An excellent superhero movie

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2016)

I never really liked the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, especially because they had a comic book humor that I did not understand at my young age growing up in a country without comic books. The first Superman incarnation that I liked was that of Tom Welling in Smallville, because it was a more serious take on the character. That's why I loved Man of Steele. It was dark, gritty, and serious, like all the good Batman movies. If you like these versions of the characters you will love B v. S. If you go to see this movie, you have to expect a serious movie, with dramatic events that trigger a really cool plot, that leads to Wonder Woman (just kidding, but in a way she is the outstanding character of the third act of the movie). Even the problematic interpretation of Lex Luthor is fitting if you see the movie (not just the trailer).
The casting of the main characters is spot on, and deliver a really good performance. This Alfred is the best, serious, ironic and with a subtle dark humor. He is more of a sidekick than the usual servant, and that is really cool. Ben Affleck is the best Bruce Wayne/Batman, because in previous incarnations of the character, there were good Bruce Waynes or good Batmans, but never a combination of the two. So, Batfleck is really what I always imagined Bruce/Batman should be. The first time we see Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) she is a sensual, mysterious presence. The second time around she is flirty and with the right amount of humor. The third time around she owns the battle field.
The clash of the main characters is spectacular, real, powerful but a little short (maybe it is longer in the extended edition). The first part of the movie is a little slow, but never boring. The second part is full of action with spectacular special effects. The dream sequences seem to come out of nowhere, but as the producers say, they are important for the future of the Justice League movies, so watch and wait for the future films.
If you are a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe you probably will have a problem with this movie, because the newer DC Universe movies are serious, real life copying, and not so funny. And that is good. There is humor in B v. S, but it's never in your face, but ironic, subtle and flirty. Forget the bad reviews. See the movie and savour it. I saw it 2 times (once in theater and once on Blu-Ray) and it was a good movie every time.