Man of Steel

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  • 2013


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Average Rating 3.1/5
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4.5
Its a movie that offers a unique vision laced with fun summer action while also showing a level of respect for the source material. Keith & the Movies
1.5
If there is one word to describe Man of Steel, it would be a disappointment.
2.0
However, the movie is anything but stripped down; like Snyders Sucker Punch, its a confused but fascinating mishmash of religious, military, and sexua .. Av Club
2.0
With its shock and awe barrage of sci fi fire and brimstone, the opening act salvo should dazzle and transport us.Instead, it just gets weighed down b .. EW
3.8
When humor bubbles up, welcome though it is, it feels like a tonal lapse. Rogerebert
3.0
Director Zack Snyders take on the Superman legend is seriously reverent. Common Sense Media
2.0
Instead of making a blockbuster Superman movie, Snyder has turned the Superman narrative into yet another modern day blockbuster. Indie Wire
2.0
Like its lead, Snyders entire movie seems afraid to crack a smile. Variety
5.0
And like The Dark Knight, Man of Steel lands with the precise, explosive weight of a true historical milestone, a major step forward in the evolution .. We Got This Covered
4.5
It doesnt mean it wasnt a mistake, but if you sit there and you say, I dont wanna take any risk. We Got This Covered
4.5
Because hes such a good person, he deserves better than what hes been dealing with. We Got This Covered
4.5
For generations, his brilliantly twisted and imaginative Hellraiser haunted the minds of moviegoers with its searing imagery of Pinhead. We Got This Covered
4.0
It keeps the same tone and themes, but its execution is very different, mostly because of Supermans interstellar origins and extensive backstory. We Got This Covered
4.5
The absence of fun or frippery will surprise no one whos eyed the credits: Director Zack Snyder (Sucker Punch, Watchmen, 300) and producer/story co co .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
The better actorsKevin Costner, chiefly, as the adoptive Earth fatherstrain to supply warmth, but mostly, the minutes stretch into great expanses of b .. Time Out
4.0
But its harder to make those claims for a Superman tale, even when the producer is Batman regenerator Christopher Nolan a man with more backstories th .. Time Out
1.9
The archaic, manipulative rhetoric never stalls the kinetic pace, but theres little sense of what drew the excellent cast to this fiasco.
1.9
But the result is a punishing sense of diminishing returns and a genre that has finally reached the point of mayhem induced exhaustion.
1.5
This is not to say that Cavill doesnt supply an emotional centre to the film. Screen Daily
2.5
But without the Clark Lois banter, the screwball element is gone. Vulture
3.5
By now its clear that Snyders and Goyers intention is to have no downtime at all, just spectacle on top of spectacle. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
None of that zings quite so much as the relatively low tech spectacle of Zod and Superman hovering in mid air and simply socking each other like respe ..
2.9
If heavy handed allegory makes Man of Steel worth the price of admission for some, thats great.If others have become so inured to bombast, sloppy plot .. Paste Magazine
4.5
Action packed, briskly paced and featuring a stellar cast, Man of Steel is the best Superman film since the 1978 original and proves DC can match Marv .. IGN
2.0
A movie about the clash of gods should feel more epic, more awestruck, less in a hurry to get to the next uninspired plot point. E Film Critic
3.0
Whether its everything we might have asked for is still a question worth pondering, but the clenched weight of the thing is often staggering while its .. Telegraph
3.0
It all changes for Clark when three things happen almost at once: He has a cute meet with the intrepid Ms. Lane; he connects with the spirit of Jor El ..
4.0
And while Man Of Steel wont outdo Avengers in its dialogue snappiness and sheer laughs, it certainly tops it when it comes to spectacle.
4.0
Man of Steel is one of the most visually stunning films weve seen in the superhero genre. Cinema Blend
3.0
Jor Els infant son, Kal El, is sent to Earth, as Zod and his gang are sent to prison in the Phantom Zone. Ny Daily News
4.5
Snyders made a Superman movie thats absolutely jam packed with action, and the set pieces are breathtaking. JoBlo
4.0
But then again; this is a fresh start to present a new Superman to a modern world and in that, Man of Steel ultimately succeeds. Screen Rant
3.1
Hes a brand to be marketed in 3 D cinemas around the globe, to provide an entry point for audiences to watch endless simulated spectacles of mass urba .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
At least an hour of Man of Steels excessive running time is devoted to the sort of crash and burn, slamming into skyscrapers CG fight scenes that weve .. Philly
4.0
It is grand, sweeping, epic and all the stops have been pulled out.
4.0
Being a full fledged reboot of the Man of Steel\u00e2\u0080\u0099s story, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s an immersive film and it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s also Super ..
