Why Man Of Steel Was Ahead Of Its Time
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- In my opinion, Man of Steel is a modern masterpiece that over the last few years audiences have appreciated more. In this video essay, I discuss why Man of Steel is ahead of its time as a build-up to the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League.
With the imminent destruction of Krypton, their home planet, Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and his wife seek to preserve their race by sending their infant son to Earth. The child's spacecraft lands at the farm of Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha (Diane Lane) Kent, who name him Clark and raise him as their own son. Though his extraordinary abilities have led to the adult Clark (Henry Cavill) living on the fringe of society, he finds he must become a hero to save those he loves from a dire threat.
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Why Man Of Steel Was Ahead Of Its Time
In this latest video, I discuss why I believe Man of Steel was ahead of its time. I will also be doing a video on Batman V Superman in the build-up to Zack Snyder's Justice League on March 18th.
I've always loved man of steel including the ultimate edition Batman v superman!
My only issue with the movie was that the final fight was kinda a drag. It just went on and on and on, though it still was a really good movie.
I'm sorry man. I didn't try to be disrespectful, but these movies attract toxic fans. I started following because of Nolan's videos, but I think I'll unsuscribe now. Best luck with your projects!!!
@@pdzombie1906 It depends on what kind of fan of the project you are discussing in my personal opinion. But that’s fair enough man, there’s no beef. I’m still covering Nolan and other things I just don’t only focus on one thing if you get me. Like to broaden my interests.
Can't wait!!!!
my oldest son was 10 when MOS came out, i still remember the looks on his face when all the action set pieces were taking place he was truly blown away.
Hans Zimmer’s score was so on point.
I dont think we will live to see hans off on his game
So true! The score is a masterpiece.
Zimmer is a God. This score proves it. You can compare tracks like "arcade" and "what are you going to do when you're not saving the world" to other superhero scores (not by Zimmer) and the quality difference is laughable.
Yaa. His score makes me feel like I can fly and shit. Actually it makes me feel the anxiety, fear, strength, love, responsibility and epicenes of being Superman..
Arcade is brilliant! “I WILL FIND HIM!!”
My favorite comic movie. Michael Shannon as Zod is sooooo fucking underrated
Yes yes yes yes
No no no no.
Snyder does not understand Superman.
@@bumface1810 he understands him very well. He understands that that people connect to Superman not on a cartoonish level, but on honesty and overcoming overwhelming odds no matter what.
@@bumface1810if you think Shannon is a bad actor you’re not a film fan just a goofy ass comic book fan!
I have still not understood what exactly do people don't like about this movie. Everything is perfect - The looks, the acting, the CGI, the costume, the story, the music like, literally everything is perfect!
Their life cannot be justified if they don't hate any single thing.
Because its not Disney
Because it's an objectively bad movie with a terrible script.
@@hottakestuesdays7450 Tell me where mos had hurt you😂😂😂.
Superman being unaffected or remaining callous to the catastrophic collateral damage with possible casualties in the one on one battle with Zod, papa Kent's stupid and preventable death, Lois Lane being heavier than all the larger objects getting sucked into the black hole in the climax
These are some of the most unwanted, stupid things in Man of Steel which if not for its positives would have absolutely ruined the film !!!!
I never cared what people said or complained about Man of Steel was and is a Masterpiece. Zacks reverence for the characters is why his movies always move you. The imagery and musical scores also to me set this movie apart from all others.
One thing I love about MOS is the significance of his suit. We learn early on that Kryptonians culturally have a thing for whole body suits with capes attached to them. Clark is handed his own suit/cultural garments by his (biological) father with it's own colors, solidifying him as not only a Kryptonian, but also as a child of 🌎, making him sort of an ambassador for Krypton on his adoptive planet.
But one thing I never understood was the suit he ends up wearing is already on the ship they discovered wrecked in the Arctic. This was a ship that had been there for a long time. How did he have his family emblem on the suit already waiting for him?..
@@dray7276 Another TH-camr figured that it was being tailor-made by Jor-El's programming within the ship's system as he & Kal were talking, which makes sense.
