Man of Steel - Movie REACTION!!

[@BlindWave]

Today is the start of our 3 Days of DC!! Check out Calvin's first watch of "Man of Steel" today. Tomorrow will be Rick's first ever viewing of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ever, and Aaron and Calvin's first viewing of the Ultimate Edition. Wrapping it up on Thursday, will be our Reaction to The Snyder Cut of Justice League!! Raw Rider Patrons can watch the Full Length Reaction to this movie HERE: blindwavellc.com/man-of-steel-movie-full/

[@Manhattan-59]

Can't wait for more dc

[@xvexical842]

Awesome vid!

[@lisaeriksson1081]

HYPE!

[@lancelot_4271]

YESSSS

[@xvexical842]

@UCe2rZ84oEvPrSi5D8E7v1tw it is the ultimate edition, don't worry 👍

[@aaronvkim]

Hans Zimmer's score for this film is absolutely FANTASTIC.

[@vizion42day]

Its the only soundtrack I have ever purchased

[@anoobis6967]

Agreed

[@GwTrippy]

AGREED

[@prathapkutty7407]

He should have won an Oscar for it

[@Jasmine_U_B]

It’s my favorite score ever. Sheer power

[@hectordubon3487]

Young Clark is such good casting, looks JUST like Henry Cavill

[@swift_lordyt6865]

Yes

[@neph6098]

I was hoping for Superboy some day with that actor, but who knows now...

[@killernyancat8193]

@@neph6098 Wdym by that?

[@LuckyVarma11]

He's also part of teen wolf series so FYI and also Jonathan from now Superman and Lois series looks just like him too

[@LuckyVarma11]

@@neph6098 we already have a Superboy on TV series Superman and Lois and the actor who plays Jonathan Kent looks just like teen Henry cavill

[@Markmeister1989]

This movie is still to this day criminally underrated and a masterpiece in the superhero genre. The soundtrack alone is spectacular.

[@mistersmootharteest7045]

I agree.

[@lust9818]

Honestly this movie was SO good man.

[@GabrielRodrigues-ts3kp]

the soudtrack was the only good thing for me

[@lust9818]

@@GabrielRodrigues-ts3kp Are you serious?

[@GabrielRodrigues-ts3kp]

@@lust9818 yeah, the soundtrack of course Hans Zimmer so it's great but after rewatching recently the movie is way worse than I remembered and I never found it good to begin with

[@formoftherapy]

I’ve always loved this film. I love how this is like a “first contact” film, how Zack portrayed the overpowered nature of super speed (esp when Faora takes out the soldiers), and that score...I know everyone loves the classic but this Superman theme is my god damn fav. And it was heavily criticized at the time but I’ve always loved Superman killing Zod, and forming Superman’s No-Kill rule around this. The idea of “never again” rather than “never”.

[@anonymes2884]

I wouldn't say I _love_ him killing Zod but I don't hate it (he felt forced to and is also utterly distraught at having to do it - I don't need Superman to _never_ do the "wrong" thing but I do need him to care when he does). Got plenty of issues with this film (though on balance I like it) but that's not one. (and nothing can fill the same place in me that Williams' theme does - it's just the difference between things you experience at 6 and things you experience at, well, a lot older than 6 :) - but the MoS score is fantastic)

[@sirf4ce]

Supes killing Zod is absolute unnecessary trash, top to bottom. 1) Oh, you can turn his head so much you break his goddamn neck but you can't turn his head away enough to save those people? GTFOH!!! 2) Taking lives isn't discussed in the movie AT ALL and the dramatic crux of the film is put on that moment. There's no weight to the decision because it doesn't seem like much of a decision. Pa Kent even suggested Clark let children die to keep his identity hidden! How is killing Zod even a problem for Kal after that? 3) And beside his initial subsequent reaction, there's no consequences for killing Zod. No human sees it as a problem and Kal isn't tortured or haunted by his choice to kill. He's happy-go-lucky in the next scene. It's a non-issue! If you have Superman kill someone, there should be repercussions! It's rendered completely arbitrary and falls so flat! 4) And it's a ridiculous notion for Kal-El to have formed his No-Kill rule after killing someone. Having killed someone isn't a prerequisite to understanding that killing is wrong. You have 20+ years of life to form that fucking rule! I mean shit! If you don't have that rule by 16, you're probably a sociopath! The fact that we're never shown Kal struggling with that idea and, instead, we're shown him struggle with "should I make my presence on Earth known" is the biggest disappointment of this movie! Most of the movie is about the human race not being ready for the news of aliens but his decision to let himself be seen by humanity means fuck all because Zod shows up. They spend 3 quarters of the movie on a thematic question and immediately rob the protag of any agency by taking his choice in the matter from him OR they don't raise thematic questions at all and undercut the climax by hinging it on a choice with no weight to it. Weaksauce McGee!

[@pastordonkoh7692]

@@sirf4ce go watch the mcu bro they are "self aware"

[@thelazygamer1639]

@@sirf4ce It didn't matter where Clark took Zod, Zod wouldn't stop, he would have destroyed the world.

[@theevilprankster]

@@sirf4ce it wouldn’t matter if he managed to stop him then. Zod would keep trying no matter what until the world was destroyed.

[@lainwakura]

“You will give the people of Earth an ideal to strive towards.” - Man of Steel. “They will stumble. They will fall.”- BvS. “But in time, they will join you in the sun.” Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

[@greengoblin4life]

“In time, you’ll help them accomplish wonders.”

[@ryuhitsuya21]

My ass

[@jaiminsharma]

😭 beautiful

[@hnestly1355]

@@greengoblin4life JL 2

[@freshnoodles2108]

@@ryuhitsuya21 bruh

[@marcm.3888]

Michael Shannon was so good in this film. His "I WILL FIND HIM" forever gives me chills. Such a good villain man.

