With the new Ultimate Edition, “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice” got to have a bit of a critical reappraisal — minor and tepid as it was, it was a big deal for such a reviled film. Remember, the theatrical version accrued a pitiful 27% (dis)approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so the new version had a long way to go in fixing the problems in Zack Snyder‘s film, and there’s only so much that added material could do.
But just because ‘Batman v Superman’ didn’t turn out to be any good as a movie, doesn’t mean it wasn’t aiming to say something. Cue Renegade Cut. The 21-minute analysis that they’ve put together pulls no punches in setting up the over-long and often embarrassing film, before properly diving into the central theme of humankind’s relationship to God/god-like beings. Which, to be fair, was one of the most intriguing, if poorly handled, aspects of the film — the philosophies all seem a bit half-baked and almost every question that is asked is left wholly unattended. Essentially, ‘BvS’ handles its themes like it handles everything else: They take a backseat to destruction porn and superhero throwdowns.
The odd thing about it is that all of the film’s failings turned it into something of a prolonged car crash. Which is what makes Renegade Cut’s analysis so fascinating. The film, for all the talent surrounding it, somehow became a mess in every department.
So, whether or not your curiosity is still piqued by the disaster of “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice,” check out Renegade Cut’s captivating study of the film above and weigh in with your thoughts on ‘BvS’ in the comments below.
