Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Review

Batman V Supperman: Dawn of Justice

The second movie into the stretch of what would be a +DC Entertainment Comic Universe spanning about 10 movies ( one for each character and the Justice League Movie). Directed by Zack Snyder, a man who's mark is always left in destruction and chaos, referencing Man of Steel et al. He has been employed to guide the entire DCU in the right direction, although some may say he's not the man, but it might just be too early to judge him yet. The movie has done well in the Box Office so far despite having mixed reviews on release.

Following the chaos the Man of Steel; Superman, left Metropolis in, the world is shaken by the presence of a god-like figure, unsure of what he stands for, who he stands with and what his mission is on Earth. A world-torn Batman (one who isn't restricting himself from killing) is finding himself in more despair than ever before, taking it upon himself to stop what may become the force that might bring an end to the world. In the midst of all this, a vicious, unscrupulous and psychopathic entrepreneur seeks to use the confusion to his advantage and they all cross paths.

The continuity was evident, conjoining two movies together and maintaining one universe (giving hints to what may come in future DCU instalments), unlike +DC Entertainment's previous futile attempts to maintain one universe under the guise of trying to explore more stories and more continuities. The introduction of Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg and Aquaman were exciting and gave hope to what is coming. Certain themes and especially quotes from the Lex character were interesting.

Honestly it could have been better, the storyline was weak and forgettable, the action scenes were overly intense and could have been done with less mass destructive approach, not to mention the flashing lights which could give a normal person epilepsy. The casting picks may not have sat well all round with me as well as some poor acting performances. The movie was dry and bereft of humour, it seemed like we were in Bruce Wayne's head. The unnecessary death of Superman who is the centre of this iteration of the DCU, why would they even attempt to kill him off? Him, who would only come back again in one if not more of the next movies.

Verdict:
 Its is a cinema movie; has that bang in the cinema with all the action and special effects, but one you wouldn't necessarily be eager to see again, because it lacks palpable content. 5/10