Stands a testament to Comic Book Movies. Powerful.

Rating: 10/10 (25 March 2016)

Gods and Monsters. Heaven and Hell. Right and Wrong. This film pits not just the biggest comic book heroes of all time up against each other, but the binary opposition of morality, theology and our own humanity. Batman V Superman is a film that cannot not be placed in the realm of comic book movies. The film sets itself apart from traditional filmmaking and leaves mainly unanswered plot points open for interpretation for more possible films to come. While the underlying themes of theology, ideology, and mythology play through out the dialogue and some character developments. Audiences are getting a crash course into the DC Universe. Some viewers will not get all the details at once, but as the universe unfolds this film will stand as an achievement we will come to admire years down the road. It stands in a LEAGUE of its own and gives JUSTICE to the characters and the world they are creating. While the film does miss the original template for pace and structure it gives audiences an idea that heroes are more than just a "hero", but a model of morality that we look up too; rather good or bad. While the direction does bypass the idea of character development, it does introduce us to a world we already know unconsciously without having to have it explained to us. While the mythology of these characters are alive in a real world state. They are much more parallel to what would happen if Superman should break or Batman was pushed to his limits. Ben Affleck's Batman is the catalyst of the movie and he will leave you wanting more of his dark vengeance. Gal Gadot delivers such a strong portrayal of strength and Wonder-ness; she undoubtedly becomes the character fans have longed for. Jessie Eisenberg's Lex Luthor is the center the film. He delivers such a strong and disturbing presence on screen that audiences will become captivated by his ideology as Lex Luthor. Henry Cavil's Man of Steel is much more refined as the Superman audiences love. Although, his views on the world are not set in stone; his character is still in search from what is truth and justice in the world. Overall the film is lined with theology and mythology rhetoric undertones DC fans will love and enjoy. On the other side it is a lot of information into one film in a series of a collective film universe. It does, however, leave you with a strong representation of the unconditional love that is unconsciously in all of us.