Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice

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  • 2016


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4.5
As for Batman, thankfully the film doesnt make us sit through another origin story. Keith & the Movies
2.0
This is an airless and humorless superhero movie, but its never an anonymous one. Av Club
2.0
RELATED: How Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice maps out DCs movie universe I get that this mano a supermano story line is a sacred text among comic b .. EW
3.1
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is state of the art epic superhero filmmaking. Rogerebert
3.0
With charismatic performances and epic battle scenes, this unrelentingly serious start to a new DC Universe franchise is intriguing but also humorless .. Common Sense Media
3.0
The climax erupts in a symphony of neon light and shadows.At no point, however, do those elements imbue its spectacle with brains. Indie Wire
3.0
Could Superman craft a boulder so heavy even he couldnt lift it.While Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ostensibly seeks to tackle the first of those .. Variety
1.5
Somehow, Snyder makes what should be the money shot to end all money shots look downright dull.And that, above all else, is the biggest problem with B .. We Got This Covered
1.5
Specifically, I point to Jesse Eisenbergs take on Lex Luthor, which feels way more Joker ish than Luthorian. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Instead, we have Henry Cavills persistently inert Clark Kent and, somehow worse, Ben Afflecks one dimensionally vexed Bruce Wayne (less playboy than p .. Time Out
3.5
I cant lie and call Batman v Superman a great movie. Not even for us superhero fans. The Guardian
3.0
For a film so concerned with its characters inner lives, theres a fundamental disconnect going on here enough to make you yearn for the lighter touch .. The Guardian
2.0
Fans may find something of value in the sheer scale of it all but, despite the gargantuan expense, its hard not to feel short changed. The Guardian
2.5
For about an hour, Dawn of Justice moves with irresistible confidence through its byzantine and ultimately pointless narrative, painting a detailed po ..
1.9
The answer is yes, if they wind up in the hands of filmmakers blessed with authentic imagination rather than serviceable technical chops.
1.0
Seriousness comes from stakes, and Batman v Superman bends over backwards to create them and still turns out to be a complete and utter mess that reli .. Collider
2.5
Its a shame that Batman v Superman is also a storytelling disgrace. Vulture
2.5
With significantly stronger international than domestic results likely, it may well earn its keep. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
But Batman v Superman lacks the Marvel Universes sense of snarky reality and outsider empathy.
2.5
The studio has, in the usual way, begged and bullied critics not to reveal plot points, and I wouldnt dream of denying you the thrill of discovering j .. The New York Times
1.3
such a miscalculated ploy that it puts future releases under the brand on immediately shaky footing. The film has too much on its plate, but that beli .. Paste Magazine
3.0
BvS never fully transcends into being an awesome viewing experience and yet is also too competently made to be anywhere near the disaster its haters h .. IGN
2.0
The best I can do is apocalyptic sneezing fit: largely because whenever you think its dying down, its nostrils start fluttering again. Telegraph
3.5
While the Marvel universe, now owned by Disney, is glib and sunny, its a nice echo of Warners past as a home to gangsters and gritty melodramas to fin ..
1.3
You might get a laugh.Batman v Superman the subtitle is Dawn of Justice is slow getting started, setting out a number of plotlines. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
But its clumsy, overwrought and much too padded.There was no reason for the film to be two and a half hours long: they could have easily lost 15 30 mi .. The Young Folks
3.0
A climax to a climax, its CGI overkill, making for a generic and exhausting denouement.
3.5
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice serves many purposes, some more effectively than others. Cinema Blend
3.5
Unfairly maligned, Snyders dark vision is impressive and starkly different from the competition. The plot is perhaps too ambitious but the film delive .. JoBlo
3.0
For some moviegoers, the movie was a refreshing change of pace from Marvels comparatively light hearted superhero adaptation monopoly, while others fe .. Screen Rant
1.9
You can see the ripple effects in everything from the endless Fast and Furious franchise to the rapidly expanding Star Wars galaxy. The Globe And Mail
3.8
But Snyders superpowered epic does have a sense of import and grandeur about it. Philly
3.5
Gal Gadot, as smokin hot Wonder Woman is absolutely kickass.Affleck is good, but youll definitely miss Bales Batman.Characters are briefly introduced ..
2.0
The result is a loud, cluttered, joyless muddle that might be described as Snyderissimowhich might please DC and diehard fans but will probably put of .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
But laughing seemingly ever is the last thing Snyder wants you to do. Village Voice
3.1
Snyder is a visual director and Batman v Superman it at its strongest during the special effects laden action sequences. ReelViews
3.0
Fearing the actions of a god like super hero left unchecked, Gotham Citys own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropoliss most revered, modern .. Blu Ray
3.0
When the DC Universe goes to war with the Marvel Universe, well know the end times have arrived. Chicago Reader
1.9
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is so occupied with trying to do about a dozen, different things that it forgets to provide a reason for doing any .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has some standout scenes (a Superman Congressional hearing, any featuring Luthor), but its climax short circuits an ..
