Man of Steel
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 now emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Manuel Frangis reviewedApril 7, 2025
I just watched Man of Steel, and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie absolutely blew me away. It is bold, emotional, and full of incredible action, but what really surprised me was how thoughtful and personal it is. It is not just a superhero movie. It is a full-on origin story that takes its time to show you what it means to carry the weight of being something more than human.
From the very beginning, the movie sets a different tone. You are not dropped into a world that already knows Superman. You are watching it all come together. The pacing is a little slower in the first half, but it works. It builds the character of Clark Kent in a really grounded way. You see his past through flashbacks. You see his doubts, his questions, and how his powers have always made him feel separate from everyone else. That part of the story really hit me.
Henry Cavill is perfect as Clark Kent. He brings strength, kindness, and a calm presence that fits the character so well. But he also brings vulnerability. You can see that he is figuring it out as he goes, trying to live up to an idea that everyone else has about him. It makes him feel human, even though he is anything but. His journey feels earned. He does not just become Superman because he has powers. He becomes Superman because he chooses to.
The relationship between Clark and his parents is one of the strongest parts of the movie. Both sets of parents, from Krypton and Earth, play a huge role in shaping who he is. The scenes with Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent are emotional and powerful. You can feel the love and the fear in how he tries to protect his son from a world that is not ready for him. It is that emotional core that gives the movie so much weight.
Visually, this movie is on another level. The way Krypton is designed is epic. The ships, the suits, the technology—it all looks amazing. And when the action kicks in, it is some of the best superhero action I have seen. The fight scenes are fast, intense, and feel like what you would actually expect if godlike beings went head to head. Buildings crumble, shockwaves ripple, and every punch lands with weight.
Michael Shannon as General Zod is a great villain. He is not just evil for no reason. He believes in what he is doing, and that makes him even more dangerous. His scenes with Superman are tense, and the way he pushes Clark to make difficult choices adds so much to the story.
The music by Hans Zimmer is incredible. The score is powerful, emotional, and gives Superman his own theme that feels fresh and strong. It is not trying to copy what came before. It is building something new, and it works perfectly with the tone of the movie.
I give Man of Steel 5 out of 5 stars because it is bold, emotional, and full of heart. It reimagines Superman in a modern world while still staying true to what makes the character great. Overall Man of Steel is a powerful and thoughtful superhero film that shows the weight of having great power and the strength it takes to choose hope. I loved every minute of it.