[@georgevelis4651]

And then they turn into flying dildos and it gets kinda ruined lol

[@Dxntoo]

@@georgevelis4651 But hey, I was 13 when I watched it in theaters so I didn't understand lol.

[@liamphibia]

But so weirdly HILARIOUS!!😂

[@ChyeahWill]

I thought he was the weakest part of this movie. When he said "I WILL FIND HIM", I honestly thought he looked like a teenager having temper tantrums. He was so weak as general Zod.

[@shauntempley9757]

@@ChyeahWill That is the comics. Zod is always like a teenager having temper tantrums in them. However, have Brainiac show up with Zod, and Zod would crap himself.

[@Jasmine_U_B]

This is unapologetically one of my favorite movies ever. It is by far my favorite film score and I listen to the track “terraforming” probably everyday lol.

[@SpiderBatFan]

This movie’s score is tied with the BVS score for me, especially because of “Beautiful lie” and “you are my world”

[@BroadHobbyProjects]

Hans Zimmer has a way of making a good film even better.

[@matthewjutzen424]

@@SpiderBatFan and Lexs' theme

[@azrael_pendragon]

@@SpiderBatFan MARTHA

[@Bitchslapper316]

I also loved the movie and soundtrack. My favorite movie soundtrack is interstellar though.

[@mattsanders2207]

Aaron: “Did he eject?” 19:05 No Aaron, that Kryptonian squeezed his head like a grape. You can see the blood explosion if you look hard enough.

[@puebloking8280]

Yea always loved that detail 👌

[@sebastianrivera5086]

OMG

[@goldenheart4575]

OMG. I never noticed that was blood. I thought that was debris.

[@SudinJoseph]

@@goldenheart4575 that was not just blood. That was his whole head turned into molecules

[@HM-wn2in]

Didn't even notice that wow. I love the detail you can hear it pop as well.

[@sonia5698]

Eric is my spirit animal here, I was crying, laughing and hyped up all the way! Can't wait for BvS tomorrow!

[@alexsilva28]

Same. His enthusiasm for this movie is contagious. I love it so much

[@edwardarnett6551]

Man the Superman score in this makes me cry every time

[@alexsilva28]

Same. Beautiful Lie in BvS is amazing too

[@ash24118]

True, I love that this score was used snyder cut.

[@jacksonperez5615]

“You Think👊 you can threaten👊 my mother 👊”

[@sittingcrowd912]

never threaten superman's mother

[@ignisinfernal1843]

@@sittingcrowd912 Injustice made that very clear.

[@SantosAl]

While leaving his mother alone with two Kryptonians...

[@samuelstephen2762]

As someone who generally enjoys MCU content more, MoS is perhaps up there with my top 5 superhero movies. And I love how much Eric is fanboying, but like a proud father!

[@chaost4544]

Over time, this has become my favorite Superman movie.

[@samuelstephen2762]

@@chaost4544 Honestly, I can't disagree with that. My parents bought the Christopher Reeve movies so I grew up on them and have a soft spot for their heart. But MoS is truly unique to me.

[@chaost4544]

@@samuelstephen2762 Cavill's Superman feels the most organic to me. It's the Superman we would get in our current times. I loved Reeves version but his version always felt like a product of the Golden Age of comics and is pretty dated, imo.

[@W0NK042]

I agree with all of the above comments.

[@TheLucasbuck]

Eric is the backbone of the channel. Without him the conversation would usually be dead. Calvins asked "what you think?" Most people would say "It was great" or "it sucked". What we get is "well it makes sense now in BvS!"??? Wow, what an exciting reaction. Also, maybe watch the first film before you watch the sequel. Jesus.

[@BmptheMvp]

Seeing Eric smile throughout this whole movie is so amazing😂 he’s like a kid watching it. Movie is an absolute masterpiece

[@War_Maker]

“Masterpiece”

[@gaara_of_the_desert1118]

Ya honestly Eric's reaction to things he loves makes them 10 times better, that being said a masterpiece implies that there are no flaws and this movie which is a great movie has many flaws.

[@crepperwlp]

I mean... It's cool to like and all, but let's not overuse words like "masterpiece".

[@silkyhank]

@@crepperwlp No it's a masterpiece

[@eu_o_andy]

I find so funny when someone says that likes a movie in a way and then comes other ppl like "it's not that good" like whatever for the person who said it it is

[@lainwakura]

“He didn’t jump! That’s why Sears went out of business!” Oh my god, that might be the best joke LOL 😂😂

[@sekouhicks7749]

I don’t get it 😂

[@darkgoddarkseid2824]

Still the best DCEU movie for me.

[@mrbard1]

I think its the only best dceu film

[@anoobis6967]

Best superhero movie for me

[@aydinbiber7616]

@@mrbard1 There can only be 1 "best" smartass. I know you were trying to say "good" but if you're gonna mindlessly shittalk something at least get it right.

[@justiceleague-wo1zs]

BVS might claim that throne

[@darkgoddarkseid2824]

@Isaac Altman Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam, BvS UE... Yeah, „majority”...

[@thedarkknight2221]

I truly believe this is one of the best superhero movies ever made. The scenes of Clark when he was discovering his powers as a kid and learning he is a alien made me fall in love with this version of Clark Kent. And the scene of when he learns to fly is honestly one of the greatest scenes ever made in comic book movie history. Plus this honestly is one of the best soundtracks ever made. Hans Zimmer should’ve won an Oscar for this movie.

[@ZealStarMedia]

When the Kryptonians are powered up with their suits, it’s not the sun giving them powers, it’s earths low gravity, their bodies are naturally adapted to Kryptons naturally harsher conditions.

[@eric2465]

According to the script it is both yellow sunlight and Earth's environment.