3.8
Whether skulking around in an evening dress or brandishing bulletproof bracelets in costume, Gadot proves to be just as entertaining and watchable as .. Usa Today
2.5
While the film is undeniably quite entertaining throughout, its never quite able to live up to the promise of the astoundingly intense first reel. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Blockbuster season is here, and it is with a woeful and heavy heart that I have to report that nothing absolutely nothing has changed. The Times
2.0
This film does have some good action scenes and a lot of good digital effects. Lariat
2.0
Or at least thrilling and emotional enough to engage us even when the story was gloomy Eric Ds Nider
1.0
This gobbling turkey may be critic proof, but the DC universe isnt Snyder proof. News Review
3.0
But whereas Marvel took five films to launch their superteam, its almost as though Snyder has just the 152 minutes of this spectacular if overstuffed .. Radio Times
3.5
But it really needs a better director, script and examination of its characters if it wants to go toe to toe (or cape to cape if you will) with its be .. Screen It
3.0
For all the eye popping spectacle here, the brilliance of some of the action sequences, and the full blooded performances from Ben Affleck and Henry C .. Independent
3.8
Snyder, juiced up by Hans Zimmers caffeinated score, throws everything at the screen until resistance is futile. Rolling Stone
2.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
2.5
(The movie all but hits the pause button for about five minutes to lay the groundwork for sequels to come.).And what of the titles promised skirmish The Wrap
1.9
Overlong, underdeveloped and almost entirely humorless, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice may please die hard fans by pitting two DC icons against ea .. News Day
4.0
It ends with the whimper of exhausted audiences shrugging off those same beings relentless destruction masquerading as entertainment. Film Journal
2.5
Director Zack Snyder may have introduced Henry Cavill as the latest Superman in Man of Steel in 2013, but this bloated sequel is very heavily weighted .. New York Post
2.0
Oddly, despite being largely messy and mostly incoherent, the film moves at a rather brisk pace. Hindustan Times
3.8
But like most superhero movies, it still defaults to a CGI heavy climax that depends on chaos and lightning bolts to entertain. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
Questions regarding violence and mayhem are drowned out by violence and mayhem. Such is the superhero life as directed by Zack Snyder. There is no pro .. Az Central
2.5
Being a Warner Brothers superhero film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is almost as long winded as its title, and theres plenty of business to be .. Smh
3.0
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.Photo: Warner Bros The two teams also present a distinct contrast in mood and tone. Smh
3.5
Yes, Zack Snyders Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a mess a spectacular mess, but not spectacular enough to make it fascinating. Mountain X
2.0
BvS is confusing before it gets boring, and boring before it gets bruising. Npr
2.5
And yeah, there will be a next time, even if this time has turned out to be a lot less fun than it should be. Npr
1.3
It is largely a follow up to director Zack Snyders 2013 smashfest Man of Steel, and you need a will of steel and a strong stomach to sit through it. Star Tribune
2.5
Like a movie from the world of Watchmen: cold, cruel, borderline incoherent in its testosterone fueled rage, misogynist, paternalistic... fascist, eve ..
1.9
This is the rare blockbuster that stops to count collateral damage, while also pondering Deep Thoughts about deities and devils and how no one stays g .. Toronto Star
2.5
One could say the very same thing about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, a mega event movie whose packaging is its greatest asset. Q Network
3.0
At least one thing whether this is a Batman film or a Superman film is swiftly resolved. Daily Mail
1.0
Here, for once, is a movie that lives up to its billing.Batman v Superman is being energetically promoted as an epic superhero journey like no other, .. Daily Mail
2.0
Its very disheartening that Zack Snyder is the man DC has entrusted to handle their DC Cinematic Universe. Cinema Crazed
3.1
In short, this was an audience that didnt just enjoy the film as an action packed spectacle, but genuinely picked up on and appreciated its attempts a .. Salon
3.0
In short: I like Snyder but he seems kinda dumb, which is something no one has ever said about Chris Nolan. Salon
1.5
Pace Snyder, Batman v Superman isnt packed with spoilers so much as it is stuffed with teasers, the kind of cameos and set pieces clearly designed to .. Slate
3.0
Overstuffed, fidgety and fearful, its a blockbuster for the less flattering features of our time. Flim List
4.0
Sure it is full of sound and fury, but it is also brimming with ideas, and if anything, its two and a half hour duration feels insufficient to contain .. Eye For Film
2.5
Whatever the original intent, the screenplay is a mess of conflicting and incoherent story lines that mine and exploit the brand names of its two supe ..
