Man of Steel can soar to your home. It seems like I just saw Henry Cavill flying on the big screen.
Here’s what I said then about the Superman reboot:
Bringing a superhero like Superman into today’s world before today’s audience is a huge challenge so I commend the men and women behind Man Of Steel for taking this on. There are moments in the film I absolutely loved. It some ways it worked beautifully – in some ways I could only think, “That’s…not Superman.”
It’s appropriate that Man of Steel arrived last Father’s Day Weekend. Scenes with Kal-El/Clark’s parents were my favorite parts of the film. The casting and performances of Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are perfection. Kal’s search for his identity was moving and wonderfully played by Henry Cavill. I’m not ashamed to say I had tears in the scenes with young Clark and his Smallville parents. Russell Crowe was an inspiration. Jor-El was not just a visionary scientist but a man of action and compassion.
Man of Steel succeeds as a realistic, darker take on Superman. I thought Henry Cavill was great in the role he was directed to portray. Maybe I’m just nostalgic but I wanted just a little more of Superman I’ve known and loved in this new version. I wanted a moment of “Thank you Superman!” but instead the citizens of Smallville and Metropolis were likely still frightened of him of instead of seeing him as a symbol of hope.
In a modern world with audiences craving violence and constant stimulation – do we really have to have a “darker, edgier” version of the most wholesome of our comic book heroes? My reaction to this film may be more about our culture and the times in which live. Maybe this world still really does need a Superman.
Here’s how you can bring the Superman celebrating his 75th Anniversary:
Warner Brothers Home Entertainment officially announced 2D, 3D, and 3D Collector’s Edition combo pack Blu-ray releases of Man of Steel arriving this Tuesday.
The 3D Collector’s Edition includes a limited release metal “S” glyph with a lucite glass stand. All versions include a standard DVD and UltraViolet digital copy.
Amazon is also offering an exclusive Action Figure Gift Set, which includes two 1:16 scale figurines — Superman and General Zod — from DC Collectibles sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios.
Here are some of the extras for the ultimate Superman fans:
Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of Steel: A feature-length experience “that allows viewers to watch the movie with director Zack Snyder and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane and others as they share the incredible journey to re-imagine Superman.”
Strong Characters, Legendary Roles: Explores the characters of Superman mythology and how they have evolved in this new iteration of the Superman story.
All-Out Action: Inside the intense training regimen that sculpted Henry Cavill into the Man of Steel and Michael Shannon and Antje Traue into his Kyptonian enemies. Includes interviews with cast and crew.
Krypton Decoded: Dylan Sprayberry (Clark Kent, age 13) gives a look at all the amazing Krypton tech, weapons and spaceships featured in Man of Steel.
Planet Krypton: The world’s first exploration of Krypton and its lost society.
Man of Steel on arrives Tuesday and here’s a link to Superman Merchandise and Hope (on Krypton) Superman Symbol T-Shirts for the Super Fan for the holidays!
Thanks to Dark Horizons.
Enjoy
By Editor