Man of Steel

“Man of Steel is more than just Avengers-sized escapism; it's an artistic introduction to a movie superhero we only thought we knew.”

Steve Persall, Tampa Bay Times · 100

“If the word “epic” has lost its meaning in the throes of recent summers, Man of Steel forcefully redefines it.”

Matt Patches, Film.com · 87

“A bracing attempt to bring the legend back into contention that successfully separates itself from other Super-movies but misses some of their warmth and charm. But given the craft and class, this could be the start of something special”

Matthew Leyland, Total Film · 80

“It aches for more depth and warmth and humour, but this is spectacular sci-fi — huge, operatic, melodramatic, impressive. It feels the right Superman origin story for our era, and teases what would be a welcome new superfranchise.”

Dan Jolin, Empire · 80

“Feels both modern and traditional – a halfway house between the broodier Nolan way of shaking things up and the louder, bone-crunching style that director Zack Snyder established with films such as ‘300’ and ‘Sucker Punch’. Man of Steel is punchy, engaging and fun, even if it slips into a final 45 minutes of explosions and fights during which reason starts to vanish and the science gets muddy.”

Dave Calhoun, Time Out London · 80