Film critics are sometimes merciless, and even the most famous actors do not save the most expensive shootings. “Batman v Superman: At the dawn of justice” turned out to be absolutely disastrous in terms of ratings and one of the best in 2016 in terms of rental, raising a total of $ 873.3 million. In general, the viewer was satisfied.
The film is based on the comic books about Superman and Batman by American director Zack Snyder. The viewer is familiar with his work on films such as 300 Spartans, Dawn of the Dead, Man of Steel (prequel to the fantastic action movie).
About the title and plot
A film about the legendary superheroes “Batman vs. Superman. At the dawn ”, whose actors are known for many Hollywood blockbusters, until May 2014, had no official name. For a year, the creators of the picture rearranged it and again made adjustments. Some publications suggested that the final name is associated with the upcoming 2017 premiere of the new Justice League project, where the characters in this film are likely to unite.
The plot begins with the battle between Superman and one of the brightest comic book villains, General Zoda. The viewer sees this process through the eyes of Bruce Wayne, trying to save people under the rubble of a crumbling building.
Tragic events of evil fate accompany a man of steel, and he is blamed for the large number of victims, heroic acts are accompanied by destruction and tragedy. This served as the basis for a great confrontation - Batman vs Superman (actors and roles are presented in the text). Bruce Wayne believes the world needs to be protected from an impending alien threat. He is looking for weapons that can stop aliens from outer space, including Superman.
Actors "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice": Ben Affleck
The actor has not been approved for the role of Batman for a long time. Initially, it was clear that Henry Cavill and Amy Adams would once again return to the roles of Superman and his lover. In 2013, rumors began to appear that, according to the creators of the film, Batman would be much older than a man of steel, and castings and castings of actors over 40 years old were already underway. Among the main contenders were Eric Bana, Richard Armitage, Ryan Gosling, Luke Evans. In August 2013, it became known that the famous American actor, producer, screenwriter and film director Ben Affleck was finally approved for the role.
This choice caused a mixed reaction among fans of the franchise. However, Warner Bros. I immediately warned the actor that after the official statement you should not go to forums and the Internet.
To prepare for the shoot and be in good shape, B. Affleck spent several hours daily in the gym and as a result gained 14 kg of muscle mass.
Actors for Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Henry Cavill
The participation of the English actor Henry Cavill was confirmed by the filmmakers almost immediately. This is understandable, because two years earlier it was he who played the main role in the film "Man of Steel", which is a prequel.
The audience is a talented actor with an athletic physique and a bright appearance familiar with the role of Charles Brandon from the popular series “The Tudors”, which made him recognizable and popular. He finally helped establish himself in Hollywood, such films as "Bloody Stream" and "War of the Gods: Immortals."
Like B. Affleck, Henry Cavill was actively involved in sports and put himself in shape before filming began. It is now known that he and some other actors in the film “Batman vs. Superman: At the Dawn of Justice” will take part in its sequel, “Justice League,” which is scheduled to be released in two parts.
Amy adams
About the participation in the project of the American actress and singer Amy Adams became known almost immediately. She came to him after the screen lover Henry Cavill. Her character is Lois Lane, a journalist from the Metropolis newspaper. She is smart, stubborn and cunning; for the sake of sensational material, she often takes unjustified risks.
The character first appeared in comics in 1938, and at the moment, along with Superman, they are the very first heroes who have remained in The Man of Steel for over 60 years. Like other Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice actors, she is likely to continue working on his sequels in the future.
Jesse Eisenberg
The young American film and theater actor, as well as playwright Jesse Eisenberg, is familiar to viewers primarily for the role of Mark Zuckerberg in the film "Social Network". In the franchise about superheroes, he embodied on the screen the image of the main supervillain and the long-time sworn enemy of Superman - Lex Luthor. Based on materials from various comics, it can be described very vaguely: from an immoral businessman to an absolutely insane scientist.
In the 1978 film Superman, he played the role of Gene Hackman, and in 2006, Kevin Spacey, the villain in his youth in the movie The Secrets of Smallville, was played by Michael Rosenbaum.
Gal Gadot
The term “wonder woman” can be used not only as a character’s name, but also as an epithet when describing the charming Israeli actress Gal Gadot. Miss Israel is known to viewers for participating in the films "Fast and the Furious" (5 and 6 of the franchise). On samples, the actress thought she would play a catwoman.
Her character is a princess of warlike Amazons, known at home under the name Diana, and around the world as Wonder Woman. She is ambitious, serious, but in the soul of kindness and friendly. She possesses such qualities as superhuman strength, speed, agility, invulnerability, healing ability, increased sense of smell, hearing and vision, as well as outstanding hand-to-hand fighting skills.
The crew and the actors “Batman vs. Superman: At the Dawn of Justice” worked hard to create a spectacular and interesting film. And although critics did not appreciate the impulse, the viewer was satisfied. According to the site Rotten Tomatoes, the rating is 66%, and on the IMDB film gave seven points out of a possible ten.