2016's Бэтмен v Superman: Dawn of Justice was a film that was a huge deal for the history of both Название characters. Although Бэтмен and Супермен had met in several comics and cartoons, Бэтмен vs. Супермен was their first encounter in a theatrical film. Бэтмен and Супермен are two of the most iconic Герои in all of fiction, so the film was hyped up as one of the biggest films in superhero history. Did the film live up to the expectations of fans? It's complicated. The film was poorly received by critics. As for fans, they were very divided on it. Some Фаны thought it was one of the best superhero films of all time, while other Фаны thought it was one of the absolute worst.
During the time when Бэтмен vs. Супермен was coming out, I had stopped watching superhero films for years. My interest in them had disappeared around 2010. However, my curiosity for Бэтмен vs. Супермен was so high that it sucked me back into the world of superhero films. The film helped rekindle my Любовь of superhero films. After I first saw it, I was eager to watch it over and over again. I saw the film so many times.
I can never deny that Бэтмен vs. Супермен is a very important part of my history with superheroes. Because of that, the film has my gratitude. Does that mean that I think that the film is amazing? It's complicated.
Due to how important Бэтмен and Супермен are to my childhood and to my adult life, it's been very hard for me to look at the film without becoming a fanboy that gives the film a complete pass.
Zack Snyder is one of the greatest directors when it comes to action scenes. In fact, I could rewatch Zack Snyder's amazing visuals dozens of times. Бэтмен and Superman's fight scenes are some of the most impressive fight scenes in the history of action films. Jesse Eisenberg's performance as Lex Luthor was very divisive, but I Любовь it. In a film that's so dark, Lex adds some much-needed comedy to the film. The Jolly Ranchers scene is one of the funniest things to ever occur in an otherwise serious film.
Бэтмен vs. Супермен was the first theatrical film to give credit to Bill Finger. Bill Finger's loved ones had been trying to get his name in a theatrical Бэтмен film since 1989, so the fact that Bill's name was finally on a theatrical film was a huge deal. Ever since then, Bill's name has been in every theatrical Бэтмен release.
Now that I've дана out some compliments, I have to describe the problems with the film:
For those that don't know, in Batman's earliest comic appearances, he carried around a gun and would use violent methods to defeat his enemies. However, Бэтмен creator Bill Finger quickly realized that Бэтмен needed to be еще morally responsible, so he could become a role-model for the kids that read the stories. Ever since then, one of the key aspects of Batman's character is that he refuses to kill any of his enemies. This no-killing rule has also applied to Superman. With Superman, there have been some expectations, such as Brainiac (who is a computerized, non-human being) and Doomsday (who is a mindless, hulking beast), but like Batman, Супермен would never kill a human.
Бэтмен vs. Супермен is a film where both Название Герои are responsible for the deaths of several people.
In Superman's case, a bunch of innocent people end up dying from the large number of buildings that are blown to bits from Superman's battle with General Zod that occurred from 2013's Man of Steel film. Zod was trying to get rid all of humanity, so he could replace Earth with a rebuilt version of Krypton. By defeating Zod, Супермен technically saved a countless number of lives. However, the fact that Супермен battled Zod in the middle of the city, rather than in an empty area, led to several civilians losing their lives. Technically speaking, Супермен didn't directly kill anyone, other than Zod, but the property damage that he caused still led to so many lives being lost.
Назад versions of Супермен are known for standing for truth and justice. This version of Супермен has dialogue like:
"Nobody stays good in this world."
"I'm taking Ты and I'm breaking you, which is еще than Ты deserve."
In other words, this version of Супермен isn't as inspiring and uplifting as the character normally is. Henry Cavill's a great actor, but the way that Superman's acts in the film is very awkward and questionable. Superman's known for being such a strong role-model, but in this film, Супермен spends several scenes moping around.
In Batman's case, Бэтмен acts like a villain. An example of that is that Бэтмен and the film's villain, Lex Luthor, have the same motivation. In the film, Lex Luthor is a rich man that wants to get rid of Superman, because he thinks that letting someone as powerful as him live is too risky. In the film, Бэтмен is also a rich man that wants to get rid of Superman, because he fears what Супермен could do with his massive amount of power.
