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Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (12A)

Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (12A)

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor. It's up to Superman and Batman to set aside their differences along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis.

The critical consensus

There are moments that make the whole enterprise worthwhile, and introduces an intriguing new Batman. But it’s also cluttered and narratively wonky; a few jokes wouldn’t have gone amiss, either.

***(*)(*)Nick De Semlyen, Empire Online, 22/03/2016

Gotham and Metropolis – not Affleck and Henry Cavill – are the true stars of Zack Snyder’s polished superhero showdown.

***(*)(*)Andrew Pulver, The Guardian, 22/03/2016

The fight sequences and explosions are well enough choreographed but can’t help but feel anticlimactic.

***(*)(*)Geoffrey MacNab, The Independent, 22/03/2016

Overstuffed, fidgety and fearful, it’s a blockbuster for the less flattering features of our time.

***(*)(*)Emma Simmonds, The List, 22/03/2016

Batman v Superman feels like a superhero film that’s right for the times.

****(*)Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 23/03/2016

Despite its flaws this film works on its own terms as the inky black visuals and cliff-hanging plot create something that feels true to its comic book origins. It also leaves enough loose ends to keep the franchise running for years to come.

****(*)Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 25/03/2016

Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight and Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman make welcome additions to the newly forged DC Universe, even if the title fight doesn’t quite do justice to its comics heritage.

***(*)(*)Matt Maytum, Total Film, 22/03/2016

Caped foes Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill clash in a bid to launch a new superhero franchise, but Zack Snyder’s shoddy tale never gets off the ground.

**(*)(*)(*)Mark Kermode, The Observer, 27/03/2016


Features about Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (12A)

Batman v Superman: Zack Snyder on what the film's ending means for the Justice League *spoilers*

Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 27/03/2016

Batman v Superman: Zack Snyder explains death of *****, Darkseid & Justice League sequels

Stefan Kyriazis, Daily Express, 29/03/2016

Batman v Superman: Zack Snyder explains controversial ending

Ben Child, The Guardian, 29/03/2016

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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