Steely (literally)
Directed by Zack Snyder.
Let me first express immense gratitude towards whomsoever responsible for changing Superman’s costume and making him wear his underwear the way it’s supposed to be worn. Thank you!
Moving on, I have observed that superhero movies now fall under any of the two categories:
1. Dark with a major focus on the hero’s regrets and troubles;
2. Or lighthearted and occasionally tending to lose focus.
Man of Steel fits into the first category… in a likable way. It is promising and beautifully progresses with the slight drawback of the end being stretched unnecessarily. I liked the story, the acting and the special effects. Sadly, its humor didn’t level with the original humor Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980) offered, probably because of that fascination everyone seems to have these days with making gloomy movies. Luckily, I’m willing to overlook the overly humourless style of this flick because I enjoyed Henry Cavill’s performance as a pained outcast.
Clark Kent (Cavill), an alien from the planet Krypton was sent by his parents to take refuge in Earth when his own planet was in danger. After living as a human for thirty-three years, he is finally forced to confront his extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is seized by members of his race. The beginning scene at Krypton, as exciting and action-packed as it may have been, seemed a bit off with the awkward blend of an archaic atmosphere with futuristic gadgets- sort of like Eragon meets Star Wars and unfortunately, that didn’t quite work for me.
Even though I was rooting for more of Lana Lang than just a small childhood memory, the cast made the film look complete. As a whole, it’s well-planned, patiently made and worth a watch. However, I’m still waiting for a superhero flick that matches the inventive style of Ang Lee’s Hulk (2003)– a very unique comic book adaptation. Hulk’s visual energy and authentic artistry is truly worth recreating in upcoming comic book movies.
Man of Steel deserves:
Film Frenzy 