2.0
But bigger isnt necessarily better, and oddly the result is less emotionally resonant than of old. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Contribution to the zeitgeist: Christopher Reeve = Superman.Also the notion that an oft dismissed piece of junk culture intended for children could be .. Village Voice
2.5
And Crowes Jor El never quite goes away.We spend far too little time with the storys heart, the ways the baby is embodied with good old fashioned hear .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
For those who crave cinematic mayhem, Man of Steel is right up your alley (and it will make a ton of money). ReelViews
2.0
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. Blu Ray
3.5
Superman returns, in a complete reboot only seven years after Bryan Singers tedious Superman Returns . Chicago Reader
3.1
Its infectious, too, and director Zack Snyder gives us a lot of freewheeling camerawork that puts Superman in front of what looks like old fashioned r .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Producer Christopher Nolan and director Zack Snyder attempt to jump start the Man of Steel with copious and dazzling special effects and not much else ..
2.0
Producer Christopher Nolan and director Zack Snyder attempt to jump start the Man of Steel with copious and dazzling special effects and not much else ..
3.1
But it often gets drowned out by numbing spectacle and director Zack Snyders seeming determination to fashion the most super charged superhero movie e .. Usa Today
2.5
While the film is undeniably quite entertaining throughout, its never quite able to live up to the promise of the astoundingly intense first reel. Reel Film Reviews
2.5
The attempt to do something different and a bit darker is admirable but this Superman doesnt fly, it just assaults the senses. Wheres the fun You Tube
2.0
Thankfully, this superhero movie is more upbeat than I expected.It is also more upbeat than the 2006 movie, Superman Returns. Lariat
2.0
Not only is that a betrayal of the characters ideals, its a tired way to end a movie. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
When viewed on its own, its an okay superhero flick and fits in with many of its recent rock em, sock em contemporaries. Screen It
3.0
Snyder flouts a simple rule: one explosion can be exciting; one hundred will be quite boring. Independent
3.8
It needs it.Caught in the slipstream between action and angst, Man of Steel is a bumpy ride for sure. Rolling Stone
2.0
A solid film, but a solid Superman.A comparison between the latest version and the collective and popular history of Superman is most certainly warran .. Pop Matters
3.5
Snyders direction feels far more assured than it did in the misfires of Watchmen and especially Sucker Punch, and now that the requisite first movie o .. The Wrap
4.0
However, thats a small quibble in the grand scale of things.Zack Snyder is officially forgiven for the disaster that was Sucker Punch; Man of Steel is .. View London
3.1
Its slow going, but director Zack Snyder handles the material sensitively. News Day
2.0
If Superman and Batman team up for a sequel, you might want to bring earplugs and night vision goggles. Cs Monitor
3.8
RELATED: HOW THE FILMMAKERS MADE A DARKER SUPERMAN In fact, without really giving anything away, the last 45 minutes of Man of Steel seem like a delib .. New York Post
2.0
A mix of effects driven spectacle and visual razzmatazz, Man Of Steel is an overblown origin story. Hindustan Times
2.0
The body count keeps getting jackhammered up, needlessly turning the film into a bombastically violent PG 13 spectacle. Film Journal International ..
3.5
Its not the most subtle filmmaking, but many audiences will find the positive association refreshing. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
But it seems as if it might have delivered even more than a glorious noise. Az Central
3.1
Man of Steel has a scope thats hard to resist, but whats missing is a sense of lightness, of pop joy. Boston
2.5
The gravity that cloaks Man of Steel is merely an en vogue costume. Boston
3.5
That may not be original, but it gives the film a distinctive look that is not without appeal. Mountain X
3.5
Cavill is particularly good here, lending the compassionate moral center of Superman a wry specificity that keeps it from seeming bland. Npr
3.0
Its one thing to shrug off needless layers of comic book mythology, but you shouldnt betray the characters core.The opening chapter on barren Krypton .. Star Tribune
4.0
But the wellspring of wry tragedy that beautifully balances that out keeps it from ever becoming pretentious or preposterous.
4.5
Man of Steel is so very matter of fact, in many ways: this isnt a movie about spectacle and its barely an action movie; and though it has flashes of w ..
3.8
Snyder packs more details into a single montage than most directors put into an entire movie. Toronto Star
2.0
The film is a load of repetitive tosh, featuring in every sequence of its 143 minutes more special effects than God used when he created the world, en .. Guardian
3.0
Snyder and Nolan have modified the beginning of the story so that a primal clash has been designed into the narrative from the get go. Guardian
3.0
Fast forward 35 years and Superman is a very different beast: a lone voice for truth, justice and the American way with an expensive, uninspired attem .. Guardian
2.5
While it may not be a new idea, it is a good one, and Man of Steel is at its best when it remains character focused. Q Network
3.0
Screenwriter David S Goyers credits include Batman Begins and, less encouragingly, three Blade movies.The Man Of Steel is an efficient, factory made p .. Daily Mail
4.0
Which is surprising considering Zack Snyder is hardly ever about subtlety. Cinema Crazed
2.5
If no movie like Man of Steel had ever been made before an attempt to darken up a superhero legend with a little mythological depth, some cutting edge .. Salon
4.0
A colleague of mine made the astute observation that superhero blockbusters have something in common with medieval religious art. Slate
3.0
Man of Steel Emma Simmonds 12 June 2013 Decent performances and safe direction results in a Superman flick that flies but never soars Is it a bird Flim List
4.0
Hans Zimmers orchestral and choral score emphasizes the scale of the film.As the first of a new franchise, Man of Steel is essentially a coming of age ..
