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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Play trailer 1:38 Poster for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice PG-13 Released Mar 25, 2016 2h 33m Action Adventure Sci-Fi Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a potentially powerful story -- and some of America's most iconic superheroes -- in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.

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Samantha Riedel Bitch Media Let's not make any bones about it - on any scale, Dawn of Justice is painful to watch. Feb 10, 2021 Full Review Matthew Rozsa Salon.com It is without question an important film today, and a quintessential product of the America we inhabit. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 3, 2017 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act There is much to claw through here, so much so that the audience might easily find themselves exhausted from the overall aggression of the film. However, a lot of the story does work. The action is good, and the emotion feels real most of the time. Apr 12, 2017 Full Review Tania Hussain The Hudsucker With a well-painted influence from the Man of Steel’s darkened hues and dramatic imaging, Batman v Superman is a very naturalistic story with a somber script. Jul 10, 2024 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film The film was written by both Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, and their jarring duality is very present. Rated: C- Jun 17, 2024 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson This new franchise has chosen its mature path and they are showing the resolute fortitude to stick with it, haters be damned. Rated: 3/5 Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicholas D bad bad movie way too long Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review Bert N One of the WORST movies ever made.. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Matthew M It was just meh. I gave it a lower rating due to characters and plot lines being annoying. The portrayal of Superman isn’t really that good either as far as the plot. I liked Cavil’s acting but the movie basically is about making Superman a god-complex rather than just an a role model like Captain America. Also the whole Luther wanting Batman to fight Superman makes no sense when he’s creating something that can take him out. It seemed like a pointless fight to compete with Civil War. It seemed like the movie just wanted to go in a dark direction without really considering the characters they are using to make it go in that direction. Also an introduction to the new Batman’s world would have been nice. I get it’s a Frank Miller Batman but we don’t really know what drove Batman over the edge it’s talked about to some extent but we don’t really understand this version of Batman that made him go full vigilante mode. As far as a movie itself its entertaining enough for a watch but its more of just something to watch just for the fun of it then explore a new universe. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Sixth W My favourite movie of all time Cast, Story, Introducing characters, obscurantism, Music, CGI, Seriousness. Simply perfect! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review tim s I'm usually a diehard fan of superhero movies, but BvS is a letdown. Lex Luthor's plan makes no sense at all, his casting is a joke, Superman is dour to no end, and the climax is nowhere near as intense as it should be. I could go on, but I'll leave the disappointments there. The only saving grace is Ben Affleck's performance. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Francis M Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is the ultimate love letter to Batman fans who grew up dreaming of a Dark Knight that doesn't hold back. Ben Affleck kills it—not literally (okay maybe literally)—as the most savage, brooding, no-time-for-your-nonsense Batman we've ever seen. This isn’t billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne sipping cocktails—this is "I’ve seen some things" Bruce with a Batmobile that sounds like a tank and fists that hit like freight trains. The warehouse scene? Hall of Fame. The Bat suit? Straight out of Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns. The voice modulator? Chef’s kiss. Yeah, the plot gets crowded and Lex is… well, he’s there. But who cares when you’ve got Batman dropping from the shadows like a demon, branding criminals, and suiting up in mech armor to throw hands with Superman? It’s dark, it’s bold, it’s Bat-God level epic. Long live Batfleck. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.
Director
Zack Snyder
Producer
Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder
Screenwriter
Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Cruel and Unusual, Warner Bros., Syncopy, Atlas Entertainment, DC Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Action Throughout|Some Sensuality)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 25, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$330.2M
Runtime
2h 33m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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