Does changing the traits of so long established characters make sense?

Rating: 6/10 (2 August 2016)

After creating a Superman who doesn't behave as Superman for disappointing "Man of Steel", the franchise includes in its sequel a Lex Luthor who does not look like Lex Luthor (shaving his long hair is not enough as his psychological traits are also different) and an Aquaman who does not look like Aquaman (indeed, he reminds Marvel's Namor). Ben Affleck's Batman is not bad and did look like Batman... at least until putting on that horrible armor which looks like a new suit for Iron Man. Besides that, the story is tepid and nothing is remarkable (even Gal Gadot didn't really shine, not giving Wonder Woman a great debut in spite of nice fighting skills). Talking about fights, the struggle between Gotham's dark night and Smallville adopted son, expected to be a climax in the movie, is completely implausible, as there is no explanation for Wayne's extreme strength and no reason for Superman losing and recovering his superstrength under effect of krypyonite continuously, as if it blinked. To resume, DC wanted to have an innovative reboot but simply disrespected its valuable characters.