Ever since Justice League was a bit of a bomb, the DC Cinematic Universe has been on thin ice. After the surprise success of Wonder Woman, it seemed like Warner Brothers had finally got the formula right but, sadly, it was soon put on dodgy ground again by another failure. But will the next movie be the turning point? Directed by James Wan, the Aquaman movie looks ready to redeem both the DC Cinematic Universe and a much-beleaguered character who has, for the last few years, always been seen as the butt of the joke.
She’s beautiful, tealented (Oscar Winner!) and seems to be a super-cool chick! Meet Alicia Vikander, the Swedish actress who will be the new Lara Croft.
The best thing about “Man of Steel,” however, is the action. The fight scenes are lightning fast and brutal, really playing up the superhuman angle of the Kryptonians in a way that’s never been done before. Though there are only a handful of action sequences in the movie, all but one of them is outstanding, especially the fight between Superman and two of Zod’s soldiers in the streets of Smallville, which, despite some disgustingly blatant product placement, delivers everything that you’d expect from a modern day Superman film. The big finale is a little too generic and blockbustery for its own good, but by that point, “Man of Steel” had already won me over. It’s not quite as groundbreaking as what Nolan achieved with “Batman Begins,” but considering Warner’s recent track record with DC Comics characters, it’s a massive and incredibly enjoyable step in the right direction.
Not all critics love it but you can review all of them on Rotten Tomatoes.