2.5
Yes, its flashy and forgettable, but one truth is self evident: DC comic book movies make money. Scowling superheroes rule! Susang Ranger
3.0
Yes and no. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is loud and angry, and itll quite literally leave you with a bit of a superhero hangover. Movies
2.0
Unfortunately, some of the vehicular chases fail to entertain, along with the anticipated showdown itself not lasting very long and coming across unde .. Flickering Myth
3.0
Well, your time has come.Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is here. New Yorker
3.0
As superhero spectacles go, Zack Snyders Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a grand one, with a mondo operatic climax and a final shot infused with .. Time
1.5
You may cry for Diane Lane, but doing laundry may be about the only sane thing anyone does in this 153 minute mess where the most well defined thing i .. The New Indian Express
4.0
The latest Disney animated feature may not be a classic but it is full of bright ideas and funny one liners. Express
1.0
What went wrong with Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.Billed as the birth of a new comic book franchise featuring several DC Comics heroes, rivals o .. Express
2.0
All of this rushes wildly and half heartedly to another conclusion that is overlong, stunningly loud, awash in CGI spectacle, and somehow bereft of th .. The Film Stage
1.9
The Batman v Superman equivalent is pure, empty noise: fireballs; the usual overdose of insane automatic gunfire; and absolutely no rhythm. Chicago Tribune
2.5
It plants a flag for a new corporate entertainment franchise and it will make international containerships of money, so does it matter that Batman v S .. Boston Globe
2.0
But this Superman isnt that Superman.Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a movie that so desperately wants to be dark and gritty, it forgets to have .. Uproxx
3.0
It would be an interesting reflection on Trump mania, at least.But Batman V Superman has no follow through. Uproxx
2.0
Just put a bucket of generic Batman in here and stir in a few pints of own label Superman. That will do to be going on with. The Irish Times
2.0
Starting with its ridiculous title, superhero epic Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is bursting with overwrought self importance, determined to thru .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
This may be the most ostentatiously shoddy logic deployed by a theoretically brilliant character in recent movie history. The Atlantic
4.5
Dawn of Justice is entertaining, but far from a Marvel killer If Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice doesnt leap over the Marvel Cinematic Universe in .. Lyles Movie Files
2.0
To say that Superman v Batman: Dawn of Justice is a bad movie doesnt go far enough.This film feels like Zack Snyder hobbling the entire upcoming DC Mo .. Birth Movies Death
3.0
More befuddled, plot wise, than just about any other superhero epic of the last decade, Batman v Superman nevertheless deserves points for creating a .. Standard
1.9
Snyders film is loud, obnoxious, lacking in substance and barely lucid enough to make even the slightest modicum of sense. Movie Freak
2.0
That is the level of roaring, unrelenting punishment acted out in director Zack Snyders Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which is at once overstuff .. Detroit News
2.8
Each of its two hours and thirty odd minutes is stuffed with story, spectacle, and special effects.
3.3
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is at its best when the action is unfolding.The fun doesnt really kick into gear until Batman and Superman finally ..
4.4
If Man of Steel dragged Supermanin tonal termsinto Christopher Nolans world, Batman v Superman drags Superman into Batmans world: a dark, dour, broodi .. Groucho Reviews
1.3
It is the worst Batman movie ever.Only Superman IV: The Quest for Peace keeps it from being the worst Superman movie ever. Aisle Seat
3.5
The result is visually stunning, with powerful emotional storytelling and awe inspiring action spectacle. Forbes
2.5
You all owe Amazing Spider Man 2 and Age of Ultron a big apology in this regard. Forbes
3.0
When the head to head heavy hitting finally transpires be patient, for it takes some time to get there Dawn of Justice delivers the shock and awe on a .. Herald Sun
2.5
More like The Dark Lite..Zack Snyders second Superman movie brings on Batman, introduces Wonder Woman, gives us a quick peek at Aquaman and works hard .. Nj
2.5
Whatever its ambitions, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice becomes a dark and often brutal ordeal that clocks in at two hours and 33 minutes. Movie Habit
2.0
The film also suffers from an uneven tone, as if it cant decide whether to go all out for schlocky comedy horror (rabid granny, ice cream man) or take .. Vox
4.0
Its exciting from start to finish and a glorious sight to behold in IMAX. Hey U Guys
2.0
Yet this never feels exactly like a Batman movie just as the title promises a battle between characters, while the film doesnt commit to truly explori .. The Play List
2.5
Otherwise youll have something that looks pretty at times, but lacks substance. Oregon Live
1.5
Snyders movie is influenced by Nolans grown up reboot of the Dark Knight phase of Batmans comic book history (the British director is one of this film .. Scroll
3.0
I hope its worth the wait.Go in with realistic expectations and youll probably have a good time. Ner Dist
3.5
The first of whats going to be a year of many superhero movies arrives with the awkwardly titled BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE, which makes it s .. Maki At The Movies
1.5
Its bad enough that a single movie isnt big enough for both Batman and Superman; its even worse that they must share the screen with Wonder Woman and ..