@@danielanderson8322 yeah plus Superman had the black Superman logo key looking thing that communicates with kryptonian technology
@@dray7276 also I believe that Jor-El said that the house of El have been scientists for generations, so it wouldn’t be too far fetched to assume that those are his ancestors aboard 🤷🏽♂️
It seems that most criticisms of this film are not based on errors or failings of the film itself (plot holes, bad acting or dialogue, etc), but more the film not meeting a certain expectation that the critic had before seeing it. That's not the film's fault, that is the critic's fault for creating expectations of a movie prior to seeing it. Judge it based on itself, don't judge it harshly because it isn't what you wanted it to be, i.e. a film exactly like the Donner film.
Also, we already had a modern film that was based on the Donner film...and it sucked.
Agreed. A lot of people who criticize it compare it to something else. That's just a bullshit way to view a movie.
I believe the tone and colour palette Zack opted for the movie was basically a critical one, I think had the move been basically the same, just with a slightly more brighter tone it would’ve been more positively received
@@gagalover2k10 how can you be positive in a alien invasion ?
The grading is just good for the tone
@@hello-gx6oi sorry I corrected a mistake I made, I meant to say the movie in general would’ve been more positively received
@@gagalover2k10 well you said slightly brighter tone
So I can pass this
Remember Jostice leagu?
Man of Steel is a masterpiece and this movie made me care about Superman, because of this movie he still remains one of my favourite superheroes. The way Clark was raised truly makes sense why Superman would fight against all those odds to protect humanity.
Absolutely !
And then BvS made Superman completely boring
@@akshay0084 the theatrical cut not the UE.
He was raised not lift a finger so he rebelled by doing the opposite?
I was always a Batman fan and I found Superman too cheesy and lame. Then I watched MOS and damn, I started respecting Superman. Then came BVS and I absolutely rooted for Superman. That's how much these two movies moved me. I actually love Superman more than Snyder's Batman whom I also adore.
That's the power this movie has had over me. Whenever I feel low, I watch First Flight and it makes me feel strong. MOS is my favourite superhero movie now. 🙏
Man of Steel is the best Superman film ever made. Hans Zimmer’s take on the Superman theme is POWERFUL and Percussive.
It would be the best superman film...if it did answer the question the movie was proposing all along. But it didn't
@@tauhid9983 if you're looking for superhero film it will be disappointment but if you wanna see the actual cinema with an iconic superhero then this is a masterpiece ❤️
@@heimdallstatus1376 huh? This is a comic book superhero film...if what I am watching isn't what it is. Then how is it a cinematic masterpiece...you are contradicting yourself. Also my argument wasn't about superhero. The character itself doesn't have clear motivations....that's a major flaw right there.
@@tauhid9983 u gotta have Down syndrome then bc his motivations are very much clear tf? 💀
Only the best Superman film for millennial and gen z tards.
Zack Snyder makes movie.
Almost all critics:
It sucks.
Me : Zack Snyder is several parallel universes ahead of you.
Yes yes yes yes
Agree. This and Batman v Superman is so ahead of it's time most supposedly film experts can't even understand it.
@@raulratonmacias1377 also Watchmen
I can only say this about his DC movies, can't say about the rest. Well League of Guardians was great too
You are spazzed by modern SFX and don’t understand Superman. Facts.
There will be no another Man of Steel, it is unique and special. The scale of this film should be appreciated and loved for its boldness, its tremendous impact for bringing the Last Son of Krypton to our world. I appreciate Superman more than ever thanks to this movie.
Henry Cavill is the most human Superman.
T O M W E L L I N G
@@vishall8246 I'm not going to say anything because I haven't had the chance of watching Smallville yet, but uh.... Tyler Heochlin.
@@DarthTingleBinks Yea Tyler has changed my opinion, he’s amazing.
most human "superman" who is not really superman lol
@@tauhid9983 i don't have time for shitty talks about comic accurate im a movie lover and this movie is a fucking masterpiece
That movie was great, it made me feel so sorry for him. Everyone forgets the most important part of his name. He may be Super but he is still just a man with all the same flaws and weaknesses as everyone else. It was a masterpiece!
