Earlier this week, Warner Bros. dropped a clever teaser spot during the MTV Movie Awards that featured a chilling warning to the people of Earth from Krypton’s General Zod. But the long wait for this third trailer that revealed the action packed epic scope of Man of Steel that hit tonight was well worth it.
We now have a solid impression of Krypton, Russell Crowe’s Jor-El and Michael Shannon’s General Zod, who’s enraged one line may makes me wonder if he will bury our fond memories of Terrance Stamp’s icon delivery of “Kneel before Zod” in Superman II. While we have minimal actual dialogue from Cavill as Superman, his presence alone in the red and blue suit speaks for itself. It’s a tough order to follow John Williams’ unforgettable Superman theme, but the preview of Hans Zimmer’s score we hear in this trailer is both heroic and promising. And the one touching exchange between young Clark and Pa Kent (Kevin Costner) seals it for the film’s human aspect.
OK, waste no further time, just check out this new preview of the latest take on the Superman legend starring Henry Cavill, directed by Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300) and produced by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight trilogy).
Official synopsis:
“In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.”
Directed by Zack Snyder, Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill (Clark Kent/Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Russell Crowe (Jor-El), Ayelet Zurer (Lara Lor-Van), Kevin Costner (Jonathan Kent), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Michael Shannon (General Zod), Antje Traue (Faora), Chris Meloni (Colonel Hardy), and Laurence Fishburne (Perry White).
Man of Steel is set for theaters in 2D, RealD 3D and IMAX 3D on June 14.
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