[@orangewarm1]

im not sure if that argument would stand up in a lab

[@ZealStarMedia]

@@orangewarm1 Pretty sure gravity exists in labs.

[@ZealStarMedia]

@@eric2465 I’m specifically talking about the kryptonians with the suits on, they are only getting the gravity based powers, not the sun related ones (flight, heat vision, etc.)

[@rigo_ad9317]

Super strength is still an extension of the solar induced powers. Well, in comics anyway. But I don’t think Zack would change the canon of the comics when it comes to Superman getting his powers. The level of power yes, but not the method. Yes, they are stronger due to earths gravity being weaker than kryptons, but it would only make them stronger to a certain extent. While Superman is constantly getting stronger the more he remains on earth.

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

One thing i really like in this movie is the Jor'El explanation of what happened to Krypton and how they show it...Very well done scene !

[@yankeesrule587]

they did in the original Superman movie back in the 70s too

[@cbmjoe06]

@@unicornhuntercg ong

[@SarumanTheStinky]

Superman: "This S is my peoples symbol of hope" Batman: "Hope starts with an H stupid"

[@alexandercummins]

Batman is smart, maybe he teach Superman to smart

[@ras_alhim]

I understood that reference

[@abdullaloko5807]

Superman: you just a kid who lost he's parents in the alley. "injustice2" Now S stand for Savage Batman: ...

[@andrewproctor3922]

No wonder Krypton exploded, they can't even spell.

[@brandonlyon730]

Sounds like something All-Star Batman would say.

[@neph6098]

I love how me and Eric have the exact same reaction to the best scenes of this movie, even today I almost cry when Clark and his father are talking in the barn, it's so good!

[@Fordo007]

Antje Traue's Faora was the scene-stealer of this movie. She was an awesome villain. Her speed use against the soldiers was awesome, looked like real life DBZ.

[@mhan00]

And then she just stands there with her head tilted like an idiot while Elliot from SVU has a one liner before destroying the ship. Her super speed disappeared for some reason.

[@Fordo007]

@@mhan00 that’s how it is for Superman too. Or the Flash. Plot > Powers.

[@Spider-Man_earth616]

Plus she's beautiful

[@Bulletno]

Everything she's on screen I was hooked. Obviously she's hot, but bah gawd she is vicious af in this movie and I buy that she is a badass 😢

[@AfroBoyOdyssey]

It was Christopher Reeves, on the behind-the-scenes features, they talk about how they put a couple of frames of his face in the scene when cavil is fighting the world engine.

[@SpiderBatFan]

Was it in the moment at 21:52? He really does look like him there

[@jeffreynunya4716]

*Christopher Reeve. George Reeves

[@Tobytyty101]

Hasn’t Zack said that there was no intention to look like Reeve?

[@TimWing23]

@@SpiderBatFan 21:55

[@dankwave2electricboogaloo569]

Always loved Man of Steel. Its what made the naive child me realize "hey Supermans pretty fuckin cool." Cant wait to see him again the Snyder Cut

[@mattixender3016]

Sameee. I disliked Superman cuz I thought he was OP, but that scene of him struggling and persevering through the Kryptonian atmospherics to destroy the World Engine was my gateway to loving Superman.

[@SolidSnake240]

To this day I still dont understand why this movie was so hated when it released. Only now are people kind of going back to appreciate it. One of the best superhero films imo.

[@Soshiworld0805]

I'll tell you the simple reason why it wasn't well liked....He's not playing Christopher Reeve's Superman and because it was directed by Zack Snyder. I love the movie and most of the DCEU movies because they're doing something different with the characters. I don't want to see the same type of character again and again. Let Henry Cavill develop his own version of Superman and Clark Kent. CW already does a Christopher Reeve like Superman on TV. DC is finally embracing their multiverse :)

[@BroadHobbyProjects]

Because it doesn't pander to cheesy culture like Marvels films do.

[@theretrosavage]

Horrible effects during opening sequence... kevin costner's death was terribly done..Lois lane was a horrible casting choice...

[@banditoheat]

@@theretrosavage Jonathan Kent was badly written all around.

[@theretrosavage]

@@banditoheat true

[@monalpatel2009]

Exactly he is learning to be superman. That's why this movie is called Man of Steel, not Superman.

[@StopReadingMyNameOrElse]

Lol they called it Man of Steel because The Dark Knight was their most popular and most successful superhero movie at the time.

[@paulopatine]

It's called Man of Steel because, at the time, DC sued the Shuster heirs and avoided use the name "Superman" in case they lost.

[@bhughessr20]

@@StopReadingMyNameOrElse No are you slow 😂😂 that is literally why they called it man of steel also it's superman nickname its actually cool they use there superhero nicknames

[@StopReadingMyNameOrElse]

@@bhughessr20 Did you really just immediately upvote your own comment right when you posted it? You know nothing about how movies get made. Paulo was actually the right one it was a rights issue, but calling it "Man of Steel" makes it sound edgy like "The Dark Knight" was even though the first movie was literally called "Batman Begins". You must be a kid.

[@bhughessr20]

@@StopReadingMyNameOrElse I don't have to be a kid to like edgy nicknames hey people like MCU that shit edgy as hell

[@mattixender3016]

Disappointed at the lack of Wilson Fisk impression from Eric when Vanessa was onscreen at the beginning

[@expiredbagel2001]

Truly disappointing

[@jayjitsuu]

When I was a boy...

[@raiden_c1]

I THOUGHT SHE LOOKED FAMILIAR

[@arafat9828]

@@jayjitsuu lmfao😂😂

[@amyperaltiago]

@@jayjitsuu ikr😅

[@W0NK042]

The bus scene, when the music builds in, as he pushes it out of the lake: Get shivers just thinking about it.

