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kheasApr 3, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to like it, but there wasn't much for me to like. (or maybe there was too much for me to dislike)

Overall an okay film. Way too easy to nitpick and I wasn't looking forward to it to begin with so I may come off a bit jaded but here you go.
It was far too dark (both visually and thematically) for my taste. I mean seriously, Are both Metropolis and Gotham cursed with an eternal overcast? If that's the case how the hell does Superman stay powered?
WAY too long of a film. I got bored a few times and found myself losing interest in the narrative on occasion. Some of the plot points made absolutely no sense for the players involved but how often does a Superhero movie make sense? I think the editor fell asleep a few times. Plus the ending felt like The Return of the King ending all over again. It could have ended about 12 times and had been much much better.

I give it a 6 of 10. Not bad but not great either. Wont be buying it. Hope Justice League is better.

Below are a few bits that annoyed me the most:

- Lex is annoying. Seriously, this is not the Lex Luthor that would be a foil for Superman, this is something else...not sure what.
- Batman is an **** And also very gullible for a master detective. I mean seriously, the dude has some serious mental health issues that makes him not see the obvious.
- Superman is,,,well the same MoS Supes we saw in the first film. Not much going on there for a 'sequel' film.
- Wonder Woman is amazing. Certainly the highlight of the film. I wish she had had more screen time and look forward to seeing more of her.
- Doomsday is...ugh...three words. What. A. Waste.
- Lois Lane is useless...again a total waste. No character development from the first film at all. Just someone to save and cry over her loss.
- The Justice League Cameos. Again, pointless. Could have been saved for an end credits bit and would have been much more impactful.
- and seriously? Martha? ugh… Expand

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Mando44646Mar 30, 2016

Not terrible, but definitely not good. It is really the most middling, meh, superhero movie that I've seen in years. How can BATMAN VS SUPERMAN be done so blandly? I don't know. I simply don't know how they managed this. The villains alsoNot terrible, but definitely not good. It is really the most middling, meh, superhero movie that I've seen in years. How can BATMAN VS SUPERMAN be done so blandly? I don't know. I simply don't know how they managed this. The villains also sucked - Doomsday was done blandly with no build-up, and Lex Luthor...wasn't Lex Luthor. I don't know who he was *supposed* to be, but he's Lex only in name.

At least Batfleck is the best movie Batman yet, Wonder Woman is well done if underused, and Cavil is a capable Superman.… Expand

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hiruuMar 25, 2016

The movie is serviceable. It isn't bad or horrible, but it is certainly not a classic. You are going to get a split of opinion about the film, but I think for the average moviegoer, this film will be a tough sell. The expectations for thisThe movie is serviceable. It isn't bad or horrible, but it is certainly not a classic. You are going to get a split of opinion about the film, but I think for the average moviegoer, this film will be a tough sell. The expectations for this film are huge, and sadly to say, it disappoints. I find it funny regarding counter-culture backlash of people saying if you don’t understand or love comicbook movies, you won’t get it. I’ve been deeply into comicbook before most of these people were born, so I’m pretty sure I get it. The problem is the film simply isn’t very good, period. There are long, empty scene, and so many shallow plot devices, it takes away so much from enjoying the film. The ending is rush and smashed together to set up Justice League. Perhaps it will be tied together in JL, but I’m not counting on it.… Expand

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harmattanMar 29, 2016

Have we started taking crazy pills people? How anyone could rate this a 0 or a 10 is beyond me. My honest rating would be a 5.5. It's a solidly mediocre film. Schitzophrenic pacing, plot holes the size of the grand canyon, deus ex machina,Have we started taking crazy pills people? How anyone could rate this a 0 or a 10 is beyond me. My honest rating would be a 5.5. It's a solidly mediocre film. Schitzophrenic pacing, plot holes the size of the grand canyon, deus ex machina, some cringe-worthy dialogue, anti-climactic, and bad casting in Eisenberg and Adams. I don't mind the deviations from the source materials at all (if it makes the film better, then great), but there are some ultra-clumsy plot devices that would make any toddler say "c'mon, really??" -- the treatment of some points seem like they were written by a lazy middle-school student turning in an essay late. Worse, the film just seems to lack any heart: this certainly won't be one of those films where time sheds a somewhat better light on e.g. MoS. The few positives include tasty visuals and fun-to-watch actors in the hero roles, but all in all, I really wish I'd spent my time and money elsewhere.… Expand

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IncrediBolkAug 29, 2016

A team-up we've all been waiting for, left me disappointed. As Bruce Wayne, Afleck didn't quite measure up. His shortcomings were exacerbated by putting him in scenes with Jeremy Irons as Alfred. Irons is clearly the better actor and makesA team-up we've all been waiting for, left me disappointed. As Bruce Wayne, Afleck didn't quite measure up. His shortcomings were exacerbated by putting him in scenes with Jeremy Irons as Alfred. Irons is clearly the better actor and makes Ben look worse. As Batman he did a fine job. Overall he ranks third for the role, behind Bale and Keaton. There could have been more story around building his plan to fight Superman. They really forced the main villian (spoiler) Doomsday was kind of forced into being quickly was well. Lex Luthor came across as a little childish and Michael Rosenbaum's portrayal was significantly better. Wonder Woman come out of this film as the best hero. I was in doubt at the original casting, but Gal proved me wrong. While I will, no doubt, wait for Afleck's Batman stand-alone to go to DVD, I will make an effort to see Wonder Woman in the theater.… Expand

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SSH83Apr 14, 2016

Pretty much everything you glimpsed from the trailer is exactly what you get. There is no surprises in the actual movie. Lex Luther is supposed to be the most refreshing villain in comic movie history because he always keeps his cool andPretty much everything you glimpsed from the trailer is exactly what you get. There is no surprises in the actual movie. Lex Luther is supposed to be the most refreshing villain in comic movie history because he always keeps his cool and is a perfect politician. But Jesse Eisenberg being the 1 trick pony, turned him into the typical weird nerdy genius that is in just about every other comic movie. If you don't know about the missed opportunity, think Little Finger from Game of Throne, but even smarter and more powerful. Every scene with Lex in this movie is a total disaster and the clash of ideology was watered down by the meddling. Another foolish thing is... they made batman have a anger tantrum... it's not just the trailer exaggerating. Batman really has just a stupid anger tantrum as teenage-immature as in the trailer. just facepalm all over. It's a reimagining of batman... that turn into crap. Batman's only unique "super power" was his near perfect control, planning and life-experience over all others. They took that away in this movie. This is especially important in Justice League situation. If every fricking character in Justice League is an emotional hot head who throws anger tantrum... well... it's going to turn into a sht mess and there is no longer character differences... just costume and power difference... that completely pales in comparison to why Marvel movies are good.… Expand

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RtheomMar 27, 2016

It was an all over the place mess. I wasn't bored, but I spent a good portion of the movie trying to keep track of what was happening, and another portion wondering why they chose to do this or that. It could have been 1.5 hours and shouldIt was an all over the place mess. I wasn't bored, but I spent a good portion of the movie trying to keep track of what was happening, and another portion wondering why they chose to do this or that. It could have been 1.5 hours and should have been 1.5 hours.

If you're a big batman or superman fan, you might want to see this in theaters, if you're curious just catch it on TV or Netflix, if you're not even that, then just avoid it.… Expand

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sinadoomMar 30, 2016

It's what you'd expect it to be - big budget action, solid cast and awesome soundtrack. I personally didn't think it was too slow but admittedly the first hour wasn't used well enough to build the story. Nevertheless, it's still a solid movieIt's what you'd expect it to be - big budget action, solid cast and awesome soundtrack. I personally didn't think it was too slow but admittedly the first hour wasn't used well enough to build the story. Nevertheless, it's still a solid movie that's worth seeing if you like Batman or Superman.… Expand

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LJHayesApr 4, 2016

Not as bad as critics are saying, also not as good as the fanboys are saying.
When this film is good it is great. Say what you will about Snyder, he knows how to pull off an awesome action sequence. Visually the film looks great and (whileNot as bad as critics are saying, also not as good as the fanboys are saying.
When this film is good it is great. Say what you will about Snyder, he knows how to pull off an awesome action sequence. Visually the film looks great and (while some people seem to dislike this) I think the dark tone is good too.
DC are trying to distinguish themselves from the Marvel films and I think going for a more mature vibe is a smart way to do it.
The performances are solid but my favourite has to be Jeremy Irons. He isn't in it long but I love his portrayal of a tired and cynical Alfred.
Also I the sound track is just great! I especially like Wonder Womans theme.
All that said, this film has problems. Lots of them.
Like I say, I like that they're going for a more grown up ton but there are moments when it gets a little heavier than it needs to be. There are three superheroes in this film and they all seem to hate being a superhero, I don't think it would hurt for one of them to at least seem like they like what they do.
There are a lot of easter eggs and set ups for future films, some of which are done better than others (the justice league cameos are really lazily done). I really enjoyed looking out for the nods and winks but there are so many of them in this film and so heavily emphasized that I think it would be quite alienating to a casual viewer who wasn't that farmiliar with the comics.
Henry Cavill is a good Superman but we knew that already. The new heroes (Affleck and Gadot) are what I'm a bit conflicted about.People say 'Wonder Woman stole the show' but collectively she's only in it for like 8 minutes. It's a good 8 minutes, she doesn't get anything wrong but it's still just 8 minutes, hardly enough to steal a show.
Whether or not you'll like Batman depends on what interperatation if the character is your favourite. Personally I like Batman when he has his no killing rule so I'm not a massive fan of this one. Not to say Affleck does a bad job, he certainly doesn't but in this film Batman kills without hesitation or remorse.
Jesse Eisenberg as Luthor... I don't know where to stand. He gives it his all but I'm not keen on awkward nerdy Luthor.
Also the editing in the first hour or so of the film is kind of clunky and the final fight at the end feels kind of tacked on like they just needed a last minute excuse to get the three heores in one place. I mean Doomsday (aside from looking like a generic CGI monster taken from WETA digitals stock library) just doesn't feel necessary here.
So all in all it's good but far from perfect. If you're on the fence about going to see it then I would definitely urge you to go.… Expand

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pnathan_28Mar 25, 2016

so I just watched the movie and it's a 6/10 at best, which is really disappointing because by now WB/DC should know better. all the narrative problems and bizarre characterizations from the Man of Steel are still problematic to the narrative.so I just watched the movie and it's a 6/10 at best, which is really disappointing because by now WB/DC should know better. all the narrative problems and bizarre characterizations from the Man of Steel are still problematic to the narrative. the editing is confusing and Jesse Isenberg's Luthor is appalling! I had such high hopes for the movie and the DCU especially since I really like Cavill and Affleck in this, but I fear as long as Snyder and that hack Goyer are still involved in the Universe it's going to be perpetually mediocre. That is a true shame because there was so much potential for these movies to have been great.… Expand

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theotherone55Mar 28, 2016

If you rated this movie a 10, then your favorite movie was probably Transformers. Sorry for the judgement.

Overall, an entertaining movie that was a long delayed teaser for something bigger. Was it a cool action movie? Hell yeah. Was itIf you rated this movie a 10, then your favorite movie was probably Transformers. Sorry for the judgement.

Overall, an entertaining movie that was a long delayed teaser for something bigger. Was it a cool action movie? Hell yeah. Was it even close to the level of Nolan and Christian Bale? Hell no. I didn't walk into this thinking it was Oscar worthy, so that helped.

I'll keep this short. Zack Snyder is a little too over-the-top for me. 300 is done, end it. We get it, you like smoke and dark shadows. Henry Cavill lacks charisma, obviously. Ben Affleck did ok. Jesse Eisenburg was horribly casted and kept trying to do a Joker-shtick.… Expand

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euuMar 26, 2016

The strenghts and weaknesses of Batman vs Superman are the same strenghts and weaknesses of every Zack Snyder movie: if all you want from the movie is great action scenes and some nice visuals, then you're set, but if you want other thingsThe strenghts and weaknesses of Batman vs Superman are the same strenghts and weaknesses of every Zack Snyder movie: if all you want from the movie is great action scenes and some nice visuals, then you're set, but if you want other things like good story, characters and pacing, then you need to look somewhere else. I still think the movie is worth the watch, mainly because of its last 30 minutes, but expect to sit through a lot of crap to get there.
First of all, the the good things: Ben Affleck is great as Batman. To give a new edge to a character that has been done to death allready is the only thing this movie has going except the action scenes and its all due to Afflek. His Batman is even darker, more brutal and violent than ever before and while many fans won't appreaciate that, I think it was the right way to portray the character for this movie. Henry Cavill as Superman is the same as he was in MoS, if you liked him there you will like him here too. Wonder Woman just shows from time to time doing nothing until revealing her power in the final battle, but other than fanservice she adds nothing to the movie. But the worst character is Lex Luthor. This might be the worst antagonist of any movie that I've seen in the last few years. Whowever thought of making Lex Luthor a hipster version of Ledger's Joker was out of his mind. Not only is his personality annoying as hell, but his motivation and actions make no sense. I had no idea that I will see a villain even worse than Kylo Ren from the Farce Awakens anytime soon, but congratulations to Jesse Esenberg for pulling that off.
The biggest problem however is the story which is very convoluted and most times doesn't make any sense. The fact that they also try to add social and political commentary as well as as kindergarden phislosophical themes makes it even worse. Its not as pretentoius as Watchmen, Snyder's other opus, but its still way too grimdark for a movie about characters that were written for kids.
Fortunatelly, the actions scenes are worth it. For all his flaws, Snyder is still one of the best at directing action. Wether its Batman fighting some mercs in hand to hand combat or Superman and Wonder Woman having an over the top fight with something that looks like a troll from Lord of The Rings, the action is miles above the crap you see in Marvell Movies.
Overall its not as bad as critics make it out to be but also not as good as it could have been. Still, if you are a fan and want to see a different kind of superhero movie than the hipster, self aware, made by comitee tripe Disney has to offer you should check it out… Expand

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JunghovaMar 26, 2016

Acting was good and the movie wasnt as bad as critics have been saying, but i found a few wtf moments that kind of brought me out of the movie. I hope snyder can redeem himself with justice league....

