TMOS Reviews Thread - Non Spoiler Review and Discussion - Part 3

[LordofhouseEl]

Dude, you´re WAAAYYY too defensive about this movie. Did you make it or something?

In case you haven´t noticed, this is a thread to talk about reviews. So, people will talk about reviews, percentages, etc. Don´t wanna read people talking about it? Go somewhere else.

Well his seen the movie as opposed to speculating like a majority on here are, it probably stems from frustration because he knows/believes how good the film is.

 

[Super Kal]

Just like Green Lantern

speak for yourself. i love that movie, despite its many flaws

 

[Tra-El]

3 just hit for positive:

72%
28/11

 

[BH/HHH]

Ror on CBM gave it 4.5 out of 5

Spoiler

Anyone upset with the lack of action in Superman Returns will not be disappointed...in fact it's almost as if -- completely aware of the biggest fan complaint against that movie -- Snyder and Goyer actually overcompensated. Punctuated by Hans Zimmer's incredible score, the spectacle is jaw dropping on a scale I have honestly yet to witness in a movie; and although you've seen quite a bit in the various spots and trailers, there is plenty saved for when you're sitting in the theater. Is there such a thing as too much action? Of course there bloody is...especially when it's at the cost of character development. Fortunately though, it's only a marginal tip of the scale, and (at least until the film's slightly too Bay-esque finale) Snyder gives us a chance to get to know these now iconic characters.

I'm most pleased to report that Henry Cavill is brilliant as Clark Kent/Superman. He completely embodies the essence of the character while -- more importantly -- making it his own interpretation. Along with the decimated buildings and invulnerable beings punching each other repeatedly there IS a beating heart in this movie, and Cavill is required to pull off a couple of pretty emotional scenes, which he does so with aplomb. Without giving too much away, Kal-El is faced with a bigger problem than just saving his adopted planet: If he's to save Earth he may have to sacrifice any hope of reviving his race! This leads us to Michael Shannon's General Zod. Much more than just your average comic book villain with generic motivations, Zod DOES want to conquer the world, but only so he can make his own live once more. Shannon can do this stuff in his sleep to be fair, but that doesn't mean it's a phoned in performance. The actor makes Zod strangely relatable in a way -- a ruthless killer no doubt, but at the end of the day he's only doing what he was created to do, and the final showdown between he and Supes packs quite an unexpected wallop -- and not just a physical one. Amy Adams brings a lot to this significantly different take on Lois Lane, but she's hamstrung a little by the script and is pretty much sidelined in the final act so we can watch more things explode. Fair enough you might say, but personally I'd have taken one less fist fight if it meant another scene between Clark and Lios..but more on that later. Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are both superb as Ma and Pa Kent. Glimpsed through flashback they provide the movie with some of the biggest emotional beats. They are all supported very well by the likes of Lawrence Fishburne, Antje Traue (I'd happily sit through a Faora spin-off) and Harry Lennix -- and if Russell Crowe's Jor-El makes his presence felt a little too often, at least he's good value in the role.

Of course, as is the case with most superhero flicks it's not without its problems either, and while most are just the sort of general nit picky criticisms you can level at any massive special effects driven movie of this type, one or two are fairly major. The biggest issue for me is that the Lois/Clark relationship is pretty much a total washout. There is SOME chemistry between the actors, but their characters are given so little screentime together to set up any kind of real bond that when they eventually do kiss it just feels completely forced -- and it doesn't help that said kiss is followed up by an exchange between the two so awful I have no idea how it made it past the first script draft. Also, a few decent gags aside, there could be a little more humor. The tone itself isn't overly dark or serious all the time, but some levity would have been welcome.

I enjoyed Man Of Steel so much that I was tempted to award it full marks, but although it may be a 5-star spectacle, it's not quite a 5-star movie. Still, not everything has to be! Snyder has delivered a gorgeous looking/sounding, engrossing first chapter in DC's shared cinematic universe, and a damn fine Superman movie. Oh, and the very last scene? Approaching perfection

 

[LordofhouseEl]

one reason i like reddit, wish there was a downvote system in place here

Or negs and reps, that way the trolls can be highlighted.

