Review of Man of Steel (2013) by Cheryl L — 19 Mar 2016

This is the Superman movie I've been waiting for ever since I started reading comics in the mid 80's. While it is heavy on the action I can't see how naysayers use this as a criticism. Superman's main attraction is his Demi-god-like physical abilities, which, despite 5 previous movies, have never been as fully realised as in this film.

On a human level, we see the making of the hero we have come to take for granted. Maybe this is where so many audience members were disappointed, they didn't want to wait till the last moments of the film or the sequel to see their beloved hero. It's a shame because this is more interesting and believable presenting him. This Superman isn't the innocent naive Boy Scout of the Christopher Reeves era. This Superman has suffered. He has been tempted, with the choice of resurrecting his own people or choose humanity that has hurt and rejected you. His morals and values have been tested to breaking point and remained intact and reinforced by the end. Thus leavening us with a Superman who not only believes in himself but one we can believe in also.