3.0
But no amount of crash, bang or wallop can conceal this confused and ungainly storyline. Mirror
3.1
Yes, Dawn of Justice is a bit cluttered but there is still plenty in it to enjoy. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
In fact, whats perhaps most surprising is that BVS is at its best when its heroes are apart. Games Radar
2.0
Instead it raises another: Is being a superhero really this much of a drag Tamp A Bay
3.0
Gal Gadot is perfectly cast and the chemistry between her and Affleck is palpable. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice defies the odds and delivers a terrific entree to the DC Movie Universe and the emergence of the Justice League. Lw Lies
2.5
Or something like that.The film could be expressing an allegory for the Trump era, or it could just be the kind of bite size philosophy that prestige .. Abc
3.0
Yes it is frequently visually spectacular, especially in the IMAX edition. Nz Herald
2.5
BvS does feel bigger and more epic than Disneys Marvel superhero movies. Kansas City
2.0
Its silly, yet it takes itself so seriously.Snyder sets out to meet the criticisms of Man of Steels thoughtless destruction by giving us Batmans human .. Digital Spy
3.0
Although it stops short of being a bold mission statement for a new type of superhero film, theres a stylistic and dramatic efficiency to BVS: DOJ tha .. Flicks
2.0
Is it dumb of me to hope that next years Wonder Woman movie might give us something more The Stranger
2.0
If its action you want, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice will not disappoint. But take away the interminable fight scenes, and the screenplay crash .. Cleve Land
2.0
Batman v Superman rambles on shapelessly for two and a half hours, and is at its ugliest in the climactic battle, as common sense is finally overwhelm .. Independent Ie
3.0
The film is so big and loud that it cant help but feel bloated, especially since so much of whats on screen feels rather vacuous. But it looks amazing .. Contact Music
3.8
You may have heard something about Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, this low key, heartfelt drama involving men in colorful boots and the grudges .. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
No, the one word to describe this misguided follow up is turgid.Its like watching the visualization of a dirge sad, somber, and way too serious for it .. Film Racket
1.3
The movie undoubtedly deserves a rotten tomato.Ben Affleck begins the film looking haggard and ends it barely awake. Larsen On Film
1.0
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your head driven through solid rock and glass and brick walls for two and a half hours, blinding .. Christianity Today
3.5
Zack Snyders new superhero film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, seems, unfortunately, destined for the same fate. Vanity Fair
2.0
They should have got Perry White to go through the script with his blue pencil. The Arts Desk
5.0
Thats only some of the drama but the gags feel dated and Vardalos seems to be little more than a passenger in her own film.If youre the most undemandi .. The Sun
1.0
And Zack Snyder is only the director of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Wsj
2.0
That tin can of a bat suit that turns Batman into a less agile Robocop knockoff.I could go on, but I refuse to relive the horror except to say that wh .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
Although plagued with problems, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice mostly delivers on its promise of two superhero icons at war in a world of Gods and .. Matts Movie Reviews
2.5
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is recommended only so you can end the almost three year long wait to find out what happens in the epic collision, .. FilmFare
1.5
Studios are too cautious to take this much of a risk, and its almost refreshing to see something so catastrophically weird emerge from such a formulai .. Daily Dot
2.0
At least Gadot (the Fast and Furious franchise) looks great, but I suspect thats because the ex Israeli soldier could kick Snyders butt from here to B .. Patriot Ledger
3.1
Pictures shows Gal Gadot, left, and Ben Affleck in a scene from, Batman v Superman: Dawn This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Jesse .. Sltrib
2.0
What would really happen if Batman took on Superman.Were going to find out at last Even as a vehicle to launch DCs version of the shared universe whic .. Scmp
4.5
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice isnt a wholly satisfying film, yet Im not convinced Snyder was aiming for a wholly satisfying cinematic experience ..
