immensely hard to blink at times or grab a drink as i feared i would miss out on a punch or a blast of radioactive missiles. The space ship Jor-el (Russell Crowe), Clark's real father, was in appeared jaw dropping; the idea of his conscientiousness remaining there to guide his son was so creative, that alone gave this movie a -*-

Another awesome feature is the planet Krypton itself and the explosion of that planet. Especially in 3D, i felt i was a passenger on NASA's shafts. Bravo to superb visual effects.

We're talking about Superman, the ongoing classic. Yes, you should go watch it, the fight scenes alone will make it up. No, you shouldn't expect a good romance or heroic ending, you are left with nothing but an S that should stand for hope and not Superman; my whole life has been a lie.