Ultimate Edition makes up for the disappointing Theatrical Cut

Rating: 9/10 (3 July 2016)

First thing first. I like superhero movies & I am not biased towards either DC or Marvel. Now Coming to the review, Batman v Superman has big, bold, breathtaking action in a story propelled by character conflicts on a mythic scale. The result is visually stunning, with powerful emotional storytelling and awe- inspiring action spectacle. Ben Affleck is pitch perfect as Bruce Wayne and Batman. Henry Cavill as superman is Okay. Wonder Woman is thrilling perfection. Gal Gadot delivers a performance that will make her the best female superhero on the big screen. Lex Luthor is different from anything you've seen of the character before in live action. The Theatrical cut pushed through a lot of plot and action but cut away too fast during scenes that would have allowed the movie to dig below the surface and deliver meaningful character development. The result was a movie that was packed with plot holes and underdeveloped arcs(Thanks to Warner Bros.) People & critics alike doubted the storytelling of Zack Snyder's(myself including) but I am all against after watching the Ultimate Edition. This movie makes sense! The Ultimate Edition doesn't just add back in key details to the plot, it also includes a number of extended scenes and subplots that (even in the most subtle instances) allow the audience to linger on interesting conversations longer than before while also clarifying entire story beats that, originally, made characters look stupid, careless & even making us doubting their integrity. The result is proof that Batman v Superman was meant to be more than the theatrical cut, and if most critics and audiences had a chance to see Snyder's intended vision back in March, then it probably would've had a better reception! Theatrical Cut- 6/10. Not recommended at all but Ultimate Cut-9/10 Highly Recommended(especially if you watched the theatrical Cut)