Man of Steel

(**out of 5)

     I think the other critics nailed it when they said that Man of Steel "was the most anticipated film of the summer but also the biggest disappointment."  I was stoked about seeing this, but I also didn't expect anything great because I don't enjoy the direction of Zack Snyder.
     This is yet another action film in which I did not feel for the character.  I did not care if Superman lived or died.  He did not develop any strong connections, and I am surprised that a sequel to this is already being filmed.  Russell Crowe was the only redeeming factor of the film.  The opening was great and the scenes he appears in throughout the film feel the most important.  Lots of talent was wasted on Diane Lane.  She was not the quirky mother from the original.
     I am not going to spend much time on this one.  Incredible graphics.  Russell Crowe.  And nothing else.