Just an hour ago, I finished watching the movie, Man of Steel. To be honest with all of you, I really had high expectations for this movie considering the stellar cast, the well-known director, and the very intriguing trailers. With that said, I believe the movie exceeded absolutely all of my expectations and delivered such an amazing film. One of the things that I really loved in the film was how the whole movie was not only full of action, but was also incredibly emotional. This was emphasized in many of the scenes - like the scene where Superman holds General Zod by the neck as he attempts to kill a human family. In that scene alone, you could see the dilemma of Superman as he contemplates having to kill someone of his own kind or having to watch an innocent family die. That moment brought so many emotions in him that when he made his decision, he ended up breaking down (a very human thing to do). More than that, however, the scene that struck me the most (and almost brought tears to my eyes) was the scene of the hurricane, wherein Clark Kent saw his father die. Clark Kent, of all people, could have saved his father but at his father's command, he didn't. The fact that he could've sends Clark through a whirlwind of emotions involving pain, regret and even a small sense of hope. However, the fact that his father was willing to risk death just to avoid exposing his son showed Clark the true importance of keeping his identity secret.
Second, the movie had almost no loose ends. You know how in some movies, you end up leaving the theater and asking why was it like that? or how could that have been like that? Well, in this film, you hardly even ask any of those questions. Moreover, they even clarified and brought depth to some things - like why Superman wears an "S" (this doesn't only stand for Superman) and why his weakness is Kryptonite.
Lastly, I have to applaud the cast, crew, and the graphics. The set and graphics were spot on and very realistic. The cast was also a great success. I really liked how they put some of the biggest names as Clark's fathers - Russel Crowe and Kevin Costner. For me, though, the biggest surprise of the movie was really Henry Cavill. It's hard enough to have to stand out in a movie with personalities like Diane Lane, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Russel Crowe, and Lawrence Fishburn but Henry Cavill was able to do it. He really showed so many dynamic emotions that you'd be crazy not to be drawn in. Furthermore, he showcased all of Superman's complexities beautifully, which made for a very realistic performance. Because of his portrayal of this character, I'm certain that we will see him more in the big screen with a possible chance of an Oscar in the future.
Over-all, it was really an incredible and very story-driven film and I really urge you not delay watching it. As for ratings, I'd give it a full 10 Stars!
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