It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.
Director : Zack Snyder
Cast: Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Amy Adams as Lois Lane
Lots of expectations. Didn't live up to them at all. Supposed to be first movie ever highlighting the rivalry between superheroes, but failed to capture my attention.
The difference observed between marvel and DC is that, marvel tends to make the movies a bit more fun, it increases the suspense, you find a few wisecracks. DC makes movies which are dark and really serious, and Zack Snyder crafted this movie to be exceedingly symbolic of Man vs God. I would have liked a few undercurrents of symbolism, but stating it directly in the script, that too multiple times, just ruined it for me.
The movie had a very accomplished star cast from whom a lot more was hoped especially Jesse Eisenberg and Henry Cavill.
Henry cavill does very less other than stand around looking chiseled, though we can't blame him. The movie uses Superman like a living statue.
Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Batman is one of the best I've ever seen, though the script doesn't do a lot of Justice to that fact. Affleck’s Batman is definitely ruthless, after years of fighting crimes we expect no less, but the script makes him look stupid and rash, leaving all the detective work to Lois Lane. Bruce Wayne just doesn’t seem to keep his cool charming persona that was expected from him and is easily swayed.
I would have also loved to see more detail to the story and more integration with the DC universe. This movie was like a sequel to the events in man of steel, and a teaser to the other elements of the DC universe, all rolled into one. The script couldn't keep up with the time limit, which was apparent in the shoddy job done.
The only character who acted like a true hero in an act of selflessness and wisdom, was wonder woman. Both Batman and Superman were driven by revenge and rivalry, and some kind of selfish end, but wonder woman grabbed the spotlight in this movie. Definitely would love to see an individual movie featuring her.
Lex Luthor seems very itchy and jumpy and completely fails to convey any kind of malice. He comes across as a mad scientist rather than a genius billionaire criminal mastermind.
In the second half, the movie suddenly turns into a continuous action sequence, with two major fight sequences taking place back to back. The action and the CGI looked good and believable, as expected from Zack Snyder.
All in all, I think they tried to fit too many good plots into one movie which makes it very cluttered and incoherent.
My rating? 2.5/5
The only character who acted like a true hero in an act of selflessness and wisdom, was wonder woman. Both Batman and Superman were driven by revenge and rivalry, and some kind of selfish end, but wonder woman grabbed the spotlight in this movie. Definitely would love to see an individual movie featuring her.
Lex Luthor seems very itchy and jumpy and completely fails to convey any kind of malice. He comes across as a mad scientist rather than a genius billionaire criminal mastermind.
In the second half, the movie suddenly turns into a continuous action sequence, with two major fight sequences taking place back to back. The action and the CGI looked good and believable, as expected from Zack Snyder.
All in all, I think they tried to fit too many good plots into one movie which makes it very cluttered and incoherent.
My rating? 2.5/5
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