In the film, Бэтмен kills a bunch of Lex Luthor's henchmen, so he can steal Kryptonite from Lex Luthor and then use the Kryptonite to kill Superman. That last sentence shows how messed up Бэтмен is in this film. Бэтмен KILLS a group of men, so he can STEAL something that he can use to KILL Superman. This really goes against who Бэтмен is supposed to be. I can't imagine Bill Finger ever approving of a story that turns his most iconic character into a murderous anti-hero that tries to kill a fellow anti-hero.
As the film goes along, Бэтмен and Супермен eventually have a big fight. The fight scene is amazingly directed by Zack Snyder, but it builds up to one of the most confusing scenes in superhero history. Бэтмен is about to stab Супермен with a Kryptonite spear, but after learning that Superman's mom has the same first name as his mom, Бэтмен suddenly realizes that he's gone too far. While it's good that Бэтмен finally comes to his senses, it feels so abrupt. Бэтмен learns that Superman's mom, Martha Kent, has been kidnapped, so he decides to save her. While that makes sense, what doesn't make sense is that Бэтмен stops hating Супермен and starts referring to him as his friend. Earlier in the film, Бэтмен was ready to stab Супермен with a Kryptonite spear, but out of nowhere, Бэтмен trusts and respects Superman? I don't get it. Also, when Batman's saving Martha, he causes a guy with a flamethrower to burn to death. That's pretty cruel and out of character for Batman.
After all the criticisms that I launched out at Бэтмен vs. Superman, Ты might think that I hate the film. Do I? Well, it's complicated. Like I've mentioned, the film is a guilty pleasure. Because of the incredible visuals and the film's several interesting ideas and entertaining moments, it's hard for me to not get enjoyment out of the film. However, when it comes to representing Бэтмен and Superman's inspiring morality, the film falls flat. As an action film, it's a fantastic spectacle. As a story about heroism, it's very flawed. The film turns two of the most inspirational Герои in fiction into very flawed anti-heroes. Because of all the film's strengths and weaknesses, I have very complicated feelings on the film.
If Ты have seen the film, how do Ты feel about it? Feel free to mention your thoughts in the comments.
During the time when Бэтмен vs. Супермен was coming out, I had stopped watching superhero films for years. My interest in them had disappeared around 2010. However, my curiosity for Бэтмен vs. Супермен was so high that it sucked me back into the world of superhero films. The film helped rekindle my Любовь of superhero films. After I first saw it, I was eager to watch it over and over again. I saw the film so many times.
I can never deny that Бэтмен vs. Супермен is a very important part of my history with superheroes. Because of that, the film has my gratitude. Does that mean that I think that the film is amazing? It's complicated.
Due to how important Бэтмен and Супермен are to my childhood and to my adult life, it's been very hard for me to look at the film without becoming a fanboy that gives the film a complete pass.
Zack Snyder is one of the greatest directors when it comes to action scenes. In fact, I could rewatch Zack Snyder's amazing visuals dozens of times. Бэтмен and Superman's fight scenes are some of the most impressive fight scenes in the history of action films. Jesse Eisenberg's performance as Lex Luthor was very divisive, but I Любовь it. In a film that's so dark, Lex adds some much-needed comedy to the film. The Jolly Ranchers scene is one of the funniest things to ever occur in an otherwise serious film.
Бэтмен vs. Супермен was the first theatrical film to give credit to Bill Finger. Bill Finger's loved ones had been trying to get his name in a theatrical Бэтмен film since 1989, so the fact that Bill's name was finally on a theatrical film was a huge deal. Ever since then, Bill's name has been in every theatrical Бэтмен release.