4.5
My only quibbles are with the overly frenetic pace, sudden jump cuts and shaky camerawork. Susang Ranger
2.5
Color it exhausting.Here is an overproduced $225 million comic book with delusions of grandeur that was better made in 1978 and a lot more fun. Observer
4.0
On a technical level, this movie absolutely delivers on the ticket price. Movies
4.0
It would be an act of movie fan dishonor to hint at the outcome, but its in the final act that this most recent chapter in the evolution of The Last S .. Movies
4.0
So instead you enjoy the spectacle, the one liners and the offbeat romance. Movies
3.5
The entire movie, with its thrumming and droning and lumbering and crashing, seems especially nostalgic for imagination and morality on the human scal .. New Yorker
2.0
Cavill makes for a very solid Superman but its a one note portrait thanks to the limited screenplay. Express
3.0
This is not a missed opportunity which rightfully elicits a sigh, but inert big budget spectacle that is nigh deserving of contempt. The Film Stage
3.1
Was it the ridiculously loud volume levels.Or the pounding inflicted by the most protracted action sequences Chicago Tribune
3.0
For all that remains of the original creation, they may as well have done the dark on Betty Boop.None of which is to suggest Man of Steel is without m .. The Irish Times
5.3
This may please ardent fans of the Transformers movies, but it left mea lifelong Superman fandisappointed. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
The difference is that Snyder carries a franchise flexible to second attempts. Blogs Indie Wire
1.5
Predictable action crushes character & story. If all you want is blockbuster action its there and Cavill wins Best Looking Superman. If you want more .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Snyder, Goyer and Nolan are all pros at this kind of large scale filmmaking, and Man of Steel certainly has its moments of excitement. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
A bracing attempt to bring the legend back into contention that successfully separates itself from other Super movies but misses some of their warmth .. Total Film
3.5
What is open to questionand I confess to finding myself uncharacteristically ambivalent on the subjectis whether the resulting heavyweight summer bloc .. The Atlantic
4.8
Not everything works perfectly here, but Snyder establishes a solid framework from which to build a better shared DC Cinematic Universe. Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Its flashy, loud and much more science fiction y, even war of the worlds y, in feel than previous superhero movies. Standard
3.0
But the story doesnt really take one away from the almost interminable special effects. Tony Medley
2.0
Director Zack Snyders earnest reboot of the Superman franchise is visually appealing, but Man of Steel doesnt shift gears often or quickly enough to v .. Coles Mithey
2.0
Man of Steel packs quite a wallop. A few too many wallops, as it turns out. Detroit News
3.0
There honestly is a lot to like about Man of Steel..It looks great and is technically resplendent.
3.8
On balance, this new cinematic take on a 75 year old icon constitutes a worthy Superman movie and a modest improvement for a franchise that had creati .. Groucho Reviews
4.4
Man of Steel largely manages a nice balance between the action we expect in a summer superhero movie and the thematic development that makes us care a .. Aisle Seat
3.5
Snyder delivered in spades, with a superhero epic that gives audiences a fast paced, action packed sci fi adventure with good acting and a good story .. Forbes
3.8
True, it gets off to a slow and uncertain start, rehashing Supermans Krypton origins.Every fan knows this story already, and it doesnt add much; it wo .. Nj
1.5
Man of Steel which offers enough action to induce motion sickness cant be accused of lacking an interpretive slant. ( Movie Habit
2.5
44 beautifully constructed trailers strung together in the worlds most expensive promo reel. Film Freak Central
3.0
But they go on and on; this 142 minute movie probably could have been trimmed to two hours without losing a jot of story. Oregon Live
2.0
Action scenes shouldnt be dull, especially large scale ones devastating half of a city, but thats exactly what threatens to happen here. Film School Rejects
4.4
In many ways, it felt like two great films crammed into one, and the same can be said for Man of Steel. Movies Tv Guide
2.0
Sadly, screenwriter David Goyer seems to be making it up as hes going along, throwing random robotic tentacles into the mix and forcing a relationship .. Cine Vue
3.0
Lasting a good 45 minutes, it quickly goes from exciting to plain exhausting. Mirror
3.5
Was it in Shannons contract to have the same amount of screen time as the title character Trouble is, hes as overdone as the product placements that a .. Varia Gate
3.8
Clearly he spent hours in the gym perfecting his Kryptonian physique.Like Christopher Reeve and Brandon Routh, Cavill is not the greatest actor. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
With the latest digital tools at its disposal, Man of Steel is easily the most exhilarating and arresting interpretation of Superman yet. Digital Spy
2.0
Man of Steel is more than just Avengers sized escapism; its an artistic introduction to a movie superhero we only thought we knew. Tamp A Bay
4.0
But, character issues aside, this movie wholly delivers on the spectacle front. Flicks
3.8
Cavill and Adams didnt have much time to bond before shooting, but they nail it. Hes sturdy but tormented; shes tough and feisty. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
