Brilliant cat and mouse game between four characters

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2016)

Before going into the movie, there were multiple issues for the writers and Zack Snyder to contend with. First, the large-scale destruction in MoS (an inconsequential issue raised by some people). Second, the attempt in bringing a fresh outlook to Batman, without redoing the whole origin story again. Third, the need to setup a proper pathway to the justice league movies. I think they addressed all these issues along with a riveting story-line, at least till the last 30 minutes where it became slightly predictable. This is probably Snyder's best work since Watchmen. The allegiance to comic book style storytelling was very much apparent. The story made sense and it did not appear to be rushed. This movie will be loved by DC comics readers. The character of Lex Luthor has been written very well particularly. The story is basically a cat and mouse game between four characters - Batman, Superman, Lex and Wonder Woman. Cinematography is top-notch with perfect lighting and good use of camera angles. The background score deserves special credit. The new themes of Batman, Lex and Wonder Woman are outstanding. Batman theme accurately shows the transition of mood from despair to rage. Superman's character in this movie is something similar to how Batman was treated in Nolan's Dark Knight. The character was made to suffer, repent and stay grim all through the movie. But, the characterization made sense in the overall context of the movie. I hope WB make more movies for the DCEU. Overall, this was a near- perfect movie for me. Certainly, the best comic book adaptation in recent times.