Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (March 24th, 2016)

[spindrift]

I wonder if some people aren't so influenced by the Nolan treatment of Batman that they consider that to be definitive for the character now.

After all - I love the MCU but it's quite silly at times and rarely gets called on it. Though I do think, even in comics, it's a more delicate balance between grimness and humor with DC than with Marvel (in general).

EXACTLY- MCU gets a pass on alot of pure crap but the Nolan films have risen an expectation of reality/fantasy balance to people when it comes to DC characters- not just Batman. So I suppose this film's tonal changes are translated to missteps to "critics"

 

[Khev]

A fun mess of a movie.

Sounds good to me!

 

[IrishJedi]

While I'm admittedly looking at some of the Reviews so far with a bit of side-eye, the one thing that stands out as really odd is Rotten Tomatoes' rating system. It's so almost arbitrary.

Take EW's review, for example. It's more of a mediocre review. But it scores the movie a C+ and got a Rotten, even though RT's own measurement for Certified Fresh (good) is just 60%. None of that makes any sense.

 

[jye4ever]

James Cameron said that if you liked Terminator Genisys then you'll love Batman v Superman. Sweet!

 

[YoNoSe]

That could possibly be it. And, if so, it would be very unfortunate, because this Batman is much more like, well, Batman.

One of the reasons I'm looking forward to this and the JL and Batfilms to follow is that I didn't love the limitations of the Nolan films. I want a Batman universe where, even if I never see it, I want to know Clayface could be out there.

 

[spindrift]

While I'm admittedly looking at some of the Reviews so far with a bit of side-eye, the one thing that stands out as really odd is Rotten Tomatoes' rating system. It's so almost arbitrary.

Take EW's review, for example. It's more of a mediocre review. But it scores the movie a C+ and got a Rotten, even though RT's own measurement for Certified Fresh (good) is just 60%. None of that makes any sense.

possibly it's own agenda creeping in??

 

[Uncle Bingo]

A fun mess of a movie.

Would you say its as much of a mess as Spider-Man 3 or Amazing Spider-Man 2? They are basically the same exact cluster**** of a movie anyways.

 

[IrishJedi]

So I suppose this film's tonal changes are translated to missteps to "critics"

That could also possibly be it.

I'll go back to what I said a couple of days ago: This movie is NOT what most people are expecting. But I guess that can be a negative, too.

 

[third3ye]

While I'm admittedly looking at some of the Reviews so far with a bit of side-eye, the one thing that stands out as really odd is Rotten Tomatoes' rating system. It's so almost arbitrary.

Take EW's review, for example. It's more of a mediocre review. But it scores the movie a C+ and got a Rotten, even though RT's own measurement for Certified Fresh (good) is just 60%. None of that makes any sense.

The reviewer gives a rating and then is asked to say whether the movie is fresh or rotten. You can give a scathing review but still say it's fresh. It's a strange system but it works out with number of reviews they aggregate.

 

[IrishJedi]

So I suppose this film's tonal changes are translated to missteps to "critics"

That could also possibly be it.

I'll go back to what I said a couple of days ago: This movie is NOT what most people are expecting. But I guess that can be a negative, too.

 

[pturtle]

I'm by no means a marvel fanboy, but I can't help but notice the movies likeability slipping in my mind after seeing it yesterday. Batman in particular is really annoying me right now. How on earth does suicide squad take place after this and Jokers still out there? IF Joker became locked up at all after killing Robin, then Batmans logic makes 0 sense.

Never thought about that, when you think about it, Joker shouldn't exist and it doesn't make much sense that he's alive when you consider our new Batman's temper

Nah, put that in context. I hated MOS. In comparison I liked this. Thought this was much more fun, but I believe it's very silly and uneven.
And I found it difficult to comment on as it is so odd. A fun mess of a movie. Never said I thought it is a good movie let's put that fire out now.

I just hate bad movies, even the fun ones. I feel there's been more than enough decent superhero movies and I don't want DC using the Marvel formula for their universe. I was hoping they'd take more risks whether it'd be a darker or a more fun film, but at least try something new.

I didn't like MOS, but I respected what they were trying to do with the character and movie.


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[Khev]

I'll go back to what I said a couple of posts ago..

Literally!

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

I wonder if some people aren't so influenced by the Nolan treatment of Batman that they consider that to be definitive for the character now

Doubt it, all I've been hearing in the last month is how great Affleck is and how he looks and fights like the "real Batman"....and how much Bale and the Nolan trilogy sucks, so no...if this movie gets terrible reviews, it has nothing to do with Nolan's take, because people were ready to loveeee this version of the character. Remember the last trailer?

 

[jye4ever]

While I'm admittedly looking at some of the Reviews so far with a bit of side-eye, the one thing that stands out as really odd is Rotten Tomatoes' rating system. It's so almost arbitrary.

Take EW's review, for example. It's more of a mediocre review. But it scores the movie a C+ and got a Rotten, even though RT's own measurement for Certified Fresh (good) is just 60%. None of that makes any sense.

I knew this movie was going to come down to if DiFabio liked it or not.

 

[WWEJedi]

James Cameron said that if you liked Terminator Genisys then you'll love Batman v Superman. Sweet!

Sweet. I want this to be good and to like it!

Arent you a prequels fan?

Yes, but majority here are not. So if the PT is getting better reviews than BvS... not good news for them.

I never said anything remotely like that, nor did I (or will I rate it). I simply shared my thoughts on some specific aspects and things and said its better than MAN OF STEEL (which it absolutely is, so if these RT scores don't reflect that then I'll be convinced some people were just out for the movie).

Why?

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

The reviewer gives a rating and then is asked to say whether the movie is fresh or rotten. You can give a scathing review but still say it's fresh. It's a strange system but it works out with number of reviews they aggregate.

I saw some "positive" reviews that weren't that good either....saying it's fun, but messy and clunky, so it works both ways.

 

[WWEJedi]

Down to 41%

 

[YoNoSe]

Doubt it, all I've been hearing in the last month is how great Affleck is and how he looks and fights like the "real Batman"....and how much Bale and the Nolan trilogy sucks, so no...if this movie gets terrible reviews, it has nothing to do with Nolan's take, because people were ready to loveeee this version of the character. Remember the last trailer?

Among forum posters I'd agree but I'm talking about critics who see 5 movies a week and only care about Batman when he comes around again.

 

[Khev]

I saw some "positive" review that weren't that good either....saying it's fun, but messy and clunky, so it works both ways.

Yeah, like that Empire review that people were citing as one of the early positive ones. They give it the red tomato of approval or whatever but their blurb basically says "there are one or two moments that make the movie worthwhile..." Um, okay, I guess I'll look forward to wading through 2 hours and 40 minutes to get to those two scenes.

Not exactly a blurb worthy of the back of the blu-ray cover.

 

[Bgnyc007]

Damn ign just crapped on this movie "6.8 okay" wow I'm still excited and need to see for myself on Thursday