Unfortunately, Batman is still not the world’s greatest detective. While I do applaud the more physical and nimble Batman we received, I do wish his intellect was given equal treatment.

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Yeah, I know he’s obviously going to darker places due to… well, we still don’t know exactly what happened to bring him to the tipping point just yet. I just find it hard to digest that the Batman could be duped so easily into becoming this PTSD version; abandoning his code of conduct and branding criminals like cattle. Although, the reasons for the “death sentence” associated with the branding is now clarified.     

After viewing the extended cut of Batman V Superman, I will say the missing pieces do actually improve upon the experience. Zack Snyder has taken a lot of flak over this film and while I still believe some of that criticism is justified, I think it’s only right that the studio be held equally accountable. The issues that drag the movie down are still there, but they seem a little more plausible with this cut.

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While the extended cut won’t elevate Batman V Superman to greatness or anything, it is undoubtedly an improvement. If you liked the theatrical cut, you’ll like this version more. If you didn’t care for it, the extended cut just may fix some of the issues for you this time around.

3 out of 5 stars Batman v Superman the extended cut.