2.0
This is a puzzling mess of a film.There are plenty of subplots but they dont fit together very well. The Film Pie
3.8
And the final surprise will come as a surprise to just about no one. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
What most comics fans want is a live action version of the animated Justice League confident characters who get the job done and rarely question their .. Movie Crypt
2.5
Now playing.Zack Synders Man of Steel featured elegant visuals and a truly buff Henry Cavill in the blue tights, but the climactic battle puzzled and .. Straight
2.0
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a cluttered, gloomy spectacle that does not live up to the three year wait. The choices made and direction by Za .. Movie Web
1.0
In a word, exhausting. In a few more, overblown, overstuffed, repetitive, bombastic, and sometimes just dumb. (Never mind dreary to look at and punish .. Sandiego Reader
1.0
Whatever thing has made it to multiplexes under the title Batman V Superman movie is too strong a word is an end to end fiasco, bringing with it a mur .. Cinemix Tape
1.0
Theres plenty of surreal fun in Fairville, a town that stayed in the 1950s while the rest of American moved on.Pee Wees mix of Pollyanna optimism and .. Straits Times
2.0
After all, it doesnt have time.Batman v Superman may start out as a knockoff of the ambitiously philosophical Christopher Nolan entries. Metro New York
1.5
Whats more, the deliberate overlap with Man of Steel makes it feel as if Batman v. Superman doesnt entirely have a rationale of its own: it feels like .. Film Comment
3.5
Its hardly news that superhero movies have increasingly become sloppy, over stuffed spectacles, but Batman v Superman handles it better than most. Sbs
1.0
So yes, there is something worse than weighing down your dumb superhero movie with clumsy subtext: hiring a bunch of celebrities to translate it into .. Flavor Wire
2.5
At least two scenes in Zack Snyders action packed superhero epic are constructed of the stuff designed to reduce us to emotional rubble. Daily Herald
3.0
Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice is a punishing experience. But not an entirely unenjoyable one. The Shiz Nit
2.5
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice will have its admirers, others will relinquish in the fact that yet again, the superhero genre is not challenging .. Awards Circuit
2.0
And that right there may be the greatest tragedy of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Crave Online
2.0
That stupid subtitle and everything it brings with it.The moment Dawn Of Justice was slapped onto the movie this became an overt Justice League preque .. What Culture
3.8
You just take the ride.But dont get the idea the ride isnt awesome at times. Mercury News
3.0
It feels like the makers of a superhero movie genuinely questioning the constrictions of the genre and of heroism itself. The Skinny
4.0
Money brings the two superheroes together but Zack Snyder offers an intriguing take on Batman and Superman before mass destruction fatigue sets in Lik .. Scots Man
1.5
Batman v Superman feels older than it should.The entire movie plays out like an attempt to brand itself as the opposite of a Marvel movie, doing away .. Polygon
3.0
But for the love of Jor El, this a wish fulfillment fantasy world based on comic book characters. No La
2.5
Back in 2013, Zack Snyders cinematic Superman reboot Man Of Steel stirred up plenty of controversy with its dour take on a beloved icon. The Verge
3.8
Comic book readers will know what is teased, while the rest of us will simply have to wait to see more than flashes of characters. Post Gazette
1.3
It featured zero super powered individuals and grounded it with resonating real world moral dilemmas.But its different for Snyder. Scene Stealers
1.5
Given its critic proof premise, BvS should be the most epic superhero movie ever madetwo heroes, both noble of purpose, sparring for philosophical sup .. The Daily Beast
2.0
No where is this more apparent and infuriating than with the treatment of Henry Cavills Superman.Youll recall that in the hands of Christopher Reeve, .. The Ooh Tray
2.0
The film takes its time setting up the epic confrontation of the title. What So
2.5
There are interminable stretches of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in which the logjam of pricey digital effects and the garbled plot and jumbled .. reason
3.0
It is intermittently rewarding, but ultimately a bit disappointing. Scifi Now
1.5
Batman v Superman is not the franchise jump starter anyone wanted. Lainey Gossip
0.0
This may be the worst superhero movie ever made because it wastes each and every one of them. Scifi Movie Page
2.0
Batman v Superman certainly aims for epic and aspires to be meaningful. Guide Live
3.0
How it took any wonder the heroes should have inspired and crushed it. The Mary Sue
2.5
Perhaps its Nolan who deserves the blame for turning a superhero franchise into a portentous ball of pretension. Seven Day Svt
4.0
Is the movie crowded.Perhaps a little bit, but its hardly insurmountable, and its far less crowded than a movie like Avengers: Age of Ultron. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.0
Other times, they deliver tired tropes of familiar characters, with plot lines crafted only to set up money making sequels. New Republic
2.0
But this films greatest failing is that no one on the creative team ever stopped to remember an important point: It would be pretty damn sweet to have .. New Republic
2.0
The drab, monotonous fight and destruction spectacle of Man of Steel carries over here, and Batmans tooled up, homicidal vengeance mania goes even bey .. Bfi
2.5
Batman v Superman is Warner Brothers moonshot, an attempt to set up a multi character, multi film franchise of the sort that Marvel Studios and Disney .. National Post
3.5
At 2 hours it perhaps goes on a bit too long that and the complicated ideas and relationships made me glad I didnt take my 10 year old to see it.This .. The Australian
2.5
Dawn of Justice lays enough groundwork to raise expectations that next years Wonder Woman will be a thrilling spectacle. People
4.0
Fortunately, neither Affleck nor the movie is a complete disappointment. The National
2.0