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Jack97Dec 17, 2016

Batman V Superman was not as good as I wanted it to be unfortunately (and no I don't have an anti-DC agenda and I wasn't paid by Disney for you idiots who believe that BS). I thought Ben Affleck was great as Batman, the rest of the cast didBatman V Superman was not as good as I wanted it to be unfortunately (and no I don't have an anti-DC agenda and I wasn't paid by Disney for you idiots who believe that BS). I thought Ben Affleck was great as Batman, the rest of the cast did fine but Jesse Eisenburg was really over the top (in the bad way). The film feels disjointed at times, the writing was lazy in some bits (Martha) but the visual look of the film looked straight out of a comic book and the fight with Batman and Superman was great. Mixed bag for me personally. I don't hate it, I don't even fully dislike it, it's just not as good as I wanted it to be. And I LOVE superhero movies, so I'm bummed out about this.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticMar 26, 2016

I've seen the film twice now and while I liked the film more the second time, I still saw a lot of the same flaws. The best part of the film is Ben Affleck's Batman he is dark gritty and very damaged from years of fighting in Gotham. I alsoI've seen the film twice now and while I liked the film more the second time, I still saw a lot of the same flaws. The best part of the film is Ben Affleck's Batman he is dark gritty and very damaged from years of fighting in Gotham. I also really liked the action. While there wasn't enough when the big moments happened it was great. I will also say I enjoyed the Hans Zimmer score. The biggest problem is the characters motivations and in the case of other Zack Snyder films the overall story. I will give Snyder credit for the different tone he tried to set, but there are just to many issues that take you out of the film. Overall this film is a mixed bag, although I'm still interested to see where they go with Justice League. B-… Expand

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lloydharrisonMar 29, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a mess. There's no other word to describe it. Ever since San Diego Comic Con erupted in 2013 at the unveiling of the Batman/Superman logo, my anticipation and expectation for this film has been torn downBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a mess. There's no other word to describe it. Ever since San Diego Comic Con erupted in 2013 at the unveiling of the Batman/Superman logo, my anticipation and expectation for this film has been torn down the middle. The inner fanboy in me has been incredibly excited to see the biggest superhero showdown in film history. But the sceptic in me is always wary of Zack Snyder's track record and filmmaking capabilities. Or lack of in many respects. And I'm disapointed but completely unsurprised to say that this film has countless problems that dramatically tarnish the overall experience. The most significant problem with this film is the story. People are complaining that the two and a half hour run time is too long. But I think this film needed to be at least four hours long to make any sense of all the content that is crammed together. This film was never allowed to just be Batman v Superman. Like the initial title suggested. And instead this film has become a small and insignificant piece in a larger picture. And the Dawn of Justice sub title is definitely the greater focus and it breaths down the neck of what should have been an incredible standalone film. If Zack Snyder and co had just concentrated on making the best Batman v Superman film that they could, then the Justice League elements could have come further down the line. We've never seen a film with both Batman & Superman in together. Why didn't Zack Snyder make the absolute most of the opportunity and give these two timeless comic book heroes the feature film that they deserved and that the world wanted. What is also detrimental to the story, is the editing. Whenever there's a scene of emotional weight or gravitas, you're just beginning to care about the characters and then it cuts to something completely irrelevant. And you're left wondering what followed in the previous scene as apposed to focussing on what's currently happening. The story is never allowed to breath and thoroughly explain itself. And I just cannot fathom why so many scenes where placed in such irrelevant and disruptive places. It happens on so many occasion and it's frustrating because you feel robbed of a scene that could have made the experience much more satisfying. Following the issues surrounding story, there's then the issues surrounding themes and motivations. Once again the story doesn't allow certain characters to explain their standpoint. Or it's glossed over and you either don't understand or care. The only character I bought into was Batman. And Batman is by far the best thing about this film. Which is satisfying because I'm a huge Batman fan in particular and I would certainly welcome a solo outing. Otherwise I just wasn't invested in any of the other characters or what they contributed to the story. I think Superman has drawn the short straw here and ultimately this is not Man of Steel 2. Here Superman is half heartedly given his own screen time and some questions are asked of his character and what he should or shouldn't do. But I didn't particularly care or feel engaged by his involvement.

There's many problems, but the inner fanboy in me is forgiving and there are moments that I absolutely loved. The Batman segments of this film are by far the highlights. And Ben Affleck is a worthy Batman/Bruce Wayne and I welcome a solo outing. But once again Zack Snyder proves that he cannot tell a story. From the sloppy editing to far too much unnecessary shoehorned in content, BvS isn't allowed to be the big event that it should have been.… Expand

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Josh27Apr 13, 2016

First, I am biased because I love Batman. Second, I have read the comic from the 80s that Injustice and this movie were based on : The Dark Knight Returns. Go read that-don't watch the animated films.

This film surprised me in a few ways,First, I am biased because I love Batman. Second, I have read the comic from the 80s that Injustice and this movie were based on : The Dark Knight Returns. Go read that-don't watch the animated films.

This film surprised me in a few ways, Bat-Fleck was cool and he had very advanced technology. The shots were beautiful and the score is amazing-Hans Zimmer kills it.

The bad- Lois is still obnoxious and always in places she doesn't belong. Wonder Woman is a strong point of interest and has like 5 whole minutes of screen time. This movie revolves around the past instead of Superman and Batman going back forth. The scene where the flash comes back from the future is very confusing to any non-comic fan. Lex is sort of atrocious, any actor would have looked more like Lex anyway. Then the entire justice league is introduced to the DC cinematic universe in brief videos that Batman finds on a file that Lex had. If Lex knew about these guys then what has he been doing?! Doomsday is a cool villain and I love that he kills Superman, but the audience will not feel satisfied because the conflict is between Batman and Superman. Shoving Doomsday in the plot feels cheap.

I personally feel Man of Steel is a better film-and that is also far from perfect.… Expand

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savagejoe444May 1, 2016

The best Batman/Bruce Wayne since Keaton, Wonder Woman, great music and scenery, and awesome fight scenes show what could have been the best comic book movie ever made.

But ultimately the sloppy writing, odd pacing and editing, confusingThe best Batman/Bruce Wayne since Keaton, Wonder Woman, great music and scenery, and awesome fight scenes show what could have been the best comic book movie ever made.

But ultimately the sloppy writing, odd pacing and editing, confusing casting of Lex Luthor, and unnecessary fan-service take away that possibility.… Expand

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AlexanderLuthorMar 25, 2016

This film falls for the most common problem in the genre, they tried to fit too many characters into the film leaving us caring about none of them. Regardless of the budget, all the lights, sound, and CGI can never take away from the needThis film falls for the most common problem in the genre, they tried to fit too many characters into the film leaving us caring about none of them. Regardless of the budget, all the lights, sound, and CGI can never take away from the need for good character development and quality writing. This film, unfortunately, falls very short. I was hoping for more.… Expand

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eggMar 29, 2016

It was... okay. I went in having already had my expectations lowered by the critics' reviews, and though their criticisms are mostly valid, they emphasized them to the nth degree, making it seem as if those flaws were all this movie was. WasIt was... okay. I went in having already had my expectations lowered by the critics' reviews, and though their criticisms are mostly valid, they emphasized them to the nth degree, making it seem as if those flaws were all this movie was. Was the plot disjointed and pacing poor? Yes. Could you still understand what was going on? Easily. Was Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor erratic and not in keeping with the brooding tone? Absolutely. Was half the movie dream sequences? Well it sure felt like it. Was the climax a complete disappointment? Almost.
First off, Ben Affleck and Jeremy Irons worked together as Batman and Alfred perfectly. The chemistry was wonderful. Affleck defied all controversy surrounding his casting, becoming the brooding, downtrodden Dark Knight we'd all expect 20 years into fighting crime. Henry Cavill and Amy Adams were forgettable. Believable performances, but with little depth, and there was really little dialogue exposing their characters' conflicts. Gal Gadot was exactly as we'd hoped she would be, but very little of her is really seen until the end, and there we get some wit and cool handling of her character, but just enough so as to leave a lot of expectation on her upcoming feature film. Now, I'll come to the real gripe. Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor. With Lex Luthor, you expect to feel a sense of dominance. This film certainly played with the source material, but as an eccentric, tick-ridden billionaire being supposedly the big bad behind the events, you'd expect a bit more reservation to make him worthy of this task. But alas, from the outset, he's just weird. Weird and irritating. He puts a tootsie roll in someone's mouth in one of the first few scenes we see him in. He just didn't do it for me.
Visually, I have little qualm. It went for a dark, gritty feel, and it achieved that. The CGI towards the end was noticeable, and I think they should've just left out the last bit all together. It made an already jumbled and full film feel even more bloated. They were trying to do too much, and though this film didn't feel like it was trying too hard to play catch up with Marvel, there were bits that were forced and unnecessary. Especially the cringeworthy drop in of the other Justice League members. No need.
We all know that comic book movies are low-brow, so, as just a comic book movie, it was an alright comic book movie. That's all to be said. Entertaining and interesting for the first two acts, but the climactic anticlimax will leave a bad taste in your mouth. Not something I could see myself watching multiple times, if only for the moments where they actually made Batman scary, and the relationship between Affleck and Irons.… Expand

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mrwarcriminalDec 30, 2016

Okay...the flick isn't bad if you don't look for holes. It feels like a mix of origin and a continuation of a series & I believe that's what the director was aiming for. There's some pleasant surprises, good effects & cinematography but theOkay...the flick isn't bad if you don't look for holes. It feels like a mix of origin and a continuation of a series & I believe that's what the director was aiming for. There's some pleasant surprises, good effects & cinematography but the silly story holes really hurts the film. These aren't holes you ask yourself on the 3rd viewing; you're asking yourself during the 1st viewing. Marvel has found a technique that really works but D.C. (My fav superhero is Batman by far..have 1200+ Batman comics) just can't get the latest universe on track. Haven't seen Suicide Sauad yet but reviews don't seem to be overwhelmingly positive. I gave BvS a 6 but it's really closer to 6.6. Its good enough to watch a few times but could have been great w/o the silly story holes.… Expand

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homerbaldmanMar 28, 2016

There is a lot to criticize about this movie, but one thing that could have been so much better was the character of Lex Luthor. Jesse Eisenberg was serviceable, although a little conspicuously unstable for me. Apparently, Bryan CranstonThere is a lot to criticize about this movie, but one thing that could have been so much better was the character of Lex Luthor. Jesse Eisenberg was serviceable, although a little conspicuously unstable for me. Apparently, Bryan Cranston was considered for the role. He would have been the quintessential Luthor: cool, methodical, dispassionate and brilliantly evil beyond measure (sound like somebody we know?). Along with Wonder Woman, he would have been considered one of the bright spots of the movie.… Expand

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marcmyworksMar 26, 2016

Regardless of what the critics are saying, this film delivers its source material and manages to give a fair amount of screen time to the myriad of characters. The problem is the pacing of the actual dilemma brought before us; should one manRegardless of what the critics are saying, this film delivers its source material and manages to give a fair amount of screen time to the myriad of characters. The problem is the pacing of the actual dilemma brought before us; should one man with the power of a god be governed by the laws of man? This gets bogged down by dream sequences, origin stories, previews to spin-off films and CGI monsters. The real dilemma in this film should have been two opposing egos battling to be accepted rather than coming attractions to sell a franchise-worth of toys.… Expand

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moviemitch96Apr 2, 2016

Given that I didn't care for Man of Steel at all, as well as my skepticism towards Ben Affleck taking over as Batman, I was in no hurry to see this film. Having agreed to see it with a friend tonight, I have to admit that this was a slightGiven that I didn't care for Man of Steel at all, as well as my skepticism towards Ben Affleck taking over as Batman, I was in no hurry to see this film. Having agreed to see it with a friend tonight, I have to admit that this was a slight improvement over the chaotic mess that Man of Steel was, but that really isn't saying much unfortunately. The amount of Michael Bay-style destruction and explosions sadly increases in this one and it was even enough to make me feel pretty underwhelmed by the time the film ended. However, I can honestly say that Ben Affleck actually did a pretty decent job as Batman. Henry Cavill was pretty much the same as Superman. Unfortunately, Jesse Eisenberg, was unbelievably miscast as Lex Luthor! This role did not feel right for him at all and I felt that for pretty much his entire presence in the film! Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman appearance was pretty much wasted, since she only appears in the last 10 minutes of the final battle. Overall, the film wasn't without its fun moments and Ben Affleck didn't disappoint, but I gotta say that Zack Snyder really doesn't have a very good grip on this franchise. I completely support all of the petitions out there to get rid of him for all of the future DC films!… Expand

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TgExpressMar 29, 2016

This is one of those films I want to like more than I do. The dark premis and the themes explored are particularly interesting. Affleck was fine, Eisenberg was excellent and the tone of the movie appropriate. But the plot holes, oh the plotThis is one of those films I want to like more than I do. The dark premis and the themes explored are particularly interesting. Affleck was fine, Eisenberg was excellent and the tone of the movie appropriate. But the plot holes, oh the plot holes, and quite a ridiculous turn around for batman from enemy of superman to BFF, it just wasn't believable. And Gadot literally had no point in the movie - I can't understand why she was there or what she was doing. And the weird flashback (or flash forward?) scenes just made the whole thing less believable. Seriously why is Amy Adams doing these movies? But all in all you can enjoy this movie, but you'll come away a little disappointed. Performances fine, film work fine, storyline fail.… Expand

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victoratorMar 31, 2016

Considering the completely absurd story and heroes this movie is actually pretty alright!
The actors give a good performance in general. Of course this is not a movie for everyone but if you are a fan of superhero movies you might as well goConsidering the completely absurd story and heroes this movie is actually pretty alright!
The actors give a good performance in general. Of course this is not a movie for everyone but if you are a fan of superhero movies you might as well go and watch this one as well. Surely beats Deadpool in my opinion. Strong 6/10 for special fx and Lex Luthor.… Expand

