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- First reviewJuly 21, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 3, 2013
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Man of Steel, the Start of a New Era?
PostedJuly 3, 2013
Chrisnnjs22
from Denham Springs, LA
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
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First, I have to start this review by saying that I have been a huge Superman fan since I was 2 years old, so I am fairly critical when it comes to whether or not he is being portrayed well. I am only 33, but when I was 2, I loved the movies so much that I actually believed that I could fly...to the detriment of my two front teeth...
Anyhow, now for the review...
I went into this movie with extremely high expectations...and it did not disappoint!
I was looking for this film to offer a fresh take on the Superman mythos and origin for America's greatest and most well-known Super Hero Archetype. That is just what was delivered. I thouroghly appreciated the extra time and effort that was spent on Krypton displaying the vast differences between the culture of that planet and the culture that Kal-El would ultimately be raised in. This allowed for a better understanding of Clark's struggles to overcome nature vs. nurture so that he could decide to become the man that he does.
The begining of the film was laced with a lot of flashbacks, which, were at times difficult to follow. But I think that they were effective in showcasing Clark's transition from boy, to teenager, to adolecent and eventually a grown man.
The film has its share of goofy lines..but nowhere to the extent that its previous installments have had. It was wonderfully cast as well. I know that most people would say that Christopher Reeve WAS Superman; however, I think that Henry Cavill was able to bring something out of the character that Reeve never would have ben able to do...the semi-tortured psyche that one would imagine would be possessed by a being with so much power and yet a desire to just be normal, but possessing the knowlege that if he can do something, but doesn't, it somehow places a bit of responsibility on his shoulders. All the while understanding that he can't be everwhere and save everyone. Cavill has an edgyness that I do not believe has been possessed by any of his predecessors and I look forward to seeing what he is able to do with it.
The cinematography and score for the film is breathtaking! Although the film had to have tons of CGI work in it, that work was done unbelievably well.
I think that the future of this francise is in great hands with Zach Snyder, Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Truly Dark
PostedJuly 21, 2008
Chrisnnjs22
from Baton Rouge, LA
The Dark Knight was, so far, the best live-action film in the history of the Batman saga. Notwithstanding that Heath Ledger, in his final completed film, delivered what is without a doubt the most sinister portrayal of the Joker that will have ever occurred, the film was superbly cast in all of its major rolls. Christian Bale has succeeded where many other actors have failed in capturing the wholeness of the Batman persona, dark, but honest and likable. He doesn't try to be funny as Batman and is able to carry the darkness to a new level. Aaron Eckart also did a great job in his role...
However, I am sure that this movie will inspire some interesting night's sleep for a few people out there who were not quite ready for the darkness.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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