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Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable vigilante, Batman, confronts Metropolis's most revered savior, Superman. As Batman and Superman race towards a collision, a new threat, Doomsday, emerges, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known. The two heroes must learn to work together to stop the destruction.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, though audiences were somewhat more divided. While some praised its ambitious scale, visual style, and performances, many criticized its convoluted plot, pacing issues, and tonal darkness. The film underperformed at the box office compared to expectations.
Visually striking but narratively muddled, the film struggles under the weight of its own ambition.
The performances of the lead actors were often praised, but the script was frequently cited as a major weakness.
Many critics found the film's dark tone and attempt to set up a larger universe to be overwhelming and unbalanced.
Google audience: Google users had a more favorable view than critics, with many appreciating the action sequences and the darker, more grounded take on the iconic characters. However, some also noted the film's complicated plot and lengthy runtime as drawbacks.
Nominated for multiple Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Screenplay. Won Worst Supporting Actor for Jesse Eisenberg and Worst Sequel.
Henry Cavill, who plays Superman, has stated that he often ate a large meal before filming scenes where he appeared to be lifting heavy objects, as he found it easier to look strong on camera when not completely depleted from performing the stunts.
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**Watch the Ultimate Edition!** The first of several DC movies to suffer from WB forcing a mediocre cut of a great film. Before the Snyder Cut there was the Ultimate Edition, Snyder's vision is better presented here in a longer, darker, ...
**Zack Snyder creates an entire DC universe in one film filled with gritty new takes on familiar characters and brutal action.** I know this is a polarizing thing to say, but I loved this movie! I think Zack Snyder crushed it with the in...
I don't understand the hate people had with this film. I thought it was brilliant. Sure, I had my doubts of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, but halfway through the end those doubts were put to rest. And Ben Affleck was amazing as the latest in...
Very short synopsis : Batman has been hit hard by the events of Man of Steel : a "god" descends on earth, is confronted by another god, and they fight, killing thousands of humans. He learns about a rock coming from his birth planet that ca...
As I write this review I have just had a thoroughly disappointing movie experience and it so just happens that I have some strong feelings about the source material for this movie so be prepared for a bit of ranting and a few more “adult” w...
I still have faith in the DCU but this movie had problems. Watch my full review here. http://www.hweird1reviews.com/allreviews/bvsreview
> Know your enemy's weakness before challenging to a fight! It is known that critics have no brain. It is the best Superman film as Henry Cavill in the red and blue suit. Yep, I know it is always DC versus Marvel, so it is then DC's repl...
A bit slow but overall good. There are many sub plots in the movie that could've been made into independent movies of their own.
One would think that the ultimate showdown between two of the most iconic super-heroes would make for some downright compelling action-oriented exploits against a landscape of angst and destruction. Plus, it certainly did not hurt that exhi...
Awesome moview. Best Action sequence. **Slow in the first half**
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