A great movie, I like it even with It's flaws, it would have been nice to see a Man of steel 2 movie and more of Henry Cavill as Superman

The score from Hans Zimmer is pure 🔥🔥🔥

Man of Steel feels like Superman if it happened in our world, realistic and gritty. Best DCEU film, and 10 years later, nothing has come close with the movies that have come out since.

I grew up with Reeves superman and I’ll always love the first 2. But Man of Steel is def my favorite Superman film.

I loved so much about it. Some of my favorite parts: - All the young Clark scenes. - All the Kent family scenes. - The oil rig rescue. - The homage to Superman 2 with the bar fight. - The first Flight scene. - The Smallville brawl. - the final scenes joining The Daily Planet. - And of course, the amazing score.

They cast these roles perfectly.

I loved it then... love it just the same if not more. Also fiora was definitely memorable! Score was perfect!

This movie may have its flaws but over the last decade I think it's beginning to be a classic just like the previous ones. And the first flight scene showing Superman discovering, mastering and literally enjoying his flying powers is really something I re-watch regularly and it has one of the best movie soundtracks too.

Personally I though that his killing Zodd helped cement his reason for never killing again. It was the the most difficult choice he had to make after KC made the choice for him not save him to protect his identity

Zimmer's score is one of the best things about Man of Steel. I don't miss the Williams score at all, as great and iconic as it is.

I remember the first time I saw this. When I saw the part where Zod communicated with the whole world at the same time tripped me out.

If you guys do a video on Justice League it should be a two part story, one on the Josstice League cut and the Snyder cut.

Henry Cavil's superman to me has more of maturity, physical and relatability than Christopher's Superman. Man of Steel in my opinion is the greatest Superman ever made not to take away from the incredible depiction by Christopher and awesome script of original Superman, MoS to me is simply on another level in turns of different take on Superman in more of modern take, storytelling, emotional connections, Zack Snyder's amazing action sequences, original scores, visual and inspiration for hopes representing by Man of Steel. Man of steel magnified how selfless is like by some of the characters throughout its storytelling mark the purpose and belief come to made what Superman is becoming and about. Man of Steel had successfully transform the typical superman feel into more of contemporary and fill with more of meaning and purpose for the character! Oh, Michael Shannon's villain role in general Zod was fantastic as well and the final battle scene where Superman has to make the toughest choice of his life to kill the only other Kryptonian left in the universe in order to save vulnerable human family stamp his no kill mentality. Imagine a man with his super power but has no concern for killing...that is what make superman the greatest superhero, he realized that he can easily kill anyone in the universe, but he has the ultimate choice to NOT DO SO! That is what Man of Steel my greatest pick for all Superman movies, the true purpose of superman was beautifully shown throughout the movie.

Incredible movie. Perry and the girl trapped in the rubble at the end genuinely felt very hopeless and it was very intense

WB wasted the opportunity to make 2 more Man of Steels. Can’t see past their nose.

I just watched it again recently and definitely enjoyed it. Henry Cavill is literally the PERFECT embodiment of Superman and not having the campy tone of the first original ones was a good idea 💡. You can still have it darker, make it your own while still keeping certain things form the source . Such a travesty,he deserved 2 movies.

I don't understand why people still think Superman's responsible for the damage in Metropolis.

😎Saw it in the theatres and everyone enjoyed it. Love the splitting scene image of Reeve and Caville👍

The opening on Kryton is the best bit of the whole movie.

it’s sad they never have this man more stand alone movies ..his superman was my favorite next to tom welling a clark kent from smallville

Usually a watch for me at least once a year. People arguing how many died during the fight, never made sense to me. Two "gods" battling it out would result in that damage. Not to mention Zod was going to destroy the entire population of the planet.

Growing and watching Superman the movie and the quote for that movie was ( You will believe that a man can fly ). Christopher Reaves was a great Superman and I never thought that I'd like to see another man in that costume. Brandon did OK with Superman Returns. Henry came in with a really good cast to help. Mr. If you build it, he will come man himself and Mr. Are you not entertained as Kal-Els dad. Amy Adam's did a very good job playing LoLo. Even though I will never put a person about Christopher, I can put one man on the side of him and that's Henry. I was so happy when Henry said that he was coming back to play his role again. Then very mad when they said nope, never-ending we are going another way now. I wanted to see Black Adam and Superman tee off together. But I guess that's not gonna happen now. Heart broken is all I can say.

