Disappointment of epic proportions

Rating: 5/10 (24 March 2016)

I really wanted to enjoy it, I sincerely did, but the truth is that Batman v Superman was a monumental disappointment. Admittedly I was expecting something along the lines of Frank Miller's seminal graphic novel "The Dark Knight Returns" and boy was I wrong.
The film was literally a series of pointless explosions, maudlin navel gazing, bizarre dream sequences and the single most annoying super villain in the form of a manic and runty Lex Luthor, embarrassingly overacted by Jesse Eisenberg. I'm surprised that the two lead superheroes didn't just put aside their so-called differences and simply joined forces to beat the crap out of that whiny little turd.
However, on the plus side, Ben Affleck did a good job of portraying the Bat. Built like a brick out-house and sporting a really menacing voice, Affleck's Batman was a dark and menacing figure. Well played. Henry Cavill is a beautiful man. Enough said, he does look quite perfect as the Kryptonian. Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonderwoman is also a stunning and enigmatic character, which left me wanting to see more of her.
A measly 5 stars. This film is barely passable which keeps me wondering why DC simply can't get their superhero films right (other than Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy). Damn shame.