Pleasantly Surprised

Rating: 8/10 (28 March 2016)

I'm 40+ years old. Full disclosure: I grew up idolizing Superman and the original I and II movies. I was a little disappointed with MOS. But, I went and watched it solo on the RPX anyway, while the kids were enjoying Easter with the ex. I was pleasantly surprised. It's not a 9.2 out of 10, but a solid 7.7 in my book. There are a few things that disappointed, such as Eisenberg's LL and a gun toting Dark Knight, but it was entertaining and fulfilling in many other ways. Love the new look Batman and surprised at how good Affleck was in the role. The action was incredible. The story, although a little muddled, was intriguing. I like where they're headed with it. Gadot is smoking hot (sorry, I'm a dude) and convincing as WW. I liked the more vulnerable Superman. And yes, it was dark. There were a few light moments, but definitely dark. Anyone expecting a Marvel production will be disappointed. It's not Marvel. It has it's own identity and unique approach, that clearly isn't for everyone. Overall, I was happy and surprised at how much I enjoyed it after the mixed reviews I'd read. Critics can say what they like, but I would easily recommend BvS to anyone looking for a temporary escape into a solid addition to the Justice League universe.