Wow! you just showed me in 14 mins that you didn't understand what tone Goyer/Nolan/Snyder were going for with Man of Steel or even really understand the plot and motivations of the characters...well done.

I thought Man Of Steel was the best Superman film yet. I loved the Christopher Reeve films when I was a kid but they do look very dated now. Henry Cavill did what Daniel Craig initially did for James Bond ie turned him into a real hard man.

Shannon was amazing as Zod... he made him menessing and believable as a foe for Supes to interact with. Russell was a great Jor-el.

Amy Adams was also in a single episode of Smallville, back when she was young and fresh-faced. I also loved Michael Shannon in a movie called Take Shelter... or maybe just Shelter. He was great.

I really like Man of Steel. My only issue is that I think the movie is a little unbalanced, like all the action takes place in the back half whereas the first half is mainly setup. Granted, I actually like the setup more than the action, I just would have spaced out the action scenes more. Maybe that would have made the ending feel a little less bloated to me

I miss the old superhero movies that were made without sequel baiting or end credits

I think the terrific actress DIANE LANE (always underrated and overlooked) was FABULOUS as Martha Kent. The cast did their job.

Zimmer's score is one of the best parts of the movie ... I have Flight as one of my all time favorites .....Williams score is not missed by me thats for sure 😅😅

Man of Steel is a fantastic film. I am a huge Superman fan and the movie was everything I always wanted to see in a live-action Superman film. It got my friends who always thought Superman was boring, interested in the character. My father, who was a big Marvel head back in the day, loved everything about it. The best thing about it to me was that the film remembered that Superman truly isn't the All-American Guy, he's an immigrant, a refugee. And in America, especially nowadays, immigrants are NOT wholly embraced, loved, or even trusted at first or even at all. A being like Superman existing on Earth would cause all kinds of issues both personal, political, and international. Clark being hesitant to reveal himself and Pa Kent's fear of his exposure makes perfect sense in that kind of setting. The fight scenes were a marvel to watch and loved how dynamic, destructive, and almost overwhelming it all was. This is what a Superman-level threat would look like. Of course there would be massive causalities and destruction. It's Superman's first day on the job after all. I can understand some of the criticisms but most just come off as really shallow and just comparing this movie to other incarnations which goes against the point of the entire film which was to build its own identity. Man of Steel is a great film. And is indeed my favorite Superman movie.

I found the destruction of the city and the thoughts of civilians being killed by the fighting disturbing. Maybe I’ll never get used to it after 911.

Faora was such formidable menacing villain too.

This is by far one of the greatest origin stories we've had for comics. Yes, there was controversy with the destruction and Supes killing Zod, but when you look at Christopher Reeve killing Zod and then smiling it's nothing. Given WBD's recent announcement that Dead Boy Detectives is going to Netflix, the push for Netflix to lease the rights to the Sndyerverse is gaining momentum. March 18th, we run the hashtag once more. If you're replying to say "drop it", "let it go", "it's not happening" or blah-freakin'-blah, shove it! I don't need or want your opinion. #SellZSJLtoNetflix #SellSnyderVerseToNetflix

Its definitely NOT the best Superman movie ever but its a film that has really improved upon repeat viewing.

This movie was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute detail.

That supes/zod fight. I loved it.

Great video but I think the absence of Lex and the John Williams Theme were necessary as Snyder and WB were trying to establish a new Superman.

Antje Trau not as memorable???? Are u freakin nuts?! She was one of the best in the film!

I like this move the scenes on Krypton were really cool they had amazing technology.

It honestly was the best Superman, and I grew up with the old ones which says alot.

One of my favorite superhero films of all time.

When you're punched through a building, there's very little chance to prevent collateral damage. Blame Zod for that.

This movie will become more legendary over time than any other superhero popcorn mash. It will age like wine.

