When it comes to the clash itself, there’s an inescapable feeling of anti-climax. In fact, what’s perhaps most surprising is that BVS is at its best when its heroes are apart. Largely sticking with the grounded approach that made the Dark Knight trilogy so compelling, this isn’t a radical new interpretation of the Caped Crusader, so it’s a credit to Affleck – and the enduring popularity of the character – that it doesn’t feel too soon to have him on screen again.Īided by Snyder’s visual verve, it's an extremely faithful take on the character, and, alone, he’s responsible for many of the film’s best moments: from taking on a roomful of goons in a hand-to-hand scrap, to an explosive Batmobile chase. Jeremy Irons and Holly Hunter are strong additions to a cast already teeming with gravitas.Ĭhristopher Nolan’s Batman films aren’t part of this canon, but that doesn’t mean their influence is not keenly felt (Nolan and Emma Thomas again exec produce here). Meanwhile, the enigmatic Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) begins turning up at all the fancy soirées that Bruce finds himself snooping around. (Jesse Eisenberg) has a particular interest in the Kryptonian vessels lying dormant in various crash sites worldwide. Jumping ahead 18 months, Snyder continues the story at pace, with Lois Lane (Amy Adams, given more to do than you might expect) chasing a story in Africa, while Lex Luthor Jr.
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