Man of Steel is at its best when living, breathing actors share the screen and, in spite of any shortcomings, this movie is still leaps and bounds bet .. Stl Today
0.5
Every opportunity for humor, compassion or plausible responses to otherworldly phenomena is buried beneath product placements and CGI special effects. Stl Today
2.0
Costner is especially impressive, bringing a quiet American strength and beauty to his role even in brief moments. Cleve Land
3.5
Maybe in the sequels, Superman will have something to smile about. Cleve Land
4.5
Norms need not freak, however; for every silver, swirling, tactile 3D projection of pure thought, theres a close up of No. Screen Crush
1.0
We look. We gape in despair. We weep a too late tear for Christopher Reeve. Ft
2.5
Where Man of Steel rubs the wrong way is in its overall conception.The film is neither fun nor dramatically potent; its an oppressively dour, increasi .. Dustin Put Man
1.5
You finish watching, hoping that better times might just be ahead ... Stuff
4.0
Its a flawed film that feels far too violent for its own good, but the pungent story holds us in its grip all the way through, cleverly weaving the ch .. Contact Music
3.0
Man of Steel is entertaining, often engaging, and frequently exhilarating, but it never digs deeper than its basic ideas. Film Racket
1.9
They managed it in 1978, with Superman, largely by having fun with the simplicity dare I say hokiness of the character.Man of Steel neednt have taken .. Larsen On Film
4.0
Thats the crucial ingredient that too many comic book movies miss, mistaking campy action for actual thrills.Man of Steel grabs you viscerally, even w .. Hollywood And Fine
2.5
An overwhelming whirlwind of existential themes, religious overtones and full on faucet action spectacle, Man of Steel exposes Supermans greatest weak .. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
Where is Superman The one Ive known and loved for more than 50 years is nowhere to be found, replaced by a plastic, uncharismatic Superdude, whod make .. Patriot Ledger
3.0
The good and grand things outnumber the bad, but the film works as hard as it can to keep that from being the case. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.4
And its a triumph.Its not a surprise that the team to make it happen is the same one behind the Batman reboot. Big Picture Big Sound
1.5
Hans Zimmers histrionic and forgettable original score overwhelms an already overwhelming film.
4.5
The hugely entertaining Man of Steel is the best Superman movie since the 1978 original. Ign
2.0
I think theres hope for this rebooted franchise but would like to see something more engaging next time around. The Film Pie
3.5
If superhero movies were once plagued by excessive silliness, Man of Steel suffers from an excess of dignity. Io9 Gizmodo
3.8
Often, these elements give this franchise reboot a perfunctory feeling.But then a detail emerges, the mythology kicks in or the reinvention makes sens .. Js Online
4.4
If anything, some of the combat sequences stretch on, but there is very little screen time without something amazing to see.A word about faith: its he .. Movie Crypt
2.0
It wants to be a bombastic Zack Snyder movie and a grounded, meditative Christopher Nolan movie. The Dissolve
2.5
Man Of Steel plunges headfirst into a loud, breathless science fiction slugfest, offering much spectacle but little wonder. The Dissolve
4.0
Man of Steel Synopsis A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth.As a young man, he journeys to discover where he ca .. Movie Web
2.0
Man of Steel takes us the other way: Sucking all the joy and relatability out of its story until all thats left is a special effect.CGI of Steel isnt .. Hollywood Chicago
1.5
And again.The only thing more predictable than the action beats is the mountain of platitudes from the lips of the cast. Cinemix Tape
2.5
If youve got a taste for non stop destruction, youll dig the latter, but if you prefer your superhero action with a little heart, youll likely take to .. Shockya
3.0
Man of Steels schizophrenic structure acts as a microcosm for both the profoundly philosophical and the profoundly thuggish dialectic at the heart of .. One Room With A View
3.5
The echoes dont seem purposeful; Snyder hardly seems aware of them.Its all grist for the action mill and that sensibility, less than any overt symboli .. Flavor Wire
2.5
An honest mistake, considering that Snyders Man of Steel follows Bays formula of noisy, bash and crash action sequences heavy on the violence, but lig .. Daily Herald
3.0
Batman is serious. Iron Man is funny. Im perfectly fine with Superman just being badass. The Shiz Nit
4.4
Driven by fantastic performances and a confident script, Man of Steel manages to both capture the imagination and ground the character in the modern d .. Awards Circuit
2.0
Just another boring bloated action blockbuster in a long string of boring bloated action blockbusters. Crave Online
4.8
And as a sheer spectacle, it may be one of the great blockbusters. Crave Online
4.0
It may not be fair to say that Man of Steel is all about the characters, but it juggles its visceral appeal and character drives exceedingly well, lar .. What Culture
3.8
In addition, it carries enough visual and action punch to succeed on that level. Mercury News
4.0
Snyders reboot provides not only breathtaking spectacle, but some unexpected depth and melancholy. The Skinny
2.0
The plotting spirals into confusion, while a ton of noisy set pieces render this workmanlike action picture almost as impossible to sleep through as T .. Scots Man
4.0
