[234] Despite the decline, the film topped the box office for three consecutive weekends. [146] Aquaman's look in this film shows him "tattooed in Maori-like patterns", and wearing a suit "decked out in shades of gold, black and silver armor". [123] Bale admitted he wanted to play Batman again after The Dark Knight Rises,[124] though he stated that his Batman does not belong in any other film and he was never approached by Warner Bros. to play the role again. [174][175], An estimated $165 million marketing effort helped promote Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. A newly fostered young boy in search of his mother instead finds unexpected super powers and soon gains a powerful enemy. "[121] Affleck previously stated in 2006 that Daredevil had "inoculated [him] from ever playing another superhero". [216][218][233][243][244][245] However, Warner Bros. insiders were more conservative in their estimates projecting in the lower range of $110 million. As Batman prepares to move in for the kill using the spear, Superman pleads with him to "save Martha" - the same name as Batman's mother. [314] Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian gave an ambivalent review; he especially criticized the "very bad writing", but conceded "there are a lot of moments... that work" and praised Affleck and Gadot's performances, calling Gadot as Wonder Woman the best thing in the film. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before. [224], In its second weekend, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice experienced a "historic" box-office drop,[225][226] with an 81.2% decline on Friday that was "one of the biggest Friday-to-Friday drops any blockbuster has ever seen", and an overall 68.4% drop for the weekend despite not "facing any big competition at the box office",[227][228][229] making it the second largest decline for a marquee superhero title, behind only 2003's Hulk. Batman v Superman: Daw… Political involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man. The general public is concerned over having Superman on their planet and letting the "Dark Knight" - Batman - pursue the streets of Gotham. So that has to be explored. [117], Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Harry Lennix and Christina Wren reprise their roles from Man of Steel. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Trailer Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice [3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital Copy] (Bilingual) Ultimate Edition (Extended Cut) Zack Snyder (Director), Ben Affleck (Actor), Henry Cavill (Actor) & Format: Blu-ray. The \"Dawn of Justice\" in the movie title is a rather obvious hint that the Justice League would be forming soon, not to mention Wonder Woman's inclusion. Designed by production designer Patrick Tatopoulos, the Batmobile is about 20 feet long and 12 feet wide. [285] In South Korea, it scored the biggest March opening after opening on a Tuesday and dominating 68.3% of the market share with $10.2 million. Despite turning a profit, it was deemed a box office disappointment and received generally mixed-to-negative reviews from critics for its tone, screenplay, and pacing, though some praised its visual style and acting performances. Download Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Movie (2016) Dual Audio (Hindi-English) 720p in 1GB & 480p in 470MB & 1080p in 2.6GB.This is a dual audio movie and available in 720p & 480p and 1080p qualities. [75] Mark Edward Taylor portrays Jack O'Dwyer, an executive of Wayne Enterprises. [216][217][218], The film grossed $166 million in the United States and Canada in its opening weekend,[219][220] the eighth-biggest opening of all time, ahead of The Dark Knight Rises' $160.9 million. She declines, but Luthor makes alternative plans with Finch's subordinate, which grants him access to Zod's body and the Kryptonian scout ship. Directed by Zack Snyder. It’s not a redemption, or a full change, as he does kill mercenaries at the warehouse in the following scene, but it is a start. Superman blames himself for not detecting it in time and self-imposes exile. I thought it was a 5/10 movie at best. [137] Fans also criticized Eisenberg's casting, feeling that the then-30-year-old was too young for the role, and not physically imposing enough. [283][284], In Japan, it opened in third place, behind two local films, Assassination Classroom: Graduation and Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016. [296] It earned "B–" from men, "B" from women, a "B" from those under 25 and a "B–" from those over 25. