Batman v. Superman Dawn of Justice [EDITED]

Batman v. Superman Dawn of Justice [EDITED]

Welcome to my very first editorial!! Where I will be giving my thoughts on next month's controversial comic book film Batman v. Superman Dawn of Justice

Editorial Opinion
By TheAcuario - Feb 18, 2016 05:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman vs. Superman

Good Evening Everyone!!

 I would appreciate it if we all act civil and not cause any intentional flame wars ( Kids that is an argument that is between internet users or caused by someone with this intention.)


I am very excited to see this film since I have been waiting for over 2 years now!!! With the unprecendented Deadpool kicking off the comicbook film year to a great start we may be in for something really special folks. 




With the highly anticipated film coming out in little over a month D.C. has finally taken their big step with DCEU! 



Trailer 2 revealed that Doomsday will be appealing in the film.. Sadly, that was ruined in trailer 1 when Zod's corpse was shown and it was going to none other than  Lex. I do remember a few speculations in the comments that Doomsday would be the main antagonist or Bizzaro or even Mentallo himself (Who is believed to be played by Callan Mulvey). I cannot state anything about Doomsday except as a character he was dull and was just there for destryoing Superman. I am very intrigued by the interpretation Snyder & co. will have for us. Will this form below be his final form or will he evolve to the Doomsday we all and love form the comics. I do hope he that he will be used in future installments and is this possibly a hint for a death of Superman storyline down the line? We will not know until the 25th.



Our first introduction to Superman is in Man of Steel who will be reprised by Henry Cavill. In his previous outing Kalel (Not Clark) was an outsider who is trying to find his purpose in the world while searching for his biological parents. With finding the answers he was looking for he was then given his suit a different version from the comics but one that was a darker suit (which was fixed for this film to be more brighter). Superman was not only a week into the superhero gig when Earth was invaded, with fighting Zod and dealing with the terra former we saw him do less super things. Therefore, with all of the destruction going around Superman and Zod were causing he was unable to save peoples lives (which was one of the biggest complaints the film had, but he did however save the people from the shipwreck and as teen the students). I would like to see Superman save people while doing Superman things that we all know from the comics (except be 100% boyscout) or even saving a cat from a tree like Bruce mentions in the second trailer. As for Clark I want to see the reporter and Smallville side. With Henry already embracing Superman I want him to become Clark Kent the reporter, Smallville (which I would like to see Louis call him at least once.) Henry will have to fully embrace both sides if is to become Clark Kent/Superman.


We are also getting our first cinematic appearance Wonder Woman. Personally speaking I have never seen the original series with Linda Carter but only heard good things about it. Although, I did grow up with the Justice League therefore I want to see that Wonder Woman who is strong and does not give a damn about men. What I would like to see is a strong woman who can hold her own with the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight who will be intimidating while having the human side that is nurturing while yet compassionate than them. What I want to see is Wonder Woman kickass one thing Snyder has done right is show that women can fight like with Feora in Man of Steel or the girls in Sucker Punch (yes, it is my guilty pleasure film that I own). With Wonder Woman being portrayed by Israel actress Gal Gadot in first ever major role outside her supporting roles in the Fast franchise she is a relatively unknown actrees to the world wide audience outside of Israel. She has had cameo in the Tom Cruise film Knight and Day she did hold her own with the actor himself. I believe Gal will hold her own with the both Henry and Ben respectively, for me she does look like Wonder Woman and I am excited to see what she brings to the table.




The Batman will be rebooted after the greatest comic book trilogy of all time The Dark Knight Trilogy (NOTE: my opnion)  by none other than Ben Affleck. With controversial backlash to the actor being cast do to Daredevil until the first image being shown he was not the Batman the fans deserved but the one needed. I and others were backing the casting because with reinventing his career by directing some great films The Town, Argo, Gone Girl to name three of my favorites films he has  either (2 of 3) directed and (2 OF 3) acted in. He has trully grown and matured as an actor. He has stated that director  Zack Snyder that the director was looking for someone who is matured and weary to play the Dark Knight. With the recent final trailer released just a shy week ago ahead of the release of Deadpool the first 40 secs of Batman may have quite any negativity anyone was having of the actor playing the Bat because damn that is some Arkham series fighting style.


