Left the theater feeling empty. Knew the entire plot from leaks years ago, and sat through the whole thing knowing every story detail, every cameo, every surprise in the movie.
There are moments I really like and think work well, Barry acting as a mentor to a more immature reflection of himself, everything with Barry and his mom, some of the scenes with Batfleck. From the opening scenes, I had high hopes: the title sequence was creative, the action was…
“People hate what they don't understand.”
In my opinion, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a modern masterpiece that is grossly misunderstood by many of its critics. There are legitimate criticisms that can be made about the film, as well as personal tastes, but watching the Ultimate Edition almost five years later it's clear to me that many people didn't see the same film I did.
It doesn't help that the version released in theaters cut a very vital…
"But in time, they will join you in the sun, Kal.
In time, you will help them accomplish wonders."
I still remember watching this in theaters, and how it blew my 12-year-old mind. Over the years I had forgotten that feeling of wonder, seeing a superhero movie unlike anything else at the time. Almost eight years later, upon rewatch, Man of Steel feels even more unique in a time where most blockbusters shift to a more colorful, audience-friendly formula that…