[@yehyafakhro266]

Truly an underrated masterpiece.

[@dandamuk]

👍

[@knightofenigma]

I didn't liked this movie because Superman was not Christopher Reeve style Superman but as time went on I appreciate this movie more and more. I really like how they showed us different Superman who's learning to be Superman

[@gomguppie2]

Zack's work is really unapreciated. Christopher nolan worked on this movie to you can see that. The visuals, the depth of these characters portrayed is amazing

[@Wizard_Pikachu]

when I first saw it, I thought it was okay and then on rewatches over the few years when it like pops up on television I'd watch it I'd be like this is actually pretty good it has a lot of depth to it you don't notice at first and the fact that everyone got all pissed off that Superman killed zod is a strange thing to me given my own upbringing. Superman is a beacon of hope, that's not Superman that's the Man of steel that we see he's not Superman just yet and so he makes a mistake, or he makes the right choice it's all up to you to decide.

[@sha12310]

I have been a fan of this movie ever since it came out. I have never seen the Reeves Superman movies and as far as comics go, I have only read Watchmen...that’s it. I obviously know Superman cause he’s so prevalent in pop culture, but I have no attachment to the source material/previous adaptations. I feel like that’s definitely part of me liking it as much as I did.

[@patinho5589]

@@Wizard_Pikachu I thought this movie was amazing within the first two minutes. What a great proper sci fi depiction of Krypton.

[@Animalfriend777]

I don't like Snyder's Superman mainly because he seems to think Superman is Doctor Manhattan: an emotionally removed god that other than one or two people has no connection with humanity

[@thinhquanq.7019]

12:00 Eric smiles so proud because of this scene.

[@PermanentHigh]

This video legit showcases the 3 types of ppl that watch Snyder films lmao. Guy on the left who's like a kid in wonder world appreciating everything and seeing all the little cool details while being very immersed in the world. Guy in the middle who's noticing cool stuff here and there, but generally lukewarm about the whole experience; it's not the highlight of his day but it wasn't bad either. And then you have the grouch on the right with his claws off body language, drunk on haterade and can't appreciate anything Snyder does.

[@ayushmanrajawat2828]

@@PermanentHigh 😂 facts

[@FirstLast-yh7gj]

@@PermanentHigh Yeah well Snyder overrated lol

[@henrychinaski5938]

@@PermanentHigh Or you're a weirdo fangirl that can't understand people just not enjoying something you like .

[@PermanentHigh]

@@FirstLast-yh7gj Ah, do you're the guy on the right? Interesting

[@j.vallejo9623]

I love Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent,I was crying like a baby when he tells Clark not to save him.

[@theretrosavage]

Terrible choice....his death was poorly done

[@NioDovahkiin]

@@theretrosavage wah.

[@banditoheat]

@@NioDovahkiin Clark can move faster than people can see. It was senseless.

[@NioDovahkiin]

@@banditoheat then you need to pay more attention to the movie and PA Kent with your senseless whinging.

[@banditoheat]

@@NioDovahkiin Sure. "What should I have done, let them die?" "Maybe." Real solid portrayal, I totally get why you think that was well written. 🙄

[@mikejaxer]

I just realised that this movie is what first made me fall in love with Superman.

[@Matej_Sojka]

Then I feel sorry for you, this is a very poor representation of the character.

[@Yono_A1533]

Me too, this is the best superman movie ever

[@doomsday7096]

@@Matej_Sojka your opinion

[@ayushmanrajawat2828]

Me too I always felt superman is just an overpowered dude and boring but this movie made him one of my fav. superhero.

[@MotRekrab1347]

I love pretty much every movie in the DCEU (Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition is my favourite), but the scene at 18:29, with Superman just going to town on Zod for threatening his mother, is just my all-time favourite ever.

[@justtoolit6051]

Man of Steel is the best DCEU film and one of my favorite comic book films ever. Its extremely underrated.

[@justtoolit6051]

@Jonathan Jones You're right. Zack Snyder's Justice League is now the best DCEU film. Man of Steel is still underrated.

[@doofer6863]

@@justtoolit6051 a lot of people put it in their top 3 of dceu movies tho

[@Zurrenarr45]

The conversation Clark has with Zod in his mind about rebuilding Krypton on earth is paralleled by both the conversation with Diana and Ares, and Enchantress and The Suicide Squad. They are all presented with a choice. “I can’t be a part of this”.

[@Fordo007]

If I'm not mistaken, all based on the conversation Jesus had with Satan with Satan offering Jesus power over the Earth and showing him all that could be his. DC really leans heavily into Judeo-Christian mythos. Even Wonder Woman was more Paradise Lost with Ares than greek mythology.

[@dapperdavid3193]

Favourite part? When the camera pushes in on his abs while he's holding up the oil rig.

[@goat1408]

Little known fact...they were my abs (in my head)

[@javierlinares9227]

Im so happy you guys are finally reacting to this...... this movie is heavily underrated!

[@michaelpace99]

My favorite in the DCEU

[@Henry-nk9wx]

On one hand mf butchers Jon Kent’s character so i completely understand the hate On the other the music is fantastic tells a very good story of an inexperienced Superman who needs to find himself without the usual moral safety net of the would be saints jon and martha Also that “they will join you in the Sun” sequence is top tier

[@GhoulishGwyn]

@@Henry-nk9wx Nah, Pa Kent is fantastic in this movie. He’s the grounded voice of reason Clark needed, not the 1930s caricature some viewers wanted.

[@beyondtrash1627]

@@GhoulishGwyn I really wouldn't call Pa Kent a caricature, he's always been a very normal and grounded character.

