Did DC drop the ball with the latest BvS trailer?

Did DC drop the ball with the latest BvS trailer?

With the latest BvS trailer released last week, DC seems to have proven once again why Marvel is still #1. But has DC's impatience and eagerness to outdo their rival already cost them the game before it even got started?

Editorial Opinion
By PartyMouse - Dec 06, 2015 03:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman vs. Superman

The anticipation built up around next years Batman V Superman and Captain America: Civil war has been unprecedented both among the comic book community and general movie going audiences.  When the logo for BvS debuted at Comic Con over a year ago, the crowd went wild and understandably so. Batman and Superman have long been two of the most recognizable superheroes decades before the Marvel revolution first began with Iron Man back in 2008. Needless to say, even with the announcement of Civil War, most fans were more excited to see two of the biggest names in Comic Book history go head to head for the first time on screen than the third outing for America’s first Avenger. Later, with the announcements of Suicide Squad and the promise of an entirely new DC universe on the horizon, it seemed as though DC had all but won this box office showdown before it ever even started. But as the release dates for both these films quickly draws nearer and nearer, the tide seems to be shifting in a different direction.
The latest trailers for BvS and Civil War both dropped earlier last week and were met with fairly different reactions. We had been teased with the first trailer for BvS some time ago, which seemed to put anyone’s unease about the film to rest. Many people were worried about Ben Affleck portraying the Caped Crusader this time around, and fan reaction to Man of Steel was mixed at best, but when we all caught our first glimpse at the two heroic icons on the same screen getting ready to finally do battle for the first time, many of those doubts seemed to have been laid to rest once and for all. The first footage most people saw from Civil War was a short, action-less end credits scene shown at the end of Ant-Man earlier this year. DC at this point still had the ball firmly planted in their court. At least, until this past week they did. 
Once Marvel finally released their completed Civil War trailer, audiences were once again reminded why Marvel is #1 these days. The trailer had all our favorite characters, a few new ones, lots of action, a little bit of drama, while still keeping several aspects of the storyline unknown or unseen (including the Villains). This is what a good trailer is supposed to do, get us hooked, while leaving us excited and wanting more. Then BvS released their trailer and a short clip soon after and the results were far less than stellar. The short clip released featuring Superman ripping the mask off of a captured Batman, was… disappointing to say the least. It gave us no new information and didn’t really excite audiences the way it had when the two heroes were first shown to audiences. Also, the scene clearly appears to be a part of some sort of dream sequence, judging by Superman’s hate filled scowl, which, if true, has no actual barring on the plot whatsoever, similar to the Man of Steel drowning in skulls scene. It may look cool, but in the grand scheme of things it’s totally meaningless. Though brief, the interactions between Capt America, Falcon, and the Winter Soldier during the end credit scene of Ant-Man, actually involved the storyline even teasing bits of new information in the process.
Then, a few days after the initial BvS clip was released, DC decided to kick things up a notch with the release of the latest BvS trailer. This is where the tables tipped. While the Civil War trailer captivated and left us all wondering, the second BvS trailer appeared to not give away very much new information, besides one GIGATIC spoiler. Batman thinks Superman is a menace cause he’s too powerful, we knew that, Superman is stronger than Batman, we knew that, Wonder Woman is in the film, we knew that, Doomsday is in the film… wait what? Why would DC ruin that for us? One of the most anticipated buildups surrounding BvS was the possibility of a second villain, besides Lex Luther, who could actually stand toe to toe with the Trinity on a more physical level. Who could it be? Bizarro? Metallo? Doomsday? Who knows?! Maybe there isn’t even a second villain and it’s just Lex Luther this time around? Now we all have the answer to those questions and it’s disappointing to say the least. DC practically ruined the entire film for their fans by revealing this highly anticipated character with a goofy Ogre like movie makeover appearance. Not only that, but because of this we can all pretty much guess the entire basic plot points of the entire film now. Batman thinks Superman is menace, Lex plays them against one another, Wonder Woman is keeping an eye on things, the two heroes fight (twice by the looks of it) then have to all team up to fight the larger threat of Doomsday, created from Zod’s corpse by Luther. Gee, I wonder who will win the fight against Doomsday? Just a wild guess, but I’ll go with the Trinity on that one. Meanwhile, rumors of Captain America possibly dying in Civil War have kept us all still guessing and on the edge of our seats. The only mystery left in BvS is who wins the actual fight between Batman and Superman, which I assume will end in either a draw or some sort of mutual understanding.  Even with the added anticipation from Suicide Squad, most fans have still been harshly divided regarding many of the characters new “looks”, and Doomsday clearly is no different. In contrast, everything we’ve seen from Civil War looks amazing! The new character designs are near perfect, and the updated outfits looks phenomenal.
So with both films set for release roughly six months from now, can DC swing fans back in their favor or is it already too late? You be the judge. All I know is that Batman has always been my favorite superhero since I was a little boy, but have been disappointed time and time again with many of his on screen interpretations, while Marvel just keeps getting better and better, while introducing me to new characters, themes, and stories. The ball is back in your court Marvel and I honestly can’t wait to see what you’ll do with it next.
 

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EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/6/2015, 5:38 PM
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/6/2015, 5:44 PM
@ManCalledSting

So true man

I think the main problem is that it's DC.... it's also hilarious to me too, when people say that they have nothing left to show to get people excited, especially with the news today, which confirmed that so much more is going on in this movie

Can't wait
Hulksta
Hulksta - 12/6/2015, 5:47 PM
Yes
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/6/2015, 5:49 PM
Nope.