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bfoore90Mar 25, 2016

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Definitely one of the more controversial films released over the past few years, it almost seems like BvS was a victim of its own hype. Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, Gal Gadot were great castings for their specific roles. Jesse Eisenberg gets alot of crap but I compare him very favorably to Zemo (a villain I actually enjoyed greatly) in Captain America: Civil War though his motivations aren't as clear cut as Zemo's were. Superman was barely in this movie and whenever Amy Adam's Louis Lane is on screen, her character in the theatrical cut is useless and idiotic by the way which isn't helped by Adam's almost completely phoned in performance. When it comes to Louis, my issues with her almost go back to Man of Steel. I really feel like she was completely miscast and that an actress who could actually take the role and run with it, like Jessica Chastain preferably would have been much better than what were getting now from Amy Adam's. But back to the film, it almost felt like this movie suffered from an identity crisis and forgot whether it wanted to be a Batman movie, a Superman movie or a Justice League Prequel. That being said, the story is convoluted with issues that go from wasteful story arcs, very unfleshed out scenes that cause an uncohesive story that has so much going on that it's hard to keep the audience's attention focused on the premise at hand. Overall, the theatrical cut wasn't awful by any means. Ben Affleck brings it as Batman and Gal Gadot was elegant as Wonder Woman and It's certainly not the worst movie ever made nor does it deserve the comparisons to Fan4Tastic it was receiving on release. While I'm settling on a 6/10 for the theatrical cut, I did find the EC to be more in line for a 7-7.5/10 as it fixes alot of the issues and offers a more cohesive storyline than that of the cut that was shown in theaters.… Expand

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familyguyMar 26, 2016

The only spotlight in this movie belong to Batman ( Ben Affleck) . With the action , design and performance. really bring comic to live. if not for Batman i will score this movie 4/10. The plot is ok but the way director telling itThe only spotlight in this movie belong to Batman ( Ben Affleck) . With the action , design and performance. really bring comic to live. if not for Batman i will score this movie 4/10. The plot is ok but the way director telling it horrible. jesse eisenberg's acting is horrible the way he performance remind me more of riddler than Lex . Honestly if this movie is opening for Justice league it fail my expectation . I rather watch more Batman movie with Ben affleck… Expand

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SalamalamalamaMay 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice does what it says on the box. It's a shows the whole Justice League before the movie that's set to release in 2017. The movies does have areas where it excels, but as whole, considering this is a movie that has two of some of the biggest fictional characters in history, not exceptional. I am speaking as a fan of both Marvel and DC, and wanting both the MCU and the DCEU to succeed. This review will mostly be spoiler free, but I will label the areas that have a spoiler with a "SPOILER ALERT". I have seen this movie twice, so I can get a better judgement on the film.

Pros:
- Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons and Gal Gadot (as brief as she is in this movie) do amazingly well portraying Batman/Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth and Wonder Woman/Diana Prince respectively. They do their characters justice (pun intended?)
- The fight scenes. The fight between Batman and Superman and the warehouse scene especially. Brilliant choreography with Batman.
- Bruce Wayne's perspective on the events in Man of Steel. It kind of humanizes those events. Makes them feel more grounded.

Cons:
- Too many different stories. You have a Batman story, a Superman story, a Batman and Superman story, a bit of a Justice League origin story. And story telling does feel a little messy (SPOILER ALERT especially with the dream sequences).
- Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor. In the comics Lex Luthor is a person so charismatic and charming while also extremely manipulative, methodical and intelligent, all of these traits which lead him to become President. Even if WB isn't going down the same route, I don't see this Lex Luthor becoming President. Not to mention his plan is a little convoluted.
- The reason for the conflict between the two heroes. The reason why Batman and Superman end up fighting could of been solved if they just talked it out. (SPOILER ALERT! Lex kidnaps Superman's mother and threatens to kill her unless Superman kills Batman).
- Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, while great, feels a little shoehorned in the movie.
- Henry Cavill's Superman. I get that it's a more dark and gritty Superman, but he doesn't feel inspirational, and he hardly cracks a smile when he is Superman. I'm not expecting Christopher Reeve's level of smiles and happiness, but for example when there's a montage of him saving people, he doesn't smile or give reassurance once. I don't think this is Cavill's problem, probably more the script or the direction. Not to mention that he seems a little brutal. For example, in the beginning of the movie, Lois is taken hostage by a terrorist, Superman confronts him and then end ups tackling him through 2 walls.

In conclusion, I find that Batman v Superman wasn't great, it was mediocre which is disappointing. This is all JUST MY OPINION, but I'd say to just wait until it's on SBO or something.… Expand

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joshmorgan64Apr 6, 2016

As much as I enjoyed Batman v Superman the first time, seeing it again was pretty sobering. I still think everyone involved had great ambitions, but there's a major problem that (to me) explains why there's such a controversy.

Superman isAs much as I enjoyed Batman v Superman the first time, seeing it again was pretty sobering. I still think everyone involved had great ambitions, but there's a major problem that (to me) explains why there's such a controversy.

Superman is supposed to be a heartwarming character that represents Truth, Justice, and the American Way. He's not an alien monster that the world simultaneously fears and worships as a god. Batman is supposed to be the World's Greatest Detective, whose desire to fight crime is tempered by his intellect and morality. The Dark Knight, yes. The Nihilistic Knight, no.

Zack Snyder's vision for these characters is amazing from a *visual* perspective, but Snyder along with the screenwriters (Chris Terrio & David S. Goyer) decided to deconstruct them to the point where their actions contradict the very essence of what made them great in the first place. They've pretty much given mainstream DC Comics 'the Watchmen treatment', which I think is self-defeating.

Watchmen works in its own context, because Alan Moore didn't write it to make iconic heroes. He wrote it to make a sociopolitical statement, and to essentially parody the very concept of a 'superhero'. This tone doesn't work in an *actual* superhero movie. People watch Superman to believe that a man can fly, not to see him fall back to the ground.… Expand

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sevhMar 27, 2016

I've been reading a batman ever since I can remember, this film is written quickly and bad. You want to mix too many good individual stories in the same movie and the result is horrible. Affleck shows his effort to bat well, and its role isI've been reading a batman ever since I can remember, this film is written quickly and bad. You want to mix too many good individual stories in the same movie and the result is horrible. Affleck shows his effort to bat well, and its role is certainly not the worst of the movie, as if the character of lex. overstretched and pretending to be something it is not. in short, it would be a good movie if it were not based on Dc.
Zack wanted to overreach.… Expand

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greedoinaspeedoMar 30, 2016

Unlike the commentary I have read over so much of the internet, I find nothing inherently wrong about the direction this film takes its characters. Yes, Batman is unhinged and cruel, but that is actually justified through his experiences inUnlike the commentary I have read over so much of the internet, I find nothing inherently wrong about the direction this film takes its characters. Yes, Batman is unhinged and cruel, but that is actually justified through his experiences in the film.

Superman seems to be fundamentally misunderstood, he was still the protagonist in my eyes. Being in the impossible position he has been placed in, he was just trying to do the best he could. Batman was the antagonistic one, his fear/anger/hatred is the only reason the two end up fighting.

The film has some big flaws. The plot is super contrived, and a lot of character motivations are murky at best. Quite a few shortcuts taken by the writers make giants leaps over logical issues. But I really feel like that is due to this film needing to do too many things at once. It was attempting to be a MoS sequel, a kicking off point for a new batman, and a starting point for the Justice League. That is an impossible movie to make well, too many things to do and not enough time. Considering the challenge they undertook, I was actually impressed with the quality of the movie.

If you can turn of your brain there is some fun to be had here. Or if you want to look at it critically, there is a hell of a lot to think about. They did a lot wrong, but they also did a lot of things well. It's a movie I would definitely recommend seeing, if only for "science".

However, if you have a very clear idea in your mind of what you think Superman or Batman "should" be. You might want to just skip this. Comic purists who want to see a faithful adaptation of the source material should look somewhere else, this movie is going to break your spirit.… Expand

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LooTheLouJul 23, 2016

Failing at making a sequel to man of steel but succeeding in the batman moments. I had fun watching this, but it is not that great. Worth a watch for batman fans though.

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REAPER007Apr 23, 2016

Didn't really believe that Affleck could play Batman,but the performance was pretty not bad. Plus the plot was created really interesting by showing why they hate each other. I don't quite often read comics and the comics' fans can say thatDidn't really believe that Affleck could play Batman,but the performance was pretty not bad. Plus the plot was created really interesting by showing why they hate each other. I don't quite often read comics and the comics' fans can say that this movie is bad but as a fan of Batman character I really liked what I saw.… Expand

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sscott0829twMar 25, 2016

I am not a hardcore DC fan or something,but I am really disappointed with this sequel.
Lets talk about what they done right,the fight scene are epic,superior camera angle.Wonder women is so
badass in the movie,but they didn't explain theI am not a hardcore DC fan or something,but I am really disappointed with this sequel.
Lets talk about what they done right,the fight scene are epic,superior camera angle.Wonder women is so
badass in the movie,but they didn't explain the back story of her.And Ben does a good job as batman,Irons also does a perfect job as Alfred.And for the bad part,
1.Jessie is so bad in this movie,acting like a stupid brat who want to be Joker,but just ends up embarrassing the audience.
2.The whole fight of Batman vs Superman is less than 10 minutes,The reason I came for this movie is less than 10 minutes.......and they reconciled in 10 seconds because their mom has the same name.WTF...
3.Doomsday,Don't get me wrong,the fight between Doomsday and the 3 heros are is good,the problem is WB should have save Doomsday for another movie,not just throwing it in the end of the movie for a fight.I rather see Batman fight Superman for 30 minutes than this CGI stuff.
4.So many questions and so many WTF moments.Like How did superman recover after got hit by a nuclear bomb?Why did Batman forgive Superman for a stupid reason?Why is Lex so mad at superman for no reason?Why doesn't Bruce Wayne just cooperate with Lex to defeat superman?What happened to Robin and Joker?
5.bad ending.Really WB? You have to kill superman in the end and make him come back in the next film to rush out Justice League? Really?
6.The story is broken,and separate in pieces,make the audience hard to connect all the sequence together,also there are many scene that are unneeded.

WB wants to compete with Marvel,so the combine 3 movies into one movie,and the result is disappointing.
This is not the film that the fans are expecting for 30 years.… Expand

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tjman09Mar 25, 2016

Batman v. Superman is finally here, and it’s now official that DC is trying to match Marvel, but lacks the skillfulness. Batman v. Superman is probably one of, if not the most, hyped films of the year, where 2 of the most iconic comic-bookBatman v. Superman is finally here, and it’s now official that DC is trying to match Marvel, but lacks the skillfulness. Batman v. Superman is probably one of, if not the most, hyped films of the year, where 2 of the most iconic comic-book characters finally come together on the big screen. Batman v. Superman is action packed, crowded, and rushed making it a true mixed bag. For those who want to enjoy a great action film, and don’t care about some of the finer details, this will probably live up to expectations.
As with it’s predecessor Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman handles the action sequences really well. The film’s special effects are also very good, and the character designs are very well done. It seems with this film most of the positives revolve around Ben Affleck and Batman, as he seems to be the main focus of the film. Batman’s characterization seems to be the not just a shining spot in the cloud of carnage that is this film, but possibly one of the best Batman characterizations ever.
On that note Batman saves this film, because the rest of the film is in a word, a mess. The film tries to do too much, which seems odd since Marvel’s The Avengers was able to handle the same task perfectly. When looking at it Superman, Lois Lane, Wonder-Woman, Lex Luthor, and other various characters are underdeveloped simply because they aren’t given enough screen time. Not only are they not given enough screen time, but the writers rush through shoddy plot points simply to get back to Batman, as if they know the only thing they were getting right was Batman.
The issue with that is if the focus is Batman, then they made the wrong film here, and the film comes across as a wasted opportunity. The problem is the objective of the film, which was to do too much, and therefore rush through the underdeveloped story. Looking at it they either should have done a Batman standalone film or a smaller version of this, which focuses on Batman and Superman, not Wonder-Woman, Lois Lane, Perry White, and countless other throwaway characters. This is where Marvel gets it right and DC still hasn’t figured it out.
In the end Batman v. Superman is a decent popcorn flick, that contains amazing visuals and action sequences. The film isn’t really bad, it just isn’t great, when it really could have and therefore should have been. It should be said that while the film is rushed, crowded, paper-thin, and a little repetitive Ben Affleck and Zack Snyder did do a pretty good job getting Batman right, and that leaves potential for this franchise, but it’s hanging on a thread. In the end if you’re on the edge about seeing this film, it depends on what you want, if you want great action and visuals this is your film, if you want great story and characters, this is a weaker film.… Expand

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DukemangApr 5, 2016

Batman V Superman was a good superhero movie to be honest, but definitely doesn't live up to the hype. I thought this movie wasn't going to be good at all, and I was wrong. I will admit that the plot is sort of weak all around at points butBatman V Superman was a good superhero movie to be honest, but definitely doesn't live up to the hype. I thought this movie wasn't going to be good at all, and I was wrong. I will admit that the plot is sort of weak all around at points but the action is stupendous and Ben Affleck is a great Batman. Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot did good as their roles as well in this film. I loved all the future hero teases and action, but the plot is the sore thumb that brings this movie down for me. Overall, I'd say it's great to see if you love superhero movies or if you're a big fan of DC heroes in general.… Expand

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JohnKristoferMay 7, 2016

Mild Spoilers*
Nah you don't car, you've sen this film already.
I've heard before that DC will start their universe with this film "Batman V Superman" and I was pretty much excited to see DC start their own universe.I was in loved withMild Spoilers*
Nah you don't car, you've sen this film already.

I've heard before that DC will start their universe with this film "Batman V Superman" and I was pretty much excited to see DC start their own universe.I was in loved with the teaser trailer,it didn't give much away and it made me more hyped than ever,then the comic con trailer,it added again the hype! But when the 2nd trailer came out I was kind a bit disappointed,I agree from other people that they've shown the whole film but the 3rd trailer gave it justice.Then the wait is over,its finally here,I was so excited to see this film with my friends.After that ..............

I was so disappointed of this film.It rely too much of setting up the future DC film.It's dark but it bored the heck out of me unlike Man of Steel it entertains me from beginning to end even though it has a lot of problems,Here it the problems are everywhere.The story isn't consistent and the pacing is bad.It felt like there are so many scenes that have been cut in order to have the run time that they where ordered.

