DiceX, a child of the '70s, reviews Man of Steel...Spoilers Inside!

[Wayne Enterprises]

I loved the movie as well.

The one thing I did not like was how Lois figured out who he was so quickly. I think that should have been saved for a later movie.

[ComicConnoisseur]

So DiceX did you like Man of Steel better then the Garfield Spider-man reboot?

I know I sure did.

[WEBHEAD]

DiceX

 

 

 

 

(thumbs u :applause: :applause: (thumbs u

[comicwiz]

Thanks Dice. Appreciate the review. I take it this isn't a kid friendly film?

[bane]

Thanks Dice. Appreciate the review. I take it this isn't a kid friendly film?

 

IMO... except for the end and one scene towards the end I would have said Iron Man 3 had more violence in it. What i mean by that is, the execution of violence.

[Jeffro.]

Too much 68'ing in this thread.

 

Great Caesar's Ghost! Thank your lucky stars there isn't any 69'ing

[vaillant]

Violence is not the only thing unsuitable for children. In fact, violence can be pretty much useful, if used correctly and not exaggeratedly.

In fact, I believe what is unsuitable for children is ultimately unsuitable in general.

 

But I don’t care about these movies, so I won’t comment further…

[Bosco685]

Violence is not the only thing unsuitable for children. In fact, violence can be pretty much useful, if used correctly and not exaggeratedly.

In fact, I believe what is unsuitable for children is ultimately unsuitable in general.

 

But I don’t care about these movies, so I won’t comment further…

 

You just did.

 

[fantastic_four]

I saw it in IMAX. It was a pretty serious movie, hardly any humor. The action was amazing and I don't think the destruction of Metropolis was overkill, because that's how it is in real life, you can't sit there and say well only X number of buildings should fall during a superman fight, cause anymore than X would look ugly...come on! It's a fight and the coming of the end of the world...who's counting how many buildings fall?

 

I didn't walk out saying "Wow I loved it" I walked out saying to myself, I need to see the sequel!

 

The lack of humor and lightness detracted from the action for me because I was stuck in a state of tension for too extended a period of time. Having said that, I expect this film to be INCREDIBLY re-watchable and get even better upon a second or greater viewing since the action was so fantastic.

[slym2none]

I saw it in IMAX. It was a pretty serious movie, hardly any humor. The action was amazing and I don't think the destruction of Metropolis was overkill, because that's how it is in real life, you can't sit there and say well only X number of buildings should fall during a superman fight, cause anymore than X would look ugly...come on! It's a fight and the coming of the end of the world...who's counting how many buildings fall?

 

I didn't walk out saying "Wow I loved it" I walked out saying to myself, I need to see the sequel!

 

I agree with this. I feel like the sequel can begin to push him into the boyscout direction but this movie was needed to set it up. I don't think today's audience would have bought into Superman if it had been more like the 1978 movie.

He needed to prove himself and he did.

 

I can't wait to see the sequel to this movie.

 

I loved your review and both your comments on this movie. And I would think if two beings with the power of gods got into a fight, the world would be like ants in their way. It reminds me of a place in Colorado called "Garden of the Gods".

 

 

 

Supposedly, the Ute Indians felt the area had been formed when the gods went to war, throwing large mountains at one another which were left where they landed. I can only imagine what two super-powered beings would do if they were trying to stop one another.

 

Re: the emboldened part above

 

http://www.tickld.com/t/35026

 

 

 

-slym

[sterlingcomics]

You didn't give away much of the movie...which is important b/c I wanted to know what you thought about it and I haven't seen it. I plan on seeing it sometime this week.

[Thawk]

Fantastic review Dice - I really liked your point about not yet being able to trust Superman and that this is what the film was beginning to establish - a true origin, not just for the movie characters, but for our relationship with them too. Very well said - hadn't thought of it like that but it makes complete sense.

 

Also, to some on the lack of humor - the second time I saw it, I picked up on a lot more subtle humor and found myself laughing more. I think the first time is just so intense it's easy to miss.

 

 

[DiceX]

You didn't give away much of the movie...which is important b/c I wanted to know what you thought about it and I haven't seen it. I plan on seeing it sometime this week.

 

I tried to not be too detailed but I highly suggest you just go see it and stay out of the other threads. Don't read anything else about it, just go and enjoy it.

 

 

[DiceX]

Fantastic review Dice - I really liked your point about not yet being able to trust Superman and that this is what the film was beginning to establish - a true origin, not just for the movie characters, but for our relationship with them too. Very well said - hadn't thought of it like that but it makes complete sense.

