Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel relaunched the Superman franchise, with Henry Cavill taking on the titular role. It is indeed a favorite of many superhero fans and is also one of the most successful. Just like fans, Korean animator, Yongje Park has high regard for the movie, particularly highlighting the director’s take on Superman and the quality of action sequences used in the movie.
In a viral video, he is seen claiming that comic book movies (CBMs) reign supreme in action. However, it is exciting to see his points on how Korean animators understood the whole thing.
Korean Animator Yongje Park Declared Man Of Steel Tops In Action
Yongje Park is well known for being the author & artist of Strongest Fighter and The God of High School. Given his interest in the action genre, he sparked the whole superhero movie debate by sharing his view that Man of Steel must be considered the most thrilling hero action film ever made.
In a recently resurfaced video on X ( formerly Twitter), sequences from Henry Cavill’s 2013 movie, Man of Steel. He said,
“I love the action sequences in Man of Steel. It showed me this is what Superman fighting in real life will look like.”
His statement has surely presented Zack Snyder’s movie in a positive light especially considering the action element used in the project.
In the vast universe of the film, Man of Steel maintains its stature with captivating effects and emotionally charged moments.
However, the movie garnered a mixed response from the critics and viewers upon its release. The movie grossed $668 million worldwide, with Cavill’s performance in the movie left viewers divided.
Snyder always made us wonder about that world with superheroes and what people would do if they were in this situation. There are some flaws, like Martha’s moment. But overall, it shows a realistic picture.
It might not be everyone’s kind of music, but anyway, it’s worth a better cure. Snyder showed us the darker side, making us reflect on our flaws and weaknesses.
Nevertheless, the duo has gained a strong cult following over the years with many still interested in exploring Cavill’s Clark Kent, aka Superman, arc in the DC Universe.
However, the superhero franchise has already gotten a revamp under the guidance of new DC Studios co-CEOs, James Gunn and Peter Safran, with David Corenswet set to don the ‘S’ mark on his chest in Superman (2025).
Superman’s Ultimate Movie Moment In Man Of Steel
The film Man of Steel became a landmark for Snyder’s directing style, particularly, his brilliant reimagination of Krypton and the more humane version of Clark Kent.
At the very beginning of the movie, a big confrontation occurs between Superman and General Zod in which the former is left with no choice other than to take the latter’s life. But, the movie offers much more interesting stuff beyond that.
Yet, beyond this intense moment, the film offers a lot of captivating elements to enjoy. It’s not solely about visual aesthetics, but the way it single-handedly delves into the human aspect of the characters and tells their story with finesse.
It is characterized and narrated very perfectly and sufficiently, with a lot of impressive alien technology that is easily bound to outshine other superhero movies.
Let’s delve into some of the standout moments from Snyder’s Man of Steel. Of course, Krypton in this film provides eye candy for the audience. The attention paid to details is awesome, starting with the blend of different comic book thrillers to build a world that is all its own.
Fans of Superman will surely enjoy the scenes where he gets down to those challenges of fighting the villains and usually does some very unbelievable things. Notably, one of the movie’s best scenes is when Superman saves the oil rig from exploding.
All these collectively helped the movie to curate an unforgettable cinematic spectacle that left a lasting impression on audiences and filmmakers alike.
