Actor Terence Stamp recently sat down with the New York Post to offer his views on "Man of Steel" and his opinions on how the film stacks up against "Superman: The Movie" in which he portrayed General Zod. Here's an excerpt:

"I'm kind of ambivalent about it, that it's being made at all really," stated Stamp. "I think the movies that (director Richard) Donner shot... they were the benchmark for every one of those comic-book movies that were made afterwards. So, in a way, it's sad, although it's a great compliment they're being made."

Stamp went on to discuss landing his memorable role as General Zod in Donner's 1978 blockbuster and the sequel, "Superman II", following an prolonged absense from acting.

"My comeback movie. I hadn't worked for like eight years, and then I got that job. I have my doubts that this new one... I'm sure it's bigger and better and louder, but I'll be amazed if it has the same kind of ironic humor."

Stamp is currently filming the comedy "The Art of the Steal" which centers around a motorcycle daredevil and semi-reformed art thief who agrees to pull off just one more heist with his brother.