Twitter Buzz: MAN OF STEEL

Twitter Buzz: MAN OF STEEL

Man of Steel is now playing in US theaters. Do you agree or disagree with some of the 140-character reactions to Zack Snyder's Superman reboot? It appears people either loved it or hated it, there's no middle ground.

Feature Opinion
By MarkJulian - Jun 14, 2013 05:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman


Every now and again there's geek controversy and sometime that controversy spreads to twitter. Presently, Man of Steel is creating a deep divide in the public forum. I'm reading things like that's not Superman, there were no jokes, too much CGI, and a few other complaints about the Superman reboot. I'm also seeing people state Man of Steel is the best Superman film ever, the best comic book movie ever and exactly what Superman needed for 2013. Below, you can see some of the wide array of feelings on Man of Steel from various celebrities, comic book writers and film journalists.




















































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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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thewonderer
thewonderer - 6/14/2013, 5:44 AM
7.5/10

Was actually quite disappointed in this. The film is very strangely put together. Similar to Batman Begins in fact but where in Begins the flashbacks seemed to have intros and be seamless, here it happens randomly and in some strange order. For example....if Jonathan Kent dies in a flashback...isn't it strange to continue showing past events with him still alive?

The characters are mostly very soul less. I thought Cavill did a magnificent job, but Lois Lane is poorly written to say the least. Shannon as Zod was brilliant and his soul lessness makes sense considering who he is.

Crowe as Jor-El also brilliant. Loved his inclusion all throughout. Lara though? Forgettable. I also LOVED Faora and her actress. As for the other kyptonians? Completely forgettable.

The action IS PHENOMENAL. Yes, my jaw dropped multiple times.

Final HUGE complaint. The script is mostly mediocre aside from a couple of key lines that were ALL said in the trailers. The trailers give SO MUCH away of the key dialogue. Its horrible and distracting. The lines were hurtful cheesy at points.

So yeah 7.5/10 and thats entirely due to Cavill, Shannon, Crowe, and the Action. Everything else is in this film is severely flawed. The pacing, the structure, the comedic balance, the other characters.

Really surprised at some other reviews I'm seeing here. Was no one else thrown off by the pacing/flashback style?
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 6/14/2013, 5:44 AM
I need to see this movie right now!! Gotta wait till after work.
Emjeed
Emjeed - 6/14/2013, 5:45 AM
Just came back from this.. saw it twice.. it was spectacular
MartianSupermanhunter22
MartianSupermanhunter22 - 6/14/2013, 5:46 AM
Movie is amazing. See it for yourselves.
BrotherJohnson
BrotherJohnson - 6/14/2013, 5:46 AM
I'm going to see the movie for myself, and THEN form an opinion about it. Try it, kids!
shamo
shamo - 6/14/2013, 5:47 AM
oh well, never cared about Supes anyways. there are far more interesting characters in DC's stable.

Secret Six movie please.
Facade
Facade - 6/14/2013, 5:50 AM
I was gonna wait for the sequel, anyway.
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/14/2013, 5:50 AM
it definitely has split viewers down the middle like iron man 3.

iron man 3 hated by some comic book fans liked by the general audience.

man of steel loved my most comic book fans but not by the critics,we'll have to see what the general audience by how much the film gross.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 6/14/2013, 5:51 AM
The movie is NOT amazing. See it for yourself.
Presence1
Presence1 - 6/14/2013, 5:51 AM
I won't be seeing this until Sat night, but it sounds from the majority of comments on here that people love this film
EdgyOutsider
EdgyOutsider - 6/14/2013, 5:51 AM
If Mark Waid didn't like it then obviously there is something wrong with this movie....... :(
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/14/2013, 5:53 AM
It's surprising to see one of the best Superman writers of all time, Mark Waid, give MOS a mixed/negative review. Well at least he was honest and not a sheep to DC.
kadetra
kadetra - 6/14/2013, 5:53 AM
Well i consider MOS on par with the likes of Thor,X-men and Amazing spider-man a good movie but could have been better.
Superman007
Superman007 - 6/14/2013, 5:53 AM
Intruder is just afraid he might like this movie so he wont go :D
stoptheworld
stoptheworld - 6/14/2013, 5:54 AM
Gosh darnit us Europeans have to wait till 20th to see this!
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 6/14/2013, 5:54 AM
Awwww Intruder is a flat out liar he is going to watch this movie in the theater.

Anyways the movie was epic hand down awesome. I have not be in a movie in a long time where it gets a standing ovation!

And yes some will hate it, some will love it, some may just be meh about it. But you need to go watch it for yourselves do not be sheep!
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/14/2013, 5:55 AM
You posted this on another article wonderbread. Stop spamming.

