'Man of Steel' Compared to Chris Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’

Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel has been compared to Christopher Nolan’s uber-successful Dark Knight trilogy – by fans, bloggers, and even the cast and crew (though Nolan, who’s producing the film, has disputed the comparison). The reasoning is twofold: 1) the films share some of the same creatives – Nolan as producer, David S. Goyer as writer, and Hans Zimmer as composer – and 2) both films utilize handheld camerawork and a similarly bleak color palette.

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In a recent interview, Snyder discussed all things Man of Steel, including the aforementioned comparisons to The Dark Knight, the rumors of a ‘Batman/Superman’ team-up film, star Henry Cavill wearing Christover Reeve’s Superman suit, and more.

I’m sure people will jump on Snyder’s use of the word “cool” here – after all, he’s been criticized previously for making movies that focus more on the “cool” side of things than the substance – but it’s worth pointing out that he said the word sort of flippantly. He genuinely comes off in the interview as someone who’s really excited about the film’s prospects and hopeful that he did right by the property and the fans.

Whether or not Snyder and Warner Bros. have plans to unite Batman and Superman – in a Batman/Superman team-up or in a Justice League movie – probably depends on whether or not Man of Steel is a box office success. The good news for Snyder and company? MoS is tracking to make over $100 million in its very first weekend.

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MAN OF STEEL'S new pictures available on the Internet

The new Zack Snyder's Superman Film Man of Steel has released ten TV spots, three full trailers, and interviews galore haven't been enough to satiate your super hunger, Warner Bros released new images, both still shots from the finished film and set pictures, to keep your anticipation growing.

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Man of Steel Actor Henry Cavill could replace Tom Cruise on WB's Man from U.N.C.L.E

According to reports, Cruise dropped out of the project because the filming schedule interfered with his commitments to Mission Impossible 5 [how many of those are they going to make?!]. WB has a whole roster of names to choose from, but it looks like they’re banking on Man of Steel making Cavill a huge star because they’re in talks with him to take over.

He could replace Tom Cruise, who's just dropped out to concentrate on 'Mission: Impossible 5'

It was reported a couple of months ago that Tom Cruise had signed on to play the lead in Warner Brothers’ ‘Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ However, it’s now being reported that Henry Cavill, star of WB’s ‘Man of Steel’, will be taking over from Cruise.

Now, despite what everyone says about Cruise, the guy is still a movie star. That doesn’t really mean much in the US anymore, but he can still open a film internationally. Case in point: Oblivion. It tanked domestically [well, for the most part], but managed to make the majority of its box office internationally.

Since WB is hoping that ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ will launch a franchise, it means that they’re really counting on Man of Steel to do well and for Henry Cavill to become a big enough name to headline a studio franchise. Sure, unknowns have headlined franchises before – but that’s usually when the franchise is established enough that the actor is not the draw for the audience, the brand is [i.e. most superhero movies cast unknowns, especially in today’s times when studios are becoming averse to spending money]. However, when the franchise itself is not based on a well-known brand or IP, then you need a hook to draw the audiences in. You think anyone would have gone to see Pirates of the Caribbean without Johnny Depp? Do you think anyone’s going to go see World War Z for any other reason that Brad Pitt?

Either way, this puts a lot of pressure on Cavill’s performance in Man of Steel. As the titular character, his career lives and dies by the performance of that movie. Luckily, advanced word of mouth is very strong, but you can never really know for sure. ‘Man of Steel’ releases on June 14th.

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Super Man | Man of Steel 2013 Movie Review and Expectations

I've always loved Zack Snyder's graphic novel style, and I can't wait to see Nolan producing. Hopefully Man of Steel can combine amazing images with heavier themes.

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 Zod? This movie is going to be a lot of fun!

Tons of action, a non wimpy superman, and a villain that superman will fight not stare at? Judging by trailers it looks like we are finally going to get a superman movie we can enjoy with all the great effects you would expect from the same studio that edited the avengers.