 

Also, to some on the lack of humor - the second time I saw it, I picked up on a lot more subtle humor and found myself laughing more. I think the first time is just so intense it's easy to miss.

 

 

There was one guy who howled out loud at several moments.

Everyone else in the theater just turned to him with this horrified look on their faces.

Thinking back, I can see the humor in them but at the moment I was white knuckled on my chair and not relaxed enough to laugh at them.

 

 

[DiceX]

Thanks Dice. Appreciate the review. I take it this isn't a kid friendly film?

 

If they are under 10ish, you might want to watch it before you make up your mind to take them.

It's not your friendly neighborhood Superman, that's for sure.

 

 

[DiceX]

First of all, you're probably asking yourself, "self, why does DiceX get his own thread for reviewing Man of Steel?"

The answer is simple. You suck. I do not suck.

 

A little background. I was born in 1968. My childhood friends always made fun of me because they were Marvelheads. I liked both Marvel and DC, but I was WAY more of a DC fan. Superman was my favorite. I was a Legion of Superheroes junky and would wait outside the drugstore for the local magazine distributor to drop off the new comics every week.

 

I was 10 years old when Christopher Reeve debuted in the first Superman movie and was in complete awe. I didn't believe a movie could be more perfect, then came Superman II and I was given the gift that all other superhero movies would be judged against for the rest of my life.

 

I stayed completely away from all spoilers on this movie. Other than knowing Zod would be the villain, I was completely in the dark about all other aspects of the film walking in to see it.

 

What I liked about this movie...

1) The performances by the actors. All of them. Well, except for Kevin Costner, who I think is highly overrated and is completely forgettable. The rest of the cast was nothing less than superb. I don't just mean the lead actors, I mean the whole mess and shebang of them. Down to the most insignificant part.

 

2) The fight scenes. Though it was pushing the envelope of being excessive, it is exactly what I would picture an actual fight between Kryptonians would be like. The powers, speed and strength were completely believable. I've heard it being compared to a Transformer movie but I beg to differ...the action was completely over the top, but there's not a moment when you can't tell what's happening on the screen.

 

3) A tag-along to the prior point, there was no 3 minute fight scene here and a 10 minute one at the end. The action in this movie is long winded and kicking. I found myself wondering how much longer they could possibly beat on each other, but loved every second of it. You may walk out of the theater being disappointed by something, but you certainly won't find yourself wishing there had been more action.

 

4) The special effects. Absolutely mind-blowing. Especially Krypton.

 

5) The changes in the base story. Many things in the story of Superman were completely thrown out and redone. I must say that most of them made more sense and helped the story be more believable. I liked it all.

 

6) The actress playing Lois Lane is a brick house. 'Nuff said.

 

7) The conflict within Superman himself. His boyscout do-gooder image from my childhood had to be checked at the door, and I think I like what they did here. I don't think I trust Superman to be Superman yet, but that's the charm of this movie. It's about the character not knowing who he is yet and the conflict within him. In the end he makes a choice and I think it was important, for me anyway, to see him make this choice. I feel it makes him more human than he has ever been in all movies from the past.

 

What I DIDN'T like about the movie...

 

1) Kevin Costner. I know I've already mentioned it, but I really can't stand him. Almost to the point of hatred. Not a Jack Black kind of hatred. More of a Lady Gag-Ah hatred.

 

2) The destruction of Metropolis was WAY overdone. I found myself being frustrated every time another highrise building would topple over. There's a fine line between action-packed and overkill, and at times it was pushing it to the edge.

 

Overall, I am in love with this movie. The original Superman II seems like a dated broadway presentation now. If you want to know what Superman would really be like, Man of Steel takes you there.

 

I think I may have a new all-time favorite superhero movie, but I'll need to see it a few more times before I'm willing to give it that title.

This movie rocked my socks off.

 

 

Oh, and I'll add one that slipped my mind...

 

7) Henry Cavill is an absolute beast of a man. If anyone were ever worthy of putting on the Superman uniform, Henry Cavill is on that short list.

 

 

[bane]

First of all, you're probably asking yourself, "self, why does DiceX get his own thread for reviewing Man of Steel?"

The answer is simple. You suck. I do not suck.

 

A little background. I was born in 1968. My childhood friends always made fun of me because they were Marvelheads. I liked both Marvel and DC, but I was WAY more of a DC fan. Superman was my favorite. I was a Legion of Superheroes junky and would wait outside the drugstore for the local magazine distributor to drop off the new comics every week.

