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[Alienous]

Aww man. This sets the tone for a ton of other DC movies I'd be more interested in (Shazam, Flash etc) so I was hoping this would turn out reasonably good. :/

Shazam aint gonna happen. Neither is Cyborg.

 

[rrc1594]

Seriously lol. Go watch it people and have some fun!

it's a great movie

Yup. 99%. 164 reviews.

No I seen the movie already with my Nieces. I was lol because there was no way BvS was topping 99%

 

[manzoman96]

Doesn't that movie have like a 99% on RT lol

Looking like it's gonna be one of the best films of the year. I'd suggest seeing this.

 

[vasametropolis]

Mr. Nolan step right up

Nolan is shit why do people keep suggesting this? He knows nothing about comics and practically ruined Batman.

 

[B33]

Has anyone checked to see if Ahaseverus is okay? 😂😂😂

He's alive and coping.

 

[Skii]

Nolan was the only one to do a DC superhero justice. And directors keep failing to understand that that was because of the villain being so well acted.

 

[BigDug13]

There are still more reviews though...


We live in Bizarro world.

Yes. There are still more reviews. That is why he posted that the percentage moved. Because he realizes that reviews are still coming in.

Is your intention to squash rottentomatoes discussion on a thread about review scores until "all the reviews" are in?

 

[Zekes!]

What are you talking about? MoS Superman gave me hope that a DBZ movie was possible.

this was my biggest take away from MoS too

 

[STILLethal]

Dont worry guys, like 150-200 reviews to go...they cant all be bad...right?

Im calling it - 60-70% RT..lets goooooooo based Snyder

 

[vinnygambini]

Bay worshipping now?

This thread has gone nuts

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

 

[Fat4all]

Neither is Cyborg.

I don't think I ever truly thought Cyborg would happen.

It's Cyborg.

 

[VanWinkle]

Aww man. This sets the tone for a ton of other DC movies I'd be more interested in (Shazam, Flash etc) so I was hoping this would turn out reasonably good. :/

Not really. I'd chalk pretty much all of the negativity surrounding this movie to Snyder's direction.

 

[BronsonLee]

I have zero interest in Zootopia.
But I probably should've watched it over BvS.

Hell, I would've watched TFA over BvS, AND I HATE THAT MOVIE

 

[Blunoise]

I don't if people in this thread have low self esteem or easily peer pressured, but I won't let anybody sway me of what I should watch or do in life. I'll talk others opinions in considerations but I'll form my own and then compare them. Still seeing this movie Thursday night!

 

[Randomizer]

Sure was a lot of comedy in those Nolan Batman films. must be why critics hated them.

Oh wait...

Batman Begins was full of banter between Bruce & Alfred as well as Batman & Gordon. Dark Knight had black comedy with the Joker. TDKR...hmm I've got nothing, the choreography and phoned in ending were pretty funny I guess.

 

[Salsa]

Pain & Gain was fun

bay embracing bay

 

[SmackAttack]

Doesn't that movie have like a 99% on RT lol

Yeah, that's kind of a hard score to beat. I'm very excited for BvS but come one, I didn't even expect it to hit the 90 percentile.

 

[OSHAN]

Nolan is shit why do people keep suggesting this? He knows nothing about comics and practically ruined Batman.

He made some great movies though. That has to count for something.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Nolan is shit why do people keep suggesting this? He knows nothing about comics and practically ruined Batman.

Lol.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Has anyone checked to see if Ahaseverus is okay? 😂😂😂

Leave him alone, it's not his fault WB kept Snyder. Now the dude with the Snyder avatar....

 

[Dash_Riprock]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

This. So much this.

Though the sequels proved it work in spite of Bay, not because of him.

 

[bananafactory]

Early reviews are usually more glowing than later ones aren't they?

Not always, but generally yes. It depends on how the reviews come out and who was screened early.

The most common scenario I see is "bloggers" and fans getting early peeks and as a result you have the kind of 'less critical' reviews first. That is, the ones that seem to come from smaller publications and maybe buy into the hype a little bit.

Then eventually the big guns from Variety, EW, Guardian etc come out and yes, skew lower and bring down the score.

However in this case we're seeing a lot of mainstream reviews right off to bat so this RT% could go either way, or stay where it is. 27 still isn't a huge sample, Jurassic World started pretty low and ended up climbing to 70%

 

[Hot Coldman]

Shazam aint gonna happen. Neither is Cyborg.

God DAMN it Zach!

 

[G-Fex]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

hahahahaha

 

[NomarTyme]

Yes. There are still more reviews. That is why he posted that the percentage moved. Because he realizes that reviews are still coming in.

Is your intention to squash rottentomatoes discussion on a thread about review scores until "all the reviews" are in?

lol No, but waiting for more reviews to improve upon what already been saids it fools gold.

 

[Toxi]

Holy shit, it's getting ripped to shreds.

I was not expecting this.

 

[The Silver]

It seems they'll at least get a good Batman out of this, Superman though? I don't know what they're gonna do with him.

 

[Timbuktu]

The sad thing is I thought he did.....I mean that's what the reports were saying.

Goddamit...this is one of the most depressing days ever.

