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[keltickennedy]

Showing it in imax theaters on Monday night. Gave out tickets, trying to make an event out of it

^This

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Showing it in imax theaters on Monday night. Gave out tickets, trying to make an event out of it

oh...well they have to stick to that, then.

that's fine, really. It's not like we watched a decent version or that we won't watch it all over again on Monday (multiple times!)

 

[MC_Hify]

Looks cool but it's hard for me to muster any enthusiasm for a movie that comes out a year from now.

 

[inm8num2]

It really does seem like it's just a bad teaser, and doesn't really represent to the tone of the film it's trying to sell.

Which would be a new twist: A Snyder movie that might actually be more lighthearted/fun/interesting/cool than the trailer selling it.

That hasn't happened since what, Dawn of the Dead? 300?

I dunno, I thought the teaser did a good job of conveying two primary aspects of the film - the public not knowing if they can trust Superman, and Batman facing off with Superman. It's not the best teaser we've seen but I thought it was a damn good one.

While Snyder is definitely not going to hold back on his love for TDKR's darker story, BvS could very well being more fun than this teaser suggests. I don't think the film itself will be all rain and dark, gloomy skylines, but it's one of those cases in which I think it makes sense to play up those dark elements as much as possible in the marketing. At the same time, I hope that despite the dark setting there isn't as much of a color filter as in MoS.

 

[MDSLKTR]

The reaction is mixed in this thread that is fair to say. There is far more negative and "meh" reactions here than in the Star Wars teaser thread for example.

Did you ctrl+f the "meh's" in every thread? Gonna need me some statistics or you could just repeat that with every post you make here and eventually you'll believe it's true!

 

[More_Badass]

Or Cap taking the blunt of Thor's hammer and not getting flattened like a pancake. I don't care how hard Cap's shield was

It's not about how hard the shield is. It's comic book science that allows for metal that absorbs energy.

 

[BlackGoku03]

surely not half, but snyder himself said he wants the viewer to take in the fact that thousands have died at the end of the movie

he said "probably around 5 thousand" which you're right, is definitely not half of metropolis, but it sure is bleak lol

he also just killed zod and any chance of his race being brought from extinction, he just screams once which i don't mind, but jumping to light and fun right after feels off imo. it's a heavy scene, but the emotional weight is almost cut off. they're struggling for time at that point though because it's a long ass movie

They can have natural births.

 

[Ophelion]

Superman can go through metal at ease, Hows that going to prevent batman from getting his ass whooped. Even if batman ends up landing a single hit on superman, wouldn't his arm/bones break? I tell you man, superman is too overpowered of a character it's not even funny.

Fun idea: what if batman's mecha suit is made from harvested or synthesized materials from Zod's armor he discarded in the middle of Metropolis? Someone had to have gotten their hands on it.

 

[TacticalFox88]

surely not half, but snyder himself said he wants the viewer to take in the fact that thousands have died at the end of the movie

he said "probably around 5 thousand" which you're right, is definitely not half of metropolis, but it sure is bleak lol

he also just killed zod and any chance of his race being brought from extinction, he just screams once which i don't mind, but jumping to light and fun right after feels off imo. it's a heavy scene, but the emotional weight is almost cut off. they're struggling for time at that point though because it's a long ass movie

Superman still has the Codex in his body.

If he can create another Genesis Chamber...bam...Krypton is saved.

 

[Firemind]

Or Cap taking the blunt of Thor's hammer and not getting flattened like a pancake. I don't care how hard Cap's shield was

It's made of Vibranium, man. The strongest alloy pulled out of Earth's ass.

 

[Ahasverus]

Fun idea: what if batman's mecha suit is made from harvested or synthesized materials from Zod's armor he discarded in the middle of Metropolis? Someone had to have gotten their hands on it.

That was rumors BUUUT... There are other rumors about that armor. Both are interesting.

 

[Blader]

Is it? He saved the human race. I don't know why he or the world should feel 100% depressed.