Man of Steel probably my favourite Superhero film ever! Even had the score playing at my wedding

I love this movie. There's definitely nostalgia involved when it comes to me liking it, but the visuals, music, tone and characters etc felt amazing. Plus I'm sure there were enough typical Superman moments, the end being the most notable one.

Grew up on the Donner films as an 80s kid...Man of Steel is the better of them.

It was a necessary update. The older versions didn’t age well. It’s a sin and a shame there wasn’t a sequel with Brainiac and now that Henry is kicked to the curb, all bets are off. A “fresh start” will be nothing more than a jump start in another direction.

There are three certainties in life, death, taxes and Hans Zimmer creating a work of art with his score for any movie

For me personally, its one of the best Comics movies over all, including the end. Finally we saw, what really happens, when two nearly gods clash with each other in a big town. This was developed even further in the batman vs superman movie. Talking about Antje Traue: Well. She is from germany. I am from germany. So i wont forget her. xD Loved her performance.

When I finally realized that there was hate for this movie, I didn't understand it. It's a great movie. Henry Cavill is great. He put in the work. "It's too dark ." What?! It's very realistic. It's actually very light, considering that all his life, Clark was the last of his kind, and then he finds out that he's not, but his people want to destroy, and the take over the only home he's ever known, and kill everyone he ever cared about. He actually took it insanely well.

I admire your commitment to showing what's going on with these films; actors, directors, producers, and your love of the adaptation genre. But they are hollow, and at core, popcorn sellers. A few moments of drama, at best. This is from a guy in love with comics at 7, now 61 years. So many possibilities reduced to mechanical tropes. Gimme the Howard The Duck reboot.

Brandon Routh I’d still love to see back!

Wait, so both Henry and Amy were already trying to get their roles before this movie? Fascinating.

I’m really grateful more people have around to the Snyder movies because as a kid I used to feel really bad for enjoying these things while everyone else hated both MoS and BvS. I used to act like I didn’t like them either just to fit in

Man of Steel is the perfect movie for people who hate the character of Superman and don't understand him whatsoever.

In a word yes, man of steel feels like how a Superman would be treated & looked at in the real world, the government would look at him with fear & feel threatened, I always liked that realism in man of steel.

MoS was fine mainly because it did not invite comparisons to the great Richard Donner !

10 years and no sequel with Henry Cavill. What shame.

This is movie is getting better with time . I had the change to be in london at the premier and see Henry and Russel in person . This movie got a manage to have a soundtrack, a super awesome villain !! Much better than many many comic book movies . Still don’t get why people didn’t like it .

I love this film. It has so much going for it and it delivers.

Seeing this at the theater too close to the screen the shaky cam stuff annoyed me. After watching it at home I fell in love with this movie and rewatch it often.

Superman killing Zod is not murder, killing someone is not automatically murder. If it was, we should be imprisoning every soldier on Earth, murder is considered to be unjustified killing. Zod was an active threat to the wellbeing of the human race and to Superman, so Superman killing him was not murder but a form of self-defense. He would never go to trial for this because he didn't commit murder. He didn't want to kill him, he didn't enjoy it, and he only made a split-second decision to save people. He's not a murderer. Superman is not responsible for the destruction of the Metropolis. He's still new to this job, he's a young Superman and inexperienced. The blame solely falls on Zod who is responsible, so no, the blame is not on him.

Man of Steel will be remembered as a classic film.

Huge fan of this movie. Unfortunately everything after it kind of diminished the realism they were going for in this iteration, but at least we have this one great movie.

2nd best movie but my favorite Superman actor

One thing that is missing, how isolated Ka El feels. That is an element I wish it would be explore in future movies. I know in will never happen. Isolation doesn't sell

No offense to Henry, he did what he was supposed to, but this movie is awful. Zach Snyder loves spectacle not story and on his way to having a city-destroying fight, he undermines Clark's upbringing by having his parents so paranoid that he has no reason to become a hero. I can't get over his father telling Clark that maybe he should have let children die to protect his secret and then dying a preventable death because he still was trying to protect his secret. I have never seen Superman let someone die to protect his secret identity until Zach Snyder took over. There's a reason Zod was in Superman 2 before. Jumping right in with Kryptonians before any other villains doesn't allow room to establish his character, which is why Snyder's Superman doesn't have any. He's very blah. And it only gets worse as the Snyderverse continues.