[@Henry-nk9wx]

@@beyondtrash1627 exactly in the film he is very human compared to the paragon of moral fortitude Ubermensch chad he usually is, and is a lot more “I don’t know look after yourself, dont hurt people....” Because he’s completely out of his depth, like anyone would be

[@marcusfarr3433]

I was upset when I found out people disliked this movie, I really enjoyed it (and still do).

[@marcusfarr3433]

@@DavidBennet I was upset that it wasn't received well, obviously the movie has flaws but I thought it was pretty decent. Like I said I still like the movie, people's opinions on it don't affect my enjoyment of it. Idk how tf you somehow came to that conclusion. Pretty pathetic honestly.

[@jabzt]

@@DavidBennet his opinion doesn't change but it can be disappointing that now he might not / didn't get to have as many good discussions about it when a majority who dislike/hate things usually don't have good discussions with criticism and just jump to insults. Kinda like you jumping to calling him pathetic and assuming he bases his opinion on others feelings.

[@FirstLast-yh7gj]

@@jabzt Naw majority definitely had well thought out discussions if the films issues

[@mabsali8770]

"What are you going to do when you're not saving the world?" and The Avengers Theme are two of the best superhero themes in decades!

[@anmatrix7636]

First flight, dna, beautiful lie, their war here, lex luthor theme, wonder Woman theme in bvs must be added in list

[@mabsali8770]

@@anmatrix7636 Wonder Woman for sure. Lex as a villain theme given i’m only talking about superheroes. The rest are great but to me personally not as memorable

[@swift_lordyt6865]

There are many DC themes which can be added in this list and most of them are memorable. The Dark Knight, The wonder Woman theme, BVS Beautiful lie, Flight, John Williams' Superman, Danny Elfman's Batman, JL animated series theme, The red capes are coming, etc

[@mabsali8770]

@@swift_lordyt6865 the two I’ve suggested are the best since the Williams theme for Superman and Elfman’s theme for Batman

[@anoobis6967]

Terraforming is my favorite

[@coldchilln1988]

This movie is so criminally underrated.

[@parkeranimations3671]

The reeves movies didn’t even have the budget to do destruction.

[@brandonlyon730]

Not really the technology either, keep in mind that was made in the 1970’s

[@prof1185]

Alot of people with their nostalgy goggles choose to ignore this obvious fact; there was no destruction in Reeves Superman movies simply because they were made in the 70's, no money and no tech to do it properly. What we see in Snyder's verse is simply the amount of destruction to be expected when there's a deathmatch of Kryptonian caliber

[@anonymes2884]

@@prof1185 In "Superman II" they demonstrate the sort of destruction that would happen if Kryptonians fought (given the effects and budget of the time) and _then_ they explicitly depict Superman moving the fight away from a populated area because of it. It's in the film, no "nostalgia goggles" required :). How the destruction is depicted _is_ a function of era and budget, how Superman _responds_ to it is a difference of approach to the character. And not an attack BTW but it's "Reeve" - no 's' on the end (just on his chest :). (i'd counter that die-hard Zack Snyder fans explain a _lot_ of the character choices made by appealing to realism - Clark's depicted as petty and vindictive because "realism", Superman apparently doesn't overly care about wholesale death and destruction because "realism", Jonathan dies the way he does because "realism" etc. etc. All the while, we're watching a movie where the hero can fly because the predominant wavelength of our sun's light is a few hundred nanometres different than the sun where he's from :)

[@fartyfat6539]

@@anonymes2884 again, this Clark is only been Superman for a few days. Reeve's Superman in Superman II is already experienced. Its like when a guy is fighting for his life but then accidentally elbow an innocent kid behind hin at the process. Can you really blame the guy?

[@_androo_9202]

@@anonymes2884 man stfu and go watch Superman if you care about it so much. Man of Steel is a great movie and if you can't see that, I truly feel sorry for you

[@connorcraft9594]

“Guess I gotta kill some kids” Calvin you made me spit up my water, I almost died laughing

[@MinscS2]

16:33 General Swanwick being the only one in that room not stepping back in surprise (and perhaps fear) makes so much more sense now post Snyder-cut, knowing who he really is.

[@ShutterSnapped]

Faora Ul fighting those soldiers is still one of the most badass things I've seen. Love how the Kryptonians move like they're straight out of Dragonball Z

[@kvaknanhere2250]

I still think this is the best DCEU movie

[@Bavarian_Lifting]

Easily. It doesn’t have much competition tho😂 Aquaman and Shazam are great aswell but this is the better one. And the other dc movies suck

[@Bavarian_Lifting]

@@DavidBennet wouldn’t call it excellent but definitely good. But Suicide Squad, Justice League, BvS, and especially the Harley Quinn solo film are bad

[@raghavendraravi6866]

Zack Snyder's Justice League is the best DCEU movie.

[@tiffanyhendricks1860]

@@Bavarian_Lifting Josstice League doesn’t count, Zack’s cut is the only true canon version

[@Bavarian_Lifting]

@@tiffanyhendricks1860 I agree now that it’s released.

[@CSC52698]

Zod screaming, "I WILL FIND HIM!" still sends chills. It wasn't just a threat, it was a promise. Of course he does find him, but it was a great moment.

[@beckdosev1053]

I always laugh out loud, it's so fu@king over the top

[@mattsanders2207]

Man of Steel is probably the most underrated comic book movie ever!! I think I saw this seven times in theaters. Such an amazing movie!!!!! But what about Rick has he seen it??!

[@Anna-sd4zl]

@Jonathan Jones yes it is.

[@JimmieRayGiboney]

14:54 Mark! Oh! Thanks to you guys, especially Eric saying "alien movie" I just realized how much the farm scenes here remind me of those in "Signs"! 😮

[@Nasty_Jax]

Calvin- “There’s a your mom joke in there somewhere”. 😂

[@Danilego]

I'm not the biggest fan of this movie, but that first flight scene, combined with the soundtrack, is one of the most powerful scenes I've ever seen.