So what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immoveable object Sky
3.5
A pretty hollow movie that wants to be more than just a superhero movie and showcase its characters because they are the most popular comic book chara .. Blacknerd Problems
4.0
Henry Cavill as Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Zack Snyder dares to infuse the comic book genre with moral and political substance. National Review
3.0
If it deserves to be remembered at all, it will be as the point at which spectacle in big budget superhero cinema departed definitively from sense. New States Man
4.0
Go for the Affleck, stay for the Gadot.Its better than Man of Steel but nobody will leave this expecting a multitude of sequels. The New Paper
1.0
Where celluloid was flecked with dream sparkles of silver, Zack Snyders darkest dark beyond dark digital project yet is all clutter and cloaca, as if .. New City Film
1.0
It is loud.It is violent; a loud, cluttered, joyless muddle; this bloated bust takes all the fun out! Review Express
2.5
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is a deeply flawed, horribly structured action film. Cinema Sight
2.0
A good portion of the two and a half hour movie is devoted to building up the beef. Daily Star
3.0
This is frustrating: Half of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is brilliant.Unfortunately, the other half of Zack Snyders epic length superhero movie .. Toronto Sun
2.5
The set pieces may be thrilling by some standards, but weve been there.Weve done that. Columbus Alive
2.5
Conspicuously missing is any kind of color, beauty, grace, hope, joy or fun. Sf Examiner
2.5
Batman v Superman wants to have its cake and eat it too, and though you cant fault Snyders ambition, if Marvel taught us anything with its measured bu .. Blog Bullz Eye
1.0
Snyders gone all drab and dire, determined to lay siege to our senses (and plot). Theres so much glowering, gloominess and good ness talk that its har .. Vue Weekly
3.1
Batman v Superman is just good enough to keep the DC Comics movie plans on track. Barely. Hollywood Into To
2.5
A popcorn film and this is a popcorn film should never feel like Sunday night homework. Us Magazine
2.5
As the direct sequel to Men of Steel, the unimaginatively titled, Batman v Superman is sloppy in its narrative structure and delivery. Cairo 360
3.0
Hell no!.This movie hit me in most of my fan girl parts and its just shy of being truly EPIC. Wp Me
2.5
Instead of engaging in ideas, the new film simply offers viewers a variety of elongated action scenes and a depressing ambiance. Johnhanlon Reviews
1.5
Its a small positive, but the lady is the best hope this franchise has got. Washington City Paper
3.0
Its certainly not unentertaining and is actually quite funny (it certainly has a better ratio of jokes to not jokes than the more recent Marvel movies .. Film Ireland
3.0
Snyders humorless, self serious approach, dark and dreary palette, and numbing spectacle bludgeoning viewers with ever bigger portraits of destruction .. Stream On Demand At Home
4.0
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice defies the odds and delivers a terrific entree to the DC Movie Universe and the emergence of the Justice League. Graffiti With Punctuation
2.5
But as any adult will tell you, the simplicity and naivete of youth has its own appeal as well. Toledo Blade
1.5
The movie is Bat s t crazy. A dour, disdain filled demeanor, plus a gluttony of complex plot twists, dissipates most of the contact high. Thril List
2.5
At the screening I attended, the movie had a pre taped preamble from Snyder asking viewers to not ruin the film for others by giving away spoilers.It .. Cambridge Day
2.0
Next, you should have done a better job of making Batman and Superman enemies. Movie Chambers
3.0
If never have you ever owned a toy Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman, maybe you should bypass Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice and look in on the n .. Metro Active
3.1
Impressive as it is in scale, Batman v Superman is exhausting. Snyder wants you to feel the pain when the two heroes are clobbering each other, and yo .. Heral
2.0
But Affleck doesnt do a terrible job, its not a repeat of Daredevil. News
2.5
Much like the Iron Man Hulk brawl in Avengers: Age of Ultron, theres just so much digital destruction, it feels overwhelming and instantly forgettable .. Review Journal
1.5
People hate what they dont understand, says Martha Kent (Diane Lane). Richard Crouse
2.5
And then you have Man of Steel, Snyders reboot of the Superman franchise and the predecessor to Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.It was, until now, .. Free Beacon
0.5
This was a violent, miserable experience that only got worse the further it went. Mac Guff
2.0
Dawn of Justices aim of reshaping our image and understanding of Batman is squandered under the weight of its incoherent and undisciplined narrative. Impulse Gamer
2.5
In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel duke it out and the audience loses.Ever since director Zack Snyder first a .. Miami
4.4
One of the most striking things about Justice is that this is more a Batman feature than a sequel focusing on Superman. Illinois Times
2.0
Is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice a worthy movie or satisfying episode on its own The Film Experience
3.0
It spends two hours setting up the unique conditions under which Batman a mere human, you see can do battle on equal terms with superhuman Superman. Aarp
2.5
Its easy to grow tired of this over saturation of superhero movies were experiencing, but great storytelling defies genre. Abc News Go
2.5
Snyder isnt the first to cast a pall on a superhero saga Nolan, a more insightful and visionary filmmaker, started it. MLive.com
3.1
What the pictureand the overall DC Comics universehas on its side is an edge and dangerousness the pre Deadpool Marvel landscape has frequently lacked .. The Film File
3.8
It unembarrassedly embraces the ambitions of the most grandiose of comic book creators and the interpretations of the most excitable of comic book fan .. Commercial Appeal
1.5
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice wants so badly to be an operatic modern mythological tale, but it mistakes great length for epic stature.
