Review of Man of Steel (2013) by Alexander B — 27 Mar 2016

Improves on each viewing. This is the birth of Superman.

This review of Man of Steel (2013) was written by Alexander B on 27 Mar 2016.

Man of Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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