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My husband and I were very happy we went to see the new movie MAN OF STEEL. The story was fresh and interesting because it was about his home planet, getting sent here, and his role on earth so before he took on the "Clark Kent" identity of hiding under people's noses working at a newspaper like in previous movies. The special effects were many and fantastic and really worth seeing on a big, big screen. I loved Henry Cavill as Superman. He brought something special to the role just as Christopher Reeves did years ago in his version. Cavill was so believable, he was superman. I liked the actor playing the younger Superman. All the casting was right on and added so much to the movie. Russell Crowe as Superman's powerful father from their home world. Michael Shannon and Antje Traue playing it just right as villains who were not over the top weird as sometimes comic villains can be. Kevin Costner and Diane Lane as a Kansas farming couple raising Superman and coping with his powers and differences. Amy Adams as a questioning but honorable Lois Lane. Christopher Meloni as tough military.

It had something for everyone so go enjoy it.

Points for the actors, visual effects, storyline,and adventure. I do not understand the bashing of this movie. I liked it enough to watch it twice. M. Night Shyamalan did a good job as far as I am concerned. I went into it not knowing anything about what it was based on if that makes a difference. I didn't mind that it wasn't full of top stars. I liked the portrayed characters and wanted to follow along with how the story would turn out for them. The action was good. The visual effects were done well and looked great. The fantasy story was thoughtful. It seemed like a blend of "Star Wars" meets "The Golden Child" kind of movie to me.

I really like the show and it's actors. It stars a man who had a career acting as a psychic who was just pretending for the money. He made the mistake of catching the attention of a serial killer who retaliated by killing his family. He recovered from a breakdown and now works as a consultant to help the bureau catch the "bad guy" by using those same intuitive, observant skills and really listening to what people do and don't say. Simon Baker plays quite a multifaceted character that goes from playful to serious, whichever is called for and does it very well. The Mentalist has a good blend of being neither too dark like Criminal Minds or too lightweight like Psych, shows which I also watch.