I still cannot get over how great this cowl looks. Especially in comparison to the downgrade that Bale's received in the last two Nolan films. The neck really makes a difference.
I agree it looks much better in terms of cohesiveness. Nolan's looks like an helmet, while this looks like an actual face with the mask animated along with it, bring it much closer to being realized as a live action comic. In that way, I do like it and recognize it a better realized version of what they're going for than what Nolan was going for. I mean, maybe this particular look wouldn't have worked as well in the Dark Knight trilogy, because that had a more realistic tone to it, and Batman being a guy in tactical gear worked, while BvS seems to be going more for being an actual comic book in motion in live action. They are accomplishing different things, and BvS is accomplishing its thing better.
However, I hate the aesthetic. I always hated Batsuits with tiny ears, the buttchin Affleck has is distracting. I hate the fat Fat Bat, and I always thought Batman looks better with a slimmer build for all the rooftop jumping/gliding he does, where as him looking like a tank is intimidating, but it feels like all the weight would slow him down. A gymnastic build would suit him better, I feel, vs the body builder one he has now. It's just personal preference I guess.
