Case 101: BATMAN V SUPERMAN (2016) — A Misunderstood Superhero Epic?

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) turns 10 — but has time been kind to one of the most divisive superhero films of the modern era?A decade after its release, we reopen the case on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Was Zack Snyder’s ambitious Batman and Superman crossover always misunderstood, or was it really the stinker many people thought it was when it first hit cinemas?We investigate whether Batman v Superman has improved with age, looking back at its story, characters, themes, performances and place within the wider DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Has the film’s reputation changed for us, a decade later? We look closely at Snyder's portrayal of Batman, Superman and Lex Luthor, and whether the film went too far too soon.To help us crack the case, we’re joined by Anthony Desiato, host of DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE: A Superman Fan Journey & LIGHTING THE BAT-SIGNAL: A Batman Fan Journey. CASE FILE: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (2016)Starring: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter and Gal Gadot Director: Zack Snyder Genre: Superhero / Action / Science Fiction / DC Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by  Phil Dragash  DISCLAIMERAll content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.*All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*