Review of Man of Steel (2013) by Nathanael L — 11 Aug 2016

Visual fodder can't hide the uncharacteristically dull script and story.

This review of Man of Steel (2013) was written by Nathanael L on 11 Aug 2016.

Man of Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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