Yes, yes it is.
Next question is usually, "is it a good movie?"
No, not really.
While the movie does fix many of the things I felt were wrong with its predecessor, a whole host of other things have taken their place like Hydra heads. For example, the Superman supporting cast were completely pointless in the first movie, but this time around, they certainly have a more active role and even, dare I say it, are quite funny in some instances. In that same vein however, is the insufferable madman who people are debating is really Lex Luthor, played by Jesse Eisenberg. Jesse messed up and just made his own rendition of the Joker, with so much giddiness being tied together with barely hidden malice.
Ben Affleck is super (har har) as both Batman and Bruce Wayne. While that is a plus, this Batman has been in action far longer than the other film incarnations so he's a bit more brutal, battle-weary, and just not a nice guy, and his Bruce Wayne isn't as suave or mysteriously charismatic as previous versions. Best film Batman we've seen in a long time, and almost every interaction he has with other characters is great chemistry. Prime amongst these interactions is Gal Godot as Diana Prince, Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman's presence in this movie was awesome. Some people believe she didn't have enough characterization, saying she's still just a glorified cameo, but this really wasn't her movie. Her purpose was to be introduced to the audiences and to show what a badass warrior she is; it's an introduction, not an in-depth look at her.
And oh look! Superman's in this movie! Nobody really cares...because like before, the religious symbolism of him is all there is to him. We get it Snyder! You think he's Jesus! Stop!
My own personal philosophy on whether a movie is good or not is how much enjoyment was felt during the viewing of it. And the funny thing is, this movie seems to be made with the DC fans in mind, to cater and enrage them all in one fell swoop. So as a DC fan, I enjoyed all the references and the hints of things to come, but as a movie fan, so much could've been left out to make it a more condensed, less preachy, and enjoyable movie.
For funny yet spoilery synopsis disguised as a trailer, go here.
And now spoilery stuff for further reactions:
There are certain things you expect of characters when they're introduced in a film.
Bane? Breaks Batman's back.
Gwen Stacy? Gonna die by Green Goblin.
Doomsday? His shining moment in all of comics is that he killed Superman...they let the giant spike monster have that moment.
As much as some people think that Doomsday is too big a bad guy to have as a 3rd act big boss, I think it was warranted since both Batman and Superman teaming up to beat up Lex Luthor would be overkill. You need a friggin' dragon to fight before you get to the evil boss, and a literal fire-breathing monster with spikes would count as a legitimate threat for the Big Three to have a thrilling beatdown fight as a climax.
While I can't believe that they legitimately killed off Superman (He'll be back. Everybody knows it), I feel like it's great because it gives more credence for Batman to start assembling his Avengers, I mean Justice League.
I'd say the thing that derailed the movie the most are the blatant foreshadowings of their setup of the Justice League. The entire nightmare Bruce has of a future where Superman is a tyrannical ruler is setting things up for the big ol threat that's going to be in the Justice League movie. Any non-DC obsessive fan will be hopelessly lost and worst, misinterpret it. Despite that, I could still not stop grinning with all the brief scenes we had of Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg, and I am giddy with anticipation of the prospect of seeing Darkseid and his minions in the future.
For people who are defaming Batman for being a straight-up murderer and torturing criminals, even trying to bring back the vehement hate about Superman's destructive and murderous ways from "Man of Steel," I think it's the fact this Batman has seen too much shit in his 20 year war on crime, including the death of his partner via insane clown, and all it took to push him over the edge is the presence of two alien beings with godlike powers wrecking his hometown. And with those feelings of impotence, he doesn't want to give anyone he sees as criminals the opportunity to ever hurt someone so badly.