Mark Waid giving it a bad review really concerns me.
Hodor
Hodor - 6/14/2013, 5:55 AM
It was amazing.
I love Superman 1 & 2, but this is in another league. There were no lame cheesiness, no real estate schemes, and no sissy fighting. Lois was intelligent. Superman was real. Zod was incredible. I can't wait for a sequel. If it came out next summer it wouldn't be fast enough for me.
Kelel22
Kelel22 - 6/14/2013, 5:56 AM
Loved it, absoultely loved it...I understand some of the gripes people have but this isnt "their" Superman or the one they think they now, thought it was a great spin on the character only one really shocking moment that kind of took me back, but in today's society I get it. All and All I was on the edge of my seat during the action scenes, and there were some very touching and emotional moments, Henry OWNED the role he did a fantastic job, he is Superman, and the ending was perfect. 8.5/9 easily one of my new all time favorites the only film (CBM'S) that I can even think of that would be better would be "The Dark Knight" and I think I enjoyed this more than IM1 (Although IM1 is sensational) couldnt be happier and I know the next one will be even better.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 6/14/2013, 5:56 AM
Well I guess Intruder is a mindless sheep since he relies on the holy RT score. I would love to see his logic when a Marvel Studios movie drops that low, what his take is going to be... LOL classic Trudy.
kadetra
kadetra - 6/14/2013, 5:57 AM
It seems almost every movie this year has some mixed opinion.
kalelhawj
kalelhawj - 6/14/2013, 5:57 AM
By far the best action pack movie I have ever seen. Words cannot describe how amazing epic this movie was to me and all my buddy's that have seen it. Some a second time already. This is the Superman movie I have been waiting for a long time. One that has to make hard choice, one with feelings and emotion like all of us. Cannot wait to see where they go from here with the sequel. 10/10. Btw... This is about The man becoming Superman. He mad bad choice and decision a long the way to understand who he is and thus why he will never be in those situation again.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/14/2013, 5:58 AM
@Jollem Well, we Marvel Studios warriors could beat Supes because we got Thor and the Hulk. :)
rubbish78
rubbish78 - 6/14/2013, 5:58 AM
I thought it was awesome and I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. It was visually, a masterpiece and the action was incredible but yeah it did have its flaws like the pacing and the characterization. Lois Lane's character was awesome but I felt like they didn't develop Superman/Clark Kent's character as much I thought they should. But I did really like how they didn't hold back on his powers at all. He was pretty super!
A lot of information was jammed in this film, which got overwhelming at times but overall, I thought it was a good start to what I hope more DC movies XD
Haha too much punching? I'd rather too much punching then not enough ;p
figuresmaniac
figuresmaniac - 6/14/2013, 5:58 AM
@theWonderer : ...... Are you really you?
Kelel22
Kelel22 - 6/14/2013, 5:59 AM
And also, the movie got a standing ovation! 1st time I've been in a movie and that happened.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 6/14/2013, 6:00 AM
Awwww leave the wonderer alone he is not bashing the film just stating his opinion which is entitled do since he actually saw the movie.
Tempo
Tempo - 6/14/2013, 6:00 AM
Iconic Superman never had very much humour or jokes,this movie is a different take,after the stupidity of IM3 CBM fans need a serious movie,really epic and with deep characters,this movie is what the our generation of fans need!
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/14/2013, 6:03 AM
Someone who use to be on this site & who everyone trusted reviewed it and stated he didn't like it. I trust his judgment so I'm optimistic about this film.

Waid makes a good point by saying that while Routh was flying away to do someone, during that like Earthquake scene he was still helping people using his heat vision to cut up the piece of the collapsed building.
figuresmaniac
figuresmaniac - 6/14/2013, 6:04 AM
@fettastic

So.... mark Waid has never read a superman comic?
ninjahulk
ninjahulk - 6/14/2013, 6:04 AM
here we go again if you didn't seen THE MOVIE GTFO NOW!!! the story was perfect and how many superman origin there is out here too many to count but this one was perfect for this generation and ONCE AGAIN SEE THE MOVIE YOURSELF JUDGE FOR YOURSELF NOT WHAT PEOPLE SAY ONLINE.
pwesterberg
pwesterberg - 6/14/2013, 6:06 AM
just saw it for the second time and completely reversed my opinion. it was quite slow the second time its true, there really is too much action. just constant destruction and noise. it was probably because I was slightly drunk the first time that I enjoyed it so much. superman actually seems quite a cold person in this movie. theres no warmth to the film at all. people say that about nolans movies, but its not true. this is not the kal el I know. and its nothing to do with the donner films. I don't like those either.
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