Leo Smith’s review published on Letterboxd:
The critics are wrong. This is not a terrible or even bad film. It.Is.Amazing. The concept of the two biggest superheroes of all time is breathtaking enough. But the execution of that concept is muderous.
Ben Affleck is surprisingly amazing as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Although the Dark Knight is the superior film, I have to say I prefer Ben Affleck as Bruce compared to Bale. The Batsuit is redisgned to look amazing, and it gives the dark knight a darker tone. Henry Cavill once again repeats his superman performance with style, and is great as Clark Kent/Superman. But the standout actor of this film is Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luthor. Jessie gives a new spin on Luthor, making him more crazily smart like the joker, rather then just an intellectual bold middle age man.
As far as filmmaking goes, this film is good. The typical Zach Snyder Shots are present, as are his intense over the top awesome action sequences. The Story is loyal to the comicsand also displays a lot of good messages- That no one is perfect. That sometimes our ego gets in the way of what is important. Or sacrifice is the most important thing. The Special FX are great, but unnoticeable(which is what they're supposed to be.)
This film holds up VERY well compared to films of late like The Force Awakens(which destroyed many peoples franchise, unlike BVS which does the opposites) and Age of Ultron. Marvel fans will not like this film. 50% because they are jealous of this film, and 50% because they don't know a good film when they see it.
See this fantastic film before you have no time left!