Secondly,the characters and performances of the cast playing their respective characters.Ben Affleck sold me as Batman,but his character that he is playing was represented wrongly.Henry Cavil's superman was forgettable well in this film atleast,he doesn't do much in the film rather than beat up by batman. Speaking forgettable characters, Louis lane.I think they have a hard time fitting her in this film.Now we get f**king Lex Luthor....Jr. oh men even though I'm not a big lex luthor fan i still think his lex luthor is stupid unlike his predecessor and his motivation is weak.The next is Wonder woman even though Gal Gadot is good as wonder woman and the great entrance of her character was executed well accompanied by a good score but I think she was shoehorned in the film.She didn't do much besides fighting doomsday and walking around.And we have the other character ,cameos I mean,Let me break them one by one but let me talk on thing,The introduction of each characters for the future of dc is the most laziest they've done,everything was in a flashdrive and was sent in an e-mail,shown in an e-mail.anyway The flash was there it was good but not,Aquaman,so freakin awkward but cyborg was interesting.Yeah that's about it.And Oh Doomsday is here,it looks like crap.And the final scene is Man of steel again. Yay!
And also the ideologies,the motivations were convoluted as hell.

Thirdly,Let me give the positive.Like I said Ben affleck did a great job as batman and Bruce Wayne but not technically batman cause he murders a lot of people.He did a a great job.Jeremy Irons is Alfred is different from other incarnation but at least he did a great job(I forgot about him).The music is fantastic.And some scenes were well executed especially the warehouse scene and the BATMAN V SUPERMAN scene.The first scene was good too,the origins of Batman,that we've seen a lot and the perspective of Bruce Wayne when Sups battle it out with Zod.

Verdict: I want to love it but it didn't. It really wants to setup the future of DC and that's the reason why the story is convoluted and isn't consistent.And there are a lot of characters that aren't great and shoehorned.But I might say it has potential to be great and the cinemophotograpy was great so does the score.… Expand

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LoneWolfSonesMar 27, 2016

Batman vs. Superman is DC's effort to launch the DC cinematic universe and ultimately succeeds despite a few stumbles along the way. I think it is also important to note that while I may have a slight preference for Marvel's properties; IBatman vs. Superman is DC's effort to launch the DC cinematic universe and ultimately succeeds despite a few stumbles along the way. I think it is also important to note that while I may have a slight preference for Marvel's properties; I still have a fondness for DC's iconic characters. I know enough about the characters that I questioned several things in the film and was disappointed to see some of my worst fears were realized.

I feel that your personal enjoyment of the film as with any other is a subject of your personal biases and experiences. This film is a decidedly darker film which I am not entirely opposed to if it fits the character. In this case I don't think the darker tone is the film's biggest problem. It fits the darker interpretation of Affleck's Batman which is absolutely brutal. This batman is the darkest that I have seen in a while. I will openly admit I had my concerns about Affleck being cast but I am glad to say that he delivers a fantastic performance. I can't wait to see him in a solo Batman film.

The other casting choices are all relatively solid with one exception. Gal Gadot delivers a great Wonder Woman and like Affleck I can't wait to see the solo Wonder Woman film. Jeremy Irons plays a more active Alfred which is nice to see. Amy Adams reprises her role as Lois Lane which along with Martha Kent adds a human element to the film that balances its darker tones. The exception is Jesse Eisenberg's portrayal as Lex Luthor. Its important to note that this is not the Lex Luthor many may have been expecting as he plays Lex Luthor's son. His performance could best be summed up as erratic. As other reviewers have put it; it feels like Jesse Eisenberg is playing Jesse Eisenberg.

The movie is about two and a half hours long and its pacing issues are compounded by its runtime . The beginning to middle are very heavy on dialogue and exposition. The themes presented are intriguing but are hard to digest given the number of them. Its dream sequences and jump cuts to entirely different scenes undermine the overall narrative. The other problem I feel is that while the action sequences were great; Zack Snyder isn't a great storyteller.

The biggest fear I had going into the film was that it would repeat the same mistake Spiderman 3 made where characters felt crammed in. I think the film avoided this; though it does seem like the "Dawn of Justice" was oversold a bit. However I do think that I would have preferred the solo films before the ensemble like Marvel has done. In the end I think BvS is an alright film that had parts I really liked while it had others that left me scratching my head. DC now has the foundation out of the way to build upon for the Justice League.… Expand

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GamingPoptartTVMar 28, 2016

THE GOOD:
Ben Affleck is quite easily the best live-action Batman.
So is Jeremy Irons as Alfred. Gal Gadot did wonders with what little screen time she had. Great fight scenes. Excellent cinematography. Simply put it's visuallyTHE GOOD:
Ben Affleck is quite easily the best live-action Batman.
So is Jeremy Irons as Alfred.
Gal Gadot did wonders with what little screen time she had.
Great fight scenes.
Excellent cinematography. Simply put it's visually spectacular.
Excellent beginning.
Unpredictable ending.
Hans Zimmer's score.

THE BAD:
It's a rushed setup film for the Justice League, so it's crammed with too many plots/sub-plots.
Bad editing, disjointed scenes (once again due to too many plots)
Main antagonist's motives are unclear.
Some minor plot holes.
Slow middle.
Unnecessary cameo from one particular superhero (could have been a simple end credit scene).

Summarize it''s no masterpiece and there are certainly much better superhero films out there but it isn't a terrible film by any means.… Expand

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ThisGuy2060Apr 20, 2016

It could have been significantly better. The story would have worked for the best if the primary plot was the title conflict between Batman and Superman. In the end however, this movie suffered from the same problems that plague similarIt could have been significantly better. The story would have worked for the best if the primary plot was the title conflict between Batman and Superman. In the end however, this movie suffered from the same problems that plague similar superhero films, too much time is devoted for future movies, that not enough time is focused on utilizing the full potential of the film itself.… Expand

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Termin8terApr 25, 2016

Batman v Superman is not a good movie by any means, but not an entirely bad movie by any means. It lands somewhere in the middle between decent and average. But let me go over the major problems in this movie. First of all, Batman andBatman v Superman is not a good movie by any means, but not an entirely bad movie by any means. It lands somewhere in the middle between decent and average. But let me go over the major problems in this movie. First of all, Batman and Superman have very vague reasons for wanting to fight each other, and when they do, it only lasts a couple of minutes. Second, Wonder-woman and Doomsday are awfully shoehorned in for the last 10 minutes of the movie, making the movie not Batman v Superman, but Wonder-woman, Superman and Batman v Doomsday. Really Zack? But the movie has heaps of redeeming features. Firstly, Ben Affleck did a great job as Batman, kudos to him. Also, the action scenes are spectacular, like in Man Of Steel. And Eisenberg did a great job playing a psychotic Lex Luthor. It's very hard to come to a concrete decision on this movie, but I, reluctantly, would say that this movie is worth seeing, but not worth buying. My final verdict on this movie is average/decent.… Expand

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SirNilesIVApr 4, 2016

Ehh...this movie was over-hyped and over done. Ben Hoofleck is the new George Clooney of the Batman series. Nipple suits are next! Thank god Joel Schumacher didn't direct this flick.

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FarhanFirozMar 30, 2016

Batman V Superman is a big letdown and a crime against comic book fans. With a convoluted Plot , pacing issues, shoehorning so many unwanted elements with god awful editing and a complete miscast of Lex Luthor ruins the whole movie. The movieBatman V Superman is a big letdown and a crime against comic book fans. With a convoluted Plot , pacing issues, shoehorning so many unwanted elements with god awful editing and a complete miscast of Lex Luthor ruins the whole movie. The movie tries to be more comic visuals accurate and forgets to make a good movie. Despite the Negatives the movie does have an outstanding performance by Ben affleck in portraying Batman with a mesmerizing score and Wonder woman being the best part of the whole movie . Zack Synder stills proves he can make breathtaking comic visuals but fails at telling a story.… Expand

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RafaelDB464Feb 26, 2017

It wasn't Amazing, Great or Perfect but it was Surprisingly enjoyable. I will admit that it had a lot of problems but it wasn't a huge mess to the pojnt that it deserved 4 Razzie Awards and 27/100 score on Rotten Tomatoes!

I liked Affleck'sIt wasn't Amazing, Great or Perfect but it was Surprisingly enjoyable. I will admit that it had a lot of problems but it wasn't a huge mess to the pojnt that it deserved 4 Razzie Awards and 27/100 score on Rotten Tomatoes!

I liked Affleck's version of Batman, Henry Cavil did a deent Superman, Jessie Eyesenberg as Lex Luthor was actually a guilty pleasure entertainment, the story did somethings right and the visuals, action and Wonder Woman were fantastic.

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Th3GreenHorne7Apr 12, 2016

Well well well, Batman Vs Superman, was it good? Not really. Honestly this film was draggy as **** and the plot was very confusing, but the one thing that surprised me was the performance by Ben Affleck, at first I was scared the AffleckWell well well, Batman Vs Superman, was it good? Not really. Honestly this film was draggy as **** and the plot was very confusing, but the one thing that surprised me was the performance by Ben Affleck, at first I was scared the Affleck would **** up the role of Batman, man I was wrong, he was amazing. The Action was plausible, of course the music by Hans Zimmer was boundless. Overall, I was disappointed and surprised by this film, but mostly disappointed.… Expand

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Jess_HillApr 17, 2016

There are some brilliant moments here; however, it is with a heavy heart that I concede that my high expectations were sadly unrealised. This is a flim of lofty ideas that are only superficially explored, meaning that the emotional impact ofThere are some brilliant moments here; however, it is with a heavy heart that I concede that my high expectations were sadly unrealised. This is a flim of lofty ideas that are only superficially explored, meaning that the emotional impact of key moments, and the themic pathos that should have manifested itself, became a string of lost opportunities. Batfleck, Wonder Woman, and Superman are indivudually well conceived and the performances are solid, but the lack of structural cohesion in the storyline means that the overarching story arcs don't intertwine with any kind of elegance, leaving the audience feeling unsatisfied. A film which cost this much, and took this much extra time, shouldn't look cheap or feel disjointed, yet that is what we have. It's not actually a 'bad film', but it's not a good one.… Expand

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RedLOLAug 4, 2016

It might be more enjoyable to watch the trailers than the movie itself.
Pros: Good film for those who enjoy good story, drama and Superman. Jesse Eissenberg is such a marvelous evil mind as Lex Luthor.
Cons: As always, Warner Bros love toIt might be more enjoyable to watch the trailers than the movie itself.
Pros: Good film for those who enjoy good story, drama and Superman. Jesse Eissenberg is such a marvelous evil mind as Lex Luthor.
Cons: As always, Warner Bros love to make their movies as darker as possible (in means of camera), and it's terrible. Batman does not look like batman (in means of story), even through Ben Affleck is awesome as batman. It's not as epic as the trailers and its story is pointless.… Expand

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reviewer2015lolMar 25, 2016

My overral score is 5,5/10
pros: -Ben Afleck as batman -Wonderwoman is good- nice action scenes- good acting( except from Jesse)
- well made cons: -ending is **** up -movie story is kinda weak -Too little wonderwoman -Sometimes over theMy overral score is 5,5/10
pros: -Ben Afleck as batman -Wonderwoman is good- nice action scenes- good acting( except from Jesse)
- well made
cons: -ending is **** up -movie story is kinda weak -Too little wonderwoman -Sometimes over the top -Luthor is stupid -Its too fast pacing
Overral the movie isn't as bad as the critics say. It's enjoyable and sometimes awkward but overral It's OKAY. Just see it once and you will probable be just like me kinda dissapointed.… Expand

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DatamariApr 18, 2016

I need to establish this right now: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is NOT a bad movie.
Becoming one of the most controversial movies very quickly, Batman V Superman does a lot of things well, and a lot of things wrong. Luckily I haveI need to establish this right now: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is NOT a bad movie.
Becoming one of the most controversial movies very quickly, Batman V Superman does a lot of things well, and a lot of things wrong. Luckily I have more pros and cons, but the cons are still there, so let's talk about the good parts first. Ben Affleck NAILED it as Bruce Wayne, Henry Cavill was an.. alright Superman, and Gal Gadot was a great Wonder Woman. I did feel like the movie was less fun, but it made it all the more AWESOME to watch. The dark and bruting Superman screwing with the mind of Bruce Wayne was interesting to see, and the rivalry between the two was entertaining to watch. However, let's get into the cons. Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luthor was a very poor choice, as the actor was very stupid and unentertaining rather than hysterical and insane. Plus, the first hour of the movie was a lot of unneeded exposition, but I didn't mind the rest. However, Doomsday looked absolutely terrible, and is easily the worst part of this movie. Overall, Batman V Superman isn't a bad movie, but it isn't a fantastic movie either. If you ever watch this movie, don't go into this movie with high expectations; if you do, you won't like this movie. I personally thought it was alright.