Because that fight ends with Superman desperately getting Zod not to fry an innocent family, having to snap his neck, scream in agony over the decision, and break down in tears while Lois consoles him.

And then the very next scene is the exact opposite of that mood. There's no follow through, it's just an abrupt shift in tone.

Not all superhero movies have to have primary colors and quips.

That you think it must be one or the other says enough.

 

[Ophelion]

That was rumors BUUUT... There are other rumors about that armor. Both are interesting.

What other rumors? Crafted by Luthor or something?

 

[PhantomZone]

many people I talked to said that the cavill superman is the most relatable and they also thought before MoS that superman is a big douche. I also had no intersest in Superman before MoS.

Yes!!!!! MoS has been my favorite version of the character also.

Which is highly amusing as the Man of Steel version of the character is soulless and devoid of any emotion.

The Christopher Reeve version of Superman has heart and soul
The Henry Cavill version of Superman has no personality, no heart, no emotion.It's like watching an inanimate carbon rod on The Simpsosn.

 

[dan2026]

Didn't like the look of this trailer at all.

To grim and dark. I don't like my Superman grim and gritty.
I like him bright, colourful and fantastical.

To each there own I suppose.

 

[IncandescentPrecept]

That you think it must be one or the other says enough.

Says enough on what?

 

[Ahasverus]

What other rumors? Crafted by Luthor or something?

Nono, not about Batman's armor... I'm afraid of saying it, as it might turn out to be true. And it's big. Starts with a d.

 

[Raptor]

Which is highly amusing as the Man of Steel version of the character is soulless and devoid of any emotion.

The Christopher Reeve version of Superman has heart and soul
The Henry Cavill version of Superman has no personality, no heart, no emotion.It's like watching an inanimate carbon rod on The Simpsosn.

This is completly wrong on so many levels that I dont even know if you watched the movie at all.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Nono, not about Batman's armor... I'm afraid of saying it, as it might turn out to be true. And it's big. Starts with a d.

Lower case d or upper case D?

They can't be doing upper case D that soon, can they?

 

[FreshCakes]

Hope Affleck and Terrio can make Snyder not fuck up the story. Man of Steel had good action, but aside from that, everything else was dumb.

 

[munchie64]

Nono, not about Batman's armor... I'm afraid of saying it, as it might turn out to be true. And it's big. Starts with a d.

lol

 

[jombag]

It's not about how hard the shield is. It's comic book science that allows for metal that absorbs energy.

Ah I see..thanks Im not well versed with comic book science.

 

[Error]

It's made of Vibranium, man. The strongest alloy pulled out of Earth's ass.

lol

I guess for people it's easier to suspend their beliefs in the Marvel movies, since they are like Saturday morning cartoons and you just shut your brain for those and enjoy them for what they are. These DC movies aim for a more grounded approach, some people have problems accepting that Batman actually has a chance against Supes in that context, though even Snyder said Batman has no chance at all in some press conference, so I'm guessing that Superman gets serverly gimped in that fight.

 

[Bit-Bit]

People asking questions on how Bats can go toe to toe with Supes as if there hasn't been multiple times in the comics that different Bats have figured out how to level off the playing field. Heck the suit that Bats wears in the trailer is from a story where Bats leveled out the playing field by first having a nuke dropped on Supes, followed by Supes inhaling kryptonite gas, and even still Supes actually held his own and that fight ended with Bats getting a heart attack.

But my favorite version is actually in Red Son where Bats figured out that Red Sunlight could depower Supes (something that not even Supes knew about) and laid a trap for Supes to walk in whereby Bats beat the shit out of him. Of course that one also ends with Bats blowing himself up as a last resort....

So yeah, I'm sure Snyder and Terrio has a pretty good idea of how to have them fight eachother without it being hokey.

 

[Caja 117]

Fun idea: what if batman's mecha suit is made from harvested or synthesized materials from Zod's armor he discarded in the middle of Metropolis? Someone had to have gotten their hands on it.

Is makes sense, thats what I always thought.


