Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice

Rating: 9/10 (25 March 2016)

Let me start by saying that this movie is amazing. Now that might shock many critics out there but I believe it is the truth. I was stunned to hear some of the things being said about this film, to the point that I just needed to get my opinion out there.
This movie is intense with help from the score and the mesmerizing cinematography working hand and hand. While the pacing of the movie is quite unorthodox it makes the story feel more like an epic than any other sequenced out superhero movie.
Not only is the pacing unique but the very heroes themselves, while Batman and Superman are the two best known superheroes of all time they are both shown in a new form of darkness.
Batman is vicious, cynical about his twenty long years of fighting crime and corruption, that has amounted to only pain and loss. Batman is no longer the protector we thought he was, he is now a terrifying devil who tortures and brands criminals as he sees fit. But we created him. He is a human molded by the evil nature of man. The hero we deserve.
While Superman is an all-powerful being from above trying to protect the very planet that fears him. A symbol for hope that we just can't see or choose not to. He is the hero we need.
The themes brought in "Man of Steel" are hammered home in this film; we as an audience know Superman is a good person, he wants to help. But how can we put our faith in someone that has ultimate power over us? While many current superhero flicks are here to entertain the first chunk of BvS asks some pretty deep questions. Would we as a society accept a God-like figure or would we cast him out?
And then of course there is Batman, played brilliantly by Ben Affleck. Everything about this character is perfect, a true fans dream. His costume is the greatest Batman outfit we have ever seen. For fans who didn't like Batman's fighting in The Dark Knight trilogy you will see Batman fight like he does in the Arkham video game series. For me, the Bat was the highlight of the movie and I cannot wait for a Ben Affleck standalone movie.
Gal Gadot gives us an exciting teaser for Wonder Woman, peaking even none comic book fans interest enough to see her standalone film.
Jesse Eisenberg for many was a hit or miss. His interpretation of Lex Luther with definitely unique, but I didn't enjoy his character until we understood his interior motives. But once we do, we see him in all his psychopathic glory.
The final fight between Batman and Superman was handled very well. Going into the film that was the segment I was most worried about. How are this two going to team up? Not only was their uniting fantastic the reason for their conflict in the first place was brought in perfectly, for both contenders.
In conclusion, don't listen to the critics, go see it for yourself and make your own opinion. Because this movie, in my opinion, was very excellent. I loved every minute of it, but maybe that's just the Gotham in me.