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This is a slightly new take on Superman. Same underlying plot of Krypton about to explode, baby sent in pod to Earth, boy found by farm couple, grows up, develops super powers, tries to keep them hidden, prison escapee from Krypton comes to get him, battle ensues, town destroyed in the battle between the two, Superman wins.

Henry Cavill is probably the best looking Superman we’ve ever seen. He certainly bulked up from his role in The Tudors. My guess is that the studio thought his good looks would make this movie a box office hit. Well, it did draw a good box office, but the moving is extremely slow and boring. The movie could have been shortened by 45 minutes (leaving an hour and 45 minutes run time) and been much better. The first half was much better than the last half. The battle between Zod and Superman near the end lasted way too long, destroyed too many buildings, and was obviously cheap CGI.

Do not bother to see this on the big screen or in 3D. Wait til it come to video and stream it from Netflix.

Rating: 1 out of 5

P.S. If you want to read a synopsis as long and as boring as the movie, check it out at IMDB.com.