Naturally such things make Man of Steel quite a sombre film, but its not an oppressive viewing experience.The iconic moments have a euphoric, magister .. Scots Man
2.0
Exploring the complexities of heroism is an interesting proposition, and Cavills Clark is intriguingly deep and thoughtful.But in the process, Snyder .. No La
3.5
And even if its weighty self importance sometimes seems overwhelming in the context of a franchise that has historically felt more wholesome and light .. The Verge
4.4
Mr. Cavill distinguishes himself as a worthy successor to Christopher Reeve although one charged with much more physically punishing scenes and almost .. Post Gazette
1.9
Man of Steel, however, is like The Dark Knight trilogy drained of all its moral complexity and vibrant storytelling. Scene Stealers
3.0
If the Kryptonian Council had seen this unintentionally hilarious scene, maybe it wouldve acted to save the movie.Director Zack Snyder had good intent .. The Daily Beast
2.0
This, the filmmakers believed, is what those flare wearing, long haired miscreants wanted; pure escapism bound with sentiment and spectacle. The Ooh Tray
3.0
And given Snyder and Nolans sober take on the tale, its no wonder he has issues. What So
2.0
This dire combination often results in a virtual tornado of digital incoherence. reason
1.5
The original superhero is given the sense of spectacle he deserves but this is a cold, emotionless film that never makes us care for Superman the way .. Film 4
1.5
Man of Steel ultimately fails because it forgets its origins. Its a film full of angst and devoid of humor. Bowling Green Daily News
4.4
So in answer to that question, Man of Steel works.Its exciting, its intelligent and it has a stellar cast. Scifi Movie Page
4.0
Parental drama is Man of Steels most potent weapon. For all of the films issues and they will be discussed it resonated on a deeply emotional level. T .. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
Heres one more studio extravaganza brought down by numbing action and an addiction to generic digital effects. Wsj
1.9
Man of Steel offers nothing but torturous exposition, heavy handed symbolism, criminally ill used actors and a numbing finale that would be right at h .. Clclt
2.5
Man of Steel shoots off an entire movies worth of special effects in its first fifteen minutes. East Bay Express
3.1
Man of Steel shows evidence that were on the right track, but then they allowed the film to de evolve into a chaotic mess.
2.0
The clatterer is director Zack Snyder.Snyder, as director, is not a Chris Nolan. Tony Mack
3.5
There were certain parts of Man of Steel I thoroughly enjoyed.I thought the presentation of Krypton was fantastic and visionary. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
Apart from one heart stopping moment in a flashback, hes never faced with any hard choices or tough moral questions. Film Blather
3.0
Hollywood has set its sights on summer as the time to release most of the years high energy, superhero fantasy, and action packed movies.Thats why att .. Review Express
3.5
Its through its humanity and gravity of purpose that the success of the film lies. Future Movies
3.8
That said, Snyder has shown an advancement in ideas and concepts and has crafted a film thats far more interesting as a storytelling vehicle than it i .. Cinema Sight
3.5
The action is plentiful and thumping; Marvel size thrills await you and the generations of kids who still believe in Superman. Entertainment Time
4.0
And he doesnt disappoint.In the tradition of many recent new origin films, Man of Steel takes the familiar tale of the last son of Krypton and turns i .. Media Mikes
2.8
Unfortunately, it comes off as nakedly pitched to bring in the popcorn crowd while courting those that seek out drama sandwiched into their comic book .. Daily Film Fix
3.8
Although the CGI takes over far too many times, the personality and inner torment of the Man of Steel win out over the special effects. Qc Times
2.5
In fact, I prefer it to a slick but unimaginative reboot like The Amazing Spider Man. Fw Weekly
3.1
No ingenuity or wit is involved, just force.Even the moral conundrum the use of brutality brings up is avoided. Sf Examiner
4.0
Yet the filmmaking and storytelling lack the essential biblicality to bring off a divine incarnation of Superman. Grant Land
3.5
This is exactly the kind of reboot that the franchise desperately needed, and though Nolan and Goyer will probably receive a lot of the credit, direct .. Blog Bullz Eye
1.5
Super duper overStatement. A cataclysm caravan of speeches, doomed and desolate landscapes, proclamations of glorious destiny or rebirth, and sprawlin .. Vue Weekly
2.5
No fun costume change in a phone booth, no wowing humans with his powers and no repartee with reporter Lois Lane. Us Magazine
3.5
Unfortunately it doesnt put Superman back on top of our cinematic superheroes. The Scorecard Review
1.5
Imagine Transformers, complete with Michael Bays inane direction, and thats what you get here. Spectrum Culture
3.8
What will future psychologists and historians see in our eras recurring fantasies of urban destruction Sf Chronicle
2.5
Instead, this action packed film is simply a mediocre and downright disappointing blockbuster that fails to capture the essence of our Kryptonian hero .. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.8
But missing in this cerebral superhero adventure is the higher purpose of such entertainment, namely a grand sense of old fashioned fun. Toledo Blade
2.5
A dark hero, yes, but into all darkness must shine some lightness. Cambridge Day
3.5
