Batman vs Superman - You've taken your (second?) step into a larger world

Rating: 7/10 (27 March 2016)

BvS is a really ambitious movie from a Director (Snyder) who has proved that he can tackle very complex story-to-screen adaptations (Watchmen). The end result is a movie that I suspect will be very re-watchable and contains so many seeds that it will obviously be a linchpin of the new DC Universe. It has some warts, but its glory moments are in fact glorious.
Here's your 6-8 sliding scale of how you'll enjoy this film:
6/10 - I know nothing about comics. The action is OK, but WTF is going on? Who are some of these people? I need more info because the sudden jumps in story are really disorienting. Also, why is everyone so mad? Why is this movie so depressing? Comics aren't dramas guys. Why aren't Batman & Superman just like they always are? Also, turn down the damn music.
7/10 - I dig the DC films. Oh wow, Ben Affleck crushes it as Batman, Gail Gadot is so good as Wonder Woman, and this story is really interesting. I wish I knew more about some of the stuff they are hinting at, but maybe more is coming? The fights are really cool and I like how the characters mesh even though it feels a bit dark. It was really great to see Wayne doing some stuff outside of the cave. Just, maybe, turn down the music a little?
8/10 - Holy crap! Affleck didn't suck as Batman and is super jacked! That Batman fight scene against bad guys is amazing! Superman is so cool! That crazy dream/sequence that hints at (#$@#redacted@#$#) and maybe even (!@#classified) was nuts! Luthor was actually cool and man oh man Wonder Woman! I'm so psyched they laid the foundations for Justice League by showing (spoiler) and (spoiler) and even (spoiler)! My ears are bleeding from the music and sound effects but maybe just maybe DC is starting to figure it out!
So yeah, not nearly as bad as the critics are saying, not by a mile. This movie will stand the test of time and has some scenes that you will never forget, ever. Go in with an open mind and I think you can really enjoy it.
P.S. Nitpicks for Mr Snyder: The nigh-endless "insert Lois Lane at story point" moments. Amy Adams is fine, but man, there's got to be other ways to make Clark have moments. Also, do we need the smash into the ground every time Supes lands? Come on man, he doesn't need to crater on every landing, lol. How about a soft one? Maybe a touch less uber-loud music at points, take it off of 11 and put it on 9 brother.
-Gaussgoat