Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

 

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Zack Snyder’s comic book vision doesn’t quite land the story.

SPOILER-FREE SYNOPSIS:

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice brings two of DC’s greatest heroes into direct conflict for the first time on screen. Bruce Wayne grows increasingly concerned about Superman’s god-like power and the collateral damage from his battles, ultimately forcing a confrontation between the two titans. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman, the film promises epic action with ambitious scope.

THE GOOD:

Direction & Visual Storytelling Zack Snyder brings comic book panels to life on the big screen—exactly what you want to see from a director tackling these iconic heroes. The cinematography and visual composition reflect the source material beautifully.

CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Violence & Gore: Extended sequences of intense action, destruction, and fighting between superpowered beings; significant property damage and collateral destruction in city scenes
• Language: Some strong language and profanity throughout
• Sexual Content: Brief suggestive content
• Disturbing Themes: Themes of destruction, power imbalance, and moral ambiguity; darker psychological undertones
• Age Recommendation: 13+

FINAL VERDICT:

Batman v Superman reaches for something grand but stumbles in the script—too many plot holes and scenes that just don’t make sense. The visuals are undeniably striking, but the story doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. Best for DC fans and visual storytelling enthusiasts.

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RATING:

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Suicide Squad (2016)

Suicide Squad marks the third time we get to go into the new DC Movie Universe. Following the hit/miss Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad offers a darker, more "realistic" take on the anti-heroes we've seen recently on Arrow and Batman: Assault on Arkham. I believe the casting of Will Smith was a decent choice. The casting overall was pretty good. I didn't care for Jared Leto's Joker, but it's rather hard to set yourself apart as a character when it was so expertly portrayed by the late Heath Ledger just 8 years ago. The cameos of Ben Affleck (Batman) and Ezra Miller (The Flash) were fun to see. I enjoyed the plot of the movie and seeing a ragtag bunch of anti-heroes try and save the day. The soundtrack was possibly the most enjoyable part of this movie for me. As far as objectionable material, there is some language here and there, Harley could be considered scantily clad throughout this movie, and of course the violence has been cranked up to 11. There are several funny parts as this movie will serve to show the lighter side of the DC Movie Universe. I believe this was a successful entry into the new DC fare and I hope they keep up the momentum going into Justice League and Wonder Woman. Enjoy and see you at the movies!


PS. Don't forget to stay for the mid-credits scene!! It's a great bridge-builder and lead-in to Justice League.

Overall, I'd give this movie
 
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