 

I was 10 years old when Christopher Reeve debuted in the first Superman movie and was in complete awe. I didn't believe a movie could be more perfect, then came Superman II and I was given the gift that all other superhero movies would be judged against for the rest of my life.

 

I stayed completely away from all spoilers on this movie. Other than knowing Zod would be the villain, I was completely in the dark about all other aspects of the film walking in to see it.

 

What I liked about this movie...

1) The performances by the actors. All of them. Well, except for Kevin Costner, who I think is highly overrated and is completely forgettable. The rest of the cast was nothing less than superb. I don't just mean the lead actors, I mean the whole mess and shebang of them. Down to the most insignificant part.

 

2) The fight scenes. Though it was pushing the envelope of being excessive, it is exactly what I would picture an actual fight between Kryptonians would be like. The powers, speed and strength were completely believable. I've heard it being compared to a Transformer movie but I beg to differ...the action was completely over the top, but there's not a moment when you can't tell what's happening on the screen.

 

3) A tag-along to the prior point, there was no 3 minute fight scene here and a 10 minute one at the end. The action in this movie is long winded and kicking. I found myself wondering how much longer they could possibly beat on each other, but loved every second of it. You may walk out of the theater being disappointed by something, but you certainly won't find yourself wishing there had been more action.

 

4) The special effects. Absolutely mind-blowing. Especially Krypton.

 

5) The changes in the base story. Many things in the story of Superman were completely thrown out and redone. I must say that most of them made more sense and helped the story be more believable. I liked it all.

 

6) The actress playing Lois Lane is a brick house. 'Nuff said.

 

7) The conflict within Superman himself. His boyscout do-gooder image from my childhood had to be checked at the door, and I think I like what they did here. I don't think I trust Superman to be Superman yet, but that's the charm of this movie. It's about the character not knowing who he is yet and the conflict within him. In the end he makes a choice and I think it was important, for me anyway, to see him make this choice. I feel it makes him more human than he has ever been in all movies from the past.

 

What I DIDN'T like about the movie...

 

1) Kevin Costner. I know I've already mentioned it, but I really can't stand him. Almost to the point of hatred. Not a Jack Black kind of hatred. More of a Lady Gag-Ah hatred.

 

2) The destruction of Metropolis was WAY overdone. I found myself being frustrated every time another highrise building would topple over. There's a fine line between action-packed and overkill, and at times it was pushing it to the edge.

 

Overall, I am in love with this movie. The original Superman II seems like a dated broadway presentation now. If you want to know what Superman would really be like, Man of Steel takes you there.

 

I think I may have a new all-time favorite superhero movie, but I'll need to see it a few more times before I'm willing to give it that title.

This movie rocked my socks off.

 

 

Oh, and I'll add one that slipped my mind...

 

7) Henry Cavill is an absolute beast of a man. If anyone were ever worthy of putting on the Superman uniform, Henry Cavill is on that short list.

 

 

Apparently they used to call him "Fat" Cavill at school.

[fantastic_four]

7) Henry Cavill is an absolute beast of a man. If anyone were ever worthy of putting on the Superman uniform, Henry Cavill is on that short list.

 

Do you mean his size? They made him bulk up like crazy for the part going through a strict exercise and weight gain regimen for 5 or 6 months prior to filming. He wasn't at all like that when he tried out for the role; I saw him for years in the Showtime series "The Tudors" and he was completely average just a few years ago. The days he shot without a shirt they actually had him starve himself for a bit so that his muscles showed more on that day.

[yoddler]

I saw it in IMAX. It was a pretty serious movie, hardly any humor. The action was amazing and I don't think the destruction of Metropolis was overkill, because that's how it is in real life, you can't sit there and say well only X number of buildings should fall during a superman fight, cause anymore than X would look ugly...come on! It's a fight and the coming of the end of the world...who's counting how many buildings fall?

 

I didn't walk out saying "Wow I loved it" I walked out saying to myself, I need to see the sequel!

 

The lack of humor and lightness detracted from the action for me because I was stuck in a state of tension for too extended a period of time. Having said that, I expect this film to be INCREDIBLY re-watchable and get even better upon a second or greater viewing since the action was so fantastic.

 

I agree. Not enough joy or humor. Maybe they should have had Chris Rock play Jimmy Olsen per some of the old rumors. I didn't even realize until much later that the girl in trapped in the rubble was supposed to be Olsen. Otherwise I thought they nailed the action.

[nearmint]

I didn't even realize until much later that the girl in trapped in the rubble was supposed to be Olsen.

 

. I didn't realize it until reading your post.