Regarding Lex I believe Jessie Eisenberg is the most controversial castings fans may have seen since Heath Ledger was casted in The Dark Knight. However, I do understand that his voice may come off as bit of annoying. I do recommend seeing the following films Now We See It, The Social Network and The Double these films show that he is a ranged actor who is a Oscar nominated as were his predecessors. Eisenberg does have big shoes to film even outside the live screen predecessors there is also Clancy Brown who voiced the character the Superman AS. I am excited for this casting the most because he really does look like Lex who is a douchebag rich that fans know and love from the comics. What has impressed me the most is that differentiation of him to Henry Cavill's Superman he is short but looks like he has the brains as is his comic book counter part. Personally, I was never a fan of Lex being the same height and buffed to Superman which is why I am really excited to this casting.



I know I know we have all heard this before! What I am curious is why everyone is tackling this film and giving it more heat than Marvel (orignally I had mentioned Fox but " Jeez, that company gets more shit thrown on it than Warner Bros. has ever." Thank you @Objectivelybiased  for pointing this out to me) It is because DC is the most traditional of comic book and with the most iconic heroes, I believe no one wants to see this fail becase we all have been waiting so long two see not only these two titans but Universe as well. 

As fans of DC, Marvel or comicbook films we should be excited because we are finally getting the big 3! We are living in a society now that any rating is possible for a comicbook film (Thanks to the Merc With The Mouth) and we are going to get something special from BvS, CW, X-Men, DS this year.

Folks I believe that everyone will be in the theaters come March 25th to see what Zack Snyder and the team has in store for us. Because whatever happens from there on out we will find out if this film will set bar for future films to come.

 



Lastly, this whole Marvel vs. DC war is really getting sad! I come in this site to see the news but lately all I have read is bashing on DC and Marvel are the heroes. I hope this changes and have all of the other users start thinking for themselves and led on by false reporting. Why can't we all just be excited for these films to succeed! Instead of acting like children and make a he said she said scenario, Really??? 


Hope You All Enjoy!!!

Note I would like thank the following individuals @PietroMaximoff @ManCalledSting  @Objectivelybiased making these corrections trying to write better editorials.

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AZSuperman
AZSuperman - 2/18/2016, 6:00 AM
Nice article, I agree with you on all points. I would really like to see this film live up to they fan hype simply because we've never seen a DC film of this magnitude.
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/18/2016, 8:25 AM
@AZSuperman - That is the purpose of it I want to see it live up to it's hype and succeed all of this bias choose sides crap just enjoy the genre
01928401
01928401 - 2/18/2016, 7:04 AM
All I got from your article was:

"This movie looks good to me for vague reasons."

"DC is the Holy Grail of comic books."

"Stop hating on this movie because I want to see it."
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/18/2016, 8:19 AM
@PietroMaximoff - I wasn't trying to imply stop hating because I want to see it, I am trying to imply that don't judge the film before it is released. I appreciate the feedback!!!
tonytony
tonytony - 2/18/2016, 9:09 AM
@PietroMaximoff - pietromaximoff is a really good example of the trolls he is refering to
01928401
01928401 - 2/18/2016, 9:29 AM
@TheAcuario- I didn't mean to come off too harsh. I just hate when anybody says things like "DC is the Holy Grail of comic books." It's one thing to prefer it, but really does add fuel to the fire, even though you said you didn't want that. If you really want to seem non-preferential, just leave that stuff out. There's 2 reasons I feel the article didn't work:

1. What I've already said. You can say what you're excited about and all, but showing your bias isn't helping anything.

2. The fact that an article was made defending a movie that hasn't come out yet. You will never stop trolls that will hate a movie before its release. Those same people will stick to their guns even if they saw it and liked it. Point being you should just leave it alone and enjoy it for yourself and forget what they have to say. I admit, I have gone out of my way to question why a movie is seemingly universally hated (such as Thor 2), but my defending it will never actually change anyone's mind.

Basically, it seems like the article was written because you are taking criticisms of the movie personally. Like you can't enjoy it because others don't. Just brush it off and go love it.

@tonytony - Coming from one of the most ridiculous DC trolls on this site, I'll take that as a compliment.
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/18/2016, 12:55 PM
@PietroMaximoff - I really appreciate the feedback I want to improve as a writer so this helps
tonytony
tonytony - 2/18/2016, 9:09 AM
nice article, thumbed.
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/18/2016, 12:56 PM
@tonytony - thank you!!
redson
redson - 2/18/2016, 12:25 PM
Can't critique your article as I've never written one myself. But I can say I enjoyed the respect it gave to CBMs and their producers. Most of all toward comic book fans in general.

