Man of Steel didn't impress me much!. Review on Man of Steel

For those of us born in the 80's and before that, the cartoon character that impacted us more than any other is Superman. So despite an array of new dudes on the scene, our loyalty to this original superhero remains.

Christopher Nolan(of Dark Knight fame)  has produced'Man of Steel' and you see the trademark dalliance with the'dark' theme. The narrative is non-linier, which is a pleasant departure from earlier dead pan ones and gives the film its high points, particularly in the moments when Superman harks back on his dead father's words or incidents from childhood that shaped him.

The super skills of superman are carefully understated all through the first half, and a plausible background built, with his origin from planet Krypton explained along with handy expositions for his pensive character, the indestructible cloak, and'somatic' strength. The mental strength is thankfully attributed to the teachings of Human parents. All the while, a platform is built for a titanic conflict of global proportions and one feels elated despite the slow pace of things.

The second act of film is the clash that we waited all along, but one that turns out underwhelming, America centric and morally ambiguous. The 3D is essentially an accessory and not recommended for the battle act gives one sore eyes.

DC should learn a trick or two from Marvel who have mastered the art of entertainment with the X-men and Iron Man series. While the dark theme and non linear narrative suits the times when glossing over human values is the norm, one expects the Superman, to awe us. That was something this edition didn’t.