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice pits the two titans against each other with beautiful visuals, too many characters, and a borderline nonsensical plot. Ask a buddy what they feel about “Martha” next time you’re having beers.) [203][204] Warner Bros also partnered with Omaze to give fans who donated a chance to win "The Ultimate Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Experience", while benefiting three nonprofit organizations nominated by Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Jesse Eisenberg. With Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg. From director Zack Snyder comes Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters' first big-screen pairing. Taking advantage of the Holi and Easter weekend … Then suddenly Superman is vulnerable, he has a regular guy's name and a woman who loves him crying over him, and a mom -- his last words are basically "save my mother." Superman tries to explain this to Batman, who instead attacks him and eventually subdues him using a kryptonite gas. Senator Patrick Leahy makes a cameo appearance as Senator Purrington, whilst U.S. Superman saves her and confronts Luthor, who reveals he manipulated him and Batman by fueling their distrust. While decrypting the drive, Bruce dreams of a post-apocalyptic world where he leads rebels against an evil Superman. Puts 'Man of Steel' Sequel Into Active Development (Exclusive)", "Exclusive: Warner Bros. [N 2] The decrypted drive reveals Luthor's files on several metahumans across the globe. '"[182], Warner Bros. Consumer Products partnered-up with "a powerhouse slate of global licensees for a broad, multi-category licensing and merchandising program", including Mattel, Lego, Rubies, Funko, Thinkway Toys, Hot Toys, Junkfood, Bioworld, Pez, Seiko, Converse and among many other licensees to sell merchandise related to the film. It is a follow-up to Man of Steel (2013) and the second installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). [235] In its third weekend it was overtaken by the comedy The Boss after falling 54% with $23.3 million. Eyeing Matthew Vaughn to Direct 'Man of Steel 2, "Exclusive: Deborah Snyder on The Flash 'Batman v Superman' Cameo, 'Wonder Woman' Connection", "Explaining That Monster at the End of 'Batman v Superman, "Very proud to release that I helped bring #Doomsday to life in the upcoming @BatmanvSuperman #Dreamgigs", "Ben Affleck Revealed As Batman in Warner Bros. 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[237][238][176] Despite surpassing this amount, it was considered "a disappointment" for failing to reach $1 billion,[237][239][240] This resulted in Warner Bros. creating DC Films in May 2016, giving a dedicated executive team responsibility for films based on DC Comics, similar to the dedicated Marvel Comics focus of Marvel Studios within the larger Walt Disney Studios group. 363 of 474 people found this review helpful. He is awakened by an unidentified person, appearing through a portal, who tells him that Lois Lane "is the key" and urges him to find "the others" before vanishing. [86] U.S. "[192] Molly Driscoll of CS Monitor stated that it looks like the film "will continue the trend of adapting comic book stories as timely tales. Batman doesn’t end the fight because their mothers have the same name, but because he recognizes Superman as someone with a mother, and thus a human, despite his alien origins. Eighteen months after a destructive battle with General Zod in Metropolis, Superman has become a controversial figure. [9] Although the character is not named directly, it was revealed later to be that of Doomsday. I felt invested in both of them, and hoped that by the end of the film both could find a way to redeem themselves. [256] According to PostTrak, 73% of audiences graded the film "very good" or "excellent", with a 60% giving it a "definite recommend". To further establish the interconnection between the films of the shared universe, Chris Pine, Saïd Taghmaoui, Ewen Bremner, and Eugene Brave Rock appear on Diana Prince's photo as Steve Trevor, Sameer, Charlie, and Chief Napi, all characters who would appear in the Wonder Woman film. "[97], Richard Newby writing for The Hollywood Reporter, wrote the Martha scene "is Bruce’s opportunity to reconnect with his own humanity and the humanity of Superman. "[300] Writing in The Telegraph, Robbie Collin called the film "humourless" and "the most incoherent blockbuster in years". An extended cut dubbed the "Ultimate Edition", which features 31 minutes of additional footage, was released digitally on June 28, 2016, and on Blu-ray on July 19, 2016. Every DC Movie Villain Ever, Ranked. Lex Luthor as a villain was also given more time to develop with this new edition. [154] While filming in Michigan, the production spent a total of $199 million in the state. It's a far cry from the somewhat cartoonish villain we've