It got me more hyped, which I didn't think was possible

I can't to see this next year
Archangel82
Archangel82 - 12/6/2015, 5:49 PM
Very nice article. At this point it doesn't matter if you are a DC or Marvel fan. As a comic book / superhero fan, we are surly blessed to leave in an age where we are treated to movies like this. With that being said, I agree with you on all points. The Captain America Civil War trailer definitely won between the two opposing trailers. I loved the Civil War trailer because it showed you just enough to get you invested and keep you guessing as how the movie will unfold. We still haven't seen all the characters who will be in the film. On the other side we have Wb/DC's Dawn of Justice which was a fun trailer simply because of the new footage shown. The bad part is that they revealed way to much in the trailer and all of the major plot points were clearly addressed in the trailer. WB/DC made a huge error by revealing Doomsday as the big bad who will bring the trinity together. Don't get me wrong, I'll still be excited to watch Batman V Superman but it is a huge disappointment how they put the trailer together. DC should have stuck with the "less is more" route when composing a trailer for a movie which is suppose to seriously kick start their cinematic universe.
LEXLUTH0R
LEXLUTH0R - 12/6/2015, 5:53 PM
The trailer got me even more hyped for the movie

I can't wait to see how the story unfolds, plus The Flash and Aquaman!!

It's gonna be insane

I'm really excited for Batman v Superman
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/6/2015, 5:56 PM
@ManCalledSting

Exactly.

@Archangel82

Were Aquaman and The Flash in the Batman v Superman trailer?
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/6/2015, 6:00 PM
@MOSucksAss

#NiklanderLives!!
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/6/2015, 6:02 PM
@EricBorder

Exactly, there are still so many questions to be answered, and so much more is happening in the movie.... Nobody knows Wonder Woman's story yet either

After that trailer, there is so much MORE to be excited for now

I can't [frick]ing wait
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/6/2015, 6:05 PM
I'm really excited for all the Batman flashbacks too, and to see Affleck as Bruce Wayne and Batman, Batman looks amazing and I loved how Bruce looked and sounded in the trailer

I loved that line, "Maybe it's the Gotham City in me, we have a bad history with freaks dressed like clowns."
Castiglione
Castiglione - 12/6/2015, 6:08 PM
The trailer got me more hyped too, I'm so [frick]ing excited for this movie now, it looks insane!

@DrKinsolving

I cannot wait to see Affleck on screen as Bats and his Bruce Wayne, I think he's gonna own the role. I'm really excited for Lex too, I loved that their going the scientist route with him, along with everything else

I can't [frick]ING WAIT
Darktower
Darktower - 12/6/2015, 6:14 PM
Ya i agree with half the ppl here!!

The Trailer Got me more excited for the movie.
i show me exactly what i wanted from the trailer n those were the dialogues..
the dialogues gave me more confident that the scrip is good, and that there will be more intellectual thoughts n different ideas seem in the movie. i m all in.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/6/2015, 6:15 PM
@Castiglione

Hell yeah, I love that angle for Lex too, I'm really curious to see how he makes Doomsday, and how Krypton and the Genesis Chamber, and Bertron's Curse plays into everything

So much happening, but the Batman stuff, [frick] yeah, I can't wait to see how he fights, the Bat Cave, Jason Todd's suit, possibly references to Nightwing, his interactions with Alfred, the batmobile, the batjet, his mech TDKReturns suit

We're getting Kryptonite too!

Can't wait, I could literally keep listing things, so much going on in this movie

tonytony
tonytony - 12/6/2015, 6:17 PM
anyone remember that time people were swearing off dc movies because of the rumoured no joke rule? all without seeing anything.

you marvel fanboys need to stop doing articles like this it makes yall look bad.
Castiglione
Castiglione - 12/6/2015, 6:25 PM
@DrKinsolving

[frick] yeah, exactly. Plus, Mercy Graves, Jeffrey Dean Morgan is playing Thomas Wayne in the flashback, I can't wait for that.... Aquaman, the Flash.... all of the EPIC fight scenes in this movie

Plus, Batman and Superman on screen together!! with Wonder Woman!! and their fighting Doomsday!! and The Flash, and Aquaman, and maybe Cyborg!!

I'm so [frick]ing excited for this
AT3374
AT3374 - 12/6/2015, 6:28 PM
I think the trailer did what it should , get us talking about what we liked and disliked . I certainly will see both movies several times for sure .
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/6/2015, 6:30 PM
@DrKinsolving
@Castiglione
@ManCalledSting

Exactly!!

I'm so hyped, I know when I'm really, really, hyped for a movie when I start going back and reading old issues of the comics, I was reading "Death of Superman" today, and Snyder took some awesome inspiration from that comics, especially the spray painted Superman symbol, so awesome, I can't wait to see how that scene with Superman plays out and what's going on there



ANewPope
ANewPope - 12/6/2015, 6:34 PM
My answer sways between "no" & "maybe a little bit". But like everyone is saying:


It only got me more hyped!


March can't get here sooner...
Castiglione
Castiglione - 12/6/2015, 6:35 PM
@EricBorder

Nice. That's awesome

Jesus, I can't wait for this, it's gonna be Epic
Ghostpointzero
Ghostpointzero - 12/6/2015, 6:39 PM
These articles are way past annoying. Like it or not I'm just sick of them.
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/6/2015, 6:40 PM
@ManCalledSting

Nice, that's awesome man. I love that arc, it's even more fun reading it now for me, especially with the movies coming out, and having the vision of Cavill as Superman in my head while reading them is awesome, haha, I have an even clearer image of Supes in my head now. I loved Knightfall too, which came out the year after "Death of Superman" I think, that was a great arc as well
Darktower
Darktower - 12/6/2015, 6:41 PM


what i think!
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/6/2015, 6:48 PM
@Darktower

Hahaha, nice!
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