Well that wasn't hard to do.
Early impressions start rolling out for Batman v. Superman
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Not sure about expectations but I didn't think deadpool was anything above average
Nah it was great
Bear Force One
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Welcome
To the best
Supers flic!
To the best
Supers flic!
Damn how did you get that before the edit. Opinions and all that though.
Discotheque
Banned
more or less. though i did like a lot of the humor and the colossus/deadpool/negasonic stuff.
action could have been better though for a guy with some swords and pistols. they got the tone spot on though, so hopefully they up the choreography for the sequel and introduce another buddy for deadpool (cable casting....better be a damn good straight man opposite reynold's wacky wade)
Guess I got lucky ;o
Anyway i think you're in the minority in thinking it was decent/average
Hell it even got 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, pretty damn impressive for a "superhero" movie.
The humor is okay, it was too frequent. A joke per minute and it wore thin for me personally (Edit:?autocorrect smh).
I agree about the tone, the whole flick felt right. I'll be there day one for Cable/Deadpool. Hopefully the bigger budget doesn't just go to over the top set pieces. Just better choreography.
It's a popular movie, yes. I don't think superhero movies are very harshly graded in general. I don't think there is a ton to like in the Thor movies or Cap 1 but those are both fresh.
But enough derailing.
thecouncil
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Just thought of something:
The first time Batman is seen in costume in the movie is a great scene. All the movies try to present Batman as something criminals would be afraid of and his introduction scene in here is probably one of the only times I can see that being true. It is played effectively like a horror movie.
The first time Batman is seen in costume in the movie is a great scene. All the movies try to present Batman as something criminals would be afraid of and his introduction scene in here is probably one of the only times I can see that being true. It is played effectively like a horror movie.
Definitely puts you in the place of citizens when it comes to how some view Batman.
Annoying Old Party Man
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One buddy of mine just saw it - said it was slightly better than MoS but overall, a steep decline in Batman movies. Again, nonsense script and style over substance.
People who loved MoS (I would never understand why, but still) will probably like this too.
People who didn't, I would suggest you wait before you waste money on another Snyder film.
People who loved MoS (I would never understand why, but still) will probably like this too.
People who didn't, I would suggest you wait before you waste money on another Snyder film.
So what? Batman is bad in the movie or what?
I still don't like having Snyder doing 4 films in such a short timespan unlike Marvel who is changing directors on each films with some exceptions (Joss, Gunn, Russos,...)
Annoying Old Party Man
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No, the movie as a whole was slightly better than MoS, but so much worse than the last Batman trilogy.
Well that's up to how you view the films. The Dark Knight trilogy is no doubt an amazing movie trilogy (despite the last one), but not a good comicbook movie because how grounded and realistic it is then let's say deadpool/avengers. It's been really rare to have a great superhero movie that feels like an actual comicbook (movie), at least that's how I feel it.
FunnyBunny
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Hmm.
Begins and TDK were good and great, respectively, but I hated TDKR.
This could go in either direction for me.
Sparrowhawk
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If this gets even above average reviews, I'm going to see it ASAP.
Comparing a movie which features Batman to actual Batmab movies isn't really fair at all. You can compare the character, but judging a sum against a whole isn't exactly fair. The Nolan movies are different beasts than this. Both instances however are great in very different ways.
I don't think the Nolan trilogy is a standard anyone really expected BvS to beat, nor were they aiming to even be that similar to it. I don't see anything topping TDK soon, which is fine.
Also TDKR is amazing. Fight me.
Indigo_Plateau
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Anyone know when the official review embargo ends?
From the impressions it really sounds like the solution the execs wanted to Man of Steel wasn't "reconsider the script, scenario and story" but "just throw Batman in it". Seems like it paid off at least in some aspects but I question how much lasting impact that will have.
Might go see the movie tomorrow. I'm somewhat interested despite hating Man of Steel.
Might go see the movie tomorrow. I'm somewhat interested despite hating Man of Steel.
LFMartins86
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U.S. = 6 P.M. PST
The rest of the world so be starting rolling them out soon.
