This adaptation definitely follows the orgins of superman but completely reinvents it. It was a great story and lays a foundation for a franchise that could come out with even better sequels. Cavill is fantastic as superman.
I saw this movie last week in Indonesia of all places, where it was released before the US. Typical die hard movie, action packed, fast paced, lots of destruction. Special effects were fantastic. This is not the movie you go see for oscar potential. it is however fun, fast paced, and as much entertainment as you'd want from this movie genre. Definitely worth seeing if you enjoy guns, explosions, car chases, etc. If you want mind expanding dialogue, go elsewhere.
I was forced to go see this movie or else I was the "one who didn't want to go". It was much better than I thought. Cruise was excellent. Movie was well paced, plenty of humor and action. Very well done. Cool story with a few flaws but it was a fun movie overall. Has potential to turn into a decent series of movies. It doesn't quite carry the movie presence of the Mission Impossibles, but is well worth seeing if this type of movie attracts you. If your not sure, go see it, you will be surprised.
As a lover of the LOTR trilogy, this movie did not come close to expectations...but then, knowing the story already, my expectations should not have been as good as LOTR as this story is not as good. I was disappointed in the special effects. I found them worse than the original movies and dialogue to be much more cheeky. The fight scenes were extremely unrealistic and over the top. This movie was just okay. Since it is unfinished until all the other movies are complete it is unfair to judge this movie stand-alone, but if you did, it is average at best and does not acheive the level of the LOTR movies.
This movie was very entertaining, suspensful, and powerful. The recreation of events was very authentic looking, acting was great. But the movie lacked depth. This was basically a very well done fictional chronological documentary. There was almost no character development and created little intrest in any particular person. It was like waiting for a climax that just didn't come. The movie ended and it was quiet. Nothing to say really, well done movie, but didn't feel like a movie. The accuracy of events or any political statements the movie tried to make were vague and hard to establish. So other than having a great exterior, this Zero Dark Thirty had Zero heart. I walked away not feeling like it was the best use of 2.5 hours, but not terrible. Eh.
I love CGI animated movies. Pixar, Dreamworks, etc. This movie seemed very slapped together, not very well thoughtout, and lacked a big screen story line. Much more of a made for TV storyline. I did not laugh out loud one time. Had weak humor and the monsters were, well, all wimps. My 5 year old said it was "OK". Even she was bored. To me, the humor and dialogue was the worst part. It just didn't flow and was awkward. Wait for DVD or the dollar movies if you have that option.
With all the hype and quality of the other individual avenger movies, this was a little disappointing. Of course, this was a fun movie and I'd still recommend it. It lacked some of the realism that was attempted in the Iron Man movies and started to transend any semblance of reality. Some of the technology, military equipment and science went from the vicinity of real to completely outlandish. Dialogue often times went from naturally funny to "trying to be funny". Physics were completely disregarded. Very fast paced and almost too much crammed into one movie. With all this said, it was fun and you should still see it, but it falls way short of the Iron Man movies. As good as Thor, but given you didn't expect much with that, this movie doesn't live up to the hype.
This is definitely a hype and cult movie. I did enjoy it and it was good to see, but I actually expected a little more after it making such a huge number. I am not a follower of this book series so I had no expectations of what it should be like. This is basically a kid surviving the game with a better packaging and story line. Honestly, I thought John Carter was even better than this, but of course, I expected that to stink and this to be insanely great.
I was talked into going to this movie reluctuantly, and am so glad I was. This movie is a perfect example of why you go to the movies. Fun from beginning to end. Fantastic special effects. Great story line. Creation of an entire world and action leaving you on the edge of your seat. Great ending too! Acting is not going to win an oscar but was just fine for the movie. Go see it, you will enjoy it.
I really am baffled that there are people don't like this movie. They do know it is an action film and not some deep meaning drama? I loved the 3rd MI and this one was just as good. Some very edge your seat moments and the action and stunts were fantastic. I would highly recommend this movie. Another example of a sequel being better than the first movie (first 2 for that matter)!