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Man of Steel [2013]

Tagline:

• You will believe that a man can fly.

Superman:

• Henry Cavill

Overview

• Clark Kent, one of the last of an extinguished race disguised as an unremarkable human, is forced to reveal his identity when Earth is invaded by an army of survivors who threaten to bring the planet to the brink of destruction.
• June 10, 2013
• 143 minutes
• Action, Adventure, Drama

Production Team

• Director:
  • Zack Snyder
• Screenwriter:
  • David S. Goyer
• Story By:
  • David S. Goyer, Christopher Nolan
• Studio:
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
• Production Company:
  • Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, DC Entertainment, Syncopy, Peters Entertainment
• Distribution Company:
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Franchise

• DC Extended Universe (DCEU)
• Created By:
  • DC Comics
• Franchise Architect:
  • Zack Snyder
• The DCEU follows the stories of DC Comics' most famous superheroes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and others, as they come together to battle common foes and threats to humanity.
• Timeline:
  • The first film in the DC Extended Universe, setting the stage for subsequent entries in the franchise.
• Series:
  • DC Extended Universe Films:
    * Man of Steel (2013)
    * Clark Kent, forced to reveal his identity, protects Earth from an invasion by survivors of his home planet, Krypton.
    * Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
    * Batman and Superman face off while dealing with the emergence of a powerful new threat.
    * Suicide Squad (2016)
    * A team of incarcerated supervillains is forced to undertake dangerous missions for the government.
    * Wonder Woman (2017)
    * An Amazonian princess leaves her home to stop a war and discover her full powers.
    * Justice League (2017)
    * Batman and Wonder Woman assemble a team of superheroes to combat an otherworldly threat.
    * Aquaman (2018)
    * Arthur Curry, heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, must step forward to lead his people against an ancient enemy.
    * Shazam! (2019)
    * A teenager is granted the power to transform into a superhero and must harness his newfound abilities to fight evil.
    * Birds of Prey (2020)
    * Harley Quinn teams up with other female heroes to protect a young girl from a crime lord.
    * Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
    * Diana Prince faces new foes during the Cold War era.
    * Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
    * A director's cut of Justice League, with additional footage and a darker tone.
    * The Suicide Squad (2021)
    * A new iteration of the Suicide Squad is assembled for a mission in a South American country.
    * Black Adam (2022)
    * An ancient antihero is awakened and challenged by modern superheroes.
    * The Flash (2023)
    * Barry Allen uses his super speed to alter time and change the future.
    * Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
    * Aquaman faces new threats to his underwater kingdom.
• Related Titles:
  • Superman: The Movie (1978)
    * Kal-El, last survivor of Krypton, grows up on Earth and becomes Superman, defender of justice.
  • Superman II (1980)
    * Superman battles three Kryptonian criminals who have escaped from the Phantom Zone.
  • Superman III (1983)
    * Superman faces a corrupted version of himself and a wealthy villain.
  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    * Superman decides to rid the world of nuclear weapons but faces a powerful new enemy.
  • Superman Returns (2006)
    * Superman returns to Earth after a long absence and must stop Lex Luthor's latest scheme.
  • Superman (2025) (Upcoming Reboot)
    * A new take on the origin and adventures of Superman for a new generation.

Music

• Composer:
  • Hans Zimmer
• Track List:
  • Look to the Stars
  • Oil Rig
  • Sent Here for a Reason
  • DNA
  • Goodbye My Son
  • If You Love These People
  • Krypton's Last
  • Terraforming
  • Tornado
  • You Die or I Do
  • Launch
  • Ignition
  • I Will Find Him
  • This Is Clark Kent
  • I Have So Many Questions
  • Flight
  • What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World?

Bonus Content

• Iconic Quotes:
  • You're the answer, son. You're the answer to "Are we alone in the universe?" - Jonathan Kent
  • You will give the people of Earth an ideal to strive towards. - Jor-El
  • I grew up in Kansas, General. About as American as it gets. - Superman
  • My father believed that if the world found out who I really was, they’d reject me out of fear. - Clark Kent
  • Krypton had its chance! - Superman
• Fun Facts:
  • Henry Cavill underwent intense physical training to portray Superman, achieving a highly muscular physique that was widely praised.
  • The fight scenes were highly choreographed, utilizing a mix of practical effects and CGI to create realistic and dynamic battles.
  • Man of Steel was the first film to launch the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
  • The film's realistic tone and darker themes set it apart from previous Superman adaptations.
  • The destruction of Metropolis in the film led to significant fan debate and influenced future DCEU films' storylines.
  • Zack Snyder's direction focused on exploring the alien aspects of Superman's identity, providing a fresh perspective on the character.
• Reception
  • Awards:
    * Nominee: Saturn Awards for Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture
    * Winner: Critics' Choice Movie Awards for Best Action Movie
    * Nominee: Visual Effects Society Awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
  • Achievements:
    * Grossed $670 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2013.
    * Praised for its visual effects, action sequences, and Hans Zimmer's score.
  • Legacy:
    * Established Henry Cavill as a new generation's Superman.
    * Set the tone for the DC Extended Universe, influencing subsequent films like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League.
  • Quotes:
    * Man of Steel is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant reboot that breathes new life into the Superman franchise.
    * A bold and ambitious superhero film that sets a high bar for future entries in the DC Extended Universe.

Cast:

• Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
• Amy Adams as Lois Lane
• Michael Shannon as General Zod
• Diane Lane as Martha Kent
• Russell Crowe as Jor-El
• Antje Traue as Faora-Ul
• Harry Lennix as General Calvin Swanwick
• Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton
• Christopher Meloni as Colonel Nathan Hardy
• Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent
• Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van
• Laurence Fishburne as Perry White

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