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice gets a 6/10.… Expand

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sheepsharkMar 27, 2016

It wasn't great, but it wasn't as bad as everyone else is making it out to be. Jesse Eisenberg was totally wrong for the part of Lex Luthor. I was never clear on his motivation. He was just insane, and he played like the Joker. Ben AffleckIt wasn't great, but it wasn't as bad as everyone else is making it out to be. Jesse Eisenberg was totally wrong for the part of Lex Luthor. I was never clear on his motivation. He was just insane, and he played like the Joker. Ben Affleck was on screen for most of the movie, and I hardly noticed him. So, I guess he did a fine job. I was a little troubled by Batman shooting the bad guys like the Punisher would. And Superman came across as abrasive. Obviously, they tried to do too much. It was too long, but it's not like it dragged so bad. On the whole, I'd say it was a fun ride. I can imagine myself watching it again if I caught it playing on TV or if it was streaming free on Netflix or Amazon.… Expand

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Tyger44Sep 1, 2016

Batman vs Superman was a bit of a weird experience for me. On one hand, I was satisfied with the film, but on the other, I felt like this film was released to early. Even still, I was hopeful for BvS. After the disaster that was Star WarsBatman vs Superman was a bit of a weird experience for me. On one hand, I was satisfied with the film, but on the other, I felt like this film was released to early. Even still, I was hopeful for BvS. After the disaster that was Star Wars Episode 7, I needed a movie to get me excited for something again. Unfortunately, BvS was a film of extreme ups and downs. The film absolutely excels in its action and visuals, and both Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck fit very well in the roles of DC's two biggest characters. But the film is also overstuffed, unfocused, and lacks proper build-up. For me, DC's desire to compete with Marvel is costing them dearly, especially since Captain America: Civil War came out this year as well, which is without a doubt, one of Marvel's best films. They need to take their time to build a proper universe, instead of trying to fit numerous unrelated stories into each of the movies. So for me, I'm still recommending for people to check it out, just be sure to keep your expectations in check.… Expand

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KingOfRockApr 13, 2016

Batman V Superman is a mixed bag for me. It was a movie that was plagued with really bad pacing at the beginning of the movie. Because of this the first 45 minutes or so felt like 3 random movies featuring Batman, Superman, and Lex LutherBatman V Superman is a mixed bag for me. It was a movie that was plagued with really bad pacing at the beginning of the movie. Because of this the first 45 minutes or so felt like 3 random movies featuring Batman, Superman, and Lex Luther poorly pieced together with chewed up bubble gum holding them together. There were also pointless dream sequences and viewers have to suffer through another Batman original story at the beginning, which no one needs to see in 2016. We have all seen it.

That being said, the movie does get better towards the end. The acting was great and I found Superman to be more likable than I have found him before, and I've never been a big Superman fan. The ending was very strong. With a different cut this movie would have been much better. It's a shame the opening few minutes bogged it down and kept it from its potential.… Expand

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AlecSweatshirtMar 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As the storytelling was good, the action towards the end really amazed me on how gritty it was, but the ending was total garbage. Snyder did a pretty good job here, but the again, the ending was pretty bad.… Expand

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WhatdoyouthinkNov 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman v Superman
The movie has a welcomed serious tone and a depth that is intriguing, but it twists itself around ruining the characters. Overall I really enjoyed parts, but it makes me want to know what was reshot and what they changed on the cutting room floor. I loved one theme of the story; the theme of Superman being an idol/god to many people, and the danger that may cause. Batman distrusted this unequal balance of power of a god Superman, and it seemed like a true motivation to oppose Superman. This would have been a perfect setup for a Bizarro Superman to trick the masses, and become a real false god who abuses his power. But instead the movie relied on unreasonable misunderstandings between Batman and Superman that ruined any good logic of the characters.

The movie made Batman emotionally blind and sadistic, and the way he treats Superman is moronic. The movie basically created a big misunderstanding that goes on most of the movie, so that Batman wants to sadistically murder Superman. His detective skills and reasoning are gone from this movie. A few scenes are enjoyable like when Batman is purely badass to the bad guys. Batman is only a "good" guy because we like Batman, but if he were dressed in a different custom then his actions would make him the villain. Superman is mute and moronic. The US government is condemning of Superman and distrusts his powers, all because of a big misunderstanding, yet Superman has no voice. Everything about Superman's thought process is slow, and frustrating to watch. Doesn't Superman talk ever to explain? (Yeah I know he shows up at Congress well into the movie). doesn't Lois Lane even write articles to explain her first hand knowledge of Superman? Does Superman land far away from Batman so he can moronically walk into Batman's trap, and meekly tell Batman about the misunderstandings orchestrated by Lex Luther? The movie tried to make Lex Luther be the glue to connect everything together. He invites Batman, Clark Kent, and Wonder Woman to the same party. He has files on the other mutants. He has access to all science and money, bails out the guy in the wheelchair, and gains access to Zod's ship. He has his finger in EVERYTHING and pulls the strings to trick EVERYONE. It was too much, and not a satisfying plot connection. Also he shows up everywhere as the plot needs to force him to connect, which was only topped by Lois Lane being everywhere as the plot needs.

The movie relied on both main characters, Batman and Superman to be stupid and not empathetic to each other, which hurt the film. They resolve their differences immediately in the movie, with a stupid connection, and they forget the whole hate for each other. The film makers forced the team to come together for the end scene. They did fine with including Wonder Woman, in fact I felt proud when they were all working together. But it was lame how they pasted in the other mutant characters like Cyborg, Aquaman, Flash, by using top secret camera footage that was like posed commercials.

I enjoyed the foreshadowing scene of Batman's dream in the desert, of evil superman, flying bug guys, someone in a portal warning Batman. Did they intend to have Superman evil at some point? We shall see if this is all meant for later movies, but it shows how unfocused this film is.

Final annoyance, Why does Doomsday's roar sound EXACTLY THE SAME as every big monster IN EVERY MOVIE??… Expand

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HelenHApr 4, 2016

The first half of this movie has severe issues with pacing. After 45 minutes into the movie I found myself checking the time on my watch - so thrilling was the movie. Then it got better. Not good. Better. Because truth to be told the wholeThe first half of this movie has severe issues with pacing. After 45 minutes into the movie I found myself checking the time on my watch - so thrilling was the movie. Then it got better. Not good. Better. Because truth to be told the whole movie has also (mild) problems with cohesion. On the other hand, the actors are reasonably good. Well, with exception of Jesse Eisenberg. But to be fair, I don't think his character was well written, he gave me sort of feeling that he was evil for the sake of being evil.

My advice: Should you find yourself with time to kill, go and see the movie. It's not bad. It's not good. It's mediocre. But I doubt many will decide to see it for the second time. I know I won't.… Expand

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chris_tw21Apr 8, 2016

Nowhere near as close as nolan's the dark knight but it will satisfy most with it's near perfect action and great visuals.Batman is really good,wonder woman is good,superman less than stellar.Dawn of justice needed a better story.

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j4cksonMar 27, 2016

Its leads on nicely from Man of Steel. The Batman story is raced to give some back ground, Lex Luther shouldn't try to be the Joker from the Nolen films. Its fun to watch and the hardcore fans will enjoy. The last 3rd is just a punch bagIts leads on nicely from Man of Steel. The Batman story is raced to give some back ground, Lex Luther shouldn't try to be the Joker from the Nolen films. Its fun to watch and the hardcore fans will enjoy. The last 3rd is just a punch bag Avergers clone, leading on to anther movie. Its all been done before but worth the watch.… Expand

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milehighcrewMar 26, 2016

It was an ok movie, there were too many holes in the plot and it was slow at the beginning but it was better than I thought it was going to be. I didn't feel Batman was represented as he should have been however. They strayed too far fromIt was an ok movie, there were too many holes in the plot and it was slow at the beginning but it was better than I thought it was going to be. I didn't feel Batman was represented as he should have been however. They strayed too far from what it is that makes Batman such a great character and that has nothing to do with Ben Affleck playing him.… Expand

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EctsoplasmApr 10, 2016

This was actually a really good movie. I'm not sure if 8 out of 10 is right - probably 7.6 - but nonetheless, this movie was a lot of fun to watch. While the casting was questionable, especially with Lex Luthor, I think it really worked out.This was actually a really good movie. I'm not sure if 8 out of 10 is right - probably 7.6 - but nonetheless, this movie was a lot of fun to watch. While the casting was questionable, especially with Lex Luthor, I think it really worked out. Honestly, I think this is the best executed DC movie villain since Heath Ledger's Joker. (Lex Luthor doesn't come close, but he was fun to watch.) The action scenes were great, overall it's definitely worth the price of admission.… Expand

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kuzdiyenMar 27, 2016

After only four years since The Dark Knight trilogy ended, Warner Brothers decided to reboot the character and instantly put it against the Superman we saw in Man of Steel. When the movie was first announced I was super excited just likeAfter only four years since The Dark Knight trilogy ended, Warner Brothers decided to reboot the character and instantly put it against the Superman we saw in Man of Steel. When the movie was first announced I was super excited just like everybody else in the world was, then Ben Affleck was announced as Batman and we all started to have doubts. When the trailers came out I started thinking that my doubts would come alive, but did they?
As a huge fan of Batman and DC, I desperately wanted this movie to be amazing but after seeing Man of Steel and the trailers, my expectations were instantly lowered. Even with my low expectations, I was disappointed by this movie. What disappointed me the most was the potential that I saw in this movie that was wasted thanks to Warner Bros. and the director Zack Snyder, who I believe is the man to blame for the failure of this movie.
I may have been disappointed by the movie but I have to say that it still has some positive factors in it. First of all, the movie did a great job with showing the consequences of the events of Man of Steel and the destruction it created. This also meant that it did a great job with explaining the Batman and Superman conflict. Everything about Batman vs Superman was so awesome that its awesomeness only made my disappointment bigger. If these two conflicts were all this movie was about, I can assure you that it would have been a spectacular film. We also got to see a new Batman with his new suit and a slightly different personality. This new Batman is played by Ben Affleck, who I thought was the best part of the movie. I would say that he is the best Bruce Wayne we had so far in cinema and also a pretty good Batman. He brought something new to the bat-vigilante, with his new cool armor and a new Alfred. His servant Alfred was also something that the movie did well with. Jeremy Irons was very suitable casting for Alfred and he showed it with his performance in the movie, I loved him. This new Batman has a lot of promise and I love it already. Another casting choice that proved the doubters wrong was Gal Gadot, as I thought she did a really good job as Wonder Woman and her character looks very promising. The only problem with Wonder Woman was that her role was too unnecessarily big in Batman V Superman. The action and cinematography in this film was mind-blowing, hence why it gets the adjective beautiful. Especially the Batman-Superman fight scene was one of the best fight scenes I saw in my life. Zack Snyder might not be the best storyteller but it has to be said that he knows how to make a fantastic looking movie. I also really liked how the soundtrack portrayed all the different characters in the movie. The last positive of this movie is the way Justice League was set up in the very end of the film, but only the very end!
After I took the pros off my chest, I can finally talk about the cons. To pick off where I left off, Warner Bros. trying to set-up the Justice League movie degraded this movie as a whole. This made a movie that was supposed to be the biggest fight of the century, only a set-up for Justice League. The fundamental issue of this film was how overcrowded it was. It had too many stories in it: a Batman vs Superman fight, the consequences of Man of Steel, a Justice League set-up and Lex Luthor’s huge evil plan. Because it had too many storylines, none of them could be given adequate time and all of them fell flat other than the Justice League set-up, which didn’t need to be there at all. Lex Luthor’s evil plan should have been saved for the Justice League movie, so should have been Doomsday who was totally wasted in this story. A movie like this shouldn’t have had a real villain. It was the two biggest titans of the superhero genre fighting each other and there were already comic books about it that could have easily been implemented to the silver screen. Speaking of a villain, Lex Luthor was by far the worst character in the movie. In hindsight, his presence should have been kept to a minimum and only as a setup for the future. What really happened was that they made him a character as important as both Batman and Superman, and it was extremely annoying. Jesse Eisenberg’s casting as Lex Luthor was another controversial casting choice, and this one proved the doubters right. Luthor was totally out of character and it seemed as though Jesse Eisenberg was playing the supervillain version of Mark Zuckerberg. Everything about Lex Luthor in this movie was the true description of disappointing. Another extremely annoying character was Lois Lane. Her contributions to this movie were far exceeded by the annoyance she created. It is obvious that Superman needs Lois Lane, however this movie made her the girl that constantly created unnecessary drama and got herself in peril every single second. She shouldn’t have had so much screen time if she wasn’t going to have any real contribution to the story. Superman in Batman vs Su… Expand

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tpabApr 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman vs Superman started off with a boring recap of what most people already knew... that batmans parents were murdered. Also another flaw at the start of the movie is that there were civilians standing around not panicking when several buildings were collapsing. The final major flaw was the situation didn't make much sense, i mean batman and superman have saved many lives and they are looked at as enemies? Kinda strange. The overall fight scenes were pretty great. Finally the idea seemed destined to be a fail but they managed to make it enjoyable. Worth checking it out in theater.… Expand

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DejoMastersMar 25, 2016

While I see where the critics of this film are coming from, the movie was *that* bad. My largest criticism out front is that the movie, which is nearly three hours in run time, felt it. Other recent superhero films are masterfully paced,While I see where the critics of this film are coming from, the movie was *that* bad. My largest criticism out front is that the movie, which is nearly three hours in run time, felt it. Other recent superhero films are masterfully paced, making three hours feel insignificant, but Dawn of Justice seemed to drag on and on. Honestly, no other flaws stand out more than this one, and if anything hurts it at the box office, it'll be this. But I still enjoyed the film for the most part.

It's true, certain scenes in the film were cheesy. And that isn't helped by the fact that everyone seemed to be taking everything so seriously.But what I believe is really riling up the critics is that the film is basically a Frankenstein's monster, made up of four distinct plot lines following four different characters: Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor and Wonder Woman. Each one of them has their own story line, but also is forced to interact with the stories of other characters. So, this means the film spends the first two hours of the movie setting up the climax for each separate character, making it quite difficult to follow. On top of that, rather than cutting less important scenes, it leaves some rather insignificant scenes in the middle, leaving the audience to wonder, "What has this got to do with anything?" If you're paying attention, you might be able to tell what's going on. And, honestly, there are at least two, maybe three or four really good movies in the footage and script of Batman v. Superman, but throwing them all together makes the film bloated and honestly exhausting to watch.… Expand

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morninstarApr 2, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't judge my liking of the movie by the rating, I loved the visual asepcts of the movie, but not much else. The characters, apart from Batffleck, seemed pretty thin to me, and could someone explain to me what Wonder Woman's agenda was, apart from retrieving a photo. The only thing that could have made the movie get a higher rating from me was to have let Superman stay dead. A Justice League without him would feel incomplete, to say the least, but I think it would have been more interesting. All the character moments seemed to fall flat, but the fight scenes were epic, but I guess that's Zack Snyder for you. The scene where Wonder Woman is looking at surveillance footage of the other League members felt shoehorned into the movie. It could have been a much better movie, but the job it set out to do, it did well. It got me excited to see the other movies in the DCEU, so there's that to be proud of.… Expand

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RomE_RomeApr 7, 2016

If you have elected to see this movie for the intense fight between
Batman and Superman and the action scenes, you will get it! Now if you
are a movie goer looking for more than the kick butt action, like me, it will not deliver. The movieIf you have elected to see this movie for the intense fight between
Batman and Superman and the action scenes, you will get it! Now if you
are a movie goer looking for more than the kick butt action, like me,
it will not deliver. The movie was long with terrible pacing; jumping
from scene to scene which created nothing but confusion. The amount of endless
dream scenes, even though understanding their purpose, were not needed in my opinion.
The actors on a whole were not bad and offered an adequate portrayal of
the characters in the film, but fell victim to some average writing and poor
directing. Ben Affleck portrayed the ominous character of Batman, but
his screen presence was mediocre at best. Him as Bruce Wayne,the secret
identity of Batman, was fine. When Batman was first introduced in this
film he was true to his character, operating in the shadows, hearing
only screams, and making a quick escape. This did not hold true as he
transitioned into a loud, running with weapons ablaze, and just having
all-out brawls.Though a lot of fans praised the new darker portrayal of Batman who has no problem taking lives I wasn't that impressed. Jesse Eisenberg, I feel may get the "short end of the
stick" for his Lex Luther role, because he displayed the character in
different demeanor, as he portrayed more of a psychotic genius having a
joker type feel to it. I will admit I was skeptical at the beginning of the film, but as it progressed Lex
Luther became likable. Gal Godat as Wonder Woman didn't have enough
screen time to deem her good or bad for the role but I didn't dislike
what I saw. Overall the movie was below average and probably slightly better
than "Man of Steel."… Expand

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Jimi360Mar 26, 2016

Though admittedly Batman v Superman suffers from a lot of pacing, characterization and plot issues, there is still a very likeable and, in some aspects, tremendous movie underneath the flaws.