I absolutely adore this movie, and whenever I hear arguments about why its somehow "shit", it makes me lose braincells. It makes me think that some people watched the movie with their eyes closed

I really like Superman vs The Elite and Death of Superman. Doesn't get enough credit.

I like Cavill a lot. But Christopher Reeve is yet to be topped as Cinema's finest Man of Steel.

Even without Beteridge's Law, the answer to the headline question is still an emphatic "no". As perfect a casting as Cavill is, Snyder has zero understanding of what makes the character and his attempt is pretty much the worst portrayal of Superman until his second attempt.

Man, such a great movie. You really could follow the evolving mindset of the main character, with even the destruction happening due to his inexperience in how to respond. I don't think people have seen DC animation before if they think Superman gets into fight with no destruction involved. My main critique is Lois Lane. She came off as abrasive and annoying rather than tough and street smart.

Would have been good if Snyder could understand the characters he works with, this movie fell flat the second they let Jon Kent die so dumb like

No. I liked it, but I still think the first 2 Richard Donner movies are better. I would say Superman 2: Richard Donner Cut is the best, then Superman: The Movie, and then this

Easily the best superman and actor for the role no debate 👍🏽

Im just glad we got to see ZS trilogy James Gun DC it’s probably going to be just like marvel now Silly Lame Guffy

In many aspects, the BEST Supe movie of all time. While Chris Reeve's portrayal is iconic - no question, being as close to the original concept, Cavill's is truistic with the world's current way of life and environment.

Can you do a WTF happened to My name is Earl? That show left everyone on a cliffhanger.

I freaking loved it, this movie for me is the greatest individual superhero movie ever made but that’s purely my opinion. Yes he killed Zod so freaking what so did Christopher Reeves, apart he was depowered and superman crushed his hand and arm to dust, then threw him full force into a block of Ice and Zod fell to his death!!! Henry Cavill is my favourite superman and this movie is easily my favourite superman movie absolutely loved it!!!!!

Superman Returns vs. Man of Steel - A Directorial Showdown Superman Returns (Directed by Bryan Singer): Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” was a nostalgic journey to the classic Superman era. Singer’s direction pays homage to Richard Donner’s original films, capturing the essence of Superman’s character. The film feels like a love letter to the past, but it struggles to break new ground. Singer emphasizes character-driven storytelling and maintains a sense of light-heartedness, staying true to the Superman mythos. Cinematography-wise, the film boasts a warm and vibrant palette, reminiscent of the comic books. Singer’s choice of practical effects adds a touch of authenticity to the action scenes. However, the visuals, while solid, lack the grandeur and innovation found in modern superhero movies. The tone of “Superman Returns” is largely one of reverence, embracing the hero’s iconic status. It carries a sense of hope and optimism, catering to fans who cherish Superman’s unwavering moral compass. But for those seeking a more contemporary, gritty take on the character, Singer’s approach might feel somewhat dated. Man of Steel (Directed by Zack Snyder): Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” represents a bold departure from traditional Superman storytelling. Snyder’s direction is marked by its epic scale, intense action sequences, and a willingness to deconstruct the Superman mythos. He brings a fresh perspective, giving Superman a more complex and humanized portrayal. Cinematographically, “Man of Steel” is a visual marvel. Snyder, known for his distinct visual style, incorporates stunning CGI and innovative camera work. The action scenes are breathtaking, showcasing Superman’s power on an unprecedented level. The film’s dark and muted color palette complements its serious tone, creating a more grounded and relatable atmosphere. The tone of “Man of Steel” is notably darker and more somber than its predecessor. It delves into the emotional struggles of Clark Kent, making the character more relatable. This interpretation explores the moral dilemmas faced by a superhuman living in a world of ordinary mortals, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. In conclusion, while Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” pays homage to the character’s roots and maintains a lighter tone, Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” takes a more contemporary and daring approach. Snyder’s direction, coupled with breathtaking cinematography and a thought-provoking tone, makes “Man of Steel” a standout in the Superman film canon, offering a refreshing take on the iconic character.

Wait, what? Henry Cavill isn't going to be Superman anymore?

