Man of Steel
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Critics Sentiment
Clark first flies and tests his abilities in the suit
Military creates singularity sending Zod's forces to Phantom Zone
The film drops sharply from the acclaimed flying sequence to extended action that critics found mindlessly spectacular
Man of Steel starts strong with critics praising its grounded, sci-fi approach to Superman's origin and Krypton's depiction. The film peaks with Clark's first flight, widely considered one of cinema's great superhero moments. However, sentiment declines during the final act's extended destruction sequences, which divided critics between those who found the godlike battles earned and those who felt coherent storytelling was sacrificed for spectacle.
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Henry Cavill
Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
Amy Adams
Lois Lane
Russell Crowe
Jor-El
Michael Shannon
General Zod
Kevin Costner
Jonathan Kent
Laurence Fishburne
Perry White
Diane Lane
Martha Kent
Ayelet Zurer
Lara Lor-Van
Christopher Meloni
Colonel Nathan Hardy
Richard Schiff
Dr. Emil Hamilton
Antje Traue
Faora-Ul
Jadin Gould
Lana Lang
Harry Lennix
General Calvin Swanwick
Dylan Sprayberry
Clark Kent at 13
Cooper Timberline
Clark Kent (9 Years)
Richard Cetrone
Tor-An
Mackenzie Gray
Jax-Ur
Julian Richings
Lor-Em
Mary Black
Ro-Zar
Samantha Win
Car-Vex
Crew
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