Really, its a nice movie. Yes there are problems, which will be addressed, spoiler free, but the good points will be addressed too.
Story: There honestly is not much here which is not good. Subplots are weak, substance of the story is weak too. If there were better subplots, this movie would be as incredible as Nolan's Batman. Bruce Wayne is investigating an incoming threat, along with planning to take down Superman, while Lex also plans the same against Superman. That is all I will say. If they improved the investigation part, automatically the subplots in there would be excellent. The movie is more Batman for sure, his introduction in the superhero world, however another lack is the fact that Bruce was already Batman for a long time, and they way Batman reintroduces himself, comes out of retirement was so.. bland and a let down, unlike 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Batman's return was memorable. There should have been more Clark and Bruce confrontation before the actual battle takes place. There is definitely a hint of an alternate future/time, which is classic DC and exciting. Story and tone of the film is dark, which fits film, there is humor, but the dark tone really gives the movie its strength. There is light, which is what Superman brings, its fascinating you have such a dark environment and you one character who restores positive feelings in the movie again.
The story borrows from the comic 'The Dark Knight Returns,' 'Injustice Gods Among Us,' and one more comic which I cannot say because it is spoiling, but this comic is a very memorable one and you will know what it is when you see the ending of the movie, which by the way, I felt the ending was not the best decision story wise, but it did cover that part from its source material well.
There are cameos of other JL members, but only cameos unfortunately, to set up a proper JL film, they should have brought them all together in the end, instead of only discussing it.
Action: The action is top. Very violent, fun, and beautiful looking. The graphics are great. The Batman vs Superman fight is good, could have been better but good. The Batman action from his solo missions are very Batman; Batmobile, grapple gun, Batarang, Batplane, the punches, but there is something which will be addressed later. The final fight, Trinity vs Doomsday was honestly really amazing and a fan's dream come true. Very enjoyable.
Batman: Ben Affleck is A GREAT Batman, he portrayed him well. We see Bruce Wayne work on his toys, investigating, speak another language, having his good heart, being his playboy ego and working with Alfred in his missions. Batman is grizzly, dangerous, quite scary and just a monster. There are 2 things however about this Batman which CANNOT BE ACCEPTED at all, its 2 things which Batman would never do and I was not pleased by it at all. Its hard to over look at these 2 things but we have a new take on Batman. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the new suit but I guess it suits the grisly Frank Miller Batman.
Alfred: I dare say this is best Alfred, even better than Caine's Alfred who is untouchable. Iron's Alfred works with Batman more than Caine did. Iron's Alfred is maintaining and repairing equipment, advises Bruce, very smart and knowledgeable, helps Batman and communicates with him throughout his missions, he's actually a pretty dangerous Alfred which I love, surely my new favorite character. We see a new side of Alfred every comic fan reads, and its too good.
Superman: Pretty much the same as Man of Steel, humble, funny, brings light to the dark movie, strong in what he believes in. Only new thing is he is conflicted from the government and people who hate him, what I love is even with all the hate, he still does good no matter what, because he IS Superman, love him or hate him, he will still help you no matter what, and this is why I love Henry's Superman a lot.
Wonder Woman: You would think WW barely has a role in this movie and is just eye candy and kicking ass. Well that's a little true, WW's role was not as small as I predicted, she does get a good screen time, she speaks important things, she's actually useful, she's more than eye candy and kicking ass, she's a proper character. I was not happy with Gal Gadot being cast, but she did VERY good, I am happy with her WW, and I'm excited for her film. She's classic WW, lasso, sword, shield, flies, fights amazing, Greek background, amazing costume, smart, yeah we have a PROPER WW here, be happy and excited! Sure we only see her fight in the end, but really it was worth it.
Lex Luthor: Casting Jesse was HUGE mistake, bad Lex Luthor. However, Lex's evil plans in the movie is classic Lex, his dialogs are pretty Lex Luthor, its just Jesse's take and personality on the character is a big miss, its literally a spoiled brat billionaire over a charming evil genius. To sum it up, Lex was written well, the character was prepare, they just cast the wrong guy to play him.
All and all, good movie, but there are problems with it; some can be over looked, some cannot be at all, mainly the Batman and Lex Luthor part. If you liked 'Man of Steel' you may enjoy this movie. Don't go in expecting the greatest of all greatest ever, but you will be happy with the movie. Story was weak, but I'm looking at this as a set up movie, the future DC movies will probably be good.
