Man of Steel Movie Review

First, this review will contain spoilers, so if you are the type who absolutely hates spoilers then you might want to just move along. I have however included an adorable video of a guinea pig eating a carrot to serve as both a buffer between this statement and the spoiler review, and also as a consolation for missing out on my spoiler filled review.

I am going to go on record and state, that I am a fan of Superman. In fact, Batman and Supes are really the only two DC comics characters that I enjoy. So, I make it a habit to watch any movie about either of those characters. So, when the new “Man of Steel” movie came out, I decided to watch it despite how bad “Superman Returns” was! So, I watched it, and I was more than a little disappointed. Maybe that’s more my fault than the movies? Maybe because I enjoy Superman comics and movies(Mostly) I expected too much?

Here’s the thing though, the movie just didn’t “Feel right”! It’s hard to explain, but it felt less like the first installment of a reboot franchise, and more like the third chapter of the reboot franchise. That sounds confusing right? So, I will try and explain! To begin with, the plot of the movie centers around an ultimate destruction scenario! The fate of the entire world hangs in the balance and only Superman can save the day! Superman is pushed to his breaking point, and is forced to make moral choices that will test his moral compass (Despite the fact that this reboot franchise has yet to even show us what those morals are).

So, Supes makes these choices, but it doesn’t seem to have much impact to the audience, because it’s not really going against Supermans character because that character type has never been established. It just seems like there should have been a few other movies in place that showed that Superman is a good guy, the ultimate boy scout! Then in a third chapter, him having to make the types of choices he does in the film, would impact the audience more.

Not only that, but Superman saving humanity from total extinction from the ultimate threat to the planets existence seems like a majorly big deal! I mean to be honest, the franchise really has nowhere to go but down! Sure, they can continue the same drivel! Each movie has an ultimate threat that will spell destruction for earth and all life that dwells on it I guess! Wouldn’t that start getting boring though?

If anything, the extinction level event plot of “Man of Steel” would have served better as the plot for a Justice League movie(Which it’s my understanding that one is planned, and that Man of Steel is serving as the first part of a DC cinematic Universe). Because let’s be honest! What in the hell could be so important that all the DC universe characters need to unite in order to beat the odds? They already got Superman, and Superman has already overcome those impossible odds my himself! There’s absolutely no reason for the heroes of the world to unite!

On the upside, Supermans costume looked kind of cool this time around. So, I guess it has that going for it!

New Television season

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It’s time for old favorites to be returning to the moving picture box, that we affectionately call the T.V., not only that, but also time for new shows to grace our doorstep. The majority of the new shows in my opinion stink though. However, there are a few that show promise. Like, Raising Hope for instance. I wasn’t interested in the show when I first saw some ads for it, but when I actually watched the show, I was impressed with it.

One show however that I didn’t find amusing or impressive however was the new sitcom series “Outsourced”, which is based on a movie of the same name. Now, I didn’t like the movie at all, so it came as no surprise to me, when I rolled my eyes watching the series. I did kind of hope that the show would improve on certain aspects of the movie, instead it seemed like just a lot of rehashing of the same garbage that the movie tried to shovel down the viewers throats.

There were a few other shows released this year, but none of them I found really noteworthy.

Onto the returning favorites! First, Dexter returned this year, and as usual I was very excited about that, seeing as how it’s one of my favorite TV shows. When it came on, I sat in anticipation with a bag of ruffles in one hand, and a can of pepsi in the other. Bottom Line; The season premier was a slight disappointment, it was a tad boring, but that’s to be expected. The season has to get into full swing, and really after least seasons finale, it’s going to be really hard to top!

Another show that came back this year, was Smallville. Considering I am a major comic book geek, it’s probably not much of a surprise that this show is listed as one of my favorite shows right? The first thing, and probably the worst thing, is that this is going to be the final season of smallville, It’s going to be sad to see it go, although I honestly don’t see why it has to go anywhere. I mean, just end this season and go full on Superman! Costume, flight, everything. Let Smallville pass away and start up “Yet even MORE new adventures of Superman”. Tom Welling I doubt would refuse the role, because seriously, I doubt he can do anything else that isn’t Clark Kent related. It’s what he’s known for and people will continue to see Clark Kent, no matter what role he is doing.

There’s a lot more shows obviously out there, but I don’t have the time or space to comment on each and every one of them. Pick up your TV remote, and watch some! Then, if you feel so inclined, come back and let me know what you think of a certain show that’s airing this season.

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State of Television

So, i’ve been watching a lot of TV lately(Although since the Writers strike, there’s not a whole lot to watch right now. Thank god for Reality TV O.o) and I have to say, this season of TV programming has been..somewhat poor compared to previous seasons. Even Television shows I loved last season, aren’t that interesting this season. Shows like Smallville, Heroes and Ghost Whisperer to name just a few have been mediocre at best…and pathetic at worst. I continue to watch them, not because they are good and I have been loving the episodes, but because I have invested so much time into the shows from previous seasons, i just dont want to toss them out the window just YET.

Although I am hoping for a good run of shows coming up…Knock on wood. Doctor Who should be begining it’s next season over here on sci-fi channel soon I think…or at least “Soonish”. “Psych” and “Monk” will be having a Xmas special and “Jericho” will be starting…So, my hopes lay on the backs of these returning shows, and I am eagerly looking forward to the breaks from these tired shows this past season. Perhaps after a nice little rest, they can get their act together and become once more the shows I originally fell in love with.

Aquaman Series

Some of you may or may not have known that not too long ago there was talk of giving Aquaman his very own Television series. Even less of you might now that the series was actually filmed! The pilot episode anyway! It however was never aired. You however can still watch it on-line!

The show has a lot in common with Smallville, f’rinstance the lead actor of “Aquaman” also stars in Smallville…well, used to…not so much anymore. He used to play Oliver Queen(AKA The Green Arrow)….Which is kind of amusing seeing him play Aquaman even though Ive seen him fight side by side with Aquaman on Smallville episodes.

Another thing thats very similar between the two shows is the over-use of a hospital….most episodes of Smallville has the hospital and most of the episodes have a good ammount of time in the hospital(In fact I still think Smallville Hospital should get its own spinoff series). Apparently Aquaman was no different. First episode and the hospital was already introduced and a good ammount of time spent there.

Anyway, back to commenting on the “Aquaman” series. It was a bit of a disappointment. I didn’t care for it, but then again im not a big fan of Aquaman! However if you love Aquaman or are a major fan of DC comics, you might enjoy the pilot.