Read Batman v Superman review: Doesn’t come close to The Dark Knight moviesĭefeated, he back-pedaled. And then, when Man of Steel came out in 2013, the director found himself fending off harsh criticism about the seemingly nihilistic third act mayhem his film ended with. He wanted to tackle themes of life and death in a summer blockbuster.
He wanted to make an alien invasion movie in a post 9/11 world. He wanted to make a grand Superman movie, a movie about the character he loves, told with real-world consequence, gravitas and mythic stakes. Zack Snyder could never have anticipated it. The Ultimate Edition, with its 30 extra minutes, was the dawn we were all waiting for. When BvS clumsily underperformed both critically and commercially, the night was at its darkest. The Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition comes carrying the hopes of every fan who walked out of the theatre back in March disappointed at what had just unfolded before their eyes. As you can see, there’s plenty of time to do just that.Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate EditionĬast - Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Amy Adams And if you’re not a subscriber to HBO Max, you can check out the 7-day free trial (opens in new tab) to sample the movies we’ve mentioned above.
But if you’re looking for some earlier exercises in comparing and contrasting theatrical and extended cuts, you’ve got plenty of material to choose from above. We’re going to have to wait for Zack Snyder’s Justice League to join the ranks above, as early 2021 is when we’ll finally see this infamous alternate cut make its debut. Stream It On HBO Max here (opens in new tab). That said, it’s interesting to see how various conversations in this ensemble drama elaborate on the work that was already done with the previous film. Only about two minutes worth of differences exist, and all those extensions are bits and pieces of scenes that Haggis feels play better in this extended version. If you’re not a fan of the controversial Best Picture winner that is Paul Haggis’ Crash, the director’s cut more than likely won’t convert you.
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