SamTherapy posted at 4:31PM Sat, 26 March 2016 - #4262748

Don't know if I can comment without giving things away but my personal gripe with this - and so many other movies - is why the makers feel entitled to screw around with the characters. I'm all for a darker take on the comic heroes (I loved Nolan's take on Batman) but there are some things which should not ever be changed. Even Nolan respected the canon Batman does not kill and does not ever use guns. Batman has a very deep seated dislike for guns and murderers. True, in his first incarnation he did kill baddies but as time went by and the character developed, a central part of his being has been a strict no guns and no killing policy. One notable exception was Darkseid and we all know how that ended up. :)

As for Superman, well I kinda gave up on the idea of a movie Supes after Man of Steel. And the movie version of his logo is pure shite, too. Once again, why bother?

The new movie? I give it minus several million out of 10.

Unlike a certain body of elected officials, I like that we can disagree...and agree.

The only issue I would take with both of the current series is what was mentioned above. The one thing Superman and Batman have in common is that more than anything, they don't want to see anyone die. Superman has long had a code against killing. Batman even more so as his parents were killed by a gun.

Another problem I have with film makers is their habit of revealing everyone's identity! No one's secret is safe when a movie is being made. In these days of instant information and distribution such a secret would be out with minutes and would affect the sequel. They are probably right, unfortunately. I wear glasses and people still know who I am. Superman and Clark Kent would be an easier jump.

My last complaint was that every film maker feels compelled to kill off icons. Hans Solo comes to mind instantly. Personally, I subscribe to the Jim Shooter rule. If I didn't create the character, I have no right to kill him off.

However, where the great SamTherapy and I disagree is on the bulk of the film. Sam, you can't make Super Friends in 2016. The times are too mean and the wonder is pretty much gone. The battle at the end was simply insane. On a site where everyone is into CG, I think this was the best mix of CG and live action yet. It was almost impossible to tell when they switched from CG to live action. Plus the arrival of Wonder Woman was just plain cool. Too bad you didn't like it. I can't wait for the rest of the Justice League to show up.