A bat too much going on!

Rating: 6/10 (30 March 2016)

This is my first review so I'll try and be gentle.
Batman v Superman is by no means a bad movie. Sadly it's not a great one either. More like Superman 2 less like the Dark Knight. Like Superman 2 it does have its moments. Unfortunately the story is a mess. It darts around faster than the Man of steel himself. This makes it difficult for the audience to settle down and enjoy what's going on. You get the feeling that the director has tried to cram everything in but the kitchen sink. No wait he does cram in the kitchen sink. If you've seen the film you'll know what I mean. Only Bryan Singers X-Men movies and the first Avengers movie have been able to handle so many key characters. The Avengers benefited from each character having their own standalone movie first. Not the case here. Other than introducing Superman in the Man of steel we are thrown in at the deep end with this film. Firstly we have to contend with a new Batman since Christian Bale bailed! Enter Ben Affleck who is superb in the role of the Caped crusader. He plays a much darker meaner version of the character. His fight scenes are a particular highlight to a very dark movie. We are also introduced to a new Wonder Woman who I get the feeling has just been shoe horned in to get us ready for the upcoming Justice League movie. There are appearances by Aquaman. A flash of the Flash and some dude who looks way uncomfortable. Comic connoisseurs will probably know who he is. I have no idea. Also there is Lex Luther played by... I can't spell his name but he is irritating. So the basis of the story is that Bruce Wayne feels that Superman is too much of a threat and could wipe out mankind if he wanted to. To be honest I think he is just pi#*ed off because he couldn't claim on the insurance when Supes and Zod wiped out one of his buildings at the end of Man of steel. With the debate whether or not Superman is good for Earth or not. Lex Luther hatches an evil plan to get the two at each other's throats. This seems a little stretched. Superman doesn't really want to fight Batman but is forced into doing so. I suppose this enables the Dark Knight to stand a chance. Look I know there's the whole Kryptonite thing but come on Supes Bruce is dressed up as Robocop and he's really trying to kill you. Just sneeze him into outer space then we can all go home. That doesn't happen. Just in case the two don't beat the bat snot out of each other Lex creates some big fella that looks like the Abominations ugly sister to get the job done. And it all gets silly from then on. I wont spoil who wins but the Batmobile ain't passing its MOT.