seen in the clips from the film. "[99], Ben Affleck said he liked the “idea of showing accountability and the consequences of violence and seeing that there are real people in those buildings,” with the scene of Bruce Wayne at the battle of Metropolis. [103] The following month, Snyder confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con International that the follow-up to Man of Steel would feature Superman and Batman meeting for the first time on film. [268] It earned just 1.99 times its opening weekend, the worst [multiplier] for a film opening above $100 million. Use the HTML below. A memorial is held for Superman in Metropolis. [293], On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 28% based on 423 reviews, with an average rating of 5/10. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice . [225] Brad Brevet, writing for Box Office Mojo, reported that "it appeared Batman v Superman was looking at a drop anywhere from 58–68% and it ended up settling in on the wrong side of those expectations. The ultimate cut of the film was infuriating, but not because it was awful, but because it questions the sanity of WB executives and editors and makes you wonder what were they thinking during the editing process. "[96], Writing for The New Yorker, Richard Brody analyzed the allegory differently: Batman, according to Brody, represents the Democratic Party, whereas Superman represents the Republican Party. But once Zack [Snyder] showed [him] the concept, and that it would be both different from the great movies that Chris[topher Nolan] and Christian [Bale] made, but still in keeping with tradition, [he] was excited. Grim, gritty and portentous comic fans have never quite seen a film like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. "[201] Jonathon Dornbush of Entertainment Weekly said that the footage "works to establish Batman as his own independent crime fighting force, while also providing a deeper look at his existential struggle against Superman."[202]. [210], Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premiered at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City on March 19, 2016,[211] followed by a New York City premiere on March 20 at Radio City Music Hall. "[193] Graeme McMillan of The Hollywood Reporter noted that based on the trailer's content, the film might be the anti-Civil War, referring to Marvel's Captain America: Civil War as "Superman and Batman complete the comic book trope by overcoming their differences to fight a common foe, alongside a third hero, who saves them both — that feels the most fresh, especially in light of the Civil War trailer. [212] Following the 2016 Brussels bombings, Warner Bros. originally cancelled the red carpet of the London premiere, but decided to carry on with the premiere for the fans. "[305] On a second viewing, however, Smith via his Instagram lightened his stance. Having witnessed the chaos of that battle in person, he sees Superman as an existential threat to humanity. The incarnation of Batman in the film is different from the character's previous portrayal in The Dark Knight Trilogy, serving as a cinematic reboot of the character. "[198], The final trailer was released to the public on February 11, 2016, which was described as "intense" by Kwame Opam of The Verge. [125][126], On casting Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Snyder offered, "Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions". [139][140], Michael Wilkinson reprised his duties as costume designer. Additionally, those who purchased Batman v Superman-themed Doritos Family Fun Mix at Walmart received the comic book prequel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Upstairs/Downstairs. It's obedience. He impales the creature with it, but in its dying moments, the creature kills Superman, who was weakened by kryptonite exposure. "[93], Mark Hughes writing for Forbes notes that the film inverts the politics of The Dark Knight Returns by having Superman as the outsider character who is questioned by the government and media. Me, personally, I found myself with middle of the road feelings, for sure, but more leaning towards the negative side with subsequent viewings. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is not the kind of movie people feel “meh” about. "[207][208] The release date was moved once again in August 2014 from May 6, 2016, to March 25, 2016, with a Warner Bros. insider saying the studio was "not flinching" in regards to the previous opening date being on the same day as Marvel Studios' Captain America: Civil War, but instead stating that March 2016 was a "fantastic corridor" for them. While this is happening, a power-phobic Batman tries to attack Superman. [66], Additionally, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan portray Thomas and Martha Wayne, Bruce Wayne's deceased parents,[68][69] Patrick Wilson portrays the President of the United States in a voice role, and Michael Cassidy portrays Jimmy Olsen, a CIA agent. "[97] He also noted how Batman sees Superman as human for the first time during the Martha scene: "he's never looked at Superman as a real person or as a man before. [249] It fell 37.8% on Saturday, which is the second-worst superhero opening Friday-to-Saturday drop, only behind the 40% drop of The Dark Knight Rises. Search for "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" on Amazon.com, Title: "[309] Jake Coyle of Associated Press wrote, "it hurtles not with the kinetic momentum of Mad Max: Fury Road nor the comparatively spry skip of a Marvel movie, but with an operatic grandeur it sometimes earns and often doesn't. Conversely, the film holds the record for the worst superhero Friday-to-Sunday drop with a 58% decline, eclipsing the previous 48% decline record held by Fantastic Four in 2015. "[299] A. O. Scott of The New York Times wrote: "The point of Batman v Superman isn't fun, and it isn't thinking, either. [198] McMillan of The Hollywood Reporter stated that the spots "inform interested parties about the culture, geography and history of Batman and Superman's individual stomping grounds, each one filled with Easter eggs for the comic book faithful and newcomer alike. In the film, criminal mastermind Lex Luthor manipulates Batman into a preemptive battle with Superman, whom Luthor is obsessed with. [297] BBC News reported that "the film had been widely praised by fans after its first screening in New York". [224] In total, it earned $166 million for its debut weekend, setting records for the biggest March and pre-summer openings,[250] the biggest Easter opening,[251] the second-biggest opening for Warner Bros.,[252] the biggest for a DC Comics property,[253] and the eighth-biggest opening of all time. [148] The glasses Cavill wears as Clark Kent are made by British spectacle designer Tom Davies. ... Ma version de Batman V Superman. [232] Worldwide, it was estimated to gross between $300–340 million in over 35,000 screens in its opening weekend. Superman, on the other hand, is portrayed as a godlike figure that seeks to do good in the world, but finds himself emotionally conflicted once he realized that every good deed he does leaves behind a trail of destruction (most of it due to Luthor's antics). "[312] Charles Koplinski of the Illinois Times called it "a brooding, but most importantly intelligent take on the seminal figures of our 20th century pop culture mythology, a movie that at once pays tribute to these characters' roots while offering up modern incarnations of them that ring true for our times. This broke The Hunger Games' previous record of $10.8 million,[257][258] and also the biggest March Tuesday with $12.2 million. "[199] Jesse Eisenberg's part as Lex Luthor in these commercials was praised, as Dirk Libbey of CinemaBlend noted that "he matches up well with Bruce Wayne by playing the welcoming billionaire business man. Adding, "Wonder Woman remains Batman v Superman's most compelling story, precisely because it's untold. The film was directed by Zack Snyder, written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, and features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, and Gal Gadot. "[196], Warner Bros. did not buy a Super Bowl 50 commercial;[197] instead, they worked with Turkish Airlines to put together a pair of Batman v Superman-themed airline commercials. Consumed by his grief, Superman killed Joker and began a tyrannical rule of Earth to protect it. We see, very emotionally, how Batman realizes what he's doing and that he's the bad guy, a painful but very human revelatory moment. This is the movie series by DC Films Series. Vinnie Mancuso Dec 29, 2020. A dour, disdainful demeanor, plus a gluttony of complex plot twists, dissipates most of the contact high. "[319] Eisenberg responded to the critiques by saying he attempted to "make these people real and relatable and interesting and engaging, not just, you know, a surface bad person. [292] It also crossed $100 million Latin American markets, making it Warner Bros.' second highest-grossing film there. [183][184] Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was also a licensee for the film, offering a special edition Jeep Renegade in exchange for a near-exclusive product placement deal; aside from Bruce Wayne's Aston Martin, all vehicles in the film were either from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, or Iveco. [261] Despite earning $15.35 million in its second Friday, the film dropped 81.2% and broke the record