This carefully preserved tone of serious drama and exciting action crumbles in the final act, however. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.0
To quote the Joker in The Dark Knight, Why so serious Theres no joy in this story. Movie Chambers
2.5
Hopelessly convoluted in a way that only a cast this good could save. Need Coffee
4.0
Whether you emerge energised or simply dazed, youll know your blocks have been well and truly busted. Sky
4.5
Rest easy, Christopher Reeve fans. Hes still the best Superman ever, and Margot Kidder is still the number one Lois Lane. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.0
A muddy sepia tints Supermans flights around the world; its Spare the Air Day even before the apocalypse begins.The heavy digital treatment of the vis .. Metro Active
2.0
Im excited to see where Man of Steel goes, now that its accomplished its own bit of world building. Theres every reason to expect the inevitable seque .. Review Journal
4.5
Its essentially a two and a half hour tribute to Superman, filled with bruising action set pieces and lots of flashy special effects. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.4
Man of Steel is the movie of the summer.Its the Superman movie we deserve. Free Beacon
2.5
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3.2
With Zack Snyder at the helm and Christopher Nolan producing, Man of Steel had all the potential in the universe to be a great superhero film, and it .. Schmoes Know
4.4
If the word epic has lost its meaning, Man of Steel forcefully redefines it. Film.com
3.0
Spectacular but empty. Looking for Nolans trademark solemnity Its there. How about a dour, pensive hero Yup, got that too. What it doesnt have is much .. Metro Times
3.0
Man Of Steel just keeps bouncing from big scene to big scene. Whats missing is the strong connective tissue inbetween them the film doesnt earn its bi .. Little White Lies
2.5
aspiration isnt consistent from start to finish, and Cavill, though hes good looking and seriously cut, isnt particularly memorable. Ut Sandiego
2.0
At the end of the day Man of Steel is yet another tedious origin story that boils down to a Real Estate scheme and giant Spider ships. Superman is not .. Eclipse Magazine
2.5
It undermines an attempt to darkly knight the Superman franchise, if you catch my drift. MLive.com
4.0
By focusing on Kal El rather than Superman we have a thrilling and emotionally satisfying blockbuster and perhaps the biggest surprise of the summer s .. Hey U Guys
4.0
Even though some of the attempts at gravitas dont work, the movie does make you believe that a flying man in tights is a thing of scary awe. MSN Movies
3.0
What suffers with all this purported popcorn chomping excitement is a cohesive plot. The Diva Review
4.5
Zack Snyder makes his film feel more human, more emotional and more heroic than any other Superman adaptation on the big screen.
3.6
Its a good, fun movie.Its just not the one Superman truly deserves. Flixist
3.5
While the action and spectacle in the film ultimately wears out its welcome by being overlong and becoming generic, for the most part it is genuinely .. Cinema Autopsy
3.0
It flies solely under the power of cinema; Zack Snyder is a first rate spectacle filmmaker and this is the most first rate of spectacle.But Snyder isn .. Bad Ass Digest
3.0
Man of Steel is a huge production, and the money is splashed across the screen in endless special effects and lots of action. What are missing are the .. O Canada
4.0
Itll be controversial, but to hell with it: Michael Shannon is a better General Zod than Terrence Stamp. There. I said it. The Mercury
3.8
The battles between Superman and the evil Kryptonians set a new standard for on screen urban destruction, but they also give us pause: Arent hundreds, .. Gomemphis
4.5
There are moments where Man Of Steel feels too earnest, too in thrall to the gravity of its own mythology. And then Superman punches Zod through a cit .. Sfx
4.0
Good action, yes, but action doesnt hold a candle to a well told story and fleshed out characters. Alternative Lens
2.5
The action is excessive and laborious despite a few enjoyable joy flight sequences with Supes. The Popcorn Junkie
2.5
But even the skilled and much admired Nolan has allowed the brooding pretentiousness to escalate and overshadow the primal joy that we basically expec .. Bangkok Post
1.5
Even Lois, an unrecognizable character from previous incarnations, is not relegated to helpless victim, demonstrating intelligence, loyalty and braver .. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.8
In fact, the effects are stunning and finally offer filmgoers a chance to see Supermans powers in all their glory (dont bother shelling out for the la .. Paloalto Online
2.0
Man of Steel isnt a flop. Nor does it go up, up and away. As far as movie relaunches go, this ones OK. Fres Nobee
3.0
Here this made MAN OF STEEL a beautiful film to look at but watching is a rather empty experience. Leepers Us
2.0
The mechanical storytelling swamps a first rate cast that wants to breathe new life into an aging pop myth. Oc Register
3.0
Henry Cavill gives us something we havent gotten on film in a while: a SUPERman, with all the awesome power the name implies. Blogs Houston Press
3.1
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4.0
Man of Steel is a slightly flawed and far from perfect modern telling of the Superman myth, but ultimately is a fun and engrossing reinterpretation of .. The Hollywood Outsider
2.0
There are so many great things in Man of Steel and yet none of them quite knows where to go. Mania.com
4.5
Overall, MoS will prove itself an exciting, engrossing, and thoroughly well acted reboot worth seeing.
