I am sorry for my lateness...I guess I have been having a hard time trying to write this current blog post. Mainly because of the fact that this film was nothing like I thought it might be. I am not sure where to start...maybe with the good.
Man of Steel had exceptional special effects. I thought that the picture quality was amazing. However, all movies at this point are able to do this, especially for action films.
And ok.. Henry Cavill did a great job at capturing the look of superman, but maybe not so much the true essence. I am hoping that the second film (if they make one) will capture Superman in a very different light.
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Now before I begin my rant, I think that it is important to note that I was unaware of the background of Superman. I did not know that he was an 'alien' and that he came from a very different part of the universe. I first learned about Superman watching 'Lois & Clark.' At this point in time Clark was working for the Daily Planet. Therefore, I assumed --much like Batman-- that Clark was born into the role.
Alright.. RANT TIME!
First of all, I did not enjoy Amy Adams as Lois. Unfortunately, she has NO chemistry with Clark. And their relationship was very choppy. They were also very awkward when they were together. Amy Adams, I love you and I think that you are extremely brilliant, however I do not think that this was the role for you. Maybe you might surprise me if this film has a sequel... but I highly doubt it.
Henry Cavill, you were able to capture the look of Superman, but not the personality or essence. I thought that you were very beautiful, but maybe dim. I thought that you would be smart, beautiful and strong.. but the movie only highlighted your strength and beauty. I thought that the actions that Superman took in this film did not correspond with his personality. Like Amy Adams, you were ok.. but not great!
Secondly, it is to my own knowledge that Superman NEVER killed anyone. It was against his beliefs to kill, that is why he left planet earth when he did. In this film, Clark killed off General Zod. I really do not enjoy when writers decide to change the story so drastically. I realize with time there are going to be slight changes. However, the fact that Clark killed was such a dramatic change that it does not go well with his character.
Thirdly, WAY TOO SCI-FI. Having a full understanding of the background of Superman, I realize that it is a bit sci-fi-ish. Unfortunately, this film took it too a whole new level. At one point I wasn't even sure if Superman was going to make it to earth. WAY TOO LONG! Very confusing and very choppy. Let's not do that again.
And lastly, Lois did not know that Clark was Superman in 'Lois and Clark' or the comic books. When he began working for the daily planet, he disguised himself with "glasses" to ensure that nobody knew who he was. At the end of the film, Lois did know. I like the fact that Lois does not seem like an 'air-head,' but at the same time...it kind of takes away from the actual story.
Either way... I give this film a [C-]. It wasn't the worst movie I have ever seen, but it wasn't even close to the best. If you are going to write a Super Hero movie, let's make sure we know the "real" story and tell it right. I hope the next film is better.
See you at the movies.
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