In March 2016, Batman vs. Superman: At the Dawn of Justice was released. The plot is based on the confrontation between the heroes of DC Comics Batman and Superman. The film is a sequel to The Man of Steel, released in 2013. The final version of the script was created by David S. Goyer, directed by Zack Snyder, a recognized master of high-budget superhero action movies.
Production
The development of a picture of the confrontation between Batman and Superman began in 2001. The initial versions of the script were very different from the final version. It was planned that this would be an independent film, in no way connected with previous films about Superman or Batman. But ultimately, the script of David S. Goyer was approved, and the picture itself was transformed into the sequel to “Man of Steel”. The filming began in early 2014, and they lasted until December.
Cast
In the film "Batman vs. Superman" actors and roles were selected for quite some time. Especially long were the searches for a suitable candidate for the role of Batman. Among the candidates were Luke Evans, Wes Bantley and Ben Affleck. After a screen test at the end of August 2013, Ben Affleck was approved for the role of Batman. This is the second superhero action movie in the actor’s career, the first was “Daredevil” by Mark Stephen Johnson.
Among the candidates for the role of Wonder Woman were Megan Fox, Olga Kurylenko and Jamie Alexander. Ultimately, the role went to Gal Gadot, known to the general public as the performer of the role of Gisele Yashar in the Fast and the Furious franchise.
Jesse Eisenberg, star of the films Illusion of Deception and Social Network, agreed to play the main antagonist, Lex Luthor, in the movie Batman vs. Superman. Actors and roles for the new high-budget picture were chosen by the creators for a long time and carefully. But the candidate for the role of Superman did not raise their doubts - as in the film "Man of Steel", this role was played by Henry Cavill.
By October 2013, the cast of Batman vs. Superman was approved. Actors and roles were approved by the director, producers and screenwriter after lengthy discussions.
Plot features
Bruce Wayne witnesses how many people die under the rubble of buildings as a result of a collision between Superman and Zoda. Saving the survivors, Batman begins to think about the fact that Superman is dangerous, and to achieve his own goals brings death and destruction. Tormented by heavy memories and frightening dreams, Batman is cracking down on Gotham's criminals more and more brutally.
Further events confirm the concerns of Bruce Wayne. As a result of Superman’s actions, although not by his will, many people die in a shootout. This incident is widely publicized, and even the US Congress is debating whether Superman is a potential security threat to the planet and whether the world needs such a dangerous hero.
At the same time, a reserve of kryptonite was discovered on the abandoned ship in the Indian Ocean. Lex Luthor intends to get this mineral at all costs in order to create a weapon on its basis that allows him to control Superman and protect his experiments from his possible interference.
The bombing in the Capitol, which is believed to have occurred due to the fault of Superman, is the last blow to the reputation of a superhero. Batman decides to steal kryptonite from Lex Luthor to stop the omnipotent Superman once and for all. Bruce Wayne fights a powerful Krypton. But in fact, the main threat to humanity does not come from him, but from another, strong and cunning enemy.
Box office, critical response
The new superhero action movie of Zach Snyder, the sequel to the film "Man of Steel", has collected more than $ 80 million at the box office. Although critics coldly accepted the picture, the audience’s reviews were not bad. In general, the film grossed more than $ 800 million at the box office, overtaking the X-Men: Apocalypse, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and Deadpool. Since the movie “Batman vs. Superman” was a box office success, it was decided to start work on two sequels, the premiere of which is planned for 2017 - “Wonder Woman” and “Justice League”.
It is planned that the director of both projects will be Zack Snyder. The plot of the upcoming paintings will be associated with the film "Batman vs. Superman." The actors and roles in the new films are currently distributed as follows: the role of Wonder Woman will be played by Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck has already signed a contract for the role of Batman, Ezra Miller will play the role of Flash, and Amy Adams - Lois Lane.