Also something to note is how when Clark was restraining zod he was using words before action and desperately trying and failing to get through to the last of his race so he didn’t have to do something he didn’t want to.... but fate is cruel sometimes and had to do the only thing he logically could only do in the situation.
Clark doesn't want to kill anyone.. throughout the film, he restraints himself as much he wanted to hurt people..but he believing in his father's ideals, as much he wanted to do something more in life when he was a teenager.. he sees his father save people in the tornado and sees his own father die for his ideals of selflessness, courage and love. Which he does the same in BvS.
@@lonewolfgamingplus379 yep.
@@lonewolfgamingplus379 Superman being unaffected or remaining callous to the catastrophic collateral damage with possible casualties in the one on one battle with Zod, papa Kent's stupid and preventable death, Lois Lane being heavier than all the larger objects getting sucked into the black hole in the climax
These are some of the most unwanted, stupid things in Man of Steel which if not for its positives would have absolutely ruined the film !!!! I would give MOS a solid 7/10 !!!!
But BvS is an extremely average film if I'm being generous, and a bad film if being unbiased
He could have literally attempted to move Zod's head away from the people in the corner. Instead he just snapped his neck without trying anything else.
@@ThisHandleSystemCanGetNicked wouldn’t zod also move his head even if it was being held back by superman???
Zods exact words... "I'm going to make them suffer Kal. These humans you have adopted, I will take them all from you one by one."...... "There's only one way this ends Kal.. Either you die or I do." So I completely understand why Superman snapped Zod's neck because imagine if Zod won and killed Superman... Imagine Zod ripping every human he finds limb from limb (including you) until there are no humans left....
I don’t understand why Zod just didn’t go to a different planet?
@@tmac731 because the codex was on earth.
@@tmac731 are seriously asking that?
@@subhajyotigoswami8095 the codex was in Kal. After he took it out of Kal he could’ve gone to a different planet
@@tmac731 he couldn’t get the codex until he killed Kal. Watch the movie.
this movie gave me hope when i had a trouble times
Antidepressants
I was in a similar situation. Great to hear that from someone else 🙂
I lived the same. This movie and the comic book All Star Superman both saved my life 🙏
Likewise. Every rewatch makes me feel hopeful and powerful. I often rewatch the "Flight" scene as an antidepressant. As someone who's grown up, feeling very alienated and conflicted my whole life, Clark's story really resonated with me. Whenever I'm in a slump and am not sure what the right thing to do is, I ask myself, "What would Clark Kent do?"
Same
People don’t understand that he was only Superman for no more than 2-3 days. His fight with Zod in Metropolis was his 2nd fight
Its a shame that so many people wanted a remake of Christopher Reeve's first Superman film and were not open to a different interpretation of the character. And because they complained so much we never got a MOS trilogy with Cavill.
agreed
I disliked the original Superman movies, they weren’t really to good to me. MoS is my favorite Superman movie even with some things I disliked though overall it was pretty great.
We already got a Donner Superman remake back in 2006 and it bombed at the box office.
Funny those people would want that, considering there's already a Superman remake of Christopher Reeve movies. It's called Superman Returns. Oh, wait, I forgot... Nobody fucking remembers that movie. Which was its main problem: it was nothing.
Superman being unaffected or remaining callous to the catastrophic collateral damage with possible casualties in the one on one battle with Zod, papa Kent's stupid and preventable death, Lois Lane being heavier than all the larger objects getting sucked into the black hole in the climax
These are some of the most unwanted, stupid things in Man of Steel which if not for its positives would have absolutely ruined the film !!!!
How many origin stories open with an iconic shot of a mother screaming as she gives birth to the movies protagonist? I recognize art when I see it.
Congrats, I am your 69th like
Zack’s movies are like fine wine , it gets better with time including BVS !
They really are.
100% agree.
It’s because his films are layered
Like an onion 🧅 - kidding!
