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In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond... read more read more... anyone's imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question - Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as "Superman," not only to shine as the world's last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.

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Directed by: Zack Snyder

Release Date: June 14, 2013

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  • May 9, 2011
    Henry as Superman?WOW LOL
  • March 30, 2011
    Brandon Routh was a perfect Superman. Such a shame. That is all.
  • October 20, 2011
    Zach Snyder on board, Christopher Nolan producing, and Jonathan Nolan writing the screenplay, as well as a strong cast, and this may be the movie to bring Superman back!
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    May 23, 2012
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    Michael Shannon as Zod? Henry Cavill as Kal-El? Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Russell Crowe as Jor-El? Add a little Zack Snyder (director) and Nolan Brothers (writers & producers), and I think you have a recipe for a fun summer movie. Did I mention you had me at Michael SHannon as ... read moreZod? This movie is going to be a lot of fun!
  • November 21, 2010
    Hopefully they'll decide on a new director soon, and keep Brandon Routh on as The Man Of Steel. More action less drama too please.
  • February 4, 2010
    Since when is this happening ?

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