 

[Snark88]

Maybe this will put some perspective into things. There are probably 4-5 things movie/game wise that I get extremely excited about each year. I don't expect the whole world from them, so my expectations aren't soaring, but they're fairly high. I won't go into detail because I don't want to create potential for things to get thrown off topic but for the past 3 years straight, every single thing i've gotten very excited about has ended up being disappointing. It wasn't just me either, it was with a lot of people, sometimes even the clear majority.

So when it comes to Man of Steel, yes there is some cynicism on my part. I will not deny that. But I was foaming at the mouth for this film, hoping that finally this will be the one to break the curse that's been going on for a few years. And when I see these negative and mediocre reviews coming in, then god help that I get pretty nervous about it.

I am hoping, that just like when TDKR first comes out, it'll climb way back up once the reviews hit. If it doesn't then hell, I'm hoping that the GA will love it so much that it doesn't even matter and the film makes serious bank. I'm hoping.

But i'm not expecting. So that's as clear as I can get.

 

[MarvelU]

From that consensus it seems this movie will be a hit for those who like big epic action and strong computer visual effects.

 

[ThreadPool]

MOS won't be anywhere near these classics, but history repeats itself

'The Third Man'
Somebody tell me they remember that from the TDKR days!

 

[Notrip]

lol at RT putting in a consensus at 39 Reviews! I remember when they did that for IM3 at 40 reviews only to Change it 2 times. They realized they jumped the gun and it wasn't "one of the best, if not best Marvel film", to "one of the best marvel films", then to a "solid entry into the marvel canon." I expect the RT consensus to change.

 

[Compi716]

Are you new here?

Sometimes it feels that way...

 

[!Superman!]

3 positive reviews in a row on RT. I predict 101% now !

 

[Sharkboy]

lmao, TDK scores in the 90's and gets oscar buzz and now everyone thinks every superhero film can do it. Films in the 70% range are still great, heck barely anyone that is *****ing about it even knows if they are going to like it yet because they haven't even seen it. For all you know...70% is too high.

Personally...Drew Mcweeny loved it, meaning i might actually love it too. That guy knows his s***. He was like the only reviewer that found something good in Michael Mann's Miami Vice, and after a good couple of watches, i found exactly what he saw it in.

 

[Mjölnir]

Or negs and reps, that way the trolls can be highlighted.

I despise such systems. The Internet is bad enough when people have anonymity, which makes people dare to be fare more negative and rude to people than usual. When you add a system where you don't even have to give away your username to be negative you further add to that.

 

[robot]

3 just hit for positive:

72%
28/11

 

[SuperAl]

i expect certified fresh from RT and thats all, the rest is up for me to decide on whether i like it or not

 

[Showtime]

This constant following of reviews should be fun and part of the experience rather than causing panic and negativity.

 

[danoyse]

Sometimes it feels that way...

This is a fair representation what it's like to mod during weeks like this:

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[slimshady247]

lol at RT putting in a consensus at 39 Reviews! I remember when they did that for IM3 at 40 reviews only to Change it 2 times. They realized they jumped the gun and it wasn't "one of the best, if not best Marvel film", to "one of the best marvel films", then to a "solid entry into the marvel canon." I expect the RT consensus to change.

They don't do that that often.

 

[Sharkboy]

speak for yourself. i love that movie, despite its many flaws

Love your avvy.

 

[MarvelU]

lol at RT putting in a consensus at 39 Reviews! I remember when they did that for IM3 at 40 reviews only to Change it 2 times. They realized they jumped the gun and it wasn't "one of the best, if not best Marvel film", to "one of the best marvel films", then to a "solid entry into the marvel canon." I expect the RT consensus to change.

Lol yeah I remember that, way too early to have even called it the best Marvel film to date lol.

 

[BH/HHH]

This constant following of reviews should be fun and part of the experience rather than causing panic and negativity.

if only t:

 

[Dispatch Ninja]

it'll end up in the 80's after the bulk of the reviews come in. book it

 

[SuperAl]

im still guessing its 96.33% repeating of course

 

[redfirebird2008]

This constant following of reviews should be fun and part of the experience rather than causing panic and negativity.

And what if the movie was getting 90% negative reviews? You think fans should have fun with that instead of being worried?

 

[GermanRaider]

I've only read 2 reviews for it, but both said the 3D wasn't great.

Thanks. Will watch it in 3D next week. Hope it isn't all that bad after all.