He’s always reminded me of Ridley Scott - a visually stunning director that puts a lot of thought into his films - the more I watch Scott’s work the more I get out of it - same with Snyder
They both challenge the viewer as well
Both also place religious imagery and theological themes into their films
Works of Art - not just big budget studio directors
They both stand apart to me
Fr
Especially the Ultimate Edition of BVS
Thanks for this excellent review!
When I saw the film in 2013, I loved that it showed a "real world" reaction to Superman's existence. The 1978 film (like the comics) had the world accepting Superman without question. I do not think the US military would ever do that. And Zack was correct in going with that approach. I also knew Clark was protecting us from Zod after only having just become Superman. So, he had a lot to learn; and Zack showed that. Henry's performance is great and I'm very excited to see his performance in Justice League on March 18th.
"We'll never get to see him walk."
"Goodbye, my son. Our hopes and dreams travel with you."
"Make a better world than ours, Kal"
"You ARE my son."
"They'll stumble and they'll fall. But in the end, they'll join you in the sun."
Great visuals. Great background music. Thought provoking themes. And above all, a great origin story with so much heart and soul put into the characters' lines.
No other superhero movie has made me weep as much. That's how effective this movie was for me. Most of the criticism of the movie when it first came out now seem trivial and petty in light of the overall story the movie was telling - about a godlike alien who lost his home world, was raised by kindly humans, had to struggle to control his powers and to try to understand why he was so different, find his purpose and run into both good and bad humans along the way who shape his opinion of earth. He's still growing and learning when people from his lost home world suddenly appear and threaten to destroy an earth he still was unsure about. So, he decides to trust in mankind and give himself up but had to fight back when he had to to save a world he now sees as worth saving. He's still raw, and can be reckless at times but he's growing into the role.
IMO
Superman came from a great stock; His parents on Krypton were amazing people with great values. Then he gets blasted off to earth where he is discovered by his new parents that are amazing human beings with great values. This beginning makes Superman who he is. If he had terrible parents on earth, the earth won't exist anymore.
@@ta-seti9356 He'd be like Brightburn if was influenced badly or just cuccoo
movie essay.
😭😭😭😭😭
He will be an outcast
I’m baffled by the amount of people that dislikes the movie. I agree with many of the points made in the video, Synder’s Superman not only did a great job at showing Superman’s continuous amount of self control. He also laid out the many life lessons Clark needed to one day become the iconic persona of Superman.
Quality essay Cortex ! Man of Steel is in my eyes the best live action origin comicbook movie I've ever seen , Clark is a character who only understands what he is truly capable of or has the notion of what his true purpose is until he is in his early 30s after living so many years in fear of what people would think of him being an alien , There are so many allegories and themes for the audience to connect with , I feel like this development of Clark rings true with many people , especially men who feel the pressure to make something of their life and with the surgence of social media that pressure has become even more paramount feeling like as if you don't have what another person is showing , when in reality we all wake up to see the same sun , we naturally have an instinct to protect and honor the things we hold close to our hearts , and if we feel that we haven't accomplished our goals we beat ourselves up about it , its preinstated that failure is not an option , when really its just a way of life , their is no faliure, you live and learn their is no time limit to greatness thats what I took away from man of Steel 💯
Most underrated superhero film. Next to BvS. Great cast. Wonderfully in depth story. And realistic. I love Marvel films for abit of fun and escapism. But love the DCEU more because it tackles superhero films in a realistically light. Particularly around death, and collateral damage. Which the MCU kind of just ignores.
The mention of Superman having to learn to protect the innocent from collateral damage is hinted at in this video, but in BvS, it's Bruce Wayne's mantra. Bruce opens BvS as someone horrified at the sheer scope of the damage inflicted, it clouds his judgement driving his narrative and at the end he has to explain to Wonder Woman 'why' he baited Doomsday to the docks.
The MCU's recognition of collateral damage is skewed and only serves as a plot device to create the accords and 'split' the hero base up for a 'Civil War'.
Remember, before Disney bought marvel, their movie kinda realistic and some were dark too.
You speak from my heart, thank you
I'm a fan of both DC and Marvel but collateral damage plays a big part in the MCU aswell, the whole of civil war is to do with the collateral damage of sokovia etc.
