Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Started by -Pr-638 pages
Originally posted by juggernaut74
MOS was a good film imo.

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Here is a review on Reddit. He thinks of himself as a tough critic. Gave BVS a pretty good score.

Spoiler:
Reddit review. he gives it 6.5/10

https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinematic/comments/4bdujb/batman_v_superman_dawn_of_justice_early_review_no/

The Good

Despite serious concerns going in, I'd say that the most impressive success of the movie was the believability in the action between Batman and Superman. I fully expected to roll my eyes, saying "Oh come on...how can he stand up against a GOD?!" but they nailed it.

As we know from the trailer, they actually addressed the ridiculous amount of carnage that inevitably resulted from the first movie.

Ben Affleck definitely quashed any concerns we may have had for ability to play the Dark Knight...see below for the film's shortcomings in Bruce Wayne, however...

Wonder Woman was a bad ass and got me excited to see her in action down the road (not so great out of superhero mode, though)

They took a huge risk in the final act that many other superhero movies would be too afraid to attempt and it definitely was effective (without giving too much away)

Get hyped for Justice League and future DC properties

We got to see some awesome Bat gadgets (GRAPPLING HOOK!!)

The fight sequences were definitely in the better half of all comic book movies as of late

Alfred was awesome. I love Jeremy Irons' completely different portrayal from previous versions of the character

The Bad

They completely ignored the Bruce Wayne half of Batman's character. You cast Ben Affleck, who screams billionaire playboy persona, and don't let him do his thing?!

Despite a relatively straightforward plot, it seemed a bit all over the place at times. I think it was in need of editing...

They didn't waste our time with Batman's backstory outside of a quick montage, thankfully. However, it was a bit heavy-handed with the "he's tormented by his past" references. This specifically was annoying in the final battle.

Amy Adams' boobs just out of frame in several shots

Verdict

As a follow-up to a (in my opinion) lackluster Man of Steel, it was definitely an improvement. As a comparison to similar Batman properties (Burton/Nolan), it falls short. It's not going to go down as one of the best superhero movies ever, but it's definitely worth a watch. It seems to fall victim to the world-building "get ready for the next one" trait that befalls other superhero franchises towards the end, but only slightly. It's a lot of fun and packed with references that will make comic book fans beam. To draw a comparison that many others inevitably will, if you liked Man of Steel, you will love Batman v Superman; if you didn't, you will at least enjoy yourself.

Here is his other scores for comparison.

Winter Soldier: 7/10
Guardians: 8/10
DOFP: 8/10
Deadpool: 6/10
Age of Ultron: 5/10

Damn he is tough.

7 for WS?

Only a 7 for WS is crazy.

I can immediately disregard the opinions of that reviewer.

7 for WS. Lmao.

I agree it should be higher than Guardians

Originally posted by quanchi112
Only a 7 for WS is crazy.

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Scores like that are so meaningless because we don't know how their scale works. Is a 5/6 average? Does he grade on a bell curve? etc...

He isn't to be trusted.

Fan screenings have started. Reactions should be in a few hours.

Originally posted by CosmicComet
I can immediately disregard the opinions of that reviewer.

7 for WS. Lmao.

aren't reddit users mostly idiots anyway?

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
aren't reddit users mostly idiots anyway?

Depends on what part of reddit. It's like tumblr; full of good and bad.

Originally posted by -Pr-
Depends on what part of reddit. It's like tumblr; full of good and bad.

oh thanks

Originally posted by playa1258
Fan screenings have started. Reactions should be in a few hours.
Why are you so obsessed with what other people think ?

Why are you so obsessed with Khan?

Originally posted by playa1258
Why are you so obsessed with Khan?
Great character, great scree presence, great human being. Next question, kid.

Zack Snyder talking BS

he wouldn't cast Grant Gustin for his Flash because the tone doesn't fit, Yet he hires Lorde and Miller to do the Flash movie.

So Ed (BO forums) saw a screening today and said he liked it, but didn't love it. He really liked the WW parts and Lex Luthor, but thinks it won't have legs, because it's not family friendly and is much darker than the Nolan trilogy. I don't think critics will like that.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Zack Snyder talking BS

he wouldn't cast Grant Gustin for his Flash because the tone doesn't fit, Yet he hires Lorde and Miller to do the Flash movie.

He has a point, considering the tone of the Flash movie is most likely going to be very different to that of the show.

Plus, let face it, I don't think he can carry a movie. And I say this as a big fan of the show.