“Batman V Superman” Criticism: Affleck as Batman has potential – t-online.de

If you can have a really commendable on “Batman V Superman”, it’s the hype that has already sparked months before the theatrical release. Unfortunately, the film can satisfy the never. The result is an overloaded story that can not convince with mediocre CGI Action.

The continuation of the story of “Man of Steel”, the idea of ​​a new Batman and the introduction to the proposed “Justice League” films – all this should be packed into “Batman V Superman”. The shaky plot structure creates only a very limited and is doing none of his characters really do it justice.

It lacks an adequate opponent

One of the main problems in Zack Snyder’s film arises while the lack of a reasonable opponent out. After all, unlike the title suggests, the true antagonists are not Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill), but the hero on one side and Lex Luthor on the other side.

Jesse Eisenberg ( “The Social Network “) Luthor has the task, Superman and Batman them against each other. However, the scale as psychopathic Nerd character is not worth really the villain, why screenwriter David S. Goyer ( “The Dark Knight”) for the grand finale yet the monster Doomsday out of a hat magic

The final action fizzles ineffective

And in addition to being an estimated in comic circles figure as Doomsday is a sense burned here, unfortunately happens that, as is often the case with oversized opponents from the computer. The images of the final struggle seem artificial, and the orgy of destruction fizzles without causing emotions in the viewer. Even the tragic turn at the end leaves a strangely cold.

In addition, “Batman V Superman” what action and special effects are concerned, despite a production budget $ 250 million does not match the competition from Marvel / Disney or the “Dark Knight” trilogy by Christopher Nolan compete. And that Snyder humor moderately oriented to Nolan’s works, the film does not very good either. The largely humor-free, night black world is very monotonous over time.

Affleck grim Batman is good

Despite all the criticism, there are also positive aspects. Ben Affleck’s bitter, grim Batman has a lot of potential, Jeremy Irons delivers a wonderfully cynical Alfred, the first major screen appearance of Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) runs better than expected, and the fight between Batman and Superman has certainly force.

However, those responsible for DC / Warner must continue to stretch to the ceiling to keep the fledgling, 2013 “Man of Steel” was launched DC Universe Extendended alive. Leading the way is likely to “Suicide Squad” be in August this year when director David Ayer releases ( “Heart of Steel”) among others Jared Leto as new Joker at the cinema audience.

theatrical release ” Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice “: Mar 24th 2016