8 Films & 1 TV Show That Work Perfectly From Different Perspectives

9. "Lex" Is Actually The Riddler - Batman V Superman

One of the most notable criticisms of this fundamentally disappointing flick was the truly woeful interpretation of Lex Luthor by Jesse Eisenberg. Many reviewers commented that his performance was far more reminiscent of The Riddler than the iconic bald villain. But what if the character wasn't in fact Lex Luthor at all, but instead The Riddler in disguise?

While it would be hard to explain