The Beginning...

Rating: 8/10 (27 March 2016)

SupermanVs.Batman: Dawn of Justice, well let me start by saying this title fits this film, perfect. Throughout history we've all loved a good match-up, whether it be our favorite sports teams, Cowboys vs. Giants, Bears vs. packers, Or fighters like boxing, Ali vs. Frazier, Holyfield vs.Tyson, or even wrestling Icons, Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior, more recently and it will date this review for sure, Trump vs. Hilary. I Am sure you could give me an iconic match-up but can we think of one that resonates with us all, generations past, present and future all have they're heroes, and your talking about the two most iconic heroes of it all, Superman, and Batman.
Through out the years we've seen these two heroes develop from mere drawings in a comic too on the grandest of stages, Film. The actors that have portrayed Batman, Adam West, George Clooney, Christain Bale, & my favorite, Micheal Keaton, made the character all they're own, bringing what they feel that Batman, Is. Superman a little harder to cast in my opinion, has been portrayed by the talents of George Reeves, Dean Cain, Brandon Routh, And Superman forever for me, Christopher Reeve, the actor had to give the sense of being the most humble guy, while being the most powerful. Here we stand with a great Trilogy of films all starring Christian Bale, I felt he gave a decent portrayal of Batman, and Bruce Wayne, And now we begin a new era as Ben Affleck has stepped into the role. And Superman after stand alone film Titled Man Of Steel, this was Henry Cavill's coming out party to his era.
Dawn of Justice, written by David S. Goyer, Chris Terrio And Directed by Zack Snyder, Chris Terrio worked on The Dark Knight trilogy, and Man Of Steel, so that helps in forming a story for your characters. Zack no stranger to Directing, They Bring you Superman Vs. Batman, Dawn of Justice, Dawn of Justice indeed. The film starts out right where Man of Steel had ended, so it will help in watching Man Of Steel to understand this film. Henry Cavill reprising his role as The Man Of Steel, Superman. We're introduced immediately to Ben Affleck, but as Bruce Wayne, right in the middle of Superman facing off against General Zod, there is an untold amount of destruction occurring around the city as Bruce tries to get to his building in the city, his tower collapsed. Killing friends and colleagues.
Superman Prevails in his fight against Zod, and kills him. The world is thrust into a different state upon knowing of alien life, knowing there is another galaxy and planet besides earth sustaining life, Holly Hunter leads the senate or congress through what the world would probably be doing if we had a real life, Superman. During this time you see Bruce Wayne's past, yes it is exactly the same every time, His parents were murdered right in front of him, scarring him for life, upon running through a wooded area, he falls into what we become to know as his Batcave. This film builds you up, almost in my opinion giving you a mini Superman movie, And Batman movie. We are introduced to Lex Luthor, played by Jesse Eisenburg, now I do like Eisenburg as an actor, I enjoyed Zombieland very much, but I can't help but now after seeing the film thinking he was poor choice of Lex Luthor, I can see what he tried to give the character but first off all, age, Eisenburg is too young, Lex Luthor Is iconic for being the Rich, Mastermind and Eisenburg just didn't give me that I'm sane and powerful guy, instead he seemed like a weird, rich kid in the middle of something he shouldn't be involved in.
This film does boast a pretty stellar all star cast from obviously Henry and Ben, Jesse, but also Holly Hunter, Diane Lane, and were introduced to the beautiful up and coming actress Gal Gadot, when we're introduced to yes, Wonder Woman. What a great feeling when she finally appeared to fight, an Iconic character that hasn't been seen in years. Gal Gadots role was semi-sweet and short, I will be expecting more from her in the Justice League film. She had good screen presence, and fits Wonder Woman well. The film gives s sub plot all orchestrated by Lex Luthor, leading up to the match-up of the millennia, Superman vs. Batman. History has taught us that Superman could kill Batman, he's merely a man, but Batman develops his own plan, learning what hurts Superman, and uses it on him. I must say I was satisfied with the clash between them, I liked the fact you got to see a darker version Superman, taking himself to a place where he had to go in order to face Batman. By the end your left wanting more, I won't spoil it past this but you get a Super Iconic fight between Superman, and ?. And Batman and Wonder Woman are there to help. Overall I thought Ben did a decent job as Batman, Henry makes a good Superman but in my opinion not so much a good Clark Kent, I'll leave that one for the one and only, Christopher Reeve. This film does give you the sense that our planet, our human way of life has a Super threat now, Meta Humans. Alien beings,and superior men, out to save the world? Out to conquer and rule? Or just simply doing everything in they're power to keep us, this world, safe? I give it an 8/10, I would recommend if your a true fan of Superman, or Batman, and who knew, Wonder Woman fans are cheering now too, till the next film, enjoy this one.