Now that I've дана out some compliments, I have to describe the problems with the film:
For those that don't know, in Batman's earliest comic appearances, he carried around a gun and would use violent methods to defeat his enemies. However, Бэтмен creator Bill Finger quickly realized that Бэтмен needed to be еще morally responsible, so he could become a role-model for the kids that read the stories. Ever since then, one of the key aspects of Batman's character is that he refuses to kill any of his enemies. This no-killing rule has also applied to Superman. With Superman, there have been some expectations, such as Brainiac (who is a computerized, non-human being) and Doomsday (who is a mindless, hulking beast), but like Batman, Супермен would never kill a human.
Бэтмен vs. Супермен is a film where both Название Герои are responsible for the deaths of several people.
In Superman's case, a bunch of innocent people end up dying from the large number of buildings that are blown to bits from Superman's battle with General Zod that occurred from 2013's Man of Steel film. Zod was trying to get rid all of humanity, so he could replace Earth with a rebuilt version of Krypton. By defeating Zod, Супермен technically saved a countless number of lives. However, the fact that Супермен battled Zod in the middle of the city, rather than in an empty area, led to several civilians losing their lives. Technically speaking, Супермен didn't directly kill anyone, other than Zod, but the property damage that he caused still led to so many lives being lost.
Назад versions of Супермен are known for standing for truth and justice. This version of Супермен has dialogue like:
"Nobody stays good in this world."
"I'm taking Ты and I'm breaking you, which is еще than Ты deserve."
In other words, this version of Супермен isn't as inspiring and uplifting as the character normally is. Henry Cavill's a great actor, but the way that Superman's acts in the film is very awkward and questionable. Superman's known for being such a strong role-model, but in this film, Супермен spends several scenes moping around.
In Batman's case, Бэтмен acts like a villain. An example of that is that Бэтмен and the film's villain, Lex Luthor, have the same motivation. In the film, Lex Luthor is a rich man that wants to get rid of Superman, because he thinks that letting someone as powerful as him live is too risky. In the film, Бэтмен is also a rich man that wants to get rid of Superman, because he fears what Супермен could do with his massive amount of power.
In the film, Бэтмен kills a bunch of Lex Luthor's henchmen, so he can steal Kryptonite from Lex Luthor and then use the Kryptonite to kill Superman. That last sentence shows how messed up Бэтмен is in this film. Бэтмен KILLS a group of men, so he can STEAL something that he can use to KILL Superman. This really goes against who Бэтмен is supposed to be. I can't imagine Bill Finger ever approving of a story that turns his most iconic character into a murderous anti-hero that tries to kill a fellow anti-hero.
As the film goes along, Бэтмен and Супермен eventually have a big fight. The fight scene is amazingly directed by Zack Snyder, but it builds up to one of the most confusing scenes in superhero history. Бэтмен is about to stab Супермен with a Kryptonite spear, but after learning that Superman's mom has the same first name as his mom, Бэтмен suddenly realizes that he's gone too far. While it's good that Бэтмен finally comes to his senses, it feels so abrupt. Бэтмен learns that Superman's mom, Martha Kent, has been kidnapped, so he decides to save her. While that makes sense, what doesn't make sense is that Бэтмен stops hating Супермен and starts referring to him as his friend. Earlier in the film, Бэтмен was ready to stab Супермен with a Kryptonite spear, but out of nowhere, Бэтмен trusts and respects Superman? I don't get it. Also, when Batman's saving Martha, he causes a guy with a flamethrower to burn to death. That's pretty cruel and out of character for Batman.
After all the criticisms that I launched out at Бэтмен vs. Superman, Ты might think that I hate the film. Do I? Well, it's complicated. Like I've mentioned, the film is a guilty pleasure. Because of the incredible visuals and the film's several interesting ideas and entertaining moments, it's hard for me to not get enjoyment out of the film. However, when it comes to representing Бэтмен and Superman's inspiring morality, the film falls flat. As an action film, it's a fantastic spectacle. As a story about heroism, it's very flawed. The film turns two of the most inspirational Герои in fiction into very flawed anti-heroes. Because of all the film's strengths and weaknesses, I have very complicated feelings on the film.
If Ты have seen the film, how do Ты feel about it? Feel free to mention your thoughts in the comments.