@@JohnyLim6393 marvel is far from realism
Why this video is not getting shared by WB. This video makes so much sense.. as Snyder said himself his movies are dark but compared to what.?
This movie makes so much sense.
Hands down one of the greatest superhero films ever made, casting was on point, realistic and dark tone is what i want from DC. Cavill is just the perfect Superman
Man of Steel and Batman v Superman are two films that have aged surprising well!!
I don't usually buy movies.
But I bought this one.
“People hate what they don’t understand”
well said!
Literally.
critics in a nutshell
I am a marvel fan but Man of Steel is right on top of my super hero movies... everything is great
..and people think dis-liking or being critical is the same as hating something.
Also saying "..it's so badass.." is like saying it's REALLY good.
That's people for you.
I have watched MOS over 40 times and each time I watch it is if I had never seen it before. I am still blown away by the movie and I still get emotional watching Clark Kent's journey. This movie perfectly gets why I love Superman.
Same I still cry when he kills zod.
The quote best all the times
@@SCHRODINGERS_WHORE WHY YOU SAY THAT NAME!!!!
I have seen many reviews of man of steel and disappointed because they donot understand the movie. Everything you said is correct. This movie shows the real sense of a superman.
Agree with you 100% Man of Steel is a Masterpiece, I loved it. it get's better with every viewing!
Agree better than endgame
@@fkyoutube3803 yes...for me...
BvS UE too...
@@samlasvegas1838 yeah ultimate edition WB bros trying to destroy Zack Snyder
The fact that he watched his father die in front of him because of a tornado which he could of saved him easily (undetected) rather than natural causes which teaches our that you can’t save everyone and the fragility of our species is just unforgivable.
This video resonated with me, and I agree with your points on what I feel is a terrific film. I can't wait to see if HBO MAX delves further into this snyderverse in the years to come. Further dives into the world of this version of Clark Kent seem pretty well suited on this particular platform, and at this time.
Just watched it again on HBO Max last night. The score always gets me.
I watched the MOS many times before i finally understand what Zack was trying to build with the characters. MASTERPIECE!
Same here. I didn't love it the first time. I was overwhelmed by it. I liked it enough to watch it again. By the third time, it clicked. I suddenly got what it was. I loved BvS after the first viewing and BvS ended up making MOS even better. The two together is like one big masterpiece of film making to me. And I'm sure JL will complete it. Can't wait.
Right!!!!! I didn't get it.... 8 years and 2 movies later. I totally get it. It feels like actual DC Comics.
@@itsalwayssomething7490 you watched the ultimate edition of BVS?
@@hello-gx6oi I don't acknowledge any other version.
I cried during the school scene when he’s in the closet and his mother comes to calm him down. Imagine my voice as an island...can you see it...swim to it 😢😢😢
I love how now that Zack's JL came out, people are going back to MOS and BvS and acknowledging them as great movies. I think that people didn't like them because they didn't fully understand the movies, imo one example is the martha scene from BvS and people are now understanding what the scene actually means. It also helps that we can now see the connection between all three films especially with the flash scene from BvS. I loved these movies from first watch.
Man Of Steel is a masterpiece.
Period.
End of sentence.
Ahhh, the film everyone pretended wasn't a master piece. What happened around this film taught me a lot about how fickle fans are, and why Hollywood is afraid of trying new things. I loved this film from the jump and I was shocked when i started seeing the reviews, then all of a sudden, last year actually I see a TH-cam video that had a person saying "After watching it after all these years, I have to say, maybe I was a bit too harsh". But the damage was already done, wasn't it?
its a super high quality movie. masterfully directed. the 2nd act from his arrival on earth to the start of the big fights, may be the best sequence I've ever seen. so many amazing scenes and classy touches.
Great synopsis of a film I thoroughly enjoyed when it arrived on the big screen... The focus on Superman's relationships, and trying to fit into a world that truly, as a whole, was fearful of this man they did not fully understand, as well as his motives with the power he possessed, was spot on IMO... Anyway, thanks, and I subscribed... Take care, and God bless..