Starting by addressing the positives, and theThough admittedly Batman v Superman suffers from a lot of pacing, characterization and plot issues, there is still a very likeable and, in some aspects, tremendous movie underneath the flaws.

Starting by addressing the positives, and the biggest positive to take out of this movie is that Ben Affleck is, in my opinion, the best on screen Bruce Wayne/Batman we have ever received. The scenes at the beginning of the movie setting up Batman's motives, as well as answering the question from Man of Steel of "Where was Batman?", are among the best scenes within the movie, and the dynamic between Bruce and Alfred (who was brilliantly portrayed by Jeremy Irons) is something that is underused considering how much else is crammed into the film. The action though out the film is exceptional, which is one of the aspects that Zack Snyder does not disappoint on in any of his films. Though it takes a while to get there, the fight between Batman and Superman really highlights the strengths of both heroes, from Batman's clever gadget use to Superman's brute force. Going back to Batman, the scene that sees him take out a room full of thugs is something straight out of the comics or Arkham games, and it's the brutal, terrifying Batman that we deserve. Wonder Woman, surprisingly, is also a highlight in the movie, and her part in the battle with Doomsday is, arguably, the best part of the whole movie. The reason I say Wonder Woman is a highlight and not Gal Godot is that, without the action, Gal speaks no more than 12 lines in the movie. Can she hold her solo movie scheduled for next year? That remains to be seen, but the Wonder Woman character as a whole was used brilliantly. The score and musical themes, Wonder Woman's in particular being exceptional, are all fantastic.

I will not use the term 'main issues' because there would be too many 'main issues' to discuss, so I will highlight what particularly dragged this film down from my point of view. Jesse Eisenburg is horribly miscast. Though admittedly he does not play Lex Luthor, as he plays his son Alexander, this character was flawed every time he appeared on screen, and the mannerisms that Eisenburg adds to the character are totally unwelcome and no different to any of his other performances in any of his other movies. Though Batman's motives were explained excellently, that left the motives of Superman slightly up in the air. As I can't really discuss this without spoilers, all I will say is people, including myself, will be disappointed as the motives are no where near as driven and determined as those of Batman. Adding on, apart from Batman, pretty much every character involved in the movie is hugely underdeveloped. Focus is lost on Superman, Alexander Luthor's motives are unclear thoughout, Jeremy Iron's Alfred is hugely underutilized and Doomsday as a whole made me think, does anyone really care about this poor creature? Though the action is incredible once Doomsday enters the fray, bringing him in is completely rushed, and therefore non-comic fans will not realise how big a threat Doomsday actually is, as his introduction has absolutely no significance on the story for most fans. Horrendous editing will make most movie-goers confused, as it seems in some parts of the movie there seem to be scenes missing out, whether the editors just cut scenes out at will to drag the movie down to two and a half hours remains to be seen. The actors also did very well to work with some dialogue, due to some poor writing, but even actors of Henry Cavill's standard can not rescue some truely awful written lines. Finally, plot twists and dream sequences that would make sense to die-hard comic fans might leave regular viewers out in the cold. Even I, a huge DC fan, had to look up some things in the film as soon as I got home, as it was left unclear throughout the film.

There are parts of this movie that people will love, and parts that people will absolutely hate. Within all the flaws there are some extraordinary little gems of dialogue or well-worked sequences that really pick up parts of the movie, but those parts are only let down by other aspects of the film. It is not the 9/10 or 10/10 that everyone wanted or expected it to be, but I was still on the edge of my seat and did not want the two and a half hour movie to end. From a fan's perspective, I could have given this movie a 7/10 just because I can finally see my two favourite superheroes on screen together for the first time, with some incredible action. But, I feel 6/10 is an above-par score for an above-par movie. I recommend everyone to go and watch it, just lower your expectations, and you'll have a blast.… Expand

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IamMeroMar 25, 2016

It should be called Batman movie Vs. Man of steel.
First off the movie has 7-10 opening scenes (depending on what you classify as an opening scene), and 3-4 false endings. Then after 2 hours of unnecessarily complicated buildup (that couldIt should be called Batman movie Vs. Man of steel.
First off the movie has 7-10 opening scenes (depending on what you classify as an opening scene), and 3-4 false endings. Then after 2 hours of unnecessarily complicated buildup (that could have been done in 1 hour or even 30 minutes), they fight. The first 10 minutes of fighting is great, then it becomes man of steel (over the top, silly and epically serious action). The movie tries to tell too many stories at once leading to the viewer not getting enough time to care about any of them.
When the movie is over I got a feeling that this entire movie is just a very long and expensive trailer for Justice League...

Visually it all looks good and the action is "cool", but just like any Znyderfilm, the action takes the focus and the characters and story becomes less important (even though they tell it for way to long).

The Batman-part is really good, and the take on the character feels fresh, dark, and angry, just how I like Batman. Affleck is great, and stars in a pretty good 40 minute batman movie. Sadly it has been squeezed into a 2 hour remake of man of steel.

The Superman part is, superman...same as always. Superman fight's superalienmonster, loves Lois Lane, destroys the city and feels over the top and clichéd.

Batman should be fighting deranged criminal masterminds, not intergalactic cavetrolls. Also batman shouldn't be shooting people with pistols and machineguns (whether it's in a dream or not).
That's another problem: this movie has as least 3 "it was all a dream"- scenes.

All and all It's worth a watch, but only because of Affleck. I want to see a standalone Batfleck film.

Btw. RoboBat is amazing.… Expand

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kirkataurMar 25, 2016

The biggest thing this movie has going for it is the names in the title. The two heavy hitters alone make it a film worthwhile seeing. Ben Afleck's acting was superb. However, the film's jumpy narrative, and perpetual laying of breadcrumbsThe biggest thing this movie has going for it is the names in the title. The two heavy hitters alone make it a film worthwhile seeing. Ben Afleck's acting was superb. However, the film's jumpy narrative, and perpetual laying of breadcrumbs leading to future movies made for quite a mess on screen.

Also, Hollywood, please stop using blue/orange filters on every single movie. Cornfields shouldn't be grey.… Expand

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RidleyNolanMar 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've seen all the iterations of Batman in film, but none of the animated ones. I have read Dark Knight Returns but had to look up who Doomsday is, so I am a fan but not a fanatic. I was really disappointed to see how this movie was trashed by many - but not all critics. I read a cross section of the reviews here on this site- I recommend you hit the button to expand the critic reviews fully to give an accurate sampling...I really enjoyed the movie, I have to say that. There were plot points like the dream sequences that seemed more WTF moments for me, and the movie had lots to develop to set up future films. But I liked it, I liked Affleck I liked Gadot, I thought Cavill was strong...was it derivative of the Nolan's or a brand new direction, a little of both. Snyders movies are big and brassy yet the film I thought had some softer subtle moments that played well for me and for my wife. In my opinion the movie was much better than the bad reviews- and not as good as the Nolan's- though to be fair Zachary Snyder is charting a new path- and I liked it. In fact and I expect a flame war to follow- despite my love for Joss Whedon's work I only really liked the first half of the Avengers, and was not into Ultron at all, Captain America movies were for me much more fulfilling- Give me Bat and Supes any day! For the experts out there who know Death of Superman comic, and Miller's Dark Night Returns, would you say the film embraces any of those works? Go see it for yourself. I will go a second time!… Expand

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NerdoMar 26, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman v Supes was supposed to be the sequel to Superman, yet somewhere in the mind of Warner Bros they lost faith in Superman. So... What we have is a long convoluted movie that teases throughout in a plot that has more holes than a colander. I really wanted to like this movie but at times found myself looking at the watch. The best scenes are the trailers, yet great actors are left to secondary roles that could've been done with cgi versions of them because their screen time was deplorable. See it again and you will notice that all women which are superb actors are given roles that are clichés: Amy Adams and Diane Lane, damsel in distress and caring mom, respectively. Holly Hunter, whom Zach Snyder always wanted to work with is relegated to a role that could've been done by any B actress. She is a superb actress at the level of the others, but thankfully she didn't play mom or damsel in distress. Jesse Eisenberg is over the top playing a cliche of a villain. Don't know what people see in him but he is Jesse Eisenberg playing a fast talking, rambling, pseudo genius, trying to be Heath Ledger: failed. Cavil and Affleck are really good in their roles, Affleck surprisingly sold it, yet all his brooding was over the top. I wanted to yell, I get it, you are hurt. Snyder always like to milk things and preach... but ends up boring us. Take for example the constant "its an island, non populated... it's an abandon place... etc." Well, in battles there is collateral damage... yet here, he was probably told or wanted to say we don't have to destroy things and kill the innocent.
I kept thinking... if Christopher Nolan was producing, why didn't he intervene and say... "Hmm... Zach... you are losing sight of the story and doing your CGI explode this explode that thing with no story telling plot." For example what was Gal Gadot doing throughout the whole movie besides waiting to turn into Wonder Woman? Investigating Lex Luthor? The inevitable battle and its justification between Batman and Superman not only it was predictable it was a letdown. Really Zach? You think we were so dumb we would not get it? It is my judgment that the role of Lex Luthor should've gone to someone with more chops, I dare say, a British villain? Since Heath Ledger is not around, what a Joker! And only mature seasoned talented actors can portray the complexities and genius of Lex, we need someone who can do this... Ah, if only Alan Rickman was youngish and around, what a superb Lex Luthor he would've been. Or the actor who plays Moriarty in Sherlock, Andrew Scott... he would have stolen the show. Yet, I wonder what people see in Jesse Eisenberg who keeps playing Zuckerberg in every film he makes: a one dimensional character ranting diatribes with his high pitch stacato trademark -- a bad version of Woody Allen. Alfred, what a waste of talent for Jeremy Irons... Michael Caine can rest assured he was Alfred. Not Jeremy's fault. He was given lines and scenes that had no depth or continuity. At least we see in this version that Alfred is a techie and mechanic. One more thing, is there a shortage of razors for shaving in Gotham?
I hate to make comparisons but someone should put a leash on Zach Snyder (as they did with Kevin Costner) directing. Sometimes, you need someone who can tell a story and not just put panels together. Film is film, not a comic book, graphic novel, and/or cgi video game. We want a compelling story we can watch, a battle between man versus god was more like a battle between CGI and telling a story. CGI one.

Here's a spoiler alert: In the video game Injustice: Gods Among US, it is Superman who has become angry, brooding, and tyrannical against superheroes and villains. Lois and his daughter are killed. Luthor made him do it, he tricks him to believe she is Doomsday. THAT is a story that explains why Superman is feared he is powerful and deadly. Yet, it was already done in a video game.

In the Dark Knight Rises, Batman detonates a nuke over the ocean (coastline of Metropolis too), leaving the ocean radioactive for years to come... just as this movie. It is not an immediate kill, but a long term, one dashing our hopes for a better DC movie. I think Warner Bros should trust successful directors and writers deal with this material. See how CW has dealt with the Arrow, Flash, and sigh, Supergirl (hey why didn't she help or the Flash?). Learn from these shows, learn also from NetFlix's Daredevil and Jessica Jones... not about hating DC. I wanted this to be as successful as the Dark Knight and to an extent, the Man of Steel. In the end, we are robbed of the advertisement hype which worked for Deadpool and failed here.… Expand

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MuresMalumMar 26, 2016

Bloated, overlong and needlessly depressing, Batman Vs. Superman runs dangerously close to "so bad it's good" territory, but passable acting unfortunately saves it.

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iampattyjackMar 28, 2016

This movie should have been called Dawn of Justice: Batman v Superman.

A huge part of the movie is nothing more than a buildup for the eventual Justice League flick. I’m alright with buildups, but not at the expense of the movie you areThis movie should have been called Dawn of Justice: Batman v Superman.

A huge part of the movie is nothing more than a buildup for the eventual Justice League flick. I’m alright with buildups, but not at the expense of the movie you are showing at the time.

The storytelling is produced well with at least Batman’s intentions being apparent.

He sees Superman as a threat to the earth and believes nobody should hold that kind of power, less they fall to the dark side. This is presented extremely well through Bruce Wayne and Batman as characters. Ben Affleck owns the role and it shows. He put a ton of work in to pull off the character.

The plot initially centers around Superman dealing with Earth’s population being uneasy about whether or not he is there to help and how he is affecting society. Bruce Wayne is at the secret forefront of this after seeing destruction first hand during the events of Man of Steel.

We get to see the two heroes face off in person once before their big fight. The initial face-to-face is fine but done at an awkward time. Batman is chasing illegal weapons smugglers when Superman just kind of stops him to tell him he shouldn’t want to fight him. Then they just let the bad guys get away.