[@FirstLast-yh7gj]

Agreed

[@josephsanchez2481]

Pete helping Clark up was great to see. He was saved by Clark but also proved you don’t have to be tough.

[@hebertlopez1105]

This movie is totally underrated, not a lot of people get that this movie tries to explore the begining of Superman and even try to understand the psycholgy of the character. For me personally is a master piece, it puts together action and drama that very few movies can do

[@maazshaikh5996]

This was one of the most profound and interesting post-movie discussions I've seen to date. Period. The general analysis and overall mood was on-point. Great job fellas and hope you enjoy the next 2 films as well! 👍👍👍

[@snvallad1]

I've just realize that Zod kills Jor- El the same way Doomsday kills Superman...

[@bemasaberwyn55]

It's like poetry, it rhymes.....whoops wrong franchise

[@joshuam.6027]

The Zod is still there on Doomsday. Love that subtle continuity.

[@dragonballspaghetti154]

@@bemasaberwyn55 george.

[@darthrevan5976]

@@bemasaberwyn55 Mr. Lucas

[@imjonathan6745]

@@bemasaberwyn55 r*tarded comment, not funny, didn't laugh

[@raulmendoza418]

Sad how Superman cried when he killed Zod because 1. He didn’t want to kill & 2. Zod was the person he knew that came from his planet & I guess that hit Superman hard.

[@NonConformistNinjas]

The destruction argument is always a little silly. I get why it’s discussed, it plays a big part in BvS but purely in the context of MoS it still makes complete sense. Clark is doing what he can to stop Zod killing everyone but he’s very inexperienced and has never been in a proper fight before. He cannot fight Zod and save everyone and conversely he would not be able to save everyone even if he focused on helping civilians, Zod would just start killing people directly. It’s simply a realistic fight between Superman and Zod in a city. If he were more experienced or trained he might have been able to move Zod to a less populated area but he was hardly in control of the fight.

[@Sunkcostfallecy]

I think people wouldn't talk about it today if the consequence of the invasion was explored in a movie & how it effected Clark on the personal level. I guess another movie before BvS would've served DCEU better.

[@dr.yonkers5181]

"If you take away individuality, you take away innovation as well." -Calvin This is the very reason that I buy that Jor-El's command key is still compatible with 20,000 year old technology. So happy you guys finally reacted to my favorite movie of all time :) I'm extremely excited for your BvS and ZSJL reactions!

[@マシュードーラン]

The fight scenes in the theater were fucking amazing!!! The sound was absolutely insane!

[@chinpokamuy7568]

Man, I forgot how epic man of steel was because of the other few dceu movies got me disappointed. Still one of the best dceu movies

[@taiwanwhite5762]

I never understood the criticism about all the destruction. It makes sense considering the situation.

[@Soshiworld0805]

It's mostly the same reason 'cause Christopher Reeve's Superman didn't destroy or that Clark could've moved the fight somewhere else. Clark is fighting someone that's as strong as him, how do you move the fight away...Zod would just move it back towards the population.

[@nicoblac9368]

Well they could have written it to be any situation, that’s what issue people had with it because you can literally write anything, and Superman that we’ve known for 80yrs would do all it takes to move the fight away from people and the city. As Eric said tho this is a young Superman. I’m fine with it and love it, but I see both ways.

[@Cryme69]

@@nicoblac9368 Dont you think it's odd that people don't bring up this for the New York fight in the Avengers? Shouldnt the Avengers have moved the fight away from New York as well? I don't understand how people can expect these new heroes to know exactly what to do at all times, especially given the kind of character Clark is in this movie.

[@Soshiworld0805]

@@nicoblac9368 Oh, yea..of course :) We've had a live action superman in the 40's, 50's 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, 2010's which is a long time with a new superman....so rebooting superman with new actor is very hard because of all the legacy it carries.

[@OliSwuz07]

@@Cryme69 one, the mcu literally did a whole movie about mass destruction during the NY fight, and two I think it’s down to the fact that the Avengers don’t really have the same values as Superman. Iron Man has a hero complex Thors a god, Hawkeye and Black Widow are assassins and the Hulk is a monster. They don’t care as long as they save the day. However Superman, values human life above all, he was born on Krypton but raised here. So it’s pretty strange to see him barrelling though buildings without giving a second though to who might be inside.

[@hwatchingthis6496]

Just to tack on, the Kryptonians literally DIDN'T need to terraform to survive on earth. But those that were left were warriors and all they knew is to go in and terraform planets.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

Yep, imagine you're so xenophobic you literally find an alien race that looks and acts just like your people used to and lives on a planet that gives you superpowers so they can't kill you even with a nuke to the face and you decide on global genocide.

[@3COI]

@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps historically speaking, genocide or enslavement are the two realistic choices

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@3COI There's historical precedence of a species of god-aliens relocating to Earth?

[@afifazim5263]

@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps but they are historical facts that happen like the spanish inquisition, british collonial and etc. Why would they attack, conquer and enslave other countries then?

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@afifazim5263 Because they couldn't just nuke them and leave fertile garden soil like the Kryptonians here can?

[@kevjohn2006]

I love this modernized take on the Superman character. Love Caville's Clark and Supes, the soundtrack, this version of Krypton, LOVE Michael Shannon's Zod. Saw it opening day, seen it maybe 8-10 times since. I'm glad at least Eric shares my enthusiasm for it.

[@jontargaryen841]

Zack & Nolan nailed this movie. Best Standalone CBM I’ve ever seen in my life. Nothing even comes close. Hans Zimmer is perfection.