Already 8 Years since Man Of Steel...
A very insightful review, I agree with the realistic approach in a super hero flick & to be honest when you experience the final act you understand why this film could certainly not be light hearted.
Edit: Your channel is one of those which inspired me to start my TH-cam journey and share with others my love for film.
Keep up the great work mate!
That is so amazing to hear Oniriscope. I will check out your content and subscribe. Great to hear someone else who also has a spot for man of steel like myself. Keep up the great work man, and glad you enjoyed my review!
@@CortexVideos perfect video
You have conveyed most of my feelings towards this movie brilliantly. I have been a defender of it since it's release and still to this day it is my favorite DCEU movie. But then again Supes has always been my favorite hero of all.
I like your honest assessment of the movie. I wonder if we did not have Superman the Movie and the remaining films to compare to Man of Steel if it would have fared better? Sometimes I think disappointment could be avoided if we watched this movie without preconceived ideas or notions. Man of Steel was not a perfect film and I never expected it to be. I watched the movie based on what I was presented and judged it based on that. It still remains my top DCEU film with Wonder Woman a close second. I can understand not liking it but I definitely think it was the shipwreck some make it to be.
People say the story is too depressing, but Clark literally has the most depressing story, Bruce lost his planets, Clark lost his planet and everyone in it, there is literally no one on earth you can understand his pain
Bruce, Clarke and Barry all have very depressing stories. When cyborg does also. Its intense, DC is just darker.
@@thecensoredmuscle563 Martian Manhunter as well
@@noxus7462
Martian Manhunter can even remember his planet of origin.
This movie is Fantastic and so underrated..... Sadly we should have had MOS 2 & MOS 3 by now. WB has wasted our time, Henry's time & this story arc. Hopefully we'll get 2 & 3 soon with the success of the Snyder Cut JL.
"Why Zack Snyder is ahead of his time" People are swinging on BvS more and more as well lol... it's happening.
The only reason why BvS sucked was because they didn't show the actual full film (ultimate edition) in theaters. If that's the movie they had released, it would have gotten more love in my opinion. It's a masterpiece
No...BvS is trash. Once WB ripped the control form Snyder after MoS ruined all of the DC movies from then on.
@Ed of the Dead
"People who hate Snyder"
Otherwise known as people with an IQ above that of a room temperature.
I've watched BvS three times, once in the theater and twice for the Ultimate Edition. Neither changed my mind that it's not a good film. The story and characters never really felt solid and the extra stuff that was put back in was just not needed. I really only watched this movie for the introduction of Wonder Woman, who did not disappoint. What should have happened was a MoS2. Get the character more comfortable in his skin and coming to terms of being Superman and living his life as well as the world fully accepting him. Then you could have done BvS.
@@artboymoy Yeah but I also feel like WB doesn't know what to do with their content. They sign people on but constantly mess with creative freedom. I just hope the upcoming films are good and they can get traction again.
This is my all time favorite hero movies. It blew my mind the negative feedback it received. Everything about this movie is great. Absolutely love the fight scenes.
Man of Steel was a very high quality production. I will never forget how much i enjoyed watching it at the Cinema.
I am glad they packed in massive city shattering action scenes and the music was absolutely brilliant, particularly the ship escape scene.
We need a sequel!
I never found this movie to be "depressing" or "lacking fun". I felt there was too much destruction at the end and there was a few stupid moments but overall I really liked it.
Solid 8/10, imperfect movie, great first entry for a cinematic universe with some room for improvement.
The death of Jonathan Kent in MoS is more meaningful and emotionally impactful than in Reeve's Superman.
Nah it was just silly.
@@virgogaming6488 so bravery against tornado is silly while heart attack is not silly ? wow, dude, that is sad honestly, even though heart attacks in real life are dangerous by accidents, not naturality of age,
@@constantinezoelayman3132 Nah it was silly. Jonathan Kent risked his life for a dog and committed tornadocide.
@@virgogaming6488 seriously ? how is being brave suicide kiddish ?
Man of steel was never dark, it was beautifully realistic.
yes but it was dark for a superman movie.
