Man of Steel

Movie:  Man of Steel
Major Actors:
Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Russel Crowe, Kevin Costner
Rating: PG 13
Best Audience: Older children, teenagers, adults

Review:

This film delved more into the alien side of Superman than previous Superman films have done. The movie starts off with a pretty thorough backstory on Superman's beginnings.  The movie did jump back and forth in time at the beginning.  This jumping did not make it hard to follow, it just didn't feel like the transitions were very smooth.  I felt certain important details were left unexplained as the plot unfolded as well.  I don't want to say which, so as not to spoil anyone.  But I left the theatre with questions.  I will partially spoil this part though:  after Lois and Clark kiss at the end, Lois--played by Amy Adams--says the cheesiest line ever.  Just brace yourselves for that one. 

And why did Lois and Clark kiss?  Because they are supposed to!  I know.  However, I did not feel like the things that happened in the movie were leading them to be together romantically.  That is to say...I did not feel the film lent itself to the development of a romantic relationship between Lois and Clark--and yet it still happened.  Lois was thrust into the action as a "damsel in distress" type and Superman--played by sexy Henry Cavill--was constantly having to save her.  I understand why her character would fall for Superman in that situation, but I simply felt like their chemistry was gravely lacking.

Aside from their relationship and the jumpy transitions, I actually really enjoyed "Man of Steel."  It is by far the best Superman movie (and yes, I have seen a few of them).