5.0
Snyders film hits heights rarely reached by modern day superhero films. Daily Record
2.0
NEW YORK (AP) Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6 foot 7, 317 pound frame over far enough to place his palm .. The Monitor
4.5
The scenes between Russell Crowes Jor El and Michael Shannons glassy eyed Zod crackle with tension and drama that the scenes with Henry Cavills Superm .. CNET
2.5
Without a strong story, the action sequences are just chaos and loud noise. Fox News
3.8
Ironically, though, that finale is a major example of the films strongest virtues: its blockbuster action scale. The Movie Report
3.5
ETA: I still like this movie better than most but Im retro actively down grading it. Cines Nark
1.9
Can Clark stop them.Man Of Steel fades as the blurry action and phony looking special effects take over. Dc5
3.0
As rife with nonsense as with grand dramatic gestures, it does achieve, at its best, an operatic trippiness. 7 Dvt
3.8
Snyder cranks up the apocalyptic donnybrook, sending the combatants blasting through skyscrapers and punching one another into exploding tanker trucks .. City Weekly
2.0
Give it its due: Man of Steel is well made sci fi action spectacle on an immense scale, from the vistas of Krypton (part Pandora, part Coruscant) to t .. Nc Register
4.5
I know it seems perverse to complain that theres too much action in action movies. Ma Cleans
3.5
In the movie, Superman represents humanitys hope against annihilation. American Profile
3.0
Nolan, Snyder, Goyer, and company ground the Man of Steel in reality. But when something is grounded, can you expect it to soar
4.0
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4.4
While the final fight sequences go on too long, the movie is for the most part a thoughtful reimagining of the 75 year old character. Ohio
3.0
According to Snyder, Superman doesnt see skeletons when seeing others. Business Insider
3.0
The movie cant decide if it wants to be a particularly thoughtful brand of superhero saga or a deafeningly generic summer action movie. So it ends up .. Dallas News
1.5
Here is the main problem: it is a solid movie, but a terrible Superman movie.
3.8
While the story may fall apart in the last several minutes, Man of Steel connects on a strong emotional and spiritual level, presenting the audience w .. Jc Online
2.0
But yes this is a big, dumb, CG movie in so many ways.I dont like the effects movie much. Movie City News
2.0
Re booting the franchise is fraught with Kryptonite, however. And the filmmakers paralyze the audience with repetitive fight sequences Old School Reviews
2.0
As enjoyable as the action is, the final battle between Zod and Superman is city smashing disaster porn that makes the final scene in Avengers look li .. Events Austin 360
1.5
This is an origin story that is rooted outside the actions of one Clark Kent is not really even the central figure molding it. Tor.com
1.5
While Cavill never really gets a chance to make the film his own, the quality of the performances are enough to salvage the films many shortcomings. Ian Thomas Malone
2.5
By the end, you will feel like you got hit and run over by a motion picture.Possibly in a good way. Topless Robot
3.0
It plateaued with Nolans last Batman film the pretentious, po faced and deeply boring The Dark Knight Rises. Un Cut
2.0
This comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Movies About
4.5
Zack Snyders Man of Steel splits Supermans goodness into two threads: On one hand, hes a young man who doubts humanitys willingness to accept him. Eugene Weekly
2.3
The result gives us a dull Superman who whines about his parents a lot.Man of Steel has some impressive fireworks but it severely lacks soul. Tucson Weekly
2.5
But it still feels more like a Nolan film than a Snyder one, thanks to a super serious tone that turns out to be far too serious for its own good.Ther .. Access Hollywood
4.5
It may not have lived up to the hype, but Man of Steel is still the best modern Superman movie, and well worth checking out even if the screenplay del .. ComicBookMovie.com
3.0
Clarks multiple father and son tales are beautifully realized and its a very fun movie to watch. However, the romance is shallow. Chris Stuck Mann
3.1
The problem with Man of Steel is that while the background story and character development are solid, the action sequences are distressingly generic a .. Atlantic City Weekly
2.0
Man of Steel does not have a light touch.Man of Steel is loud and bludgeoning and exactly the wrong kind of Superman movie to make. Deads
1.0
Zack Snyder should take his title too literally and pack his film with imagery of steel Krypton could be called Planet Metallica. Film International
3.0
Allow plenty of time for this film, because its a whopping 143 minutes longnearly enough time to construct your own family mythology. Family Home Theater
3.5
Our story begins with a young Clark Kent realizing hes different than the other kids. Ladue News
4.0
Its perfectly appropriate for kids who can stand some exciting action. Patheos
1.9
And then Zod is, too, threatening to destroy humanity if Clark doesnt surrender or if humanity doesnt surrender to him.
