Son of Krypton Versus Bat of Gotham!!!

Rating: 8/10 (20 July 2016)

As a kid, I've always been a fan of Christopher Reeve's Superman movies and the Batman movies started by Tim Burton. Going back even further, I really liked the over the top cheesy 1966 Batman series with Adam West. So, I'm a fan of light-hearted cheesy flicks. In later years, the DC movies keep making their superhero movies darker and grittier, especially with Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. When I saw Batman V Superman in the theater, I didn't really love it. I had the opportunity to see it again for free, but I didn't take it because I thought it was so-so. It was recently released on home video with an extended R-rated cut with 30 minutes added in, and I gotta say it was a much better film. More storyline, more action, and a better understanding of Lex Luthor's plan. If you're watching it for the first time, I beg you to watch the Ultimate Edition. It is longer, but it'll be worth it. This review will contain spoilers!
When I first heard Ben Affleck was playing Batman, I rolled my eyes and figured he'd be about equal with George Clooney in 'Batman & Robin' but he actually did quite well. He shows more of Bruce Wayne's detective work and really kicks quite a bit of butt as Batman. I'm glad this really isn't another Batman origin story, because it's been done to death, but we do see him as a child during a flashback and showing how his parents are killed. Even though I like Superman as a hero better, Batman was more interesting in this film, but he is war hungry and wants to kill Superman. The film is pretty dark and gloomy and has Superman moping around because half the world hates him.
Eighteen months after General Zod annihilates Metropolis, Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superman is an enemy. After learning of Batman's activities, Clark Kent views Batman as a threat, and seeks to stop him via Daily Planet articles. Bruce soon learns that Lex Luthor is trying to import kryptonite and use it against Superman and others of his kind in the future. (Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor is almost cringe-worthy. He tries to be every other psycho eccentric we've ever seen, but his performance comes off as awkward and forced) Lex is trying to get Superman and Batman to fight each other to distract them from his grand plan. The fight scenes were pretty cool, but I wish it was longer. Will Batman and Superman set aside their differences and work together? If you love epic action flicks and detailed storytelling about superheros, you might enjoy BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE!!!