Man of Steel
It's really incredible how America manages to reinvent the concept of this legend after decades and decades they used the image on all fronts in showbiz. With Man of Steel, they have revived one of the old heroes, a symbol and an emblem for many generations: Superman.
I'll start by saying how mature is Zack Snyder, who left behind the bombastic and violent style of 300 and created a mature film, irreverent and sensitive. The Man of Steel tells the original story of the hero, his family, of how he got here and how he became our best friend and support. It's a story that links two worlds and passing through multiple timelines to finalize once and for all
the who and
the why. We learn how he assumed the role of Clark Kent, how he got to meet Lois, how he defeated his worst enemy and his own fears. I'll risk a little, saying that Man of Steel is all that was missing to make sense of this franchise.
In the cast we find big names and actors less known. Cavill plays a decent Superman, young and strong, just as we all imagined him. Crowe does not appear much, but when he does, he leaves a good impression. But the best score, in my opinion, is made by Shannon, who plays Zod. Rarely have I seen a villain more motivated and more serious. Excellent role worth remembering over the years. We also have veterans Laurence Fishburne and Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Amy Adams, who plays an atypical Lois, but who brings a fresh view on this character.
The film is long, action scenes abound, pleasant fragments interspersed among serious drama describing in detail the hero and his own dilemma. It's complex, combining special effects with portions suggesting a
real film, not a "superhero flick". I thought it was one of the few movies that exceed their condition, outstripping itself.
Indeed, 3D is again absent, but CGI combines sublimely with wonderful music by Zimmer, who gave sound to The Dark Knight series, whose creator had a word to say here, even if only in the role of producer. Nolan has stuck his tail in here, but for admirable results. I have nothing to reproach to this movie, because I have not had my expectations exceeded in the cinema for a long time.
To conclude, I will try to explain why I think Man of Steel is so good, maybe even more than all the films of its generation and gender. Firstly because Superman is the only superhero that
exists, who
was like this, his human identity being the one adopted. It's an unusual character who shows us what lies beneath his famous red cloak. The film itself is carefully crafted, taking the time to expose the subtle story of Superman, excellently metaforizing the hero with any human being. Grudgingly said, but who was unable to see beyond the epic battle scenes and the special effects, will never enjoy the true value of this film. Because, above all, more than the jokes and frivolous spirit of Iron Man, more than the seriousness of The Dark Knight, Spidey's childness and over the many tales and stories of the X-Men, Man of Steel has a
soul, so I'll grade it with an open heart with
10/10, wishing you a pleasant viewing!