Someone said before that "Batman v Superman" (hereinafter referred to as BVS) is a failed commercial film and a successful literary film. I think this sentence can explain the situation of this atypical superhero film. Indeed, although as a big fan of DC, I have to admit that the final theatrical version is really unfriendly to ordinary audiences, so it is not surprising that the freshness of 27 on Rotten Tomatoes is not surprising. So what I'm talking about here is the director's cut version (there is also a translation of the ultimate version).
steel bone). Opening funeral, Crime Lane, the death of the Waynes, a deep well full of bats. The first act that begins is like we're showing the gloomy tone of the whole movie. As a companion to Man of Steel, BVS shows fears, weaknesses, and contradictions that are the opposite of the previous work. The grandfather's childhood encounters are the beginning of the chapter to let the audience understand that his encounters created the cruel and ruthless Dark Knight who later saw the use of violence to control violence. In an instant, the Battle of Metropolis at the end of MOS is reproduced, of course, from the master's main perspective. The panicked crowd on the street, the children holding hands in the rubble, the employee whose legs were crushed by the rubble, and Jack who couldn't escape from the building. It was Bruce Wayne who saw it all, the horrific devastation and catastrophe that the confrontation of two unknown aliens brought to the human world. When he hugged the little girl tightly, he knew how vulnerable and fragile human beings were in front of Da Chao. Bruce Wayne's identity makes him terrified of Superman, and Batman's identity reminds him that he must do something. This is the origin of everything. The miserable image made him fear, fear made him angry, and anger made him lose his mind and use all means. That's why we'll see later that he's deliberately making all kinds of preparations. When he even lied to Alfred in order to achieve this goal, an old, brutal Batman who no longer trusts the world is revealed to us. The Congressional explosion was not the fuse, but the catalyst, accelerating his plans to snatch kryptonite from Lex Luthor. When a series of montages of training to have the power to drive the anti-superman armor and the creation of kryptonite spears appeared, wow, this is the batman in the comics, and there is no doubt that at this time, Ben Affleck is Batman . When he said "Just treat it as my heritage" to Ah Fu, standing alone outside the dilapidated Wayne Manor, this man who no longer trusts the world but wants to save him desperately shows courage to people , the precious spirit of self-sacrifice. At this point, both Batman and Bruce Wayne have been portrayed. Why does BVS have a lot of bad reviews? Reason: The "mother" stalk in the mouths of the people. But this scene is what sets BVS apart from the typical superhero movie. As a mortal, Bruce Wayne can't be a Superman's opponent. But at this time, Batman is a murderous hunter. Without giving Dachao the slightest chance to explain, he forced Superman to duel with himself with various mechanisms. From being crushed by Dacha like an ant to fighting with kryptonite after weakening Superman, Batman is about to accomplish his purpose. He beat God to half death and was about to kill him. , the haters heard Martha, flashing back to the night in Crime Lane, He was thinking of his mother, Martha, who was killed for no reason. Of course, he was sober at the moment. He thought it was an obscure trick, but he became even more manic, questioning the Superman who was trampled under his feet and pointed at the spear. When he knew it was the name of Superman's mother, he suddenly realized that this seemingly terrifying alien also had a human mother he loved, and Batman saw the superhuman under the body of steel. Human nature, he also understands that although Superman is not very human, in the final analysis he is still a "man". At this point, we see the transformation of the Dark Knight. This is the story line of Batman.
As another protagonist, Superman may have been the embodiment of justice and kindness in the eyes of the audience from the beginning. But in the film, because of Luther's various tricks, the original savior fell into the whirlpool of public opinion. The bright red "false god" on Superman's chest is a stark contrast to the slow motion of the human beings who fell from the sky. A voiceover is also discussing "God and Man", whether Superman should exist or not. Yes, this is also an atypical superman. Some love him, some hate him. But the one thing that doesn't change is that he is kind at heart. So when he saw Gotham Bat's violent law enforcement, he was also dissatisfied, and gradually got deeper and deeper on the way of investigation. Clark Kent saw the atrocities of the bat, and the Superman drove him to solve the problem in his eyes. But when he knew that it all came from Lex and his mother was held hostage, his inner humanity turned him from an omnipotent superman to an ordinary man lost in choice. Forced to fly to Gotham, but the knight in heavy armor on the opposite side is full of hatred and murderous intent. Before he had time to explain, he moved his hands. It is well known that Superman's biggest weakness is kryptonite. After inhaling the gift prepared by the master twice, the man of steel also lost in front of brave humans (Batman told him that men are brave). When he was thrown off the patio by Batman, all the audience thought he lost, Superman lost, he wasn't invincible. Indeed, he did lose by force, but it's still the same Masha, which makes people see that his real weakness is not kryptonite, but his heart beating under his steel body, which is the same as all ordinary people. Heart. He knew he might be dying, so he begged Batman to save his mother. The reason why Superman is said to be the embodiment of kindness and justice is because he is facing a person who beats him to half death and is about to kill him, and he still believes that there is a trace of kindness in this person's heart. That's why he entrusted his mother, the most important person, to Batman. This is the Superman storyline.
As a superhero film, many viewers only watch the outline and have fun, and will not understand the deep meaning of the mother's meme. Batman faces Superman at this moment, and what appears in his mind is himself. Witnessed his parents were killed, but he could do nothing. Facing Batman at this moment, Superman sees a person with kindness in his heart, and places his last hope on him. So at this time, Superman used his trust to awaken the heroic soul in this aged body again, making him feel that he could still be a hero and that his heart was still kind. Therefore, "Masha won't die tonight." It is not only the master's promise to Dachao, but also to make up for the regret of not being able to save his mother back then. Because now he has the ability, the ability not to let this kind person who was trampled on by himself but lose his mother like himself. It was Superman who made Batman the hero that people needed again. It was Batman who showed the real vulnerable side of Superman to the public, letting people know that superheroes have love and hatred just like ordinary people, and they will also lose themselves in this world. That's what this atypical superhero movie from BVS has to tell us.
As for the other story lines, I won't tell if there are not so many disputes and doubts. Yes, if you put your prejudice aside and go look at the director's cut version of BVS, you'll see that it's really an underrated movie. But there is no if, the poor theatrical editing and narrative make it destined to live only in the hearts of DC fans. So when later people watch this movie again, please don't dwell on the mother's stalk. I hope you can also see the kindness in the old soul and the humanity under the man of steel.
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