Entertainment: 4
Let me start by saying that this is the best Superman movie that I have seen. I liked and enjoyed watching it. I rate this this fours ("Like") across the board. However, sometimes when a movie is good on all levels, that means it is a great movie. Other times it does not, and this is one of those times.
Writing: 4
It is my theory that Superman is one of the most difficult characters to write a decent story about. He is essentially a god/indestructible, and has only two weaknesses: Kryptonite and Lois Lane. So, guess what the stories are always about? Fortunately those two well-trod paths were not emphasized in this script. Sure the Man of Steel saves Lois a time or two, but she is not the powerless damsel in distress. And, yes, Superman is weak to the atmosphere of Krypton, but there are not glowing green crystals. Don't get me wrong. The writing has flaws, but at least they aren't the same old flaws as we usually have to endure with this character. Also, I appreciated the moral look this script took. Any movie about a messiah character must deal with the morality of the character, an this movie did a good job of it.
Presentation: 4
The visuals were at times breathtaking, but other times intrusive. (Caveat - I'm no expert in cinematography.) I generally like the look director Zack Snyder brings to his films, but I was occasionally bothered by the angles of the visuals and the wobbly/shaky camera affects. The acting was decent, but felt flat at times--and was completely flat when it came to the love story between Lois and Superman.
