This Batman doesn’t seem to agonize over the “no killing” rule like Nolan’s Dark Knight does in facing the Joker. The cinematic take on the DC cornerstone characters of Batman and Superman limped to a 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where it’s accused of “smother a potentially powerful story - and some of America’s most iconic superheroes in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.”Ĭritics were put off by the film’s darkness and the moral ambiguity of the heroic characters. Sadly, this film does not earn a Dove Seal.The reaction to Zack Snyder‘s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) was fierce. Instead, we have a film that many parents won’t go and see, let alone take their kids to see.
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A movie with more humor, lightness, and Superman’s fight for “truth, justice, and the American way” would have been more palatable. It seems as if the man from Krypton has outstayed his welcome…or has he? Sadly, the filmmakers chose to feature a lot of strong violence and language. At one point, a figure of Superman is burned in effigy - a statement from those who have been tricked into believing he is responsible for the deaths of many people. Once again, the darkness of this film is heavy. Of course, Amy Adams is always a delight and turns in a good effort as Lois Lane. He talks fast but doesn’t showcase the charm that some other actors have in the role (Michael Rosenbaum of “Smallville” comes to mind, as does Gene Hackman of the Christopher Reeve “Superman” films). As already mentioned, Ben Affleck does a good job as Batman, as does Henry Cavill as Superman, but I found Jesse Eisenberg to be a weak Lex Luthor. I won’t spoil the plot, but the last 45 minutes of the film are, to me, the most enjoyable, with the good guys (including Wonder Woman) taking on a comic book villain of epic proportions. However, something happens that makes Batman realize they are both on the same page. Superman and Batman misunderstand one another and have a great battle between the two of them. We’ve always been criminals.” But isn’t Batman supposed to fight the criminals? He tells Alfred, “We’re criminals, Alfred. Part of this violence includes Batman putting his brand on sex offenders, leaving them with a bleeding bat wound. In fact, sorry to say but it is not going to receive our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal due to the heavy language and violence. He tells Lois Lane in one scene, “No one stays good in this world.” Yet, isn’t that what Superman represents: Goodness? Isn’t he supposed to be a role model to kids? To be fair, Superman comes through in the end (and pays a heavy price for his victory), but this movie is not for kids. On the other side of the coin, Superman (Henry Cavill) is usually upbeat, but even he begins to lose the faith at one point in this shadowy film of evil and villains.
He is dark and grim throughout the entire film.
Unfortunately, the writers don’t allow him to be charming in the movie. Many fans expressed a lot of anger when Ben Affleck was cast in this role but, to his credit, he does a good job. Batman (Ben Affleck) is a dark, brooding, masked vigilante in this picture. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is a dark superhero-comic book movie, whatever you would choose to call it.
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