A movie we all need but don't deserve ...

Rating: 9/10 (30 March 2016)

It has been a rough week for DC fans, admit it. Almost every critic hasn't left any stone unturned to capsize this movie. Now before you move on to read this, let me tell you I am neither Marvel or DC fan. I don't read comics (I do read the history and bio of heroes). I am just a guy who loves a great movie.
Now, first things first, Batfleck totally works. I will go up to an extent of saying he's definitely better than Christian Bale. But, there's a difference in both characters. Both of these batmen are from different times and situations they face are totally different. So it's fair to say there will always be Christian Bale and Ben Affleck tussle between fans.
It goes without saying that all Zack Snyder films are a visual treat for audience. Larry Fong (cinematographer of 300 and Watchmen) has done absolutely wonderful job here. This movie isn't dark, by look not content. It's more like grey and it worked well for me. Zack Snyder took his time to re-establish character of Batman (which is completely revamped) which I thought was necessary since a lot has changed in nature of Batman. What most people are complaining about is how messed up this movie is, I don't agree at all. I think every thing was laid out well and tight. Yes there was no breathing room, there wasn't any light, humorous moment for audience to settle or ease in but that's the whole point.
I would explain the story line here without giving you any spoilers. Batman, whose parents died in childhood and is still helming Wayne corporation suffers huge personal loss due to Superman Vs Zod battle. He makes up his mind that a god like figure such as Superman, shouldn't exist and he sets out to straighten it out. Lex Luthor on the other hand has his own evil plan going on parallel to Batman's. Whereas Superman is having his own peril since citizens and government are demanding answers for his actions. The whole plot revolves around one question which is "Whether there should be a Superman?"
The Versus aspect between both heroes isn't just action based but there is a lot of drama involved too. There is hardly 15 minutes of time taken which people are referring to "Justice League Set up". Ben Affleck as Batman is great as I said earlier. Henry Cavill as Superman is same as he was in Man of Steel. Gal Gadot is IMO perfect for this role since she has proved her badassery in Fast and furious series.
Over all, I loved this movie. It is not a mess and definitely not as bad as critics or Marvel fans are saying. Fair warning, this isn't humour filled, brightly lit, CGI filled movie like Marvel. Sure there is CGI and humour but it is subtly added. There are a lot of questions that are unanswered and I give Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 8/10.