3.0
Critics will tear apart plot holes and inconsistencies, but the film is brash, works on a large scale and is very ambitious it is a comic book that ma .. Iol Co Za
1.0
Sure, when it comes to this sort of thing, dour can worksee Christopher Nolans three Batman films, which were dark but still very entertaining and not .. Splice Today
2.5
Often steers into think tank territory about gods and demons, politics and paranoia and pumps up the religious allegory and symbolism that have always .. Parade
4.0
Superhero blockbusters are a lot more earnest than they used to be, and none more so than Zack Snyders two and a half hour epic. Bbc
3.1
The movie is too long.Too much story contains too little humanity or drama. Buffalo News
1.0
RIDDLE me this: how do you put three of the greatest comic book superheroes of all time into one big budget movie and still make a mess of it The Mercury
3.0
Easton, MD (21601) Today Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms.A few storms may be severe. Stardem
2.5
Before Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice started, I heard some folks saying that 2 hours was too long for a superhero movie. Twin Cities
2.5
As this uneven film grinds to an end, it sets itself up for more shenanigans in more episodes with more super heroes. Dwight Brown Ink
5.0
The master of deadline cinema flashes a title at the beginning, telling you that classes will start in three days and so many hours and minutes. The Nation
2.5
Batman v. Superman ends up being disjointed, numbing and spectacular with its intemperance. The Popcorn Junkie
2.5
At least, among all of this, there are promising elements for future DC Universe films.Affleck is a surprisingly capable Batman, Gadots standalone Won .. Chesapeake Family
2.0
By the end, it cant help but look like franchise filler on an epic scale. Junkee
3.5
Perhaps in an effort to differentiate itself from the relatively light hearted fare of Marvel, BvS is dark not just in its themes, but in its lighting .. Bangkok Post
1.9
Its the cinematic matchup that comic book fans have been waiting for for decades: the Caped Crusder vs. the Man of Steel. The Blus Pot
2.5
Drama doubles down on weirdness REVIEW: Francois Ozons latest movie succeeds despite endlessly stacked dream sequences and restless direction. Google
2.0
But the wider problem is that this film doesnt make you want a Justice League film. Gq Magazine
2.5
ZACK Snyders Batman Vs Superman promises much but ends up proving to be something of a false dawn. Indie London
1.9
From its superfluous opening ... to its clichd final scene, BvS fails to ignite an emotional response except, perhaps, dissatisfaction. It is unrelent .. Reel Bob
2.0
Zack Snyders production company is called Cruel and Unusual Films. Anything I say from this point on is probably redundant, but here we are. Houston Press
2.5
Really boring.This should have been a psychological thriller as much as an action movie. Ex Press
3.5
So does Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice amount to more than that Hot Press
3.0
As it is, Batman v Superman is a lunking, clumsy, beautiful and thrilling behemoth of a film. Daily Record
2.0
Dark, grim and often incoherent, this isnt a movie for children, but equally adults who appreciate good stories well told will be disappointed too. Daily Record
2.0
NEW YORK (AP) Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6 foot 7, 317 pound frame over far enough to place his palm .. The Monitor
3.0
Batman v Superman is pretty good at individual scenes; it has individual scenes by the handful that are the best stuff directed by chaotician and slo .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.0
But the story being told here just isnt very interesting and theres a lot of boring exposition that drags the movie down in between the action scene a .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
3.0
I kind of admire the filmmakers nerve in ending the film the way they do, although it doesnt work dramatically or emotionally.The problem is the same .. Nc Register
3.0
Batman vs. Superman: A Flawed and Fumbled Fable About Two Myths of Masculinity Haaretzs movie critic got a sneak preview of what he is sure will be a .. Haaretz
2.0
And Superman just keeps getting more and more cynical, mumbling, No one stays good in this world..This from Superman My States Man
2.5
There is much to claw through here, so much so that the audience might easily find themselves exhausted from the overall aggression of the film. Howev .. Shadow And Act
2.5
Unsurprisingly with a running time of two and a half hours, the film is far too long, often rendering itself dull rather than thrilling. Ib Times
1.9
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
3.0
Although clearly distinguishing themselves from the Marvel machine, Dawn of Justice serves a more capitalistic than cinematic role, functioning profic .. Four Three Film
1.5
Ben Affleck is a remarkably strong Batman, and hes supported by Jeremy Irons as a great Alfred.
2.5
It is big. It is loud. It is violent. But it is a crappy CG blur interrupted by close ups of this one or that one taking/making an impact or landing. Movie City News
4.5
Because of this improved integration, the entire debate doesnt feel forced.
