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Batman v. Superman
« on: May 03, 2016, 08:50:57 PM »
I didn't pay any attention to this when it was announced and when it came out, because I loathe and detest the whole concept of re-writing the entire story lines of superheroes the way the studios (and the comics) seem to do on an annual basis these days. I somehow stumbled onto a traler for it on Youtube last night and, to my horror, I began to think that I might actually want to see it.

Has anyone seen it? Is it worth seeing?
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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2016, 10:20:33 PM »

It's not as terrible as many people said.

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Uhm, I wouldn't go out on a limb and call it good either. Many many WTF moments.
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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2016, 11:43:50 PM »

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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2016, 12:27:38 AM »
I was informed by my sister I should wait until it's released on DVD.
She said it was fast paced enough but obscure in storyline.
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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2016, 05:24:30 AM »
I've heard that there will be a longer version on DVD. I think. Still haven't seen it.  =(
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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2016, 08:11:22 AM »
It's not as terrible as many people said.

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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2016, 09:00:26 AM »
I enjoyed it, for what it was - a summer-spectacle movie.

Specific callouts - they're getting REALLY heavy-handed with the "Superman as God" thing.  I like Cavill as Kal-El, I think he's done a good job portraying the role, but he can only act as written and directed.  They're taking him in the wrong direction.

Did not like Doomsday.

Luthor, I actually enjoyed.  A lot of people are saying, well, it wasn't LEX luthor, it was his insane son ALEXANDER Luthor.  Whatever.  Seeing the insanity inside his head come out was entertaining.  I liked Eisenberg more in this role than I had anticipated.

Affleck did a good job as both Bruce Wayne and Batman (spoiler alert!  =D).  I found him pretty believable as an older, somewhat war-weary vigilante who regards Superman as a potential threat to the planet.

And I have to officially eat my words from before the movie came out.  Gal Gadot did a *FANTASTIC* job portraying Wonder Woman.  I had been very concerned that she wouldn't be able to pull off the character, who can go toe-to-toe with Superman and have a fair chance of winning - and look like it! - but she nailed it.  She was a badass, and also very sophisticated and appealing in her secret identity of Diana Prince.  Bodes well for her upcoming solo film, which they teased a little in BvS.

The "intros" for the rest of the Justice League?  Meh.  Though I gotta ask, when exactly did CYBORG, of the Teen Titans, become a League Founding member?

There was plenty of silliness, but by and large it looked great, except for Snyder's obsession with dark muted color palettes

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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2016, 07:46:52 PM »
It was an OK way to pass time.....but there were two better things to watch:

The CW's "THE BATMAN" version of BvS. Made a whole lot more sense.....and the characters seem more realistic.

The "deathmatch" between Supergirl and the Flash on SUPERGIRL. Instead of fighting, they challenged each other to a race. And they actually become friends!

DC's last hope is that WONDER WOMAN is a much better movie.....
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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2016, 07:52:55 PM »
Yeah it was pretty meh. The plot and writing was pretty weak. Huge plot holes. Yet ANOTHER rendition of Bruce Wayne 's parent's murder.

I actually liked the post apocalyptic does not give a *expletive deleted*ed Batman from one sequence better than most other Batman's i've seen.

I think Suicide Squad is DC's best hope currently.

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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2016, 08:05:30 PM »
Yeah it was pretty meh. The plot and writing was pretty weak. Huge plot holes. Yet ANOTHER rendition of Bruce Wayne 's parent's murder.

I actually liked the post apocalyptic does not give a *expletive deleted*ed Batman from one sequence better than most other Batman's i've seen.

I think Suicide Squad is DC's best hope currently.

Hell yeah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWvzhfI4SuM

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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2016, 10:54:16 AM »
Hell yeah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWvzhfI4SuM

If I could be a super... something... I'd want to be this version of Harley Quinn.  :rofl: "I'm known to be quite vexing."

You're just saying that because she's a girl who can shoot.......

 =D
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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2016, 11:29:03 AM »
You're just saying that because she's a girl who can shoot.......

 =D

bah! If I just wanted to be the girl that shoots I'd be Domino.
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Re: Batman v. Superman
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2016, 06:14:13 AM »
bah! If I just wanted to be the girl that shoots I'd be Domino.

She misses a lot. I see you more as a Silver Sable......
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