4.0
Yes, there is more than a dash of Ordinary People in that plot outline and although its a tad cliched, this is a very satisfying, heartfelt drama. Windy City Media Group
3.1
Man of Steel plays like two movies in one. One film is the familiar story of Earths invasion by merciless aliens. The other, better movie is about a y .. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
3.0
With a gray and gritty palette and interesting structure, offers its share of thrills but may be too somber overall to appease the typical summer bloc .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
3.0
An occasionally exciting, intelligent and visually impressive sci fi adventure with a fine cast. It is also frequently excessive and over produced, bu .. Movie Dearest Blog Spot
2.0
Mr. Kent somberly wanders the Midwest, pondering the struggles of being an incredibly handsome alien with perfect hair, steel pecs and a natural six p .. BET.com
2.5
Before Midnight is brave to do so, but it cant help but be sucked back into the romantic ideal with an ending that loses its nerve and seemingly leave .. News Gazette
4.5
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3.8
A righteous, riveting relaunch leaving no doubt that, even after 80 years, you still dont tug on Supermans cape! Aalbc It
1.0
The high priced special effects give up the ghost to endless face offs of military hardware.I forgot I was watching in 3 D. Bloom Berg
2.0
Snyder offers the reverse of DCs 90s comic book bluff: not the fake end to the Superman legend but the fake beginning. Blogs Crikey
2.0
For all its ambition, Man Of Steel fails to soar, instead crashlanding in a humourless, melodramatic mess of explosions. ABC Radio (Australia)
3.0
Basically, Superman represents the smartest and best of humanity, which is why hes played by a handsome British. Filmdrunk Uproxx
3.1
From an action stand point, MAN OF STEEL delivers. But, I didnt connect with it on an emotional level, which would be fine if this was something like .. Film Geek Central
1.5
Snyders film is humorless and flavorless, unmemorable and underwhelming, epic sized but far from grand. Deep Focus Review
5.0
Its the quintessential Superman film and one that I will forever cherish. CinemaDebate
4.5
Man of Steel gets a lot right. The casting of Henry Cavill as Superman/Kal El/Clark Kent is spot on. He brings the right notes of heroism and earnestn ..
3.5
Man Of Steel is the real deal. Director Zach Snyder embraces the darker tone of the Batman trilogy, making Superman more shadow than sunshine. UTV
3.0
Superman surely should.Caring Costner aside, Man of Steel lacks warmth, humour and peril so having Zack Snyder (300 / Watchmen) directing a story co w .. Birmingham Post
2.0
In many ways Man of Steel is the antithesis of After Earth: sprawling, caffeine paced, caked in mythology, yet no more satisfying to watch. Clothes Onfilm
2.5
It gives Man of Steel a cold heart that no amount of spectacle can compensate for and it renders Henry Cavill a fairly dull Superman, for which Zack S .. Altfg
2.5
In many ways, this is the strongest Superman reboot for a long time. Yet the story manages to be both rushed and overlong, and Snyder doesnt know when ..
4.0
Snyder knows how to paint a picture but perhaps needs to stay away from the writing process. Watch the Ultimate Edition when you can, and see if it ch .. Chase Whale
4.5
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1.5
Man of Steel is fun and makes a lot of sense a lot of the time but is also dull and senseless some of the time. annavetticadgoes2themovies ..
3.8
Man of Steel packs enough ambition and imaginative touches to do its hero proud. Because I Told You So
2.8
WORTH SEEING, BUT BARELY: Man of Steel is the nearly the best movie it could have been, save for the giant single bound CGI leaps during the scenes in ..
3.5
And thats what it is.The nature is your nature, and all of these wonderful poetic images of mythology are referring to something in you. Ny Theatre Wire
1.5
In this quick fast episode, I go into a bit more on why I dislike the Man of Steel film Ignorant Bliss
4.0
News Reuters The office of the Philippine president has sacked a deputy ombudsman for revealing information about an inquiry into alleged unexplained .. Voices Yahoo
3.0
It was many moons ago in a darkened theater that my love of cinema took root as I snuck in to see my first R rated film, Blade Runner. Final Cut On Film
3.5
Part Superman, part Superman II, part Thor and part Dieux du Stade calendar shoot
4.5
Man of Steel was Snyders triumphant debut with Superman, and its still a thrilling example of why Clark Kent can be an engaging lead for one of these .. For the Win (USA Today)
4.5
Eschews camp and lends Superman a genuinely fantastic, spiritual heft, one that grounds the ruthless destruction to come and elevates it above mere po ..
2.0
Watching Man of Steel is just an exhausting experience (Full review in Spanish)
2.0
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