It's been a long time since I've truly appreciated Superman in the big screen, let along believe a man could fly since Christopher Reeve, and after the somewhat lacking tribute movie that was Superman Returns, something BIG finally happened and literally flew me past the edge of my seat.
For those who don't know, June 12 was officially "Man Of Steel Day" worldwide, and most theaters in the world have or are preparing to screen one of the most anticipated movies of the year - "Man Of Steel". I've been fortunate enough to see this film twice: the first time during the June 11 IMAX 3D premiere c/o Warner Bros. Philippines, and the first regular showing in 2D theaters in opening day since it's a national holiday (Indepedence Day in the RP). Both showings have definitely given me the insight I needed to properly review this film, and it's definitely bigger than it gets now with all the expectations piled up with the superhero movie franchises these days.
So without treading into spoilers from the onset and prior to starting the review proper, I'll give a brief general opinion about the film. Simply put, it's PHENOMENAL, and the kind of Superman film that makes good on its promise to bring the best out of the DC Comics character everyone worldwide has grown to cherish - both visually and on an emotional storytelling level. It's definitely an experience one has to judge for themselves once you see this movie personally, but there's no doubt that anyone who's enjoyed Superman in comics, film, or the various forms of media will be pleasantly surprised by what the filmmakers have built with this one. It's heroic, and full of HOPE as the "S" symbol that represents the House of El.
And with that said, it's time to get down to the story itself. Here's my review of the Superman film "Man Of Steel".
