Sometimes struggling to stay off the ground

Rating: 7/10 (26 March 2016)

The mere idea of the fact that this film has been made for modern audiences today is a delight. As we have seen time and time again a film like this is not able to get past the script stage. Therefore, moviegoers and die-hard DC Comics fans should really bask in the glory of the existence of this film.
Batman vs Superman: Dawn of justice is really a love letter to those die hard DC Comic fans, myself included. Generally being able to understand, without delving into their comic book collections or the internet for things they didn't, what was happening in the film at a certain time. However, that doesn't restrict the film from criticism. As the general moviegoer, without any real knowledge of superheroes or comic books, may fail to follow who is who or where the plot is leading to or what a certain character is hinting at in forthcoming movies. Although with the current popularity of superheroes and their subsequent films you could ask have you been living under a rock for the past few years? Though those people could be left as the sheer amount of things going on and the introduction of new characters, setting up for future films, can be quite alarming to those who are in the unknown.
My main criticism of the film is at the beginning and sometimes later on in the film it can feel disjointed. Leaving you with a sense of wonder, questioning why this has been put in the film. Such as: Why is superman suddenly on a mountain? Those types of questions. That may be due to the fact this film itself is trying to set up a whole universe, thus they are trying to cram in so much information that they will be able to do a particular story in forthcoming films. Other than that I believe the film delivers a great amount of action. Ben Affleck delivers a new, interesting, different version of Batman that is one of the highlights of the film. They also manage to introduce the characters of the justice league film that isn't in your face. Gal Gadot provides an action- packed Wonder Woman that entices you to see more. Henry Cavill provides another solid performance as superman, building on Man of Stee. Jesse Eisenberg also provides a new,interesting take but on Lex Luthor.
If you are a general moviegoer or just a superhero film fan, I'd recommend going to see this film. You may not be impressed by all of it, but there are definitely moments in there that have you clenched on the edge of your seat. At moments you may be confused, hence, why I believe it just needs more fluent editing for everyone to be able to understand. Batman vs Superman provides a solid superhero film with plenty of action for your own entertainment as well as some great performances by the actors. Mainly providing a foundation for what the DC Cinematic Universe is going to look like and how the forthcoming films may follow on from it.