I remember those trailers being amazing

Glad that people are giving some love to Cavill’s Superman. Even if the DCEU didn’t go as planned you can’t really blame the actors, they did their best with what they were given.

Great video.

As a big fan of Superman, I really wanna like this movie, but every time I try watching it, I just get so frustrated at how bad it is.

A fantastic Superman outing. I would have liked to see a second Man of steel rather than what we got.

It is great movie it’s origin movie without felling like one with flashbacks and all that. As controversial as death of zod was it really was emotional moment for him and really should have been expanded on instead of going all in on next film.

I cannot not love this movie. Brings back warm fuzzy memories every time i think about it. I remember walking out of the theatre depressed cos I couldn't fly 😂

Nice take. I don't agree about the villains. I actually found the henchwoman way more intimidating than Shannon's Zod. They gave her some pretty scary, otherworldly scenes.

Yes he should have used John Williams theme music, you can literally hear it say SUPERMAN.

The Snyder Superman is not appealing in any way There's a reason why the inspirational Superman has been the most beloved for 80 years.

Has anyone ever seen David S Goyer and Stanley Tucci in the same room before? Uncanny resemblance.

No!

"I will find him...I WILL FIND HIM" ❤🥰🤭🤫

I love this flick. Very fun. Great score.

I loved the Christopher Reeve films, but marvel kind of turned me off to superhero films. I saw this one in theaters, and there was nothing wrong with it, but there was nothing great up until the moment that Superman killed Zod. During the whole fight scene I was just rolling my eyes "oh boy, two people who can't get hurt trying to hurt each other, I wonder what's going to happen" then he breaks zod's neck and i was like OH MY GOD. Absolutely loved it

Its unbelievable that 10 years ago the entire DCEU started here thanks to Zack Snyder! Still my second best movie of 2013 Thank god for Snyder hitting the reset button because we have a new Superman for the ages that's more grown up, edgier, and more real-world based post 9/11 era These are top-caliber actors playing these comic book counterparts; Henry Cavill as Superman, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara, Amy Adams as Lois, Michael Shannon as Zod, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Andre Trautje as Faora, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Kevin Kostner as Jonathan Kent, and Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy The movie has amazing action sequences, a terrific cast, beautiful music by Hans Zimmer, and they do take breaks to cover Clark's humanity Can the people of earth be trusted?, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith trust comes later, choosing destiny is much different than being born into conformity, facing xenophobia is a consequence of letting the world see who you really are So much world building takes place too giving Krypton its rich culture and politics I did get pretty teary eyed when it came to Krypton's destruction knowing Clark's parents will never see him grow up I spotted many references to past Superman films too There’s also many religious allegories even if they hammer it in a lot with the Christian parables but also hinting possible autism with a child like Clark adjusting to himself Henry Cavill does resemble Reeve in many ways and amazingly plays the part of an alien learning to balance being more than human and what it means to be human being more introverted, it helps he has two father figures from two worlds helping him realize he can belong to both I didn’t buy the romance at first with Amy Adams with Henry Cavill Michael Shannon is fierce and intimidating as Zod even if he doesn't spout his infamous line "Kneel before me!" His followers like Faora are deadly but Namek barely gets any lines Zod even has that Nazi mentality creating a master race colony of pure genes, he is a leader after all doing what's best for his people not believing he's villainous Genetic modification and artificial population control is also present as hot button issues The 2 hours and 23 min zips by fast which is good and this isn't as cartoony as previous film incarnations There’s lots of debate with Superman killing Zod and the massive amount of destruction left in his wake but none of that bothered me so much This ends up being a modern summer blockbuster with a more realistic look at the man of steel in our 21st century It’s a Superman for our generation that’ll continue to change

By far the best Superman film. He has a true hero’s arch. His two loving families who molded him. An outcast from two worlds. But his fathers’ love made him do what was right. While it was dark, it was filled with hope. Hope isn’t meaningful unless you are overcoming great things. #HenryCavillIsSuperman #RestoreTheSnyderVerse

There is so many great scenes in this movie just too bad it went nowhere after that… one of my top three scenes is « You are not alone « , General Zod was perfect casting, and Cavill was excellent.