I never understand how Affleck can star in such shit films when he can direct good films, wouldn't watching someone direct him on Gigli make him want to low him own brains out?

 

[Mechazawa]

Yup, that's a Zack Snyder superhero film.

 

[vinnygambini]

I have zero interest in Zootopia.
But I probably should've watched it over BvS.

Hell, I would've watched TFA over BvS, AND I HATE THAT MOVIE

Breathe Bronson, I know your still scarred from TFA, but it will be ok.

 

[rrc1594]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

I'll fight with you Transformers 1 is great

 

[Servbot24]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

One of the absolute worst films I've seen in my life. Painful in every way - even the action was bad. Never dated to watch the others.

 

[guek]

I have zero interest in Zootopia.
But I probably should've watched it over BvS.

Hell, I would've watched TFA over BvS, AND I HATE THAT MOVIE

BronsonLee, what are you doing, I thought you enjoyed BvS. YOU TOLD ME YOU ENJOYED IT.

 

[Ahasverus]

Has anyone checked to see if Ahaseverus is okay? 😂😂😂

I'm not ok. I'd punch Snyder in his perfect teeth right now and give Terrio da gawd a big hug. It must suck to see your baby destroyed by a dudebro.

Zootopia rules btw.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I have zero interest in Zootopia.
But I probably should've watched it over BvS.

Hell, I would've watched TFA over BvS, AND I HATE THAT MOVIE

watch zootopia bronson, it's great

Just don't go looking too deep for any images related to the film.

 

[Pau]

I was pretty excited for this, and still am. I don't particularly like Synder so I have my hopes in check. But I've yet to enjoy any version of Bruce Wayne on screen (Really dislike the Nolan films because of that) so I'm mostly happy if Ben Affleck is better as Bruce than anyone else has been.

 

[Shaanyboi]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

Joke post? A great Bay film is like a mid-tier Shyamalan film - nonsensical trash.

 

[Sephzilla]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

Transformers 1 is solid and fun (not sure I would say "great"). The sequels are where it goes down hill.

 

[Beefy]

I have zero interest in Zootopia.
But I probably should've watched it over BvS.

Hell, I would've watched TFA over BvS, AND I HATE THAT MOVIE

So earlier you said Affleck is the best thing about the movie? What if you don't like Affleck are you screwed?

 

[Kickz]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

I can agree with this, the rest were TRASH but 1 was legit good.

Far above Man of Steel

 

[Defcon_2Fast4u]

Honestly, after reading a lot of these reviews, I am stunned as to how low the scores are.

I mean in the end it doesn't matter. Majority of the people that are going to go see this movie are going to go anyway.

After last nights screening, everyone clapped and cheered. For the most part the Fans enjoyed the movie, and at the end of the day, that's what counts. I can not wait to take my family to go see it again this Thursday.

I would highly recommend it.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

Its alright. Age of Extinction is by far the best one though. I'm serious.

 

[BronsonLee]

Breathe Bronson, I know your still scarred from TFA, but it will be ok.

I'm not even scarred, that shit was just boring. BvS has higher highs and lower lows, so TFA wins on the law of averages

BronsonLee, what are you doing, I thought you enjoyed BvS. YOU TOLD ME YOU ENJOYED IT.

Looks like I'm the chosen one now!

watch zootopia bronson, it's great

Just don't go looking too deep for any images related to the film.

But
what
...ew

 

[VenomBoss]

Spoiler

just for fun

but winter soldier was Marvel trying to emulate Chris Nolan though with a more serious and grounded tone.

 

[DrForester]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

I don't know if I'd say it was good. But, like many of Bay's films, it was entertaining.

 

[EGM1966]

The Nolan movies worked but they were still dark and heavy. You can't really base the entire DC universe on that feel. Overall the balance of lighter tone with some darker material that the Marvel universe has so far explored is going to work out better.

Personally part of the issue I feel is suspension of disbelief across multiple improbable characters.

You put Batman and some foes into a dark film and it can work (character is fairly dark in principle although as Adam West proved he can be a hoot too) but put Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, etc. etc. in a film and unless you're hardcore into comics that's a lot to swallow and take seriously. Hence a little humour and a certain level of knowing jokes helps the audience as Marvel formula has shown.

So yeah I agree, aiming to make multiple dark films with an essentially improbable crew of colourful comic book characters is a challenge. I'm sure it can be done but I'm going to be flat out honest and note I don't believe Snyder or the writers involved thus far have remotely close to the talent required to pull that off.

Nolan might have been able to but he's on to other stuff now. Either way I think WB is going to struggle pushing everything in this direction particularly if they don't start securing better talent for the job.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Its alright. Age of Extinction is by far the best one though. I'm serious.

The Chinese Propaganda one? Really?

 

[Pie and Beans]

I will fight anyone on this but Transformers 1 was legit good. A great Bay film.

and my axe! A very re-watchable movie.

 

[JohnDrake]

It is going down again. Goddamit.

 

[Peff]

Batman Begins was full of banter between Bruce & Alfred as well as Batman & Gordon. Dark Knight had black comedy with the Joker. TDKR...hmm I've got nothing, the choreography and phoned in ending were pretty funny I guess.

"So that's what that feels like..."