The Most Philosophical Superhero Film Yet

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2016)

This is not a fun film. Nor is it funny. Nor is it meant to be either. Instead of taking the punches-and-punchlines Marvel approach, it opts for suspense and psychodrama. But it's still a superhero film, so it delivers on its promise of large- scale action, blockbuster spectacles, memorable dialogue, and villainous twists, despite a predictable plot overall and some inconsistencies.
But more importantly for a good narrative, it develops complex character psychologies and asks questions. It explores where power lies, and how the powerless try to handle it. Each character wields a unique power over the others, and there's no easy answer to which is the most righteous or corrupt. This is the most philosophical superhero film yet.
That said, if you don't want to think about that topic, you won't like it. If you expect it to stick to the comics, you won't like it. If you want a Justice League movie, you won't like it.
But the real flaw is how it handles women. They're mostly ignored or in need of rescue. Even when they save their male rescuers in return, it just feels like the writers covering their tracks. She and Wonder Woman have very little depth.
7.5 / 10