Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie review
By David Josselyn
DC Comics has officially launched their canonical movie universe with the recent release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” In all appearances, DC is following in the footsteps of Marvel by creating a movie universe in which all their stories can co-exist and interact; however, DC made their first attempt in 1998 with a movie called “Superman Lives” starring Nicolas Cage as Superman and Michael Keaton reprising his role as Batman; the movie was scrapped before production. DCs second attempt was in 2011 with “Green Lantern” starring Ryan Reynolds, but that plan was also tossed into File 13 after a disappointing box-office showing. The 2011 attempt was perhaps a desperately pushed idea to capitalize on the success of Marvel’s growing popularity in their films. DCs third and most recent attempt began with 2013s “Man of Steel” starring Henry Cavill (“Red Riding Hood,” “Immortals,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”). Whether it was the popularity of comic book movies or the reinvention of a darker, brooding Superman, “Man of Steel” was popular enough to more than double its production budget effectively green lighting the DC cinematic multiverse.
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