Honestly I just want to see Batman beating up Superman just to see the internet burn, no other reason at all.

 

[Ophelion]

Nono, not about Batman's armor... I'm afraid of saying it, as it might turn out to be true. And it's big. Starts with a d.

OH. Oh, right that.

 

[zma1013]

Hmm, so what happens if Supes punches him in the mouth?

 

[More_Badass]

Ah I see..thanks Im not well versed with comic book science.

It's how in Winter Soldier, Cap can fall a hundred feet, smash full-force on the ground, and not be hurt since the shield absorbs the impact

 

[Xamdou]

Hmm, so what happens if Supes punches him in the mouth?

Then bye bye the Dark Knight. Batman Vs Superman, we all know how this is going to turn out.

 

[dan2026]

Hmm, so what happens if Supes punches him in the mouth?

Bat Armour forcefield?

Same thing Luthor uses with his Green/pink swag armour.

 

[Bit-Bit]

It's made of Vibranium, man. The strongest alloy pulled out of Earth's ass.

This is the best description of Vibranium I've ever read. Thank you for the laughs!

 

[DieH@rd]

Batman legit kills people in this teaser.

Like, he eviscerates a dude firing a machine-gun out of the back of that Jeep.

I don't think that is his drone.

Trailer shows:
1- flying drone
2- bullets hitting ground
3- batmobile driving through explosion

IMO, that's government trying to kill Batman.

 

[SoilBreak]

Which is highly amusing as the Man of Steel version of the character is soulless and devoid of any emotion.

The Christopher Reeve version of Superman has heart and soul
The Henry Cavill version of Superman has no personality, no heart, no emotion.It's like watching an inanimate carbon rod on The Simpsosn.

Yeah I wasn't a big fan of MOS Supes also.

 

[Blader]

Says enough on what?

A movie doesn't have to be 100 percent grimdark or 100 percent bubbly. There aren't just two choices for tone. So when someone says Man of Steel was trying too hard to be dark and edgy, responses like "well I guess it's just not enough bright colors and jokes for you huh" are totally ridiculous. It's not one or the other! You can be grounded and darker when necessaryand be fun and lighten the mood when necessary, all in the same movie!

And most of the genre does this already anyway. People die in Marvel movies. People crack jokes in Nolan's Batman movies. Striking a balance between the two isn't some rarity among superhero movies (of course some do it better than others).

 

[Alienous]

I don't think that is his drone.

Trailer shows:
1- flying drone
2- bullets hitting ground
3- batmobile driving through explosion

IMO, that's government trying to kill Batman.

There was actually a theory earlier in the thread that I liked, that was the Batwing having been hacked to paint Batman as a murderous terrorist (and thus force him into conflict with Superman), and that's why you can see the Batmobile chasing it.

It could be anything, though.

 

[MisterHero]

People asking questions on how Bats can go toe to toe with Supes as if there hasn't been multiple times in the comics that different Bats have figured out how to level off the playing field. Heck the suit that Bats wears in the trailer is from a story where Bats leveled out the playing field by first having a nuke dropped on Supes, followed by Supes inhaling kryptonite gas, and even still Supes actually held his own and that fight ended with Bats getting a heart attack.

But my favorite version is actually in Red Son where Bats figured out that Red Sunlight could depower Supes (something that not even Supes knew about) and laid a trap for Supes to walk in whereby Bats beat the shit out of him. Of course that one also ends with Bats blowing himself up as a last resort....

So yeah, I'm sure Snyder and Terrio has a pretty good idea of how to have them fight eachother without it being hokey.

MoS Superman destroyed a planetary terraformer. A machine that is capable of reshaping a planet is probably more powerful than any known nuke! It was even powered with Krypton gas!

 

[888]

Which is highly amusing as the Man of Steel version of the character is soulless and devoid of any emotion.

The Christopher Reeve version of Superman has heart and soul
The Henry Cavill version of Superman has no personality, no heart, no emotion.It's like watching an inanimate carbon rod on The Simpsosn.

