Glaring flaws

Rating: 3/10 (16 July 2016)

Just so we're clear here, I am not a Marvel or DC fanboy (I think I've typed that at least 3 times now... huh). I just like superheroes. And this movie is no different. Issue is, instead of being an actual decent movie, it decides to be many things at once. It tries to be Batman v Superman, but it also tries to be a billion other things that distract from the point and just set up sequels, something that only Marvel movies have been able to do right so far in my eyes. At least when they did it they weren't forced in.
There's a lot of information thrown your way in this movie, making it feel more like an exposition dump than an actual movie. Scenes are very forgettable, and some are so unnecessary I forgot them in less than a week, only to get traumatic flashbacks of them a month later. Remember that scene in the beginning where people get a thing of kryptonite? Or how about that scene where Batman watches a fight? Or maybe that one scene where... you know I forgot what I was gonna say. See? You probably didn't even remember those scenes yourself until I reminded you that they did in fact exist (unless you're a die hard Batman v Superman fan and you've seen the movie a million times). And even then you'll probably forget I said those things exist. Sad world we live in, isn't it?
The setting up for sequels thing isn't good either. When Marvel movies do it, it's either after the credits, or it's integrated into the story very nicely. Like in Guardians of the Galaxy, you have the whole Infinity Stone plot-line integrated quite nicely. And that set up for sequels. Here, they try to be like that, but lose focus and set up 5 or so movies ahead. Something Marvel movies don't try to do. It doesn't work. Instead of building up to something, or doing a twist reveal at the end, it just cuts to something jarring or sequel-y. Like how security footage shows off other members of the Justice League doing unnatural things, such as Aquaman being Aquaman, Flash stopping robbers, and the birth of Cyborg. Again, it doesn't work.
While there is a bunch to hate, it wasn't the worst movie ever. There were parts that were good, such as the action, and some of the comedy was good. But if you ever see this movie, set the bar low. Not to the ground low, just low enough not to expect much.