Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

PG-13

Released Mar 25, 2016

2h 33m

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nicholas D

bad bad movie way too long

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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Bert N

One of the WORST movies ever made..

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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