@ No, it wasn't.
@@guilhermeluccacl I agree on him
This was the first dark and realistic Superman movie we got
Superman 1978 is better
it was never dark...it was realistic. But reagardless, the movie was flawed.
The original Superman movie and MOS are two completely different films, with different influences.
Richard Donner's film is heavily influenced by '30s screwball comedies ( in the Lois and Clark scenes) and '50s Big Sky dramas( in the scenes taking place in Smallville). Donner would have extensive knowledge of these types of films, and chose to update them for a '70s audience.
MOS however, is more about a man trying to discover who he is in its first half, and is similar to Batman Begins in that regard( both written by David S. Goyer) and its second half is a full on alien invasion film. The scenes on Krypton are very Heavy Metal art influenced. Serious sci fi is normally frowned upon by general audiences, and MOS is no exception.
YES!
I never understood the complaint by critics who said it took itself too seriously? Was it not supposed to be serious about the story of Superman? I agree with you that most of the critics were just hating on this movie because it was the fashionable thing to do with Snyder’s movies 🙄
Great cinematography. Great music. Incredible story, Great pacing. Perfect movie
I've watched this movie so many times I've lost count. It is that good!
I loved Man of Steel. It's not perfect but hell it was absolutely stunning.
The world couldn't accept Man Of Steel just as society couldn't accept Clark Kent's real identity as Kal El.
I never understood the hate. Never did. People dont know what they want. Yet, they still managed do hate Josstice League.
Well the hate for Josstice league was totally justifiable tbh...especially after watching the Snyder cut, that was amazing
It is a masterpiece, the same with Batman vs Superman director's cut and Justice League's director's cut!
Masterpieces indeed! The most mature and deep comic book movies
is there some directors cut or are you actually calling the theatrical release of MoS a masterpiece cause fucking lol.
I agree 100%, really enjoyed MoS a lot.
I consider Man of Steel 1 of the best superhero movies out there.
This is my favorite superhero movie. Idc what other people think. It has some flaws, but for me, it gets so many things right, and I keep coming back to watch it.
I absolutely love this movie but over the years, I've come to the conclusion that Zack Synder could potentially make a DBZ movie, if he was given the opportunity.
DBZ?
Specifically to not only America, I’m literally shocked people can’t see parallels between MOS and our society .... to see MOS as something to be dismissed or mocked ... take away multiple viewings for entertainment sake alone, MOS is absolutely a modern, relevant telling of Kal- Els story.
Whenever you think you are having a dumb moment, just remember there were people who thought Man of Steel was "too action packed" lmao.
Broooooo paw Kent telling Clark it wasn’t time yet when he went to save him from the tornado was literally the FIRST EVER moment in a film that actually made me cry.
I rewatched this just earlier today, and man it was truly amazing, I'm starting to think people hate Snyder just for hating.
Man of Steel was really grounded and anchored in the real world to me. "Superman" as an orphan-outcast alien is much more realistic I think. Maybe some did not but I connected much more with this version of the character. He was more interesting to me. The Krypton scene was so good and added a lot to the story.
I don't know who disliked it but I liked it and watched it maybe over 300 times so I don't care who didn't liked this gem.
I think people are so absorbed in fantasy that they forgot about reality
Remember seeing this opening week. Loved every second. Then in the last few mins I’m thinking damn man, where’s the Superman pose ? Them little Clark does it. That was unexpected and perfect.
Man of Steel and Batman V Superman are misunderstood masterpieces.
100% In a time of the Marvel cookie cutter films these are masterpieces. I still like the MCU but they are clearly not in the same league as MOS and BVS for character and story.
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Recently, I watched it the third time and came away knowing it is a masterwork. The story arc, action, direction, cast and soundscape make it an unrelenting spectacle that may be overwhelming the first time. Definitely one of the best superhero movies, eva. Watch it again.
