Batman V Superman: My Review

Many people didn't like the movie mostly because they do not follow DC universe in depth and thus didn't get the references. Followers of DC universe already know the characters very well. That's the reason why the characters weren't introduced in detail as the main story is about Batman & Superman. There would be separate prequels for introducing other characters, like an "Origin" story. Solo movies on Wonder woman, Aquaman, Flash and others would be coming soon.

Unlike reboots of Spiderman, Zack Snyder avoided the origin story as its unnecessary and it would be impossible to introduce every character in this movie. Superman was introduced in Man of Steel, everyone knows Batman, Wonder woman - daughter of Greek God Zeus is over 4000 years old, a follower of DC universe should know that. Her intention in this film is still unclear, may be it would be disclosed in her solo movie which is a prequel. There were many reference from comics/animated universe but they weren't taken as it is. The most important highlight of the movie was Flash sending Batman a message from the future where they already are a team, and tells him to find them in present, suggesting to build the team earlier. Also informs him that if Lois dies, Superman will go rogue.

From the visions of the future we see that Batman owns an army (like from JL alternate history), Superman has its own (like the Justice Lord). There is one more army which possibly belongs to Darkseid (due to the Omega symbol). This army had masks similar to the Talons from the new 52 comics series and wings similar to Darkseid's army.

Mostly, this movie was about a tussle between two superheroes with distinct ideologies and Lex Luthor adding fuel to their hatred turning them hostile towards each other. The only big blunder the filmmaker has done is by revealing most of the action scenes in its trailers. To those who don't follow DC universe in depth, can't help sorry. But the action scenes were good enough.

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