Movie Review :: "Man of Steel"

So Husband and I started this cool tradition last summer where we go see the latest superhero movie at the Imax theater in Salt Lake City (which is conveniently located in the Clark Planetarium, which satisfies my nerdy side).  Last year, we went and saw "The Dark Knight Rises".  I gotta tell you, it's tough to beat seeing the finale of the epic Batman trilogy on such a HUGE screen. 

Anyways, this year's feature was "Man of Steel".  **WARNING: THE REMAINDER OF THIS POST MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.** 
 
My Thoughts: 
It was a good movie; lots of action, well-cast, good storyline.  I also enjoyed all the subtle references to the rest of the Superman franchise.  I saw that the Sears sign had "Smallville, Kansas" on it, and noticed some "Lexcorp" piping during the final battle scene.  I'm sure there were more, but I probably just missed them, or can't remember them at the moment.  I also enjoyed the fact that unlike so many movies these days, there was no blatant sexuality or completely unnecessary swearing.  Actually, it was really clean with regard to both of those subjects. 

However, the camera work was extremely shaky--kind of like "The Hunger Games"; I felt like I couldn't quite focus on anything the whole time (made even more difficult by the gargantuan screen and the 3D glasses).  Also, I thought the characters lacked development and depth.  My favorite characters were Clark's Earth parents; I found them the most believable and engaging characters.  Lois Lane and the rest of them were less rounded. And the whole romance between Clark and Lois could have used a lot more backing.  Even though everyone who knows anything about Superman knows that he and Lois have a thing, I was still a little taken aback when all of a sudden they started holding hands.  To me it felt forced and fake.

Husband's Thoughts:  
"The action and special effects were good."

(Yep.  That's all that he had to say on the matter.)

Our Overall Rating:  *  *  *