[@dclassics831]

I thought it was pretty easily understood. He felt that way because he killed the last of his kind...and thus he’s truly alone. I actually loved this movie. From Hans Zimmers score to the DBZ fight scenes. 😂 Just had that epic feel to it. The world engine scene was incredible. He’s truly different from even his own people. He flew through the World Engine which basically was saying he could fly on Krypton which no one was doing there.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

Eric: _"They don't actually have sex."_ We don't know that, they might have sex every day but Jor-El used his science to counteract whatever they do to prevent classic procreation.

[@charlesgonzalez1406]

Or Jor El chose to be the only one thats not a virgin

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@charlesgonzalez1406 Come on, how likely is it that they are as capable of reproducing as we are and everyone on Krypton stayed virgins for cultural reasons for thousands of years until Jor-El or Lara went "Let's take a walk on the wild side and try this thing our ancestors used to do. Oops, we're having a baby now."? It makes much more sense that they're engineered to be sterile or something but Jor-El worked around it. Maybe a Kryptonian couple having sex is just like a couple on Earth being into bondage or something. In which case the way Faora looked at Superman makes me think she's a "kinky" Kryptonian like his parents but she wouldn't tell Zod that.

[@charlesgonzalez1406]

@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps as likely as some alien with blue pijamas stopping crime daily

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@charlesgonzalez1406 This Superman in blue pyjamas is more the earthquakes, burning building, giant asteroid type.

[@charlesgonzalez1406]

@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps also Jor El very well could have done it specifically to have a kid instead of it being engineered for a specific purpose like Zod instead of it being by complete chance

[@TheMajestrix]

I love how Swanwick being Martian Manhunter is obvious in retrospect even this far back,. When Superman moved toward the mirror everyone took a hasty step back except for him. He was skeptical but never seemed afraid of him.

[@dzikuz991]

God I love this movie, we don't deserve Snyder. We'll never get a Superman movie this epic.

[@nehalkatre7691]

I don't get why Americans don't like this movie may be they saw so much superman stuff and may be they compare them all but rest of the world this movie is a badass superman movie

[@ACey96]

@@nehalkatre7691 that's not true at all, where is your info that the rest of the world likes it

[@georgewillis592]

@@ACey96 Exhibit A: This comment section

[@NightSpire]

@@georgewillis592 People typically watch reactions to content they already like, it's very rare you see a comment section to a film reaction that isn't glowing praise.

[@georgewillis592]

@@NightSpire The last airbender???

[@Belladonna313]

I was never a fan of superhero films until I seen this. I’ve never forgot seeing this film for the first time. The music and the experience was just amazing

[@anthonyhudak9363]

Just wondering since you're doing this for Justice League can you do the same thing with 3 previous Legendary Monsterverse movies for Godzilla vs Kong when we're close to it?

[@JustJake91]

I don't think they have the time in their schedule but I think all of them have seen them besides maybe Eric and Aaron.

[@anthonyhudak9363]

I mean they'll inevitably react to Godzilla vs Kong plus only Calvin hasn't seen Man of Steel so I think they would still watch it even if only one of them hadn't fully seen it before. Plus I think 2 or 3 of them haven't watched Skull Island

[@adarsh4764]

9:26 I remember when I saw this scene in the theatre someone yelled "He killed Optimus!" and everyone laughed their ass off!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@angadsingh9314]

lmfaooo

[@churro5322]

Cringe

[@keithziegler8881]

I like when he's first learning to fly that first she was doing those big long jumps. It's a literal homage to the original Superman who when he first came out in comics was not able to fly, but made the super long leaps. It's a great throwback.

[@mattsanders2207]

A lot of people don’t like this movie because it wasn’t their idea of what Superman is, he’s not saving cats from a tree, wearing tights and as Clark saying, “Gosh gee willikers Lois”

[@DarthDimadome]

At first, I thought Jonathan Kent's death was a dumb tornado scene that existed just as another big action set-piece. It's only now that I understand that the scene exists to highlight Kent's belief that his son would not be safe if the world found out what he was. In a way, he sacrificed his life so his kid could live a normal life...until the right time, that is.

[@SCOLT7]

Exactly! AND there's the thematic side in that it's a film that's all about choice and free will, and Jonathan _chose_ to die, and Clark had to choose to let him. It works so perfectly to this story.

[@ryanklip24]

My problem with it is that the only reason Johnathon died is because he hurt his leg and is an old man. If Clark ran to get the dog instead he would’ve just gotten it no issue and no need for powers, and nobody would’ve batted an eye. It was a pointless death to me.

[@SCOLT7]

@@ryanklip24 True! It was due to Jonathan's insistence though to Clark, because he wouldn't risk any chance of Clark being exposed. It's a character flaw at most, and a good one, not a flaw with the film itself.

[@maxdrags3115]

BULLCRAP! If Clark just went in there, and picked his dad up and jogged him back to their spot, then NO ONE would question that. It is a dumb scene, period.

[@SCOLT7]

@@maxdrags3115 ...if all went perfectly. Jonathan just wasn't risking anything that could expose his son to the world. It's fine if you don't like this version, it's all taste but there's no need to try declare it invalid when you don't understand what's happening in it. All the best ✌

[@Iknowthelaw13]

Aaron clearly likes the Marvel formula better than the mythological approach, which is totally fine. But it shouldn't be judged in comparison to the Disney MCU because they're completely different things. The DC approach is perfectly legitimate for these characters.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

I find it best described as the subtitle of the games done by WB Interactive and NetherRealm studios, GODS AMONG US

[@Soshiworld0805]

Well, that and he enjoys the CW shows more. I honestly think that people seem to think MCU is the only way to make a universe in. DC and Marvel will sadly always be compared.

[@Sunkcostfallecy]

DCEU is about Gods living among us & how they're different than us while MCU seem to humanize the characters to show how we're not so different after all. It's personal preference i guess. Also, DC animated shows we're closer to the later idea.