Now for the actual V part of the title, the duel. So, the fight between Superman and Batman didn't last that long in the movie; at the same time, Batman managed to last far longer than anyone give him credit for, with him showing more tactical know-how and surviving more through true grit than superior tools. But honestly, I prefer the fight being as short as it is. I'd rather them get to being friends as quickly as possible, because they have, and always shall be, bros; I hate them being enemies! The movie wastes so much time trying to set up how they are so different ideologically and yet, they aren't. Oh, and I get how the fight is so abruptly ended being ridiculous. "Your mom's name is Martha? MY mom's name was Martha! Did we just become best friends?!" Yes, totally silly, but it's a much more important detail. See, Batman only thought of Superman as alien; not one of us. A being of immense power that could destroy us all. There's nothing about Superman that could be like him, right? When Superman and Lois reveal that Superman's mother's name is Martha, Batman realizes he was completely wrong about Superman. They do have things in common. Just because he's an alien with phenomenal power, doesn't automatically make him an "Other." He realizes his mistakes, and wants to rectify it by doing Superman the personal favor of saving his mother. And with that Superman's his ally.
Overall, this movie has a slew of problems, and while it has that, unlike "Man of Steel" where the problems are blindingly distracting, what "Dawn of Justice" does right, it does very right, and for that we have a watchable movie that is, dare I say it, entertaining despite its badness.
For funny yet spoilery synopsis disguised as a trailer, go here.
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| When this movie is so big that even Deadpool and Hawkeye HAVE to point out it's coming months in advance. |
There are certain things you expect of characters when they're introduced in a film.
Bane? Breaks Batman's back.
Gwen Stacy? Gonna die by Green Goblin.
Doomsday? His shining moment in all of comics is that he killed Superman...they let the giant spike monster have that moment.
As much as some people think that Doomsday is too big a bad guy to have as a 3rd act big boss, I think it was warranted since both Batman and Superman teaming up to beat up Lex Luthor would be overkill. You need a friggin' dragon to fight before you get to the evil boss, and a literal fire-breathing monster with spikes would count as a legitimate threat for the Big Three to have a thrilling beatdown fight as a climax.
While I can't believe that they legitimately killed off Superman (He'll be back. Everybody knows it), I feel like it's great because it gives more credence for Batman to start assembling his Avengers, I mean Justice League.
I'd say the thing that derailed the movie the most are the blatant foreshadowings of their setup of the Justice League. The entire nightmare Bruce has of a future where Superman is a tyrannical ruler is setting things up for the big ol threat that's going to be in the Justice League movie. Any non-DC obsessive fan will be hopelessly lost and worst, misinterpret it. Despite that, I could still not stop grinning with all the brief scenes we had of Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg, and I am giddy with anticipation of the prospect of seeing Darkseid and his minions in the future.
For people who are defaming Batman for being a straight-up murderer and torturing criminals, even trying to bring back the vehement hate about Superman's destructive and murderous ways from "Man of Steel," I think it's the fact this Batman has seen too much shit in his 20 year war on crime, including the death of his partner via insane clown, and all it took to push him over the edge is the presence of two alien beings with godlike powers wrecking his hometown. And with those feelings of impotence, he doesn't want to give anyone he sees as criminals the opportunity to ever hurt someone so badly.
Now for the actual V part of the title, the duel. So, the fight between Superman and Batman didn't last that long in the movie; at the same time, Batman managed to last far longer than anyone give him credit for, with him showing more tactical know-how and surviving more through true grit than superior tools. But honestly, I prefer the fight being as short as it is. I'd rather them get to being friends as quickly as possible, because they have, and always shall be, bros; I hate them being enemies! The movie wastes so much time trying to set up how they are so different ideologically and yet, they aren't. Oh, and I get how the fight is so abruptly ended being ridiculous. "Your mom's name is Martha? MY mom's name was Martha! Did we just become best friends?!" Yes, totally silly, but it's a much more important detail. See, Batman only thought of Superman as alien; not one of us. A being of immense power that could destroy us all. There's nothing about Superman that could be like him, right? When Superman and Lois reveal that Superman's mother's name is Martha, Batman realizes he was completely wrong about Superman. They do have things in common. Just because he's an alien with phenomenal power, doesn't automatically make him an "Other." He realizes his mistakes, and wants to rectify it by doing Superman the personal favor of saving his mother. And with that Superman's his ally.
Overall, this movie has a slew of problems, and while it has that, unlike "Man of Steel" where the problems are blindingly distracting, what "Dawn of Justice" does right, it does very right, and for that we have a watchable movie that is, dare I say it, entertaining despite its badness.
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