Reviews Film / Man Of Steel

Underrated in many aspects

I certainly wouldn't call it a masterpiece of flawless, since no work is flawless, but I liked/loved it.

Good:

• Mesmerizing OST: Never disappoint, Hans Zimmer.

• Solid cast: Acting is generally good, and I think Henry Cavill was a great choice for Superman/Clark Kent.

• Realism: This film perfectly shows just how much destruction his fights with other super-powered beings could cause. Also, his struggles with his own powers was also interesting. I mean, it had to be hard for him.

• Visuals: One of Zack Snyder's strengths, this film looks beautiful, desaturated color notwithstanding. I especially like Krypton and its technology (along with its culture, inspired by Plato's Republic).

• Action: But of course. Tis Zack Snyder after all.

• Villains: Zod's crew remain as the best villains of DCEU. They're certainly better than whatever villains in Suicide Squad.

• Supes himself: What can I say. This film surprisingly made Superman appealing to me with his struggles (both inner and outer).

Meh:

• Pacing and structure: Non-linear storytelling sometimes doesn't work.

• Jesus metaphors: I think it would have been better if he was portrayed as ordinary person trying to do good

• For some reason, I feel the whole piece of movie kind of doesn't match together, while sums of it are usually great.

Bad (?):

• Product placement

• Jonathan Kent: Not his character, but his moments. From questionable quote to his death. Heart attack would have been better.

Overall, this movie remains as a pretty good movie for me. 7/10

Also, Zod's death was unavoidable. Come on, Phantom Zone was not an option. And casualty part... Zod was too dangerous to leave alone and he couldn't get help from others. But I guess this debate is over (kind of), so... yeah.