Thursday, June 20, 2013

Movie Review: Superman Man of Steel (3 stars)

 It's been a long time since I blogged a movie review.  Always the 5th thing on my list but never get past the third.

I was pleasantly surprised by Superman.  I wasn't a fan of the other movies but this one was well done and I enjoyed it.  It's the same story as the first Christopher Reeves Superman movie so you don't have to worry about the plot....everyone should know it by now.    Amy Adams does a great job as Lois Lane and they give her more to do in this movie.   She is only one of many excellent actors in this movie that really make it a quality production.   Russell Crowe is Superman's father and is in the whole movie, not just killed off in the beginning (don't worry, no spoiler alert necessary).   The evil villain is played by Michael Shannon, one of my favorite actors, last seen in the move Mud (outstanding movie, you should see it).   He gives the villain depth and a great justification for being evil.

There is some silliness though, because it needs to be interesting to 10 - 12 year olds.  Too much of the movie is devoted to superman and the crew of the evil villain hitting each other with trains, automobiles, buildings etc.   They are all invulnerable so all the fighting has not impact except is looks cool to a young child.



Even with that, this movie is definitely worthy of your movie dollar.

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