Extended Version Shuts Haters Up

Rating: 9/10 (21 June 2017)

When I first wrote a review for this movie a year ago exclaiming my excitement for the film, I had been high off a fresh dose of live-action DC superheroes playing out the beloved comic book stories that I had grown up on. It was all playing out before my eyes and coming to life. After a few months had passed, I began to notice things about the movie that I disliked: little gaps in the story, things that didn't add up, etc. My original rating of a 10 / 10 dropped to an 8 /10. But today it has gone back up to a 10. The extended version of the film not only rectifies the gaps but also silences critics.
Many claimed that the movie was too dark or that it just didn't make sense. To those people, I say: "Pick up a comic book!" Many of the critics of this particular film were part of the superhero bandwagon that formed when Marvel began its spree of Avengers-related films. In fact, its estimated that over 60% of people who go to see 'superhero' genre films have never picked up a comic book in their life. I would argue that similar numbers could figure to those which view the CW televised DC Universe shows.
People complain that DC comics is just too dark but the fact is that these movies are based upon actual comics which are meant to be dark (ex: The Dark Knight Returns, Injustice, etc.). Its like complaining that Game of Thrones (the TV series) sucks because they kill off too many characters. Read the books! Its frustrating to see such a beautiful work of art like Batman V Superman criticized by those ignorant to its universe and its meaning. This movie is in fact a catalyst that opens numerous doorways and leaves true fans in awe of the possibilities for future movies.
But regardless of whether or not people choose to educate themselves, this film's DVD/Blu-ray extended version puts the theater release to shame. All of the plot holes and gaps are filled in 30 minutes of extended footage scattered throughout the film. The movie ultimately becomes more complete and people will wish that the movie had shown the full 3 hours of footage in its theatrical debut.
As a major DC comics fan, I will of course pick up on things that a comics fan would not, but someone who does not read comics would learn to appreciate this film in its entirety with the extended version. Get your hands on a copy today or find it on Netflix or the internet somewhere!