POLL: What Did You Think Of MAN OF STEEL?

POLL: What Did You Think Of MAN OF STEEL?

Zack Snyder's Man of Steel is on pace to do some serious damage at the box office but its come under fire by professional film critics. Currently, there's a perception that the general audience loved the film. Vote now to help determine if that's true.

Feature Opinion
By MarkJulian - Jun 16, 2013 05:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

We've been talking about Man of Steel for quite some time now. The critics, (the majority of them) don't believe Man of Steel was true to the character and that the film lacked humor (still rankles a bit when I see this, the Marvel way is not the ONLY way). Nevertheless, it's safe to say that the film is currently over-performing. Initially, estimates forecast an $80 million dollar opening weekend but that's since gone up to $100M and now even higher at ~$125M, with some reports speculating it could earn even more than that! But just because a film earns a lot of money doesn't necessarily prove that it's a 'good' film (plenty examples out there of this). Did you enjoy Man of Steel, was it the Superman film you were always waiting for? Or were you ever even anticipating a Superman film, after all, his popularity these days has waned considerably.





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Running Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Release Date: 14 June 2013 (USA)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Starring: Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner,Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, Harry Lennix
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Christopher Nolan (story), David S. Goyer (screenplay)

"Man of Steel follows the Last Son of Krypton on his epic journey to become mankind's shinning beacon of hope for a brighter future. With the beliefs and values instilled by his adoptive parents Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha (Diane Lane) Kent, a young Clark (Henry Cavill) sets out to find his place in the world. But when the nefarious General Zodd (Michael Shannon) arrives on Earth, Clark will have to choose between being a normal human or Kal-el,son of Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and humanity's greatest protector and champion. Filmed in IMAX and shot in Vancouver, Chicago and Plano, Illinois, Man of Steel will be released on June 14, 2013 by Warner Bros. Directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) with a screenplay by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) the Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception) produced feature film will surely be the summer blockbuster of 2013."

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MrReese
MrReese - 6/16/2013, 5:37 AM
4 stars good but flawed.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 6/16/2013, 5:53 AM
^ No.
C17Swampy
C17Swampy - 6/16/2013, 5:53 AM
Simple story but I feel it worked. Some of the flashback scenes didn't work for me. That said awesome action. Modern take and excited for the DC Cinematic Universe.
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 6/16/2013, 5:54 AM
It was an awesome movie. The main problem is the fact that it's actually more Superman than Superman. It's not the same Superman that people are used to. Plus you have to remember, opinions these days are blown way out of proportion because of the internet, so negative opinions are a dime a dozen now. If there's even the slightest thing that's not perfect about a movie, it instantly becomes a huge flaw and lowers its chances considerably.
Personally, I loved Man of Steel and I've seen it twice already. Hard-hitting action, the right emotional beats, huge open door for the DC cinematic universe. Hell, I wasn't even expecting them to mention the Phantom Zone by name. I was very impressed. The final blow in the final showdown had my jaw on the floor.
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 6/16/2013, 5:56 AM
Saw it again for the second time with my girlfriend last night. Critics got this one totally wrong. Audience gave it a round of applause. Bring on the DCCU!!!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 6/16/2013, 5:57 AM
I thought it was Fantastic. After years of attempt after attempt, I think Superman has finally been brought to life on the big screen.
kadetra
kadetra - 6/16/2013, 5:59 AM
@grif - Is there any CBM that you like?
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/16/2013, 6:02 AM
I'll have to go with a four. Had a couple of flaws, but I think it is the third best CBM origin movie origin of all time behind Batman Begins and Iron Man 1.
gannicus
gannicus - 6/16/2013, 6:02 AM
professional critics ha ha yer right the film was awesome as much as i loved the avengers for me this was a better cinema experience i was on the edge of my seat the fights were wow i mean wow bring on part 2. as for these so called critics i think they wanted the 1978 superman back the funny business all that stuff lex buying land costa del lex supes letting zod go at the end of this movie please get over it this is 2013 superman now critics .
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/16/2013, 6:04 AM
The pacing and dialogue were somewhat weak, but the action made up for it.
kadetra
kadetra - 6/16/2013, 6:06 AM
I thought it was good movie though its not among my top 10 CBM.Not really impress with this years CBMs.
Fortress
Fortress - 6/16/2013, 6:15 AM
It was good! but i felt the scenes were rushed! and i wanted more of him growing on the farm! and the shots were 2 close up!

But Henry was Superman! a sequel should be 10 times better!
MoonDoggyX
MoonDoggyX - 6/16/2013, 6:22 AM
The movie was great. No it wasn't perfect, but how can people count that against it when NO MOVIE IS PERFECT! Not The DarK Knight. not the Avengers. Not even Citizen Cane or the Godfather.

