A misunderstood film

Rating: 6/10 (22 August 2016)

'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' is by no means a perfect film. But while I do understand why it is receiving some hate, it should not be looked upon as one of the worst superhero movies ever made.
First off, Ben Affleck may be the best Batman we've ever had. He's an aged man with a troubled past, and you can completely understand his motivations. Affleck's performance is a fantastic introduction to the character, even without the benefit of an origin story. However, not to be overlooked is Jeremy Irons, who turns in a unique and almost sarcastic version of Alfred. He is witty and comical, even while being a father figure to Bruce Wayne. Henry Cavill is once again decent as Superman, and as Clark Kent. The directing is top-notch...in usual Zack Snyder fashion, the film is gorgeous, and reminiscent of the scenery of his previous films, and that is not a bad thing.
Where this movie falters is the writing. It is sometimes poorly paced, and not every character seems important to the story. For example, Wonder Woman seems shoehorned into this film just to set up 'Justice League', and is not given much depth. Lois Lane seems to always be the damsel in distress, contributing almost nothing noteworthy. The film's biggest con, though, is that of Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor. He seems incredibly cartoonish, and is the sore thumb in an otherwise well-cast ensemble.
That being said, the film is a blast, especially in the third act. The CGI may not be perfect, the writing may be subpar, but the pure spectacle of it all makes 'Batman v Superman' a good film with some flaws. It is still extremely entertaining, and the positives of the film overshadow the negatives.