TV Tropes ruins movies for me. I've found myself reading some movies before I go to see them, on purpose, when I suspect something is not right about the film. So, spoilers in my head, I finally went to see it. And liked it, in general.
The yet-another-origin story had a reason to be. This depiction of Krypton as neo-medieval tech was a nice touch to the eye. Crowe's Jor-El was most enjoyable. Same for Amy Adam's Lois Lane. Kudos for making her the brilliant reporter that she is, and discovers Clark's secret powers in the first 20 minutes of the film, getting that schtick out of the way. Her Action Survivor role is also appropriate.
In general, I liked the script taking a hint from the Marvel universe. Here, Superman isn't welcomed with open arms by the populace, but treated for what he is. Foreign. Alien. Unbelievably powerful. The xenophobia fits a Nolanverse film where even a guy dressed as a Bat is first looked on with derision before they see how freaking scary and effective he becomes.
Then Fridge Horror hit me for a couple of serious inconsistencies. First: If Lois can figure out Clark's identity, so can the government, especially after Clark notes that, not only has he lived on Earth, but raised specifically in Kansas. Uh...do you not expect the government to put 2 and 2 together after looking at what's left of Smallville, Kansas, Clark? Second: the incredible destruction and lives lost seems greatly out of place given that Superman should be equally as concerned in stopping it as much as stopping Zod. No mention is given of how Metropolis deals with a city-wrecking wave equivalent to 5 or more 9/11 disasters. (At least "The Avengers" lampshades it at the movie's conclusion.)
Overall, I did enjoy and remembered that it's just a show. Now that this film is not only greenlighted for a sequel but a team-up/beat-down with the Batman, the stakes just got higher. A Batman/Superman combo is the only card that WB/DC can play with all other attempts to have their characters (save Batman) go to film success becoming lackluster and mortibund.
Enjoyable, with moments of What The Hell? (spoilers)
TV Tropes ruins movies for me. I've found myself reading some movies before I go to see them, on purpose, when I suspect something is not right about the film. So, spoilers in my head, I finally went to see it. And liked it, in general.
The yet-another-origin story had a reason to be. This depiction of Krypton as neo-medieval tech was a nice touch to the eye. Crowe's Jor-El was most enjoyable. Same for Amy Adam's Lois Lane. Kudos for making her the brilliant reporter that she is, and discovers Clark's secret powers in the first 20 minutes of the film, getting that schtick out of the way. Her Action Survivor role is also appropriate.
In general, I liked the script taking a hint from the Marvel universe. Here, Superman isn't welcomed with open arms by the populace, but treated for what he is. Foreign. Alien. Unbelievably powerful. The xenophobia fits a Nolanverse film where even a guy dressed as a Bat is first looked on with derision before they see how freaking scary and effective he becomes.
Then Fridge Horror hit me for a couple of serious inconsistencies. First: If Lois can figure out Clark's identity, so can the government, especially after Clark notes that, not only has he lived on Earth, but raised specifically in Kansas. Uh...do you not expect the government to put 2 and 2 together after looking at what's left of Smallville, Kansas, Clark? Second: the incredible destruction and lives lost seems greatly out of place given that Superman should be equally as concerned in stopping it as much as stopping Zod. No mention is given of how Metropolis deals with a city-wrecking wave equivalent to 5 or more 9/11 disasters. (At least "The Avengers" lampshades it at the movie's conclusion.)
Overall, I did enjoy and remembered that it's just a show. Now that this film is not only greenlighted for a sequel but a team-up/beat-down with the Batman, the stakes just got higher. A Batman/Superman combo is the only card that WB/DC can play with all other attempts to have their characters (save Batman) go to film success becoming lackluster and mortibund.