Man of Steel (2013)

An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened, when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.

Director:

Zack Snyder

Writers:

David S. Goyer (screenplay), David S. Goyer (story)

Stars:

Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon

7 wins & 46 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Henry Cavill	...	Clark Kent / Kal-El
Amy Adams	...	Lois Lane
Michael Shannon	...	General Zod
Diane Lane	...	Martha Kent
Russell Crowe	...	Jor-El
Antje Traue	...	Faora-Ul
Harry Lennix	...	General Swanwick
Richard Schiff	...	Dr. Emil Hamilton
Christopher Meloni	...	Colonel Nathan Hardy
Kevin Costner	...	Jonathan Kent
Ayelet Zurer	...	Lara Lor-Van
Laurence Fishburne	...	Perry White
Dylan Sprayberry	...	Clark Kent (13 Years)
Cooper Timberline	...	Clark Kent (9 Years)
Richard Cetrone	...	Tor-An

Storyline

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

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Plot Keywords:

reboot | british actor playing american character | origin of hero | superhero | based on comic book | 

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Taglines:

Accomplish Wonder.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction, and for some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is Amy Adams' third time auditioning for Lois Lane. She first read for Lois Lane in Brett Ratner's abandoned film, then for Superman Returns (2006). Adams has stated that it became ridiculous, and this time she had to play Lois and put her stamp on it.

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Goofs

The "antipode" ( the opposite side of the world) for Metropolis (assuming it's in the same or a similar place as New York City in our world) would not be in the Indian Ocean. This means that the other "World Engine" would not have been located in that region.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jor-El: Will you not understand? Krypton's core is collapsing! We may only have a matter of weeks! I warned you, harvesting the core was suicide! It has accelerated the process of implosion!
Lor-Em: Our energy reserves were exhausted. What would you have us do, El?
Jor-El: Look to the stars, like our ancestors did! There are habitable worlds within reach. We can begin by using the old outposts.
Ro-Zar: Are you seriously suggesting that we evacuate the entire planet?
Jor-El: No, everybody here is already dead. Give me control...

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Crazy Credits

Right before the credits end you can hear "uh-oh" being spoken mysteriously by a child. The same sound can be heard in the track "Oil Rig" from Hans Zimmer's score for the film.

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Connections

Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Justice League (2019)

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Soundtracks

Seasons
Written and Performed by Chris Cornell
Courtesy of A&M Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Very Good!

So we are looking at essentially a remake of Superman (nothing wrong with that). So how does it compare? Favourably.

The original is perhaps a little softer, more romantic and more idyllic whereas the remake is darker, richer and a little more interesting.

2 changes that worked for me, the origin part of the story on Krypton which is much more expansive (creating more of a universe feel, literally) and the extended character of Superman Senior. Brando was the quintessential sci-fi 'head in a bottle' character using him to explain Supe's back story in the original, Crowe's character came full combat ready and I think it added well to the overall story.

Really enjoyable effort that sits well as a representative of the DC universe :)

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Facebook [Brazil]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 June 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Superman: Man of Steel

Filming Locations:

Lone Pine, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$225,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$116,619,362, 16 June 2013

Gross USA:

$291,045,518

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$668,045,518

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Legendary Entertainment, Syncopy

Technical Specs

Runtime:

143 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1