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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

PG-13 Released Mar 25, 2016 2h 33m Action Adventure Sci-Fi Fantasy TRAILER for List
29% Tomatometer 441 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.
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Critics Consensus

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a potentially powerful story -- and some of America's most iconic superheroes -- in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.

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Samantha Riedel Bitch Media Let's not make any bones about it - on any scale, Dawn of Justice is painful to watch. Feb 10, 2021 Full Review Matthew Rozsa Salon.com It is without question an important film today, and a quintessential product of the America we inhabit. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 3, 2017 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act There is much to claw through here, so much so that the audience might easily find themselves exhausted from the overall aggression of the film. However, a lot of the story does work. The action is good, and the emotion feels real most of the time. Apr 12, 2017 Full Review Tania Hussain The Hudsucker With a well-painted influence from the Man of Steel’s darkened hues and dramatic imaging, Batman v Superman is a very naturalistic story with a somber script. Jul 10, 2024 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film The film was written by both Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, and their jarring duality is very present. Rated: C- Jun 17, 2024 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson This new franchise has chosen its mature path and they are showing the resolute fortitude to stick with it, haters be damned. Rated: 3/5 Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicholas D bad bad movie way too long Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review Guy L Came out at the wrong time, watch it now and have a different feel Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Kathryn V Terrible. Just watched it for the Henry Cavill of it all because I liked the Superman movie. Feel bad for all those good actors in this. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Audience Member DAORA,BEM SUBESTIMADO, TEM PONTOS NEGATIVOS, SIM, MAS É BEM LEGAL DE ASSISTIR E GOSTO DESSE FILME Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Nick R An absolute slog that wasted it's monumental potential. The actual 'fight' was punishingly slow and boring, the whole film was grim and depressing, and it just left me with a headache when I first saw it. The Batman warehouse fight is the only major redeeming quality. The worst part of the mo..MARTHA! WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME?! Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Audience Member Sanders version of Superman is a disgrace And he completely humiliated him in this movie Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.
Director
Zack Snyder
Producer
Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder
Screenwriter
Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Syncopy, Atlas Entertainment, Warner Bros., Cruel and Unusual, DC Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Action Throughout|Some Sensuality)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 25, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$330.2M
Runtime
2h 33m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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