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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

PG-13

Released Mar 25, 2016

2h 33m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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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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Matt O

“Entertaining, but flawed” – 3/5 Batman v Superman struggles with its story and plot, it’s confusing at times and doesn’t really hold together well. Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor feels off too, like a completely different character than what you’d expect, which was distracting. That said, I was never bored. Henry Cavill fits Superman perfectly from the look, to his movements, to everything else in between, and Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman is not only powerful but also a total visual highlight. But the real standout is Ben Affleck as Batman, this is hands down the most badass Batman I’ve ever seen. He spends the whole movie kicking ass and owning every scene he’s in. Even with its flaws, the movie kept me entertained, and I have a good time watching it, so I can’t give it a bad rating.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Rock S

Best super hero film of all time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Michael D L

Not great but Wonder Woman was awesome

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Audience Member

I loved the movie, first time got to see the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel in live action...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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NORMAN J

BATMAN VS SUPERMAN OUTSTANDING MOVIE WITH BEAUTIFUL VISUAL AND FANTASTIC ACTION SCENE. BATMAN FACING HIS INNER DEMONS AND SUPERMAN FACING HARD DECISION. BOTH WERE CHALLENGED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. BOTH QUESTIONS THEIR MORAL VIEWS. BVS ULTIMATE VERSION IS SUPERIOR THAN THE THEATER CUT.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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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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