I thought the mos superman made sense. He was alone and never fit in. His parents discouraged him from being himself. I always imagined him lonely. Not knowing where and what he was.

But it shouldn't be that way all the time.

 

[MDSLKTR]

To each there own I suppose.

yup

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

It doesn't matter how strong the suit is. What matters is that Batman really shouldn't be able to land a single punch on Supes because his senses and movements just aren't nearly fast enough to react to Superman's speed.

I agree that if it comes down to a TDKR slug fest, I'll be disappointed. This could be THE moment to showcase Batman's genius and prep time against impossible physical odds. Batman approaching a fight with Superman as a physical contest is about as dumb as a black widow spider getting ready to fight a tidal wave.

 

[Scientist Supreme!]

A movie doesn't have to be 100 percent grimdark or 100 percent bubbly. There aren't just two choices for tone. So when someone says Man of Steel was trying too hard to be dark and edgy, responses like "well I guess it's just not enough bright colors and jokes for you huh" are totally ridiculous. It's not one or the other! You can be grounded and darker when necessaryand be fun and lighten the mood when necessary, all in the same movie!

And most of the genre does this already anyway. People die in Marvel movies. People crack jokes in Nolan's Batman movies. Striking a balance between the two isn't some rarity among superhero movies (of course some do it better than others).

Great post! Crazy how people have to be told this.

 

[neojubei]

This trailer didnt get me hyped like the avengers and star wars trailers. hope the movie is good though

 

[broncobuster]

I don't think that is his drone.

Trailer shows:
1- flying drone
2- bullets hitting ground
3- batmobile driving through explosion

IMO, that's government trying to kill Batman.

There was actually a theory earlier in the thread that I liked, that was the Batwing having been hacked to paint Batman as a murderous terrorist (and thus force him into conflict with Superman), and that's why you can see the Batmobile chasing it.

It could be anything, though.

It shares design elements with the Batmobile. The hacking theory is sound, nice way to go about it.

 

[zma1013]

It doesn't matter how strong the suit is. What matters is that Batman really shouldn't be able to land a single punch on Supes because his senses and movements just aren't nearly fast enough to react to Superman's speed.

I agree that if it comes down to a TDKR slug fest, I'll be disappointed. This could be THE moment to showcase Batman's genius and prep time against impossible physical odds. Batman approaching a fight with Superman as a physical contest is about as dumb as a black widow spider getting ready to fight a tidal wave.

Nanomachines son, nanomachines.

 

[Jokab]

vid.me link doesn't work anymore?

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Mirror anyone? Thanks in advance.

 

[Maengun1]

Meh this didn't do anything for me. I hated Man Of Steel. As for Batman....idk, I love the Nolan trilogy so much that I don't really care about seeing another version ever. Those 3 will always be "my" Batman.

I just don't care about this new DC universe thing they're trying to do. :shrug:

 

[usp84]

What or who do you mean when saying the d?I dont follow

 

[Man w/ Glasses]

Looks like the links in the OP were taken down. Found another vid.me link:

Edit: wow, that was fast.

 

[Ophelion]

What or who do you mean when saying the d?I dont follow

They're talking about this.

If the contents of that link is actually involved with the movie, it's gunna be a big deal.

I kind of hope not.

 

[IncandescentPrecept]

A movie doesn't have to be 100 percent grimdark or 100 percent bubbly. There aren't just two choices for tone. So when someone says Man of Steel was trying too hard to be dark and edgy, responses like "well I guess it's just not enough bright colors and jokes for you huh" are totally ridiculous. It's not one or the other! You can be grounded and darker when necessaryand be fun and lighten the mood when necessary, all in the same movie!

And most of the genre does this already anyway. People die in Marvel movies. People crack jokes in Nolan's Batman movies. Striking a balance between the two isn't some rarity among superhero movies (of course some do it better than others).

Similarly, a movie doesn't have to hit the middle-ground. Also, nobody really dies the Marvel movies though.