Movie Review : Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice : While Superman’s actions are undoubtedly heroic, Batman begins to feel that if Superman isn’t made to deal with his own mortality and put in his place, he will assume himself to be a god, an authority unto himself.
As the action in Metropolis unfolds and these two icons of the superhero universe battle it out, Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor creates a monster called Doomsday to destroy Metropolis. It’s only Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman who have a chance at stopping Luthor and Doomsday.
Critics
Ben (Affleck) the Bat is definitely darker, crueler and an astonishingly ruthless fighting machine that doesn’t hesitate to “torture” and kill, unlike Bale the “standardized” Bat. What we get is a scarier version which is oddly very satisfying.
Characters are briefly introduced and there are certain scenes that might look random (Batman’s nightmares, for example) but all reference the DC Universe.
The movie is packed with references – both visual and dialogue-wise – to classic comic lore. Underpinning everything is Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL’s score. An artillery barrage of action.
Those aware about comic lore would know that these two have faced each other off before. But on the big screen, the fight sequences are furious.
It’s also about a clash of their ideologies. It’s pretty heavy and this will put some off. However, Jesse Eisenberg’s Luthor is terrific – from his look, to his mannerisms; a psychotic, conniving villain straight out of hell, who quotes Nabokov.
Gal Gadot, as smokin’ hot Wonder Woman is absolutely kickass. Affleck is good, but you’ll definitely miss Bale’s Batman.
Critics rating -3.5/5
Average viewers rating -3.6/5
Cast:
Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Gal Gadot, Holly Hunter
Direction: Zack Snyder
Genre: Action
Duration: 2 hours 33 minutes
