Brat vs Hot, Batman vs Superman Film Review

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Director Zack Synder captured worldwide mega fame with his film “300” in 2007. It was never before seen slow motion action and bloody spills in a battlefield story. He had made his mark and with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice he has taken these Marvel Super heroes to another level.

With the blessing of film maker Christopher Nolan who made the Dark Knight Rises, Zack has enough power to punch a hit out of this possibly first film in a line of sequels to follow, for example Batman v Ironman and so on.

The story is a misunderstanding created by the mastermind villain Lex Luthor, played by Jessie Eisenberg, where he plays the two super heroes against each other by saying that Superman is a “God” and Batman can become the evil super human. The famous Lois Lane, played by Amy Adams is caught in this quest for “saving the world and remaining kind” by Superman.

The two super heroes are excellent, while Ben Affleck dons the role of Batman for the first time, his square jaw, slow dialogue delivery and white strands in his hair, will make him a more delectable Batman as the sequels proceed.

Henry Cavill as Superman had already won millions of hearts when he was launched in “Man of Steel” and with this film, he is going to become a bigger favorite and ladies man. He really is the Superman in love, in angst, in power. Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, Batman’s butlet and super technician is suave, his voice, sense of humor and very British behavior is a beautiful balancing act. Jessie is slimy and you can’t help but think his character could have been inspired by a mean version of Mark Zuckerburg.

Amy Adams is her usual curious perky self, but it is Gia Gadot who has the biggest surprise for the audience. Yes, she is Wonder Woman and boy does she know how to pick a fight.

This film is huge and will win box office earnings and a cult fan following for more contests between the super heroes. Zack Synder has delivered a power packed film.

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A sign of the times: the new Man of Steel (Photo credit: Ed Yourdon)

It is not unusual that so many of the lessons that the special child “Clark” was getting have been around us for hundreds of years. Yes the Man of Steel has grown, matured, nearly close to a great wine but does it quite make it?

Clark Kent as we previously knew him has a bigger story to tell about his planet Krypton because he is the only one who carries his race in his DNA and can save it. Meet Kal-El as his parents name him after what looked like natural birth, it was an unusual scene to begin with and that’s where Director Zack Synder scores points for being unpredictable. The story develops as Kal-El who is now Clark strengthens his powers living on Earth in small town Kansas. There is the evil Military commander General Zod who wants to revive Krypton on his terms and the only person standing in his way is this “Man of Steel”. While journalist Lois Lane discovers and supports Clark, it takes a few stunts before the rest of planet Earth to see his potential and intentions.

Overall, the 3D effect is great as expected, Henry Cavill although British born and bred, convinces you his loyalty lies with the number one country in the world. Amy Adams as a mature and focused Lois Lane is a pleasant progression and her editor Perry White played by Laurence Fishburne is one to watch out for. Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner and Diane Lane add a starry touch to the film and we look forward to a couple series of films as the Man Of Steel remains on ground searching for stories, juggles a love story and saves the world.

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While Music Director Hans Zimmer is majestic, this time I believe his music was lost and subdued, what happened to the Superman theme? What happened to a new sound. The closest he got to leaving a lasting ear was when the power goes off and the message “You are Not Alone” is being transmitted. We want more Hans.