Batman v Superman : Un film sous-estimé ?

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00:00First of all, it should be noted that the film released in 2016, with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, is no longer viable at all today.

00:06It presents a completely disjointed plot which greatly weakens a very ambitious project.

00:10But what do you want? Selling tickets is all that matters to Warner.

00:13With its physical release, we were treated to a so-called "Ultimate" version.

00:16which includes 30 additional minutes and completely changes the course of the story.

00:20With this 3-hour version, which was supposed to be released in theaters, I remind you, everything becomes coherent.

00:23We know how the ex-Luthor manages to manipulate everyone so that Batman and Superman self-destruct.

00:27We know why Batman is so angry.

00:30We follow Lewis and Clark's investigations with pleasure.

00:32The story unfolds and everything becomes clear.

00:34So if your last memory of this film is the theatrical version, I advise you to go see this Ultimate version.

00:39Unless, of course, the Snyder style doesn't suit you in the first place.

00:42From the introduction, the film's title and the anticipated duality are justified.

00:46The film plunges us back into the chaos of Men of Steel, but does so on a human scale.

00:49through the eyes of Bruce Wayne, who is becoming aware of the threat.

00:52This allows us to see the consequences for ordinary people of this kind of large-scale battle.

00:56that cinema likes to show us in a broad sense.

00:58Before Spielberg came along with his War of the Worlds, of course.

01:00who understood that by showing mass destruction through our eyes,

01:04This could only amplify its devastating impact and the powerlessness of humans in the face of it.

01:08Just like 9/11, the Battle of Metropolis will awaken humanity.

01:11that the threat is real, that it can strike at any moment.

01:14The knowledge that an extraterrestrial could destroy Earth at any moment if it so chooses,

01:18will amplify this feeling of insecurity and paranoia tenfold.

01:21illustrated through the behavior of Bruce Wayne who wants to eradicate a threat that does not yet exist.

01:25This battle of Metropolis will amplify his way of thinking and his extremist methods tenfold.

01:29This becomes apparent right from the introduction of the Bat,

01:31portrayed as a kind of bogeyman who brands his victims with a hot iron.

01:35The choice to portray him as an aging Bruce Wayne amplifies his disillusioned, cynical side tenfold.

01:39and its Burden Line behavior.

01:40The man is haunted by 20 years of relentless battles that have been in vain.

01:43because Gotham is still riddled with crime.

01:46He is no longer fighting for justice, but for revenge.

01:49And this is the one he thought was the enemy of the world

01:51which will ultimately bring out his human side and a sense of hope.

01:54Yet, Superman also faces doubts.

01:56He is blamed for the deaths of thousands of people in his fight against Zod.

02:00He is facing excessive media attention.

02:01Residents and the media will debate whether or not it's worthwhile to have a Superman.

02:05He is also facing an existential crisis.

02:07Should he still try to be a guide for humans?

02:09Or should he simply mingle with them without taking part in the conflict?

02:12The film raises very interesting questions about the place of a quasi-divine being among us.

02:16in the age of the internet and continuous information.

02:18There's a scene that, in two minutes, elevates Superman to the status of a god.

02:22and which makes us wonder if he should really be accountable to the institutions.

02:25And it's really interesting to wonder if God existed among us.

02:28What would his scope of action be, and would he really have to justify his actions?

02:32In two minutes, the film displays an insane ambition for a production of this scale.

02:35But just as with Man of Steel, people didn't want a film that was so heavy on meaning.

02:39Not back when Marvel Studios was sweeping everything in its path with a much lighter tone.

02:43Snyder would later become well aware of this.

02:48People preferred to make fun of the famous Martha.

02:51which suffers from a rushed execution and a somewhat abrupt plot twist,

02:55but which is nevertheless very coherent.

02:56As I said before, it is Superman who will give Batman hope again.

03:00And upon hearing Martha's name,

03:01He realizes that he is becoming everything he swore to fight against.

03:05He finally understands that Superman is only a human being.

03:07with a life, with a mother,

03:09whereas previously he only saw him as an alien, a threat.

03:12Batman will therefore end the fight.

03:14not because his mother's name is the same,

03:16but because this commonality makes him realize his mistake.

03:18The real threat lies elsewhere.

03:20and it bears the name of the former Luthor.

03:21He suffers from an inferiority complex.

03:23rejects any divine figure.

03:24He is operating within a Faustian framework.

03:26and justifies it by a chaotic childhood.

03:28where he felt abandoned by God.

03:30God is all-powerful.

03:31It cannot be entirely benevolent.

03:33But despite the careful writing,

03:34The character quickly becomes a caricature.

03:37particularly because of Jesse Eisenberg,

03:38who is playing Mark Zuckerberg on cocaine.

03:40and who hams it up a little too often

03:42to take its interpretation seriously.

03:44However, the casting remains of high quality.

03:46including Gal Gadot and her character Wonder Woman,

03:49which brings a real sense of freshness to the film.

03:51although the actress will eventually lose intensity in her acting

03:53as productions progress.

03:56Kal-El, no!

03:57Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne also proves to be a very relevant choice.

04:00which gives the character a more tragic dimension.

04:02In any case, the film is a success in my opinion.

04:04in its Ultimate version, I remind you.

04:06The photograph by Larry Fong is magnificent.

04:08It is dark, with contrasts,

04:09evoking both baroque paintings and comic book panels.

04:12Moreover, Snyder's slow-motion shots, his trademark,

04:15allow us to appreciate the beauty of the images

04:17by immortalizing epic moments.

04:19The soundtrack by Junkie XL and Hans Zimmer

04:20They perfectly highlight the intensity of the story.

04:22The Wonder Woman theme is truly wonderful.

04:24But above all, this entertainment film

04:26It has the merit of addressing serious subjects

04:28and to create interesting subtexts,

04:30such as the repercussions that existence can have

04:32of a being like Superman in our society.

04:34The Capitol attack, for example,

04:35is just one of the many memorable scenes in the film.

04:37However, despite his ambition,

04:39Batman v Superman will be compromised by commercial demands.

04:42The forced and botched introduction of the Justice League

04:44This is one example.

04:46This scene, which introduces us to the existence of these superheroes

04:48via very clichéd little cameos on a computer screen,

04:51is just further proof

04:52Warner only wants one thing at that moment,

04:54to catch up with the competition

04:56who, unlike her, did not introduce her characters in 10 minutes,

04:58but over 4 years and via 5 films.

05:00So we have this ridiculous scene

05:01which comes to spoil precious film masters,

05:03but that in no way spoils the enjoyment of the film.

05:05The very last plan is also not very subtle.

05:07We strongly suspect that Superman is alive.

05:09and I would have liked the film to fully embrace its bias.

05:11and not give us a remake of the end of X-Men 3.

05:13In any case, the film was a commercial success.

05:15with over $800 million in revenue.

05:17But Warner is not satisfied.

05:19Featuring two of the most iconic figures in popular culture,

05:21She wanted at least a billion.

05:23In addition to that, the film is very controversial.

05:25No one is nuanced as they leave the room.

05:27Either it's a masterpiece,

05:28Either it's the worst film of all time.

05:30The Justice League project is going to suffer from all of this, that's for sure.

05:32But nobody expected this production

05:34This is a textbook case of disastrous management.

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