Review of Man of Steel (2013) by Josh M — 26 Apr 2016

The new direction is a breath of fresh air. Man of Steel is not just a refurbished Superman. It brings new pieces to the table along with old ones.

This review of Man of Steel (2013) was written by Josh M on 26 Apr 2016.

Man of Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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