Story: There honestly is not much here which is not good. Subplots are weak, substance of the story is weak too. If there were better subplots, this movie would be as incredible as Nolan's Batman. Bruce Wayne is investigating an incoming threat, along with planning to take down Superman, while Lex also plans the same against Superman. That is all I will say. If they improved the investigation part, automatically the subplots in there would be excellent. The movie is more Batman for sure, his introduction in the superhero world, however another lack is the fact that Bruce was already Batman for a long time, and they way Batman reintroduces himself, comes out of retirement was so.. bland and a let down, unlike 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Batman's return was memorable. There should have been more Clark and Bruce confrontation before the actual battle takes place. There is definitely a hint of an alternate future/time, which is classic DC and exciting. Story and tone of the film is dark, which fits film, there is humor, but the dark tone really gives the movie its strength. There is light, which is what Superman brings, its fascinating you have such a dark environment and you one character who restores positive feelings in the movie again.
The story borrows from the comic 'The Dark Knight Returns,' 'Injustice Gods Among Us,' and one more comic which I cannot say because it is spoiling, but this comic is a very memorable one and you will know what it is when you see the ending of the movie, which by the way, I felt the ending was not the best decision story wise, but it did cover that part from its source material well.
There are cameos of other JL members, but only cameos unfortunately, to set up a proper JL film, they should have brought them all together in the end, instead of only discussing it.
Action: The action is top. Very violent, fun, and beautiful looking. The graphics are great. The Batman vs Superman fight is good, could have been better but good. The Batman action from his solo missions are very Batman; Batmobile, grapple gun, Batarang, Batplane, the punches, but there is something which will be addressed later. The final fight, Trinity vs Doomsday was honestly really amazing and a fan's dream come true. Very enjoyable.
Batman: Ben Affleck is A GREAT Batman, he portrayed him well. We see Bruce Wayne work on his toys, investigating, speak another language, having his good heart, being his playboy ego and working with Alfred in his missions. Batman is grizzly, dangerous, quite scary and just a monster. There are 2 things however about this Batman which CANNOT BE ACCEPTED at all, its 2 things which Batman would never do and I was not pleased by it at all. Its hard to over look at these 2 things but we have a new take on Batman. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the new suit but I guess it suits the grisly Frank Miller Batman.
Alfred: I dare say this is best Alfred, even better than Caine's Alfred who is untouchable. Iron's Alfred works with Batman more than Caine did. Iron's Alfred is maintaining and repairing equipment, advises Bruce, very smart and knowledgeable, helps Batman and communicates with him throughout his missions, he's actually a pretty dangerous Alfred which I love, surely my new favorite character. We see a new side of Alfred every comic fan reads, and its too good.
Superman: Pretty much the same as Man of Steel, humble, funny, brings light to the dark movie, strong in what he believes in. Only new thing is he is conflicted from the government and people who hate him, what I love is even with all the hate, he still does good no matter what, because he IS Superman, love him or hate him, he will still help you no matter what, and this is why I love Henry's Superman a lot.
Wonder Woman: You would think WW barely has a role in this movie and is just eye candy and kicking ass. Well that's a little true, WW's role was not as small as I predicted, she does get a good screen time, she speaks important things, she's actually useful, she's more than eye candy and kicking ass, she's a proper character. I was not happy with Gal Gadot being cast, but she did VERY good, I am happy with her WW, and I'm excited for her film. She's classic WW, lasso, sword, shield, flies, fights amazing, Greek background, amazing costume, smart, yeah we have a PROPER WW here, be happy and excited! Sure we only see her fight in the end, but really it was worth it.
Lex Luthor: Casting Jesse was HUGE mistake, bad Lex Luthor. However, Lex's evil plans in the movie is classic Lex, his dialogs are pretty Lex Luthor, its just Jesse's take and personality on the character is a big miss, its literally a spoiled brat billionaire over a charming evil genius. To sum it up, Lex was written well, the character was prepare, they just cast the wrong guy to play him.
All and all, good movie, but there are problems with it; some can be over looked, some cannot be at all, mainly the Batman and Lex Luthor part. If you liked 'Man of Steel' you may enjoy this movie. Don't go in expecting the greatest of all greatest ever, but you will be happy with the movie. Story was weak, but I'm looking at this as a set up movie, the future DC movies will probably be good.