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★★★★★
Theatrical = Ok, Ultimate Edition = Why wasn't this the theatrical cut?
Saw the theatrical version in the theater and was only slightly disappointed. The movie felt very unbalanced, loop-sided, and disjointed seemly to focus more on Batman/Bruce Wayne and having Superman/Clark Kent as a side character. All in all, it was an "ok" movie in my opinion upon seeing it in the theater. Upon watching the Ultimate Edition, my reaction was "Why wasn't THIS the version that was released in theaters?!" The Ultimate edition is much more balanced in terms of the characters, it shows Clark and Lois doing investigating as journalists making the final showdown between Superman and Batman have more meaning, and added scenes allow the movie to flow SO MUCH better! Every scene that was added back helped the movie seem much more rounded and everything that occurs makes so much more sense. If you have a Blu-Ray or can borrow one or have a friend that owns one, WATCH THIS VERSION! If this version had been the one that was released theatrically, it would have easily rivaled Civil War and had much better reviews. I will no longer even think of the theatrical version and will keep this version in my head from here on. Much better the second time around as the movie should have been. Superman and Batman fans will be much more pleased if they see this version and forget what they saw in the theater. "A-" rating for the Ultimate Edition in my book.
July 2016 · Movies and TV