Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is flawed, but still entertaining

Rating: 8/10 (1 April 2016)

Let me say that I am more of a fan of Marvel than a DC fan, but I personally enjoy watching DC films. I thought that The Dark Knight Nolan Trilogy is one of the best CBM's out there. This year, we have a new DC film released. I had high expectations for Batman v Superman before I entered the theater. My expectations were met, but however, there are still some major flaws in this movie. Here they are:
1. Confusing story. Hence the title, "Batman v Superman", this is expected to be about Batman and Superman's battle. In fact, this movie is actually not about their battle at all! It wastes their time more on Clark Kent's conflicts on prejudice and trying to add more screen time for Bruce Wayne. Their battle only lasts for less than 10 minutes and later, that clichè team-up after a fight happens. They then fight Doomsday, who has no need to be in the movie.
2. The Villain. Let me be honest, this is not Lex Luthor at all. The Lex we have in the movie is not serious and is really annoying. Bryan Cranston or Corey Stroll should've taken the role as Lex Luthor. Jesse Eissenberg's acting was good though and at least Lex was quite menacing like a true devil.
Doomsday was another problem in the movie. They should've saved him for future DC installments. His CGI is also quite awful and has that Hobbit- CGI look.
3. The pacing. The pacing itself is slow and can be boring at some parts. I saw some people have a bladder break during those "boring parts".
4. The end of a car chase. Yes, there is a car chase scene. I found it entertaining and thrilling, but was Supeman really meant to be the one to end it. Bruce could've just ignored him and continued on his car chase. This isn't exactly a major problem, but I felt that what I said could've been done that way.
5. Too many "fade to black" scenes. Superman saved Lois Lane in his first scene, then fade to black. There are some more, but it made me feel like I'm watching Tom and Jerry or any other classic kids' cartoons.
6. The easter eggs. Happy Easter from Zack Snyder! Now he has to put easter eggs in the movie. Um, hello?! Just because it was released before Easter Sunday doesn't mean you need to insert too many easter eggs. Not actual easter eggs, but I assume you know the easter eggs I'm saying. They're quite too forced on us.
And the list goes on. But other than those, the performances were outstanding. While Christian Bale and Michael Keaton are the best Batman players, Ben Affleck still made a great Bruce Wayne. Henry Cavill still enjoys playing Superman. Gal Gadot is and will be the only best person to play Wonder Woman. I was the only one in the theater who applauded when she entered the battle.
While this could've been better, this is quite entertaining. The action sequences could've been more thrilling, but they're enough to keep you entertained, despite this being flawed.
After reading all those negative reviews from critics, that was the day where I started to ignore critics when they give a negative review to a movie that I have been anticipating. As Amy Adams said, "If you're interested in a film, you should see it and form your own opinion rather than just going on the word of somebody else."
So I'd say now that if you don't find this helpful at all a you want to watch this movie so badly, just go see it for yourself and don't take my word just like I did before watching.
8/10