I'm just baffled at how many people didn't like MOS....I freaking LOVED IT. As a guy who grew up reading comics it ticked all of my boxes...Superman was a goddamned ALIEN!!!! Treat the premise as such!!! And Zack did just that....( so did Smallville by the way)
I always loved the Zack Snyder DC movies. Like you said, he makes the characters more relatable and realistic. I find the old versions of superman and the marvel movies ok but cheesy. Everyone seems out of a fairy tale as opposed to being just like people we know albeit with insane superpowers. I agreed with all your points. Great review .
Let's be honest though Hans Zimmer's score tho
People dislike MOS, because they're holding on to the cheesy ideology of the character. For them, superman's inherent "goodness" is a representation of what humanity ultimately is. It's like they're afraid to admit humanity is dogshit. I think that humanity being nearly irredeemable, yet him feeling the need to save us anyway is a much better interpretation of the source material.
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Amazing analysis of the film. I was one of the people who loved the film from the get go. I was so sad it was met with such skepticism and hate.
I thought it was ballsy to give us snippets of his childhood. But it was even more sobering to see how isolated he was, that he didn’t have any friends. That really grounded him for me.
Honestly I really enjoyed the movie when it came out. I thought it was great and never understood the negative reaction
Finally someone appreciating the beauty of Man of Steel
This movie is the definitive Superman origin story. A masterpiece. I can watch it over and over again.
Man of Steel gave Superman a more serious take on his life. This is the best after Dark Night
Yes fans will be stumble, but in time, they will join him under the sun.. and thats what fans doing now, getting to know the real superman in real world.
People miss the point that hope comes out of darkness. And that is man of steel
I have a lot of love and appreciation for the first half of the movie, but even to this day, I still have trouble and frustration with the second half.
This is such a great movie in every way. And the “prequel” on Krypton is like a BONUS mini-movie to set up the movie! Love love love Man of Steel!
I absolutely loved this movie. This my 2nd fav after ZSJL.
A lot of people don't want "realistic" superheroes. They want them to exist in a vacuum where morals go unchallenged and everything is absolute. In other words, they don't want the character of Superman, they want the IDEA of superman.
I agree with you a hundred percent.
It's a beautiful film. Hoping Nolan and Snyder work together on more DC projects moving forward. They really knocked this out of the park. They needed Hahn Zimmer doing the score on the Snyder Cut for Justice League.
Best commentary I've heard on MOS. SALUTE.
Thanks so much!
I remember watching Man of Steel when it first came out as a kid and saw the movie as "meh". But I recently rewatched it (after watching the Snyder Cut of JL) and was blown away by how amazing that movie was. I felt that it was an extremely realistic portrayal of a superman. Henry Cavill is simply amazing at playing a vulnerable Clark Kent while also playing a powerful Kal-El. It's simply incredible to see Zach Snyder's vision for this universe.
Like Man of Steel I watch 300 every few years. Snyder is amazing
Great Video. Can see your subs taking off soon. Nice work.
There are people who hate Henry Cavill!
Really?
WTF is wrong with this world.
it's not a bad thing to have a British actor to play Superman in which a + points for me
There are also people who were genuinely happy when Snyder's daughter passed away saying the DCEU was "saved."
When I was younger when this came out, I never really understood why Jonathan refused to let Clark just use his powers, even when he was about to die. I kinda get what they were going for, but I just thought it was stupid (same as most people and even media reviews and on youtube) and moved on with the story. Watching the movie again, it really feels heavy and grounded. I'm so glad the cultural climate has changed wherein comic book movies are now deemed realistic and grounded unlike the 2000s to early 2010s era. This movie was truly ahead of its time.
edit: I f***in cried on Jonathan's death scene, goddamn.
Was not only MOS but all Zack snyder DC movies including wacthmen are ahead of his time....if they release now was create way more impact
Micheal Shannon’s Zod is still one of/ if not my favourite comic book character live action performances
I never liked Superman until this movie. Not at the same level as Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy but definitely one of the better superhero films so far.
Agree about basically every point you're making in this video, i absolutely love the heavy moral undertone and the darker tone of it.
This movie is criminally underrated to the point where it's emotionally painful for me, i just absolutely love it and it's a modern masterpiece for sure!
One of the best superhero movies ever created and i will defend it til the day i die.