1.3
The result is all so vapidly grand and so serious and so, so dull. Trib
4.5
Batman v Superman is almost unrelentingly dark, making the two and a half hour movie tougher to get through than the lighter toned Marvel movies. But .. CultureMap
2.0
To cut to the chase: the substance of Snyders film is crude and unambiguous, lacking any ideological or emotional nuance. Un Cut
3.0
Step 6: Conclude.So, yes, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice isnt in any way a perfect comic book movie, but it has enough going for it that will make .. The Movie Kit
1.0
The movie commits many of the same sins as last years party pooping Avengers: Age of Ultron.Its nothing but a setup. Tucson Weekly
1.5
The groups decision to capture and threaten her doesnt sit well with Superman. Bitch Media
4.5
Action packed and epic, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice delivers an unmissable fight between its title characters, and successfully deepens the myt .. ComicBookMovie.com
2.5
I wish I could tell you more, but honestly its all just a blur of pretentious speeches about what lurks in the hearts of men and noisy fight scenes an .. Baltimore Magazine
3.0
It feels like a precursor, existing within a world and a universe thats designed to churn out movie after movie, sequel after sequel, merchandising op .. Sandiego Union Tribune
1.5
That battle is huge and expensive looking, but doesnt justify the two hour slog to get there. NME
3.0
Afflecks bottom lip gives a solid performance, dominant but not overtly showy, channelling the spirit of lone warrior jawbones from John Ford films Daily Review
2.5
The movie does have a few brief, bright spots, and the actual 20 minute battle between Batman and Superman offers some enjoyment. But overall, this fi .. Ny 1
2.5
Without revealing more details, its best to say the Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice has a lot to offer but fails to put the pieces together. BlackFilm.com
1.3
Will it result in even greater riches.Beats director Zack Snyder. Dcw50
2.3
The crammed narrative gets a forced conclusion.Ultimately, Batman v Superman takes itself a bit too seriously. Times Herald
3.0
The flawed Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is at least interesting enough to keep dusk from falling on the Justice League. Cinema Clips
3.5
Batman Vs.Superman: Dawn of Justice is not so much a movie as it is an extended warning: You comic book movie fans better like this, because theres go .. S Fist
2.0
Divorced from the pent up expectations and narrative consistency its a film of ambition and at times wit. Dork Shelf
2.0
But though it delivers on the titular superhero smackdown, the surrounding movie is something of a mess. Wow 247
2.5
Instead, Zack Snyder opted for blinding explosions, and a film that aspires to operatic drama, but fails to understand the fundamentals of how drama w .. Sojo
3.1
Well, hes the best thing about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice the sequel to Man of Steel, prequel to Justice League and contender for the years mo .. Ask Men
1.0
As self important as it is tedious, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice features one of the great tropes of the comic book universe getting two big her .. Medium
1.5
Ill spare you a Waiting For Gadot joke, but next summers Wonder Woman movie might begin to make amends for this debacle.Just so long as no whiny boys .. Spliced Personality Word P ..
2.0
This project really suffers from a horrible script and its victims: the performances. Crunch On This
3.0
The results are shocking, at times borderline sadistic but effective. Like the musical score, which resembles a chorus of anvils, Batman v Superman pu .. Cbc
1.5
Regrettably, this scattered, ambitious effort sets out to achieve too much and doesnt accomplish enough, leaving fans to seek out Warner Animations Th .. Deep Focus Review
1.5
That is what makes Snyders second DC installment unsatisfyingly curious.
2.0
Indeed, Marvel is the unacknowledged creative force behind Snyders DC Universe launching monstrosity. Cine Gods
1.5
Written by Chris Terrio and David Goyer, theres a clunkiness streaking through the narrative. AMovieGuy.com
1.5
By now Superman is a faintly absurd figure representing Americas lost golden age and its values. Jacobin Mag
2.5
Instead, the pre release reaction to Zack Snyders Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has been curiously lacking. Cut Print Film
2.0
It has the darkness and violence of Christopher Nolans Batman films with none of their cleverness, and it is a hapless, formless, and hideous mess tha .. Den Of Geek Us
3.0
The action is good, but often dark.The acting is passable, the effects neither amazing nor laughable. The Federalist
1.5
A good drama about how to handle an editorial department when there are interest conflicts with the government. Siete24.mx
1.5
Thats not to say it doesnt have the potential to be an image of something better, it does, but it needs to change first. Nerdophiles
1.5
Maybe the film industry is tapping into our cultures difficulty with intelligent and mature conflict resolution...
4.5
Batman vs Superman isnt something you should miss out on, especially on the big screens. GhMovieFreak
1.5
At 2 hours and 33 minutes in length, the plot has some clear pacing issues. Too many ideas, whilst not enough happening. Attitude
2.0
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is too gritty to be fun and too grim to be thrilling. Comic Book Resources
1.5
Sometimes it sins with its expository dialogues, some themes are halfway to develop, it can be a little slow... but none of these failures transform i .. Globovision



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