JimiNutz
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Any feedback regarding the action in this? I know people weren't concerned about Snyder delivering on the action as many liked the action scenes in MoS but I personally thought the MoS action was pretty mediocre.
Superman and Zod were knocking each other through buildings etc in the last film but neither actually seemed to cause the other any real damage. It was like watching indestructible robots fight and I found it very boring. With Batman being in this I'm hoping that the action is a little more brutal and that we might actually get to see some blood/damage inflicted?
Superman and Zod were knocking each other through buildings etc in the last film but neither actually seemed to cause the other any real damage. It was like watching indestructible robots fight and I found it very boring. With Batman being in this I'm hoping that the action is a little more brutal and that we might actually get to see some blood/damage inflicted?
Hearing some faint buzz from a press screening that just ended and it's not good. Especially when it comes to the action.
JimiNutz
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To be honest I haven't been overly impressed with much of the action to come out the MCU either. Winter Solider did have some cool fights but nothing comes close to the fights that Raimi put on screen in Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2.
Was really hoping that Batman vs Superman would have some really awesome action - especially now that Batman is in the mix.
Whatever you're hearing is a load of bullshit. The action sequences are by far one of the stronger parts of the film and the 3rd act relies heavily on them. The movie would fall apart if it wasn't done as well as it was.
Monocle
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Wait, this might actually be good? If the vague spoilers in the OP are true, my interest has hugely increased.
I like you and this post.
I got the sense that people weren't sure if the movie would live up to Reynolds' performance. Fortunately, it delivered.
How is the CGI in the movie? Man of Steel had lots of it in the action scenes and I did feel kinda underwhelming because it looked way to much like a video game. Have they toned it down or improved it?
BronsonLee
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Yeah the last thing I'm gonna ding the movie for is the action
CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls
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Glad I made this thread. Those GAF impressions are very much appreciated. I've always been on the "Zack Snyder makes fun movies" side of the fence so I'm stoked for this.
It looks a lot less video game-y than Man of Steel did. The stylization of it was toned down for sure, which helps it.
JimiNutz
Banned
How does the action compare to MoS?
My biggest problem with the MoS action was that it didn't seem like Superman or Zod were actually hurting each other. They seemed to easily punch each other full blast and send the other flying through a building without any real visible damage being done to one another. As a result the fighting looked extremely fake and robotic to me.
Is the action in this somewhat different? I'm not expecting hyper violence and gore but would like to see some visible damage on the Hero's...
George Oscar Bluth II
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This sounds like the DCCU's Age of Ultron.
I'll go see it eventually for the action.
I'll go see it eventually for the action.
That's great to hear, I re-watched it last weekend and it wasn't easy to overlook it.
It's less bombastic than Man of Steel, and to put it lightly, your concerns were taken into account in the movie.
Again, it's just what I've heard from one particular screening. I hope I'll disagree because I want it to be good and I'm going to see it either way.
The reactions surprised me as well.
BronsonLee
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The only screening impression that matters is mine. Only me!
Now bow to your new movie g-*is punched*
Now bow to your new movie g-*is punched*
Gaiaknight
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looks like i will enjoy it then as i enjoyed man of steel.
JimiNutz
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I'm really glad to hear that.
Literally had no expectations for this at all but now starting to feel the hype.
BronsonLee
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The best way to describe this movie that others have used is 'reverse Man of Steel'. I think it fits.
Very very interesting...
Indigo_Plateau
Banned
I need impressions from people who thought Man of Steel was mediocre - as did I.
JimiNutz
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That's music to my ears.
Really didn't like MoS much and think DC deserve something better to kick off their cinematic universe.
'Leets fo Nam'?
JigglesBunny
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BronsonLee
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Let me clarify that. I take it to mean this.
Man of Steel had a good first half and a bad second half.
BvS has a bad first half and a good second half.
Man of Steel had a good first half and a bad second half.
BvS has a bad first half and a good second half.
LegendofDragoonLives
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I feel like every post from bronson is lowering my hype for this movie until next Tuesday... :\
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