When worlds collide...

Rating: 8/10 (23 March 2016)

Firstly to be fair, I did not enjoy neither Man of Steel nor The Dark Knight Rises. I found the former to be overblown and loud, and the latter to be slow and dull. This movie however seemed to put the better elements of both characters together in a fast paced, enjoyable film.
The thing I enjoyed most was the contrasts between the characters. You begin to understand the two different worlds these characters come from, their different purposes, their different methods, and their differing moral compasses. Thrown into the mix is the first big screen and long awaited introduction of Wonder Woman. Fortunately she doesn't derail the other two characters, and her scenes are always a welcome change.
The film is not without its faults though. There seemed to be some plot holes I haven't quite figured out, such as how Luthor figured out Superman's secret identity, or how Lois Lane seems to know where their battle was taking place. Also, I thought the introduction of The Flash, Cyborg and Aquaman was poorly done and should have been much more subtle. This scene really diverted greatly from what this film is meant to represent.
Otherwise, the good definitely outweighs the bad and I would definitely recommend this to all DC fans, superhero worshippers, and those who just love a good action flick. Unlike the last Avengers movie, if you're not familiar with these characters, it can be figured out without leaving you feeling lost and scratching your head figuring out the plot.
Overall, worth seeing.