The most underrated movie of all time

Rating: 8/10 (21 November 2016)

It maybe wrong to say that this movie is a masterpiece, but it is far worse to say that it wasn't worth the hype. A Batman movie through and through, it tugs at our nostalgia as Thomas and Martha die (again). But the beautifully constructed Superman (read Cavill) lacks the human part that makes him Clark Kent.
Kudos to Zack Snyder for continuing to awe us with his beautiful green room visuals. From 300, to Watchmen to BvS, Snyder has refined his story telling method. This movie draws inspiration from a lot of iconic DC comics like "The Dark Knight Returns", "Death of Superman", and many others. But all of this is apparent only to those who have any knowledge about these works.
The music, though iconic in its own sense, drowns out the dialogues, emotions and other necessary parts of the movie. But these are all of little importance as compared to the real problem with this movie. Jesse Eisenberg.
Mr. Eisenberg is a lovely actor who is known for bringing a layered persona out of a flat character. He is one of the only actors who can ever make Mark Zuckerberg seem like a nice guy. But when it comes down to playing the arch nemesis of Superman, Lex Luthor, he misses. As compared to the Titanic presence of Gene Hackman and later Kevin Spacey, he seems like a goat standing in the big leagues. Though he comes out as a beautiful tactician, intelligent and a man with a vendetta against Superman, he breaks the Tough shell that makes Lex Luthor iconic.
Affleck's portrayal of Batman is the best one yet, and yes it is better that Bale. Let me tell you why; Bale's Batman, iconic as he was was confined to his own universe fighting human problems in a human way. Affleck takes his Batman and stands toe-to-toe with Gods. He shows us what Bruce Wayne is really capable of, and that the loss of Robin has affected him in such a way that now he sees no difference between criminals and heroes. The paranoia is evident o his face, and Irons tries to play the psychiatrist multiple times.
This is one movie that you should not dream up before watching, but its importance in pop-culture will always hold. This is the best Batman movie ever, and it's flaws can be turned into winners if the comparisons to Marvel stop. For one thing is certain, If Marvel is science then DC is religion. We cannot survive without either, and no they are not the same. In short, Batman would not ask Diana if she would like a Shawarma, in the same way that Iron Man won't really put his mind to defeating Captain.
In short, stop comparing, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the movie. Its always easier to criticize.