Superman, you are supposed to stop the bad guys. In fact why even stop Batman? He was chasing the bad guys.

Also you might have heard, Batman kills people in this flick. Process that for a moment.

As much as I love the character of Batman, his entire philosophy is thrown out the window. He still uses non-lethal means for the majority of his fighting, but all of a sudden is fine with mowing down people and exploding occupied vehicles with guns on the Batmobile. Why is that acceptable but shooting someone with an assault rifle is not?

I really liked the first 50 minutes of this movie. There is some great drama between Luthor and government officials which has a great culmination and is my favourite scene in the movie.

The showdown between Batman and Superman is also very well done, it’s not a huge planetary fight which makes sense because it revolves around Batman taking advantage of Superman with a variety of tactics. Both gain the upper hand and build up some great tension in a very gritty battle.

The end of this battle is when the film gets much worse.

The entire reason why the fight ends is completely half-baked and involves shoehorning in Lois Lane. Not to mention in roughly two minutes the characters go from literally being about to kill one another to uttering lines saying they are friends.

Within five minutes this film throws out the last 40 minutes of character development.

The rest of the film involves the two heroes trying to fight back against Luthor’s plan, culminating in a three on one fight with Wonder Woman getting involved.

Remember when this was Batman vs. Superman?

That’s the core problem, the movie feels split in two. The first part does a great job of building up the hero face off, but then brings in a plethora of needless characters so the good guys have someone to fight and become friends leading up to the Justice League movie.

The movie should have been Superman and Batman fighting it out with strings being pulled by Lex Luthor until in the final fight, they eventually realize what happened and stop inches away from killing one another.

Instead we got that, but within the first 60 minutes along with various subplots, followed by the rest setting up Justice League and utterly wasting villains.

Yes, Doomsday was an absolute waste of a character that didn’t deserve the final 20 minutes treatment with little buildup.

I haven’t even touched on the filmography, which is another big issue I have with the film and dark DC comic book movies in general.

Every shot was so grey it almost looked black and white. Accompanying the lifeless colour was overly artistic shots that looked pretentious. There are too many shots of locations with branches out of focus in front of the camera. It doesn’t look edgy when you do it multiple times.

Zack Snyder knows how to do these artistic shots, but that doesn’t mean he always should. To me it gives the impression that he doesn’t know how to make people care, so he tries to make the shot look as interesting as possible.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice adheres to the title for the first half of the movie, until it goes off the rails and forgets telling a story in favour of hyping a sequel.… Expand

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CriticsAreAJokeMar 28, 2016

No, it's not "horrible". It's just left people kind of dissapointed. People expected an unforgettable mind blowing 20 minute fight scene between Batman and Superman when what we got was just 3 minutes of them pushing each other around. TheNo, it's not "horrible". It's just left people kind of dissapointed. People expected an unforgettable mind blowing 20 minute fight scene between Batman and Superman when what we got was just 3 minutes of them pushing each other around. The film is 1% Batman V Superman and 99% Dawn of Justice. Basically a 2 hour and 30 minute teaser to the Upcoming Justice League movies. The other thing I had a problem with was the fact that Doomsday looks more like Michael Bay's version of the Ninja Turtles than the actual Doomsday. My last complaint is the awkward pacing and messy plot. Everything else about the film is actually pretty good. Cinematography is beautiful, soundtrack is mind blowing, and action sequences are cool. It's actually an enjoyable film but gets a lot of things wrong. Gets a 6/10 from me.… Expand

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4TheLoveOfFilmMar 30, 2016

Batman v Superman was doomed from the start. Not only did it have to live up to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, but it also was always going to be compared to Marvel's Avengers, all while having to be fresh and original. The film isBatman v Superman was doomed from the start. Not only did it have to live up to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, but it also was always going to be compared to Marvel's Avengers, all while having to be fresh and original. The film is no where near as terrible as most critics are making it out to be, but it's biggest flaw is that it is not a 'great' film. BvS was under pressure to please both Avengers and Dark Knight fans, so anything less then perfect would not please fans.

The movie has too much to explain and too little time to do so. Most of the film revolves around explaining origins and past events, rather then letting the films events play out. A Batman origin movie would of helped with this, allowing them to introduce Ben Affleck's Batman while explaining his back story then releasing the cross-over movie. I also dont care for the casting of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, as I always saw Eisenberg rather then Luthor. Most importantly, BvS spends too much time setting up the DC extended universe, instead of being a good stand alone film.

Batman V Superman is not a terrible movie and I recommend it to all comic book fans.But it is also a messy film with a ridiculous run time of 2hr 33min for a superhero movie. I thought Ben Affleck's Batman was great and it is worth going to see the movie for the fight scenes alone. But in the end Batman V Superman is an average film, not an amazing one.… Expand

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Noahhowe0221Mar 30, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acting was amazing, besides that of "Alexander Luthor" . Movie plot points seemed way too convenient and almost disrespectful to the audience at how dumb the writers must think we are (having lexcorp actually make the symbols for cameos on files, how easy it was to make doomsday, how Lex Luthor literally had no motive, how the Somalia scene didn't even need to be there i mean come on superman doesn't use bullets and kill people) i could go on forever at how certain points were unnecessary. Action and acting was superb but huge plot holes throughout and seems very chopped up in the first hour and a half. Jesse Eisenberg was a terrible casting choice. this movie had so much potential but fell short and the only thing keeping it higher than a 4 is Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, and the meager amount of Gal Gadot… Expand

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avenger616Mar 30, 2016

Ben Affleck and company deliver amazing performances and Snyder captures awesome action sequences but the movie falls due to its sloppy messy, and oversaturated story/script. So much potential but a missed opportunity at making a great film.Ben Affleck and company deliver amazing performances and Snyder captures awesome action sequences but the movie falls due to its sloppy messy, and oversaturated story/script. So much potential but a missed opportunity at making a great film. Aside of its heavy flaws this is a great way to set up the DCEU and justice league.… Expand

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AmertaunApr 10, 2016

It's not the worst film ever. There are som good things: acting (Affleck, Gadot, Irons) and action. But lots of CGI and plot are not. DC tried to make a rival to the MCU. But the beginning of DCEU did not meet it's expectations. Let's hopeIt's not the worst film ever. There are som good things: acting (Affleck, Gadot, Irons) and action. But lots of CGI and plot are not. DC tried to make a rival to the MCU. But the beginning of DCEU did not meet it's expectations. Let's hope that David Ayer will impress us with his film (Suicide squad).… Expand

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CarlGzApr 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hint: Watch the trailers and u got all the film and u can avoid 2.34 hrs, its ALL in there, literally.
Review: "for true comic fans" ive readed, not quite, to watch and somewhat understand the whole film u must have knowledge of Dark Knight Returns, Death of Superman, Flashpoint and ofc Man of Steel, so its not made for fans, u NEED to be a fan... nevertheless the film is very flawed there, with lots of creative ideas but never landed quite well. Eisenberg's Luthor is the perfect example. Affleck as batman is very descent (except he broke the "only rule" several times) but as Wayne is the worst: unsympathetic, dull, bitter, ever-angry, no quite clever (since WW outwit him and cant find a whole ship), or intelligent (since basically was manipulated by Luthor). The plot is forced to try to motivate the unnecessary and unmotivated fight that end up lasting 4-6 minutes with a very lame ending, making me believe that the fight was just cause its the film's name. Doomsday origin is believable but the need of kickstart DCU they wasted such great character. Wonder Woman was GREAT, Gal Gadot was the best of the film, too bad she had too little screen time. The film definitely didnt deliver the expectations and the hype but cant blame the actors, only direction.… Expand

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MEFzelderMay 31, 2016

Demasiados comprometidos con lanzar el Universo Cinematográfico de DC recibimos “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, un atiborro de material que da como resultado una película solo aceptable.
La historia inicia con un breve repaso delDemasiados comprometidos con lanzar el Universo Cinematográfico de DC recibimos “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, un atiborro de material que da como resultado una película solo aceptable.
La historia inicia con un breve repaso del origen de Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck), y su experiencia durante los acontecimientos de “Man of Steel”, donde inician sus preocupaciones sobre Superman. Mientras que Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) lidia con las opiniones divididas de la sociedad, que se debate si es un salvador o una amenaza.
El contenido es muy variado, se puede rescatar la forma de encarnar imágenes icónicas de los cómics, las actuaciones de Affleck como Batman y Jeremy Irons como Alfred o el apartado visual durante las peleas.
Lo que resta son los vacíos argumentales, principalmente las motivaciones de los protagonistas para enfrentarse, haciendo que el elemento más esperado termine siendo forzoso y confuso. También la visión arcaica sobre el rol de la mujer, quitándo importancia a los personajes para hacer damiselas en apuros.
Este film quiso ser Marvel, “The Dark Knight Returns”, Wonder Woman, “Trinity”, “Batman versus Superman” y Doomsday en un solo paquete, cuando solo el arco de Batman contra Superman hubiese sido más que suficiente.
El motivo porque trascendieron esos cómics es porque cada una era su propia historia, es cierto que hay que comprometer el material cuando se adapta al cine, pero no con a costo de perder el espíritu que lo hizo especial en su momento.… Expand

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Spiderpool2016Apr 13, 2016

Overall: Acting- 9/10, Story- 3/10, CGI- 7/10, Dialogue- 7/10
As a comic book fan, I honestly had hopes for this movie. I was disappointed by the loose backstory they gave Batman; however, a proper backstory would have taken at least anotherOverall: Acting- 9/10, Story- 3/10, CGI- 7/10, Dialogue- 7/10
As a comic book fan, I honestly had hopes for this movie. I was disappointed by the loose backstory they gave Batman; however, a proper backstory would have taken at least another movie, and with this coming out so soon after the Dark Knight trilogy, it's understandable why they chose to leave it out. My biggest problem was how much they tried to cram into this movie. Marvel took five movies to introduce the main members of their Avengers team; DC tried to do that in one movie. the result: train wreck. My final problem was with how lame Doomsday looked.… Expand

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RyuFujiwaraApr 14, 2016

Una pelicula que justifica el precio de una entrada de cine. Estamos ante un producto de entretenimiento sin más. En mi opinión quizas demasiado larga o tal vez se trate de un fallo en la sala de montaje, tengo la sensación de que no hanUna pelicula que justifica el precio de una entrada de cine. Estamos ante un producto de entretenimiento sin más. En mi opinión quizas demasiado larga o tal vez se trate de un fallo en la sala de montaje, tengo la sensación de que no han sabido usar correctamente las tijeras... Ya veremos que pasa con la ya anunciada version del director que llegará en Blu Ray… Expand

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8BITRootsApr 19, 2016

As a 'non-comic' reading superhero fan I felt this was not a bad film. Generally good performances, particularly liked Affleck's interpretation of Wayne/Batman. However, too many characters were underused and there are too many fleetingAs a 'non-comic' reading superhero fan I felt this was not a bad film. Generally good performances, particularly liked Affleck's interpretation of Wayne/Batman. However, too many characters were underused and there are too many fleeting references that not everyone will get. Overall, it felt like the film was trying to cram too much in despite the 150 minute running time and the story and flow of the movie suffered as a result. My biggest gripe was the same problem I had with Man of Steel. A good start, a good middle but an over elaborate, CGI borefest at the end that goes on a bit too long.… Expand

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WalterSaltzmanApr 22, 2016

I'll get right to the point with this movie as I've been eagerly waiting for its release for almost 3 whole years.

It's a decent superhero movie, but it's still a mile away from a genuine breakthrough. Dawn of Justice is undeniably darkI'll get right to the point with this movie as I've been eagerly waiting for its release for almost 3 whole years.

It's a decent superhero movie, but it's still a mile away from a genuine breakthrough. Dawn of Justice is undeniably dark and thrilling at some points, with some eye-popping visuals and a bit of mystery scattered here and there. However, it is also pretty much unfocused on a narrative aspect, with uneven character development and a pacing that's out of control as its villains. People said this film is too dark which is not to everyone's taste, but that's not the actual case. Being dark is not an excuse for being humorless. Even the slightest part of humor found in this movie feels satirical and awkward.
Take a look at Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. The trilogy is very bleak as well, but it has a far more structured story, fascinating characters ( which often came with a thought-provoking backstory ) and some humor that balances it. Not to mention the philosophy behind the movies are so rich and relatable that it's still hotly debated even until this day.
Dawn of Justice certainly dwells on the philosophical elements, but most of the time it's only hinted and briefly brought up, instead of providing any take on morality that would have pondered in a viewer's mind long after they watched it. Also, Snyder's vision of Superman, while still refreshing, is totally out of character and worse, derivative of the brutal Batman in some ways ( there's even an article that writes about this issue). Conversely, Ben Affleck's raged Batman stands out as the movie's real strength.

In short, Dawn of Justice is an ambitious effort from Zack Snyder that aims to be both a golden breakthrough of superhero films and a gritty, thought-provoking crime thriller that takes on social issues. However, at the end of the day, we're still left with the ultimate truth - justice is far from dawning, yet.

