This dour tone leads to a film that's a chore in many stretches to get through, particularly in its slower-paced first half. This is a film that shows a Batman so jaded that he's resorted to using lethal force against his enemies.
This is film that juxtaposes a montage of Superman saving people from across the world against a ponderous voiceover questioning the hero's trustworthiness. It doesn't allow a moment of joy for any of its characters, seeking to impress at every turn just how larger-than-life and mythic these characters and their struggles are. Dawn of Justice is almost oppressively downbeat.
If only the film wasn't so eager to always remind you of its stern nature. It's been a long time coming, and the pay off-if you were to measure it purely in geek spectacle-is impressive. There's undeniable glee to be had in seeing superhero titans Batman and Superman finally throw down, and in watching DC's Trinity of Supes, Bats, and Wonder Woman finally sharing the same screen. It's all very, very serious.īut amidst all of its aggressive frowning are moments of unfiltered light, of imagery ripped directly from the best comic book splash pages and transformed into wonderful cinematic popcorn. Blood seeps from tombs, children are borne aloft on the wings of a thousand bats, hundreds die in horrendous attacks, and slow motion sequences run rampant. It's relentlessly dour, taking the strict tone of its predecessor Man of Steel and doubling down on its bad mood. Stay away if you're spoiler averse!īatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a film that refuses to smile.
Spoiler warning! The below won't discuss specific plot points, but will discuss the film in some detail.
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