I like it but it would be better if you could make out more of his facial expressions. Also, I'm not sure if it's good or bad that the explosion isn't behind him but more around him and infront of him.
... what? Anywho, the effect is overwhelming. I don't know what DC means by "2008" but you might want to try some others, or use this one in smaller doses.
He means that this kind of effect was new and fashionable in 2008, but now people have figured out how to make better use of this effect. But yes, I agree. The explosion is waaaaaaayyyyy too big. It's overpowering, and not in a good way. 3/5.