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noelnhApr 22, 2016

Entertaining movie to watch. I genuinely liked Affleck as Batman and think he is a worthy successor to Bale.
In my opinion there is too much destruction in this movie, which was one of the major problems I had with Man of Steel as well. AlsoEntertaining movie to watch. I genuinely liked Affleck as Batman and think he is a worthy successor to Bale.
In my opinion there is too much destruction in this movie, which was one of the major problems I had with Man of Steel as well. Also the dialog including Batman was too flat for my taste.
One of the major points I have to criticize is the frequent appearance of references to comic books (flashbacks for example). Those might be fun for people that are really involved in the universe but I find them generally (and that might be due to my lack of knowledge) confusing and in this movie in particular annoying as well.… Expand

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chechevaraMay 31, 2016

I don't blame Warner Bros. for making this movie. I know they were trying their best to make something innovative after 3 years of no dc movies. The movies not good, neither is it bad. I'm disappointed how they make dc movies so long. II don't blame Warner Bros. for making this movie. I know they were trying their best to make something innovative after 3 years of no dc movies. The movies not good, neither is it bad. I'm disappointed how they make dc movies so long. I praise affleck's and cavills's performance. I think they make great characters. One thing that confused me is jesse Heisenberg's role as lex luthor, Yet i know how he had hair in the comics. Gal gadot's performance as wonder woman was great. I personally think the movie is so-so. But i do recommend it for people who respect this movie.… Expand

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lucbevibrasilApr 23, 2016

We have a crowded and confusing movie, but fulfills its role of splendid form and is a good entertainment. We have very little real Batman v Superman in combat and take long before this small part arrives. Affleck, Gadot and Irons wereWe have a crowded and confusing movie, but fulfills its role of splendid form and is a good entertainment. We have very little real Batman v Superman in combat and take long before this small part arrives. Affleck, Gadot and Irons were spectacular in their roles.… Expand

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monr8490Apr 28, 2016

It was very interesting seeing a postmodern worldview through this movie, especially through the comment made by Batman before he almost finishes off Superman in battle, "My parents taught me a different lesson... lying on this street...It was very interesting seeing a postmodern worldview through this movie, especially through the comment made by Batman before he almost finishes off Superman in battle, "My parents taught me a different lesson... lying on this street... shaking in deep shock... dying for no reason at all. They showed me that the world only makes sense when you force it to". This phrase encapsulates Batman's worldview and is very similar to the psychology of Niccolo Machiavelli. This is essentially what our culture has become. In this postmodern world, it is encouraged to view life through a selfish lens rather then lens from our creator and Savior. This worldview is consistently thrown into movies, music, and art as a way to lead us astray from what the Word of God says which is the only truth. As a Bible believing Christian and follower of God, I view life as a created being of God who was made to honor him here on Earth. God makes it clear in scripture how he sees the world and how we should live in it. In the book of Genesis, God makes this declaration. “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground” (NIV). The human body is after God’s image only as being the means whereby man gains dominion over the Earth. God first saw us as the rulers of his perfect creation. After the fall, our purpose was regained through Jesus Christ. He declares in Matthew 16:24-26, “Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Christ is calling us as humans to follow him and live a life that honors and glorifies him rather than ourselves which is polar opposite of what Batman is preaching. Jesus Christ intended our lives and our Christian walk to be in direct correlation to the life he lived rather than what we think we make life to be.… Expand

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MarcoYoloMay 6, 2016

It's an OK movie if you get past a very boring first half. Yes, the cinematography is gorgeous and yes, there are a few moments that shine, but there are plenty of plot problems that are hard to ignore. The movie leaves you with moreIt's an OK movie if you get past a very boring first half. Yes, the cinematography is gorgeous and yes, there are a few moments that shine, but there are plenty of plot problems that are hard to ignore. The movie leaves you with more questions about what happened in the movie itself, rather than the future movies it intends to set up. Also I didn't think it was possible to overstuff a 2.5 hour movie, and I really hope the 3 hour cut is more bearable.
I definitely recommend watching it if you haven't already to form your own opinion, it's worth that at least.
Fingers crossed this was simply a learning lesson moving forward.… Expand

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KayVen17Dec 29, 2016

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Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik

Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
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dududrMay 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman v Superman lack of a batman's movie before doesn't give a good motivation for the batman to kill people, the "DeusEx" action in Luthor's plan was pretty awful, the lack of speech of Superman, and the waist of Apocalypse in this movie (could be used in further movies). Gal Gadot does an excellent job as Wonder Woman, which harm's the movie because she still some scenes from the major characters. Even with all this, Affleck does a pretty good job as Batman the problem's with him was the script in some speeches.… Expand

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AfNinoAug 22, 2016

Nowhere near as bad as the reviews suggest, but also nowhere near the high bar set by The Dark Knight Trilogy, nor even near Marvel's best (Iron Man, Winter Soldier, Civil War etc). For all the backlash from his casting, Ben Affleck wasNowhere near as bad as the reviews suggest, but also nowhere near the high bar set by The Dark Knight Trilogy, nor even near Marvel's best (Iron Man, Winter Soldier, Civil War etc). For all the backlash from his casting, Ben Affleck was absolutely superb as Batman, maybe the closest we'll get to the true dark nightmare that is Batman from the comics. Gal Gadot was also brilliant as Wonder Woman, even though her time in the movie is pretty short; and Hans Zimmer's score was, as you'd expected, fantastic.

But for these great things there are so many things wrong with it. The plot is a muddled mess, confusing and out of pace. Whether it's the final editing or the overall script I do not know. Jesse Eisenberg was absolutely the wrong person to play Lex Luthor. Too over-the-top and over reliant on stupid coincidences, left from Man of Steel and more introduced in this movie. An emotionless Superman carries over from Man of Steel, and his character development deviates in the wrong direction. The teasers for the upcoming Justice League movie felt out of place and just pointless in relation to the plot.

This movie really should've been one of the movies of the year. Instead I was left speculative about the future of the DCEU. For the comic book fan, this movie will be great. But for anyone else, be prepared to be disappointed.… Expand

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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice has so much to love, but so much more to hate.
It has great ideas and stories, every puzzle piece is there, this massive project had all of the recourses and manpower to make it work. But i just doesntBatman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice has so much to love, but so much more to hate.
It has great ideas and stories, every puzzle piece is there, this massive project had all of the recourses and manpower to make it work. But i just doesnt because what makes a movie great is a good director and screenwriter, and Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice has neither. The director Zack Snyder is a decent director, but he simply cannot tell a story, and handle characters properly. Then, the screenwriter. David S Goyer is a very solid screenwriter, he wrote the Nolan Batman Trilogy, which are all fantastic movies. But the screenplay of Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice is just so bad, it has a convoluted plot that is all over the place and too many characters whose motivations are mostly contrived and infuriatingly inconsistent. (Captain America Civil War however has even more characters, but that screenplay feels so natural and well fleshed out. Something Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice does not.) Another problem i had with the screenplay is literally after almost every scene, i had the feeling i missed something in the previous one, the scenes just did not fit together properly. This may be the screenwriter's fault, or the Editors fault. Who knows. The shoehorning in of characters that are planned to come, was so blatant and awful. If they had just showed a quick frame of a picture, it would've been good. But here they pay attention to it so fiercly with a shot holding on to that one single line up picture for about 10 seconds. Then there is usage of camera footage just to enhance the plot and introduce newer character, which is probably the most lazy screenwriting possible.

Now i have the main problems out of the way, let's talk about ''positive'' things.
Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice is in my humble opinion, better than Man of Steel. Not a more well-made film, but better in the sense that it's much more interesting (kind of) than Man Of Steel, which was a snooze fest. Another positive thing is: It has batman, and a shirtless ben affleck training montage. What more do you want XD. Gal Gadot was pretty good, however underused and only shows up at the end for 20 minutes. I thought Jesse Eisenberg wasnt that bad. Alot better than i had initially expected, but he still has those awful, almost overacting moments. But for the most part he was good.

All in all, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice is by no means a good film, but i do think it is getting bashed a bit a too hard. The 27% it has now is really low. Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice has it's moments, it is somewhat interesting and entertaining in some parts, so i will give it 3/5 stars.

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elcoye01Jun 3, 2016

Bueno empecemos con una realidad y es que esta película fue una de la más esperadas para este año desde que fue anunciada en la Convención Internacional de Cómics de San Diego de 2013 y ciertamente se rumoreaba mucho sobre este film y comoBueno empecemos con una realidad y es que esta película fue una de la más esperadas para este año desde que fue anunciada en la Convención Internacional de Cómics de San Diego de 2013 y ciertamente se rumoreaba mucho sobre este film y como toda película de superhéroes pues tuvo una GRAN campaña de marketing siempre apuntando a que fuera un éxito y lamentablemente esa no fue la realidad.

Empecemos con los FX. A mí me encantaron en realidad, fueron demasiados buenos y eso nadie lo puede negar pero el problema es que una película no puede ser solo efectos especiales sino que debe tener un buen guion, unas buenas actuaciones y una excelente dirección pero no estoy diciendo ni afirmando que en esta película estuvo escasa de estas tres (3) mencionada sino que el director no supo sobrellevar las cosas. El guion tuvo sus altas y bajas como en cualquier película pero ¿Que sucedió en realidad? ¿Por qué no fue muy aceptada por la crítica?

En mi punto de vista es que hubo mucho parlamento (diálogos muy largos y en algunas escenas innecesarios) que desviaron la atención del público a lo que ellos querían y ¿Qué era? Pues la pelea de Batman y Superman, el día con la noche, la luz con la oscuridad y pare de contar las semejanzas que le ponían. La acción duro poco y eso no era lo que quería el espectador. Las actuaciones a mi parecer estuvieron muy buenas, muy limpias y por supuesto muy profesionales pero seamos realistas de que actores famosos no hacen a las películas famosas.

Recuerdo que en el año 2008/2009 (no recuerdo muy bien), tuve la oportunidad de ver Superman: Doomsday que a mi parecer me pareció una excelente película animada en donde se expone la muerte de Superman a causa de una pelea con Doomsday (alienígena) y en la película Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice si se muestra lo que ya todos sabían pero le falto mucho mas.

Al final del día todo se encierra en un popular dicho “Todos tienen gustos y colores diferentes”. Si no la has visto, te invito a que vayas al cine o si no, puedes comprar el bluray y verla en tu hogar para que tu des tu punto de vista.… Expand

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CLOUDixJun 5, 2016

Not a terrible movie but nor a great one too only reason it gets a 6/10 from me is because of the awesome fight scene everything else is meh. Might watch this again on putlocker in year or so btw superman is a ruthless murder in here lol

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HarriganMtvBlogJun 7, 2016

The movie began slowly, introducing the backstory of Bruce Wayne and quickly jumping back and forth to scenes of other characters. The theme of pacing and editing, to me, was a major pitfall of this movie. It spent so much time playing catchThe movie began slowly, introducing the backstory of Bruce Wayne and quickly jumping back and forth to scenes of other characters. The theme of pacing and editing, to me, was a major pitfall of this movie. It spent so much time playing catch up by introducing so many new characters all at once that it hindered the story.

Logic would also play into my cons. There were more than a few times I was taken out of the movie because I had to stop and think about what was happening and I was left confused by a bunch of things. The constant story shifting played into the logistical issues because of how the story was unfolding that it didn’t portray the characters in a very positive light. The action scenes are pretty fantastic. I don’t mind the over-the-top action sequences as long as they’re done in a way that is engaging and meaningful.

Batman, played perfectly by Ben Affleck, has never been so violent and brutal. Gone are the Val Kilmer/George Clooney Batmen. Affleck plays the quintessential Batman, paying homage to George Miller’s “The Dark Knight” comics from the ‘80s. Well played, sir.
Henry Cavill plays a solid Superman, and as a fan of Man of Steel, I had some issues with his character. Logic again, but I won’t get into spoilers in this post. Gal Gadot, after much controversy leading up to the release about her portrayal as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, was solid as well. The fans in my theatre gave a nice applause when she showed up in her armor, which was nice. This is a very important role for female fans and the future marketing of female-lead super hero films, and Gal did a fine job.
Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of Lex Luthor was…strange. His quirks and eccentricities were bordering Batman Forever-like style but saved by his intensity. Ever-faithful butler, Alfred, played by the amazing Jeremy Irons, was a perfect casting. I don’t care too much for Amy Adams as Lois. I find her’s and Clark’s relationship annoying, personally.
The addition of the “big bad” of the movie, Doomsday, didn’t look all that great and was shoehorned in and didn’t make a lot of sense. The fight scenes were pretty cool, though.

There were a bunch of scenes that were clearly meant to foreshadow the future DC movie universe, but they felt wholly out of place and unexplained. The quick introductions of the future Justice League members in Flash, Cyborg, and Aquaman felt forced and out of place.

The movie spent too much time planting seeds, as it has to quickly establish their cinematic universe and catch up to Marvel/Disney. Although I mostly enjoyed the film, the problems I’ve gone over and others not mentioned lowered my score. I had my expectations lowered early in the week as critic reviews from online sources I follow didn’t give overly-positive reviews. My score would be a 6 out of 10. Keep in mind that’s a pretty decent score, it means there were more things I liked about it than things I didn’t. Would I recommend anyone seeing it? Yes, absolutely. If You’re a fan of the super hero genre, go see it.… Expand

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Cmart38Jun 7, 2016

Well, the most anticipated comic book movie of all time was a dissapointment. Decent casting, and Affleck was great, but everything else was just kinda meh. The 3rd act was great though.

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SadovLaxerJul 22, 2016

The movie is slow, the action's level is so good, but are few action scenes, the Doomsday origin is not what the movie said. this is not the best Batman/Superman movie, but this film is a little good. 6/10

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chrxnwmnJul 25, 2016

I finally rented this after the past few months of trepidation. All in all not THAT bad. As a life long (most Marvel) comics reader but Watchmen fan, I'm probably used to Snyder being a little heavy handed at times and thats mostly what II finally rented this after the past few months of trepidation. All in all not THAT bad. As a life long (most Marvel) comics reader but Watchmen fan, I'm probably used to Snyder being a little heavy handed at times and thats mostly what I felt the movie suffered from. Things like Bats and Supes both being painted as bad guys and scowling at each other most of the movie, trippy pointless dream sequences, Lex not having a selfish enough motivation were the worst points. That said: my apologies to Affleck and Irons, they make a very good Batman and Alfred, Gal Gadot really made an excellent third plot point as the usually afterthought in comics (Wonder Woman), I loved the fight scenes and power demonstrations of all involved an the reveals for the future DCEU. Most will not like htis movie and it sure isn't a kid friendly Disney/Marvel show, most will find it understandable and a bit weird but enjoyable, and anyone whose read or dealt with comic writer/producers with a heavy 'vision' will give Snyder a pass and enjoy the movie the most.… Expand

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DragmanXAug 22, 2016

Solid movie with great action scenes and great characters. Although the story can be a mess, there is still a lot of enjoyment to be had with Batman v Superman, especially with the Ultimate Edition.

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SmartreezAug 10, 2016

I'm a SUPER HUGE fan of Marvel and DC. BVS was Not SO good but it was okay. A little bit disappointing but it was seriously an okay movie. The movie is a little bit too long. Well, this was okay.

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