I read about a dozen negative reviews before i saw the movie and they Had me looking for flaws that weren't there. Everyone has their opinion, i know, but that opinion can also be biased...
MoonDoggyX
MoonDoggyX - 6/16/2013, 6:25 AM
On thing that did get to me was why did Clark think he could fly when he had never flown before...? I mean he meets jor-el, finds out about krypton, puts on the suit and immediately tries to fly...
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/16/2013, 6:27 AM
My little brother asked a good question. On Krypton they don't give birth naturally right? It obvious Jor and Laura had sex to make Superman. So is like having sex against the law on Krypton because its obvious having natural kids are.
Fry
Fry - 6/16/2013, 6:34 AM
I'm french so the movie is only released next week in my country but I can say this : it's not a big deal if a comic book movie is bashed by the critics because the only thing that really matter is the money the movie make. I really hope this genre of movie will continue to make money.

Concerning MOS,I'm sure it's a wonderful movie and doesn't deserve such unfair critics.

I just hope Man of steel 2 will not take that critics too seriously and make a "Marvel" movie like Iron Man Trilogy. I mean I love Iron Man but I feel Man of steel should never go that way; Superman must be taken seriously.

Thank you for reading :)
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 6/16/2013, 6:34 AM
I'm sure they can bang away to their hearts content as long as nobody gets a bun in the oven.
Dangermouse78
Dangermouse78 - 6/16/2013, 6:35 AM
After watching it the first time in 2D, I'd have scored it as 4 Stars. However after watching it again in IMAX 3D it's definitely a 5 stars from me. This for me shows how good a film it is as normally when I watch a film for the 2nd time I spot things I don't like. Avengers was one if those loved it first time, still liked it on 2nd viewing but not as much.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/16/2013, 6:35 AM
Shut up Fry

;P
Hewillrises0609
Hewillrises0609 - 6/16/2013, 6:37 AM
Hey...grif marvel way is the only way ??? You kidding right ? What 2 of 6 movies the other 4 just averages ...man of steel bad ass movies
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/16/2013, 6:42 AM
Ror

Didnt they say Kal was the first natural birth in like thousand of years? That some record for a civilization making sure there is no bun in the oven.

batmaniac

Re-engineered organs? Well this world already has dragons so why not.
teabag
teabag - 6/16/2013, 6:43 AM
jor-el and Lara probably watched their holograms have sex whilst knocking one out

or he just pulls out and seagulls her bangers

or maybe he like to enter from the rear...sure its not what nature intended but its something to inspire to

;)
teabag
teabag - 6/16/2013, 6:49 AM
Or maybe they have special vaginal exploring armour....they did seem to like having kinky armour for everything ;)

would be a cool toy too
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 6/16/2013, 6:50 AM
Antje_Traue is FINE as hell! That's a fact!
EarOne
EarOne - 6/16/2013, 6:51 AM
how come other than intelligence kryptonians and earthlings are exactly ALIKE..?? i don't think it's EVER explained in the movie. and how about kryptonians speak english. again with the filmmakers keep saying how GROUNDED IN REALITY their movies are supposed to be i can't help but to ask these questions that i'm supposed to discard and just accept.

THAT's why i think Marvel movies work better with the audience, EVEN with someone like THOR. who's an alien/god being who speaks english a la shakespearean play..but somehow, we're able to 'just accept' and go along for the FUN ride.
whoa123
whoa123 - 6/16/2013, 6:51 AM
I really love this film despite it's flaws. I'm giving it a 5.
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 6/16/2013, 6:54 AM
I'd give it a 4-star rating, for being a good, yet flawed movie, and not exactly the Superman movie I've been wanting to see. I'm quite confident the sequel will be, though.

Then again, maybe I'll cut half a star from it, thanks to Goyer's dialogues.
EarOne
EarOne - 6/16/2013, 6:56 AM
i mean..LOOK ALIKE. how come we two different beings from different planets LOOK ALIKE..??
EarOne
EarOne - 6/16/2013, 6:57 AM
well..actually, nope. i do mean, why are we so much alike. i mean, look at how Lara gives birth. how are we sooooo much alike..??
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 6/16/2013, 6:57 AM
EarOne: The English bit did slightly bother me (although I've never expected anything more), but...well, the comics have never explained why Kryptonians look exactly like humans, either! That I really can't complain about.
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 6/16/2013, 7:02 AM
There have been many sci-fi outings that depict aliens that look just like humans, too, and thus I don't feel it's fair to make the explanation part as this particular movie's duty - especially when it's an adaptation of a comic book series that has run for years with the exactly same idea, yet with none of the problems.
silverdog
silverdog - 6/16/2013, 7:02 AM
7/10. not enough character development and too much cgi puppets knocking down buildings in unnecessarily long and repetitive action sequences. hope the shaky-cam /fake documentary thing doesn't become the DCU's signature cinematography, cause that gimmick has been already over used to death in movies and TV....
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/16/2013, 7:03 AM
If Thor can be human and speak English, why question Superman?
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/16/2013, 7:05 AM
Hey Eko's back.

Bust out the Colt 45 cipher.

Don't know why I said Colt 45. Watching Empire Strikes Back and saw Lando. First thing I thought of I guess.

;P
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