for the biggest Friday-to-Friday drop for a comic book adaptation film, not including $27.7 million worth of previews which represented an even larger decline. A handful of Jokers, two Lex Luthors, one Doomsday, and a whole lot more. Price: CDN$ 30.89 FREE Delivery on your first order. Luthor gloats that Superman's death has made the world vulnerable to powerful alien threats. [95] He says that Batman comes out of the Metropolis battle scene as "a changed -- and even more deranged -- man. [3] The scene of a state funeral at the Arlington National Cemetery, a tribute by the United States Army,[155] was actually filmed in Michigan as well, using green screen. [265][266], Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice proved to be front-loaded, failing to generate significant revenue after its opening weekend/week release. [223][288] However, the opening figure fell below analysts projections of $70–80 million. [87][88] Neil deGrasse Tyson, Soledad O'Brien, Anderson Cooper, Nancy Grace and Charlie Rose appear as themselves. Mine Turtle. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman. He updated the Superman suit from Man of Steel so that it "feels fresh and right for this installment of Zack Snyder's comic-book universe". [167] Zimmer noted that he had significant trouble in finding a new angle from which to tell the story and after the release of the film, Zimmer announced that he was retired from superhero films,[168] though he has since retracted this. [1] Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $105.7 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues for the film. Clark is also declared dead, and Wayne and Prince both attend his funeral in Smallville. Fearing that the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the Man of Steel, while the world … By displacing its protagonists from their inherently justified positions, it creates a critical moral ambiguity that directly deconstructs the assumptions at the heart of Western society’s two most archetypal superheroes. Crossovers Communities Forums Movies Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Filters. When it comes to this superhero smackdown from DC maestro Zack Snyder, you’re likely either all in or all the way out. [107], In November 2013, Snyder clarified his film would not be based upon the aforementioned graphic novel. Brody feels this notion is supported by the fact that Batman's eyes glow blue when he is wearing the exoskeleton and Superman's glow red when he uses his heat vision. by SpideyMoon. Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with … The trailer was, unlike the teaser, which received mixed response, positively received by attendees, who gave the trailer a standing ovation. Labs scientist Jenet Klyburn, but her scenes were cut from the theatrical release, along with Man of Steel characters Coburn Goss as Father Leone, Joseph Cranford as Pete Ross and Emily Peterson as Lana Lang; they were restored for the Ultimate Edition home media release. [89] Talk show host Jon Stewart has a cameo in the extended cut. [158][159][160] Sequences of the film, including a scene depicting the murder of Bruce Wayne's parents, were filmed using IMAX cameras. [221][222] It became the fourth film to have a global opening above $400 million. Not only do we spend more time understanding his hate for any godlike figure and thus his hatred for Superman, but the added scenes allowed us to witness his entire plan come to fruition. [233] The film also became Fandango's top pre-selling superhero film ever, beating The Dark Knight Rises and Avengers: Age of Ultron, representing 90% of the site's weekend's ticket sales. One is Diana Prince, who appears in a photo from World War I. Wayne tells Alfred Pennyworth that he plans to steal the kryptonite and weaponize it, if necessary, to fight Superman. Weeks before Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters on March 25, the Motion Picture Association of America announced that the … [337], "Dawn of Justice" redirects here. [106] The director had also discussed the part with Josh Brolin. Jena Malone was cast as S.T.A.R. "[236] Box office analyst Jeff Bock said "Still, outside of Christopher Nolan's two Dark Knight movies, and Tim Burton's Batman films when you adjust for inflation, this is the highest-grossing property in DC's bullpen thus far. In February 2016, Warner Bros. and Doritos formed a partnership, creating a website offering fans the opportunity to enter codes found on Doritos purchases branded with the film's logo, and enter to win movie tickets, tech toys, and a trip the premiere in New York City. National Comics Publications, Inc. v. Fawcett Publications, Inc. 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