Much better than I hoped for (Ultimate edition)

Rating: 8/10 (22 August 2016)

I'm not a fan of super-hero movies, I didn't really like the idea of Affleck portraying Batman/Bruce Wayne, I didn't like Man of steel, and yet, I really liked this movie ! First I must give my hat to Ben Affleck which gives a new force to the Wayne/Batman character. Previous portrayals by good actors led me to believe that the batman was some kind of James Bond with a spandex black suit. Not in a ridicule way but in the way they were moving, fighting and behaving on a daily basis : archetype of rich classy guys and perfectly choreographed and skilled fighting. Affleck gives it angrier, more "realistic" touch that I really appreciated. I liked the introduction of Wonder woman who gets this character out of the kitsch era with charm and strength.
The movie has some lengths of course but overall no really unnecessary scenes. I'm basing this review on the "Ultimate edition" (UHD BD) so can't comment on the theatrical version.
A little regret on Lois Lane who didn't keep the feminist iconic figure she had in Man of steel (she got replaced by Wonder woman in this thing) one of the rare aspects I liked in man of steel.
I'm not really into searching goofs in a superhero movie (for me, they are already goofs in a way) so this didn't bother me.
Overall a far from perfect yet very entertaining movie, a very good performance from Affleck. A dark superhero movie that's a little more interesting to watch than an Avenger-film