7 Reasons Batman V Superman Should Still Leave You Optimistic For The DC Universe

7. It Successfully Establishes A Point Of Difference

The only way DC can make their mark in a film world that Marvel has so brilliantly taken control of, is by separating themselves entirely from what their rivals are doing. 

At present, Marvel is the undisputed king of the industry. They produce fantastic films efficiently, regularly, and consistently. They have their voice, and it works – as the box office receipts and glowing reviews indicate.

If DC chooses to imitate Marvel's voice and vision, they will always come a distant second because they are so far behind the starting line. That's a positive thing, though. The last thing the world needs is more Marvel films produced by people who aren't as good at making them as Marvel are. DC need to do their own thing and create something fresh.

While it’s disappointing they have opted to imitate the ‘universe’ structure that Marvel has, they still appear to be doing it in their way. Batman V Superman is nothing if not strikingly original. Somehow Zack Snyder and crew managed to craft an epic that is partly an art film, partly a dumb action film, partly a religious philosophy, and partly intergalactic soap opera. 

They have put this in a blender, bleached all the colour out of it, and turned everything up to 11 just so that you don't miss the point that this is not your grandad's comic book movie. Additionally, they have decided to show you the consequences of the violence inherent in a superhero universe, so you are philosophically challenged about the nature of comic book movies all in one fell swoop.

It doesn’t always balance these strands all at once with ease or success. But the jarring structural shifts and fractured narrative, at least, make for an altogether fascinating experience. If more attention can be paid to covering plot holes and trimming the fat, we have the ingredients for a unique and original take on the subject matter it can feel like we have seen a million times before.