Continued from Part 3: http://www.sentientresin.com/2021/03/12/batman-v-superman-discussion-part-3-characterization/ The Movie in General I like this movie overall. I think it’s good but suffers in a few places and that its predecessor Man of Steel is better because of that. The main issue is that it tries to do too much. This is a very dense 2.5 hours, it…

Continued from Part 2: http://www.sentientresin.com/2021/03/12/batman-v-superman-discussion-part-2-recap-part-2/ Characterization of Batman We’re shown throughout the movie that this is an older grizzled version of Batman and he’s slowly aging out of crime fighting. He’s wondering what difference he’s made and what he’s going to leave behind. He’s been Batman for 20 years and we’re shown that he has…

Part 1: http://www.sentientresin.com/2021/03/12/batman-v-superman-discussion-part-1-recap-part-1/ A Brief Interlude The mysterious woman that stole Bruce’s device earlier receives an email from him. The email contains a photo of her from WW1 asking who she actually is. It also contains videos of other metahumans on Earth, specifically Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. This is basically a teaser for upcoming DC…

Quick note: theatrical cut, not extended. So it’s time, I know from experience that this will be my most controversial opinion piece I share on probably anything. Please remember it’s just a movie and please, seriously please, don’t quote the Martha scene at me. In my Man of Steel review I mainly just gave my…