Was there really a chance of writing about something other than Man of Steel in this week's opening paragraph? Well, maybe. I did really enjoy This Is the End. But, alas, this week is about Supes' return to the big screen. I watched the film (in 2D) for the first time last night and, as far as superhero movies go, it elicited an emotional response from me that few in the genre have. Sure, there were times where the grand scale of destruction left me cold and the product placement took me out of the moment (if only to admire some beautiful appliances meeting their untimely demise). Nevertheless, the themes of love, sacrifice, acceptance, and trust were beautifully woven into the film's text in such a way that it made me do something I've only done one other time (while reading Grant Morrison's excellent All-Star Superman run): become emotionally invested in the Man of Steel. While this is undoubtedly Kal-El's weekend, in addition to Man of Steel interviews and more, this week's Top 5 also includes the first teaser trailer and poster for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, This Is the End interviews with Seth Rogen and more, the new Elysium trailer, and a recap of E3 2013 from the convention floor. Learn more about all of the above via a link and brief recap after the jump. 1. MAN OF STEEL Review and Interviews with Henry Cavill and More As you may have noticed already, there are a ton of Man of ...
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