[@VishalParmar-wc9rb]

There’s always this one guy in a group who has seen a movie multiple times 😂

[@NestorCaster]

I appreciate the fact that they made Jor-El into a badass, hand to hand combat scientist dad....

[@anthonypiseno6341]

Aaron really over thinks things. It's pretty clear Kal El is struggling on the ship because it's built for a kryptonian atmosphere. It's like being on Krypton where his powers would be gone. Even with the absorption of the sun. When they are on earth even if they have suits they are on earth in it's atmosphere gaining the power of the sun. Whereas when the mask comes off they are fully exposed and experience what Clark did as a kid.

[@Slembilbong]

DAMN YOU BLIND WAVE I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GO TO BED

[@masterkent5609]

Man, I didn't expect the music in your outro "Somebody Save Me" from "Smallville". I wasn't prepared.

[@Sunkcostfallecy]

I wanted more Superman from Tom Welling, 10 seasons wasn't enough...

[@antoinerigaud_]

Man of Steel and BvS extended cut are masterpiece

[@anoobis6967]

I Agree

[@TheTrueAegonTargaryen]

I Agree

[@MrHerolet]

unadulterated madness on display with your use of the word masterpiece but I guess thats why opinions are called opinions

[@mustarastas88]

"Masterpiece" lol No

[@natechenry]

@@mustarastas88 yes it is. Stop the hate. Go somewhere else along with sloth king.

[@1angrykoala]

22:02 Yep, Zach Snyder had them morph his face slightly with Christopher Reeves as a salute to him and to represent a passing of the torch. Also, that scene is my favorite scene of the movie, because it shows that you dont have to have super powers to be a hero. Perry White stayed with that woman and was willing to die beside her just to let her know she wasn't alone.

[@squaaa7082]

Its morbin time

[@Oasuara]

I'm really excited for Zack Snyder's JL, so this is a really good way of preparing for it by rewatching MoS and BvS with you guys 👌

[@JBroAlsoDraws]

The Snyder-Nolan-Zimmer combo was good on this one, this is one of my favorite DC films of any continuity. It's not perfect but I love alot about it

[@harismurad8343]

Eric cant stop smiling the whole movie

[@svampen7782]

cameraman was an absolute BEAST in this movie!

[@churro5322]

🥱

[@svampen7782]

@@churro5322 ok

[@Snowaxe3D]

@22:00 just so you know, Superman was going against a weight equivalent to a planet, He was actually lifting a planet on his shoulders,

[@benyneill8687]

Not only the best Superman movie, but one of the best Comic Book movies of all time, little real contest.

[@jackdubz4247]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. No contest? MoS is utter shite.

[@peterdavies4166]

the big thing is that durell sacrificed himself for clark, His earth dad sacrificed himself too for him. He then sacrifices himself in bvs. That cycle

[@my5head]

*Jor-El

[@banditoheat]

I've always thought Jonathan's death was senseless and he was badly written, which impacted other parts of the movie.

[@dragonballspaghetti154]

@@banditoheat how do you think humans would react to this? They would probably be afraid and start panicking. He had to keep his powers and identity a secret because the world wasnt ready.

[@SantosAl]

@@dragonballspaghetti154 You're absolutely right, letting his dad die is definitely the only sensible choice /s. Too bad he keeps jeopardizing his secret by saving complete strangers afterward leading to him being discovered.

[@マシュードーラン]

Gorgeous cinematography, emotional notes scattered throughout, amazing soundtrack from Hans Zimmer and an excellent storyline! An absolute masterpiece!

[@Xiaorew999]

The second I seen this notification I just screamed " DON'T YOU THREATEN MY MOTHER" in my head. 😂

[@Nightmare200]

The movie that made me think "See? They could make a serious DBZ movie if they actually tried..."

[@AlexanderHalstead]

So did all of us Z fans. Trust me, my friends and I were all freaking out in theaters watching Man of Steel, only 4 years after the abysmal DBE came out.

[@Benri05]

It's hard to apply Goku's hairstyle in real life without looking hilarious lol

[@rusenakman]

I totally forgot about the D-Ships entering V-Ship LOL

[@Britton_Thompson]

I hate that I'm so late to this, but Kryptonians' invulnerability isn't hardened skin. The solar energy they store inside their bodies emit an impenetrable bio-magnetic shield just nanometers aaay from their hair and skin all around their bodies. It's so tight and close to them that it looks like hardened skin, but if you zoomed in tight with a microscope that could also detect all the different electro-magnetic spectrums, you'd see an energy shielding hugging extremely closely to their bodies.

[@CrazyKeven3000]

wow so weird, I've been on a superman binge last 2 days and this pops up

[@Bassclaiborne0311]

You know what's really funny, lot of people just don't even realize but I remember very vividly that Superman had to kill Zod in the original Superman 2, think about it, Superman tossed their bodies into the the void in the fortress of solitude. He didn't send them back into the phantom zone. I guess because people didn't see them physically die they never made the connection

[@ravpanda037]

My take on the atmosphere thing. Jor-el say that Earth has a more nourishing atmosphere, which I assume means that it has more oxygen. So, he gets stronger from the sun, but he needs the increased oxygen for his cells to operate at 100%. Think of Clark entering the ship as a normal person suddenly being on top of mount Everest where the air is thinner, his body can't handle it at first.

[@JimmieRayGiboney]

34:11 Mark! That's funny! Krypton Gas exists in our atmosphere! 😅

[@justfresh179]

One word fits this movie perfectly: MAJESTIC

[@johnotto-wl2yh]

One word fits this movie: HORRIBLE

[@joeg6478]

@33:40 the atmosphere being like *"aerosolized kryptonite"* is probly the best description i've heard explaining why Clark gets weak on zod's ship