Why Man of Steel never really took flight

Why Man of Steel Never Really Took Flight | Superman Video Essay

Man of Steel (2013) had all the ingredients to be the mature, modern Superman movie that everyone wanted it to be, and to kick off the DCEU in exactly the right way. There was only one problem--the film itself never quite gets off the ground. In this video essay, I break down why the movie fell short, despite some strong performances and interesting ideas.

We’ll explore:

What Man of Steel gets right—and what it doesn’t
Why Superman is more about goodness than power
How future films, like James Gunn’s upcoming "Superman", can do better

Whether you’re a longtime Superman fan or just revisiting the DCEU, this is a look at what makes the character work—and why Man of Steel didn’t quite stick the landing.

What do you think the movie got right (or wrong)? Let me know in the comments.

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