Snyder's BvS achieve to confuse us, in a good way.

Rating: 10/10 (29 March 2016)

First of all, this is my first ever review on IMDb. Normally I am not bothered writing anything even if a movie blows my mind... but writing my first review especially for BvS has a couple reasons for it: Firstly I was so thrilled to see this movie, the wait felt like forever. Whilst walking out of the theater I was sad... not because the movie was bad, but that I had to wait for until August to see more Batman in Suicide Squad and year and a half for the first actual Justice League movie.
Secondly: the critics. They gave me the boost to explain this movie to people who necessary are not getting it.
Thirdly: I have read all of the Injustice: Gods Among Us comics. THEY. ARE. AWESOME. Just read them, like now. (NOTE: the comic is not going to spoil this movie or the upcoming movies as such, but you might put some things together).
I do agree with the critics just in one point, 2,5 hours is just not enough to introduce us to all of the new characters and to initialize the story of Justice League, at least for people who has not read the comics nor played the game. Worry not, there are a lot of solo-films coming for the characters, plus couple of Justice League sequels to fill us in. As a standalone film, BvS would be like a porno with out the money shot.
Why is it an achievement to leave us confused after the movie? Because you are left wanting more and obviously answers to your questions. In a way BvS is a overly long teaser of what to come and my only complain is that we have to wait for the director's cut version for months. Too bad Snyder had to cut a lot of things off that would explain this movie more. Some of the things in BvS dawned onto me couple days later, after thinking through about the DC universe and especially what I have seen in the Injustice comics or The Dark Knight Returns animated movies (which at least BvS is mostly based on but I think following movies will be based more on Injustice).
One critic in Finland gave BvS 1/5 (I think because 0/5 is not possible).. which is based on claims such as "why does this has to be so grim and serious?!" and "As kids on the playground, we argued who would win... but why would you actually make a movie about it!?"... well fucko, because these things are actually done before in comics, animated movies and games. These critics are the same GAP khaki wearing monkeys that complained that Man of Steel had too much destruction and Superman / Zod had too much power... WHAT!? I can't even... Superman is basically an omnipotent human looking creature that could destroy earth if he wanted to aaaaaand when you fight a similar being, there might be couple of fallen over traffic signs and broken windows as an aftereffect. "but Superman could kill Batman instantly" ... well aren't you missing the whole point of this movie and all of the comics.
Superman is naive and believes his might overcomes all obstacles and situations.. in truth, Superman has basically been beaten so many times in the past DC universes because of the naive blindness that he is possessed by. Batman's a cunning genius with trust issues and heavily troubled by the past. He doesn't trust anyone else than Alfred, period. This is why he always has an angle and a plan B for everything... and everyone.
Ben Affleck was perfect for dark Batman. Henry Cavill 11/10 for sort sighted naive modern Superman. Gal Gadot was interesting as Wonder Woman and her theme made my fingers tingle, it was a brief introduction for her but a satisfying one. Jesse Eisenberg was different. In the comics Lex is calm, extremely smart and cunning. I was left with mixed feelings but mostly because I want to see how Lex Luthor develops through the movies.
I don't want to go on and on for ever so I will say this: many other performances were excellent too, screen writing excellent (for some parts a bit confusing and fast paced if you don't know the universe), Zimmer's score just the way you would expect it to be, perfect, cinematography sublime etc etc. I too have some minor issues with BvS, which are mostly irrelevant because normally I get annoyed if a gun is held wrong in a movie and... you get the point, I am anal with details.
I just hope for Affleck and Cavill not to read the mindless bashing that this film has received. BvS is NOT for everyone, which is always a good thing. This means that most of the people are in "love it" or "hate it" category, which leaves just a minor audience to the "meh" category. This is what make good things great. So Ben and Henry, hit me up, I will buy you a beer because you have earned it.
As said, if this was a standalone movie, I would give it 7-8/10, but there are just so much easter eggs that will make sense later on. And yes, Nolan's Batman movies were great and a bit more artistic but still just Nolan's take on Batman, they didn't really follow any comics. They were good and for some parts, perfect, but still Man of Steel and BvS will make you kinda feel more satisfied for following the actual comic universe(s).
Kinda makes you feel stupid when you have to explain these things to a person who has zero interest in comics and/or superheroes. I strongly believe that you have a right for your opinion, but if you don't understand something, it automatically doesn't become 0/10. Critics: go see a Polish indie movie about an underage prostitute with daddy issues, that's your kind of stuff.