I 100% agree that coming to this site used to be enjoyable, but now nothing can be posted or commented on without somebody being hateful.

An example was your point on 'why hasn't there been as much positive outlook for BvS as there usually is for Marvel cbms'?

I've wondered the same. It's Batman and Supermsn !! It can be argued to no end, but they are the two titans of the comic genre. The originals. So I would think everyone would be insane to see em' together on film.

Guess not.

Anyways it's to bad we can't just be fans and enjoy a film of heroes and leave the trash talking out of it.

Thanks again for the post. Do another. I'll read that one too.
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/18/2016, 12:56 PM
@RedSon - Thank You I appreciate the feedback!!! I am excited for next month
Kyos
Kyos - 2/18/2016, 1:19 PM
@RedSon

I've wondered the same. It's Batman and Supermsn !! It can be argued to no end, but they are the two titans of the comic genre. The originals. So I would think everyone would be insane to see em' together on film.

Well, those two are among my all-time favourite superheroes (Batman's been on a very slow but steady decline in my personal appreciation for some time, Supes rose to the top a while ago). Seeing them in a movie together should absolutely thrill me.

But so far I just can't get excited for the movie. I had some issues with their take on Superman in MoS, I'm afraid I will have serious issues with their take on Batman, and seeing these two fight is about the least appealing thing I feel one can do with them. And a first contact story for them being explicitely inspired by TDKR of all things just does nothing for me.

At the moment the elements of the movie I'm genuinely looking forward to the most are Wonder Woman and Alfred. #teamdiana #teamsarcasticbutler
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/20/2016, 10:52 PM
@Kyos - What did you now like about MoS? I am intrigued to hear your input? I am really surprised the Bat fight scene did not do anything for you? Why is that? I am curious
Kyos
Kyos - 2/18/2016, 1:39 PM
@TheAcuario

I can generally sympathize with the intent of this editorial, although I have to count myself firmly rooted in the "on the fence" camp. Nothing to do with any general Marvel/DC thing, just based on my personal views on and feelings towards the characters and what the movie seems to do with them.

There are a few parts that need some work, the most noteworthy for me being these:

Because whatever happens from there on out we will find out if this film will the bar for future films to come and boy it already has.

Here seems to be something missing, likely a "raise" at a certain part. The second part of the sentence seems to clash a bit with the "no judgement before seeing the movie" approach advised earlier. It will likely be a spectacle of sorts, though.

Lastly, this whole Marvel vs. DC war is really getting sad! I come in this site to see the news but lately all I have read is bashing on DC and Marvel are the heroes. I hope this changes and have all of the other users start thinking for themselves and led on by false reporting. Why can't we all just be excited for these films to succeed! Instead of acting like children and make a he said she said scenario, Really???

Full agreement on the first sentence, I hate the senseless Marvel/DC fighting. I honestly can't say for sure what the rest is meant to tell me, although I guess I got a general idea. Maybe want to read this over and make some adjustments.

Some small personal statements to finish:

we all have been waiting so long two see these two titans going at it and we are finally getting it

This seems to be true for a whole lot of people, but as I said in the other comment I just don't share this sentiment in the slightest. One of the least appealing fights I can think of, and even more in the (supposed) context of the movie.

Folks I believe that everyone will be in the theaters come March 25th to see what Zack Snyder and the team has in store for us.

I won't. I got my ticket for the 23rd! (^-^)

Also this



looks so damn awesome! :D

(still hope she can fly, though)
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/20/2016, 10:53 PM
@Kyos - Oh i am going on the 18th ^-^
BawbScharf
BawbScharf - 2/18/2016, 3:58 PM
Okay, "Objectivelybiased is a dick ...but one hundred percent right" time. This is a bad article, but it isn't without its high points. There is definitely potential in the writing itself. The way you word thing is perfect and engages the reader. The biggest issue, and why it doesn't work, is that there is no substance to anything you are saying. There is a lot of blanket statements without any evidence. "D.C is the holy grail" is not a fact it is an opinion. I think what you are trying to say is that D.C has the most traditional and, until this decade, iconic heroes. The truth is that both comics companies have different philosophies that attracts different fans. Marvel is characters first, heroes second. D.C presents heroes as modern day Gods. None is better than the other ...and if you are going to make such a bold statement, you need to prepare to back it up with evidence as to why you think that.

Secondly, there is A LOT of assuming that people dislike this movie because it is a black and white "us Vs. them" war between D.C and Marvel fans. Do those fans exist? Yes. Is there existence a scapegoat for any criticism targeted at that movie AND MOS? Absolutely. I don't hate D.C heroes or their universe. I will say that I do not like that the company behind the universe, has so little faith in AWESOME heroes that they constantly have to re-boot their line ...but I am just as annoyed with Marvel comics always feeling like they need to do a bunch of new #1's every two years. The truth is that I LOVE the D.C T.V universe right now. I think Super Girl is everything that a Super Man show should be. The Flash has a love and respect for the character and mythos that I thought was never possible. Gotham is the insane love child from a Christopher Nolan, Joel Schumacher, Time Burton, and Adam West cocaine fueled gay orgy. Arrow, while maybe more Batman sometimes, did a great job of setting up the DCU for television that I think is true to the comics without being governed by them. DC animated has always been amazing too. Justice League Unlimited was a fantastic representation of the universe. No, my dislike for the Snyder movies is NOT because I prefer Marvel over DC ...as I am, quite frankly, getting sick and tired of Marvel doing the same thing over and over again. No, my issue with the Snyder films is Snyder himself. He is too cynical for a D.C super hero movie. Please do not misunderstand me here. When I say cynical, I do not mean "dark and gritty," I mean CYNICAL.

What is the biggest difference between Nolan and Snyder?

Tiny "Zeus" Lisner

Despite how freakin' dark the Dark Knight got, that scene validated WHAT Bruce Wayne was fighting for. The Joker was looking to prove how [frick]ed up humanity was but, by neither boat blowing each other up, proved why Batman's presence in Gotham was so important. Snyder always seems like a real life joker wanting to prove just how horrible and irredeemable society is with his movies. . When Superman's parents are both "why the [frick] do you want to save people ...everyone is the worst," you have a major problem with the narrative in your Super Man movie. We are talking about a guy who can't do a female empowerment movie WITHOUT tons of horrible rape ...and, oh yeah, that female empowerment was just in their head the whole time. I don't trust him to properly do Batman, Wonder Woman, or Super justice (GET IT) in this movie. By ANY criticism is just bitter Marvel fan boys is untrue and a mistake a lot of people make. I just do not think Snyder is the guy for the job. I am super excited for Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman.

Then there is some obvious bias in some of your throwaway statements. The thing about how nobody gives Fox or Marvel as much crap. Marvel? ...That is somewhat correct, but Fox? Jeez, that company gets more shit thrown on it than Warner Bros. has ever. WB has, AT LEAST, ALWAYS had a collection of fan boys who would fight tooth and nail for it. EVERYBODY shits on Fox's business practices ...rightfully so most of the time. Even now, after Dead Pool, NOBODY is talking about how Fox took a risk and are giving the studio its props. Instead, EVERYONE is saying how Dead Pool is great in spite of Fox. This is in addition to fans continuing to say how terrible the X-films are when the last few have been really good. Fox NEVER gets a pass from the fans. That is just an untrue statement.

All in all, I like your style, but think that you need to do some research with your topic instead of "if I think it, it must be true" mentality towards your subject. Even then, if you insist on making these bold statement, you need to give evidence as to why they are true. Again, a belief that what you say is true, is different than being able to go back and show reasons why you are true. Was this a crappy article? Absolutely. Is there TONS of potential in the author to write a compelling article that is factual and full of depth? DEFINITELY. The style is there, you just need to work on the substance. Don't give up.
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/18/2016, 6:03 PM
@Objectivelybiased - Hey man i really appreciate the feed back it is going to help me writing more editorials and also learn not to write one at 5:30 am. I figured I would do it as a learning process
Yaf
Yaf - 2/19/2016, 8:48 PM
@Objectivelybiased - This only started to happen to Fox after 2012... you know, after The Avengers? Remember when X2 was the greatest of all time?
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 2/19/2016, 10:06 PM
@Objectivelybiased @Yaf -
Revised my article would appreciate what you guys think
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