![]() ![]() 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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