But there’s no doubt that “Man of Steel” is fantastic. I’m still a massive fan of “Superman: The Movie”, but then I have seen it a hundred times and it was part of the fabric of my life for thirty years.
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“Is it the best Superman movie ever? Maybe. On June 11, 2013, after having watched the world premiere of “Man of Steel” in New York, I wrote: But so is there the most precise visualization and effects we’ve ever seen a score that, much though I love the classic John Williams’, straight-up delivers on atmosphere and mood a story that challenges our ethics and our expectations and a lead who will, if given a chance to round him out with the inclusion of some mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, probably go on to redefine the character for a generation.” There are also the sour or clumsy notes of Lois calling out “Clark!” to a suited Superman in clear earshot of that police officer, of having the villain defend evolution, of “mad scientist” Jax-Ur speaking in a German accent, of Clark stealing those clothes (though his destroying that truck didn’t bother me so much). My main beef is that the editing (as already suggested) sometimes works against the timeline – especially into the dénouement where it seems life has returned impossibly to normal – while, at other times, it seems perfunctory. Today, after repeated viewings and lots of time to think and think, I’d give it a 7. In my “first impressions” review, written during opening weekend, I gave it an 8 out of 10.
“Suffice it to say right now that “Man of Steel” is the best on screen rendition of Superman since 1978. Shawn Morrissey had a different opinion though: I don’t hate the film, as I don’t believe in hate, but I cannot love it because I don’t believe in it.” Those who want to aspire to something greater, and wanted to see Superman do that too. Those who refused to accept that this was the way. “When I sat in that theatre while others applauded, I became Superman, as did others like me. Man of Steel grabs you from it’s first fade-in and doesn’t let go until the credits roll.” I was on the edge of my seat, feeling intense emotion from the moment the opening began. The character depth in even characters with the shortest arcs keeps the viewer feeling interested in every scene from start to finish. The jaw-dropping action scenes are nothing short of awe-inspiring at every turn. While there are humorous moments… moments of comedic relief, Man of Steel is a complete tour de force of super-powered action that hasn’t been seen on film for any character, Superman or otherwise. Granted, this is from a standpoint of being the huge Superman fan that I am and my having waited my whole life to see a Superman film where the character, and the world around him is taken completely seriously. When the film ended, I sat silently for several minutes, before announcing that it may be the best film I have ever seen. Man of Steel is, no holds barred, the best comic book film I have ever seen. “Worry not about the critics who currently can’t wrap their heads around the new Superman. We see Superman fight, Superman in love, Superman as Superman, Clark Kent, and Kal-El, and we have evidence that there is a whole universe of possibilities out there for future films (Justice League?…). “Over-all, Man of Steel is everything we could ever ask for when it comes to Superman on the big screen. Looking back at some of our reviews published on this website at the time and soon after, it’s interesting to note some of the similarities and differences between what people had to say and what people are still saying 8 years later. Pictures recently posted the 4K trailer to their YouTube channel: On this day (June 14) in 2013, “Man of Steel” made its public theatrical release to great fanfare.
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