As a child I loved the comics, TV show, and cartoons that portrayed Superman in a manner that we all expected. Man of Steel kind of blends and forgets elements of the story that die hard fans will find disappointing. Were it not for the historical pieces that have created certain expectations of Superman, Man of Steel could stand on its own as a slow moving, blow up way too many buildings sort of film. Overall I was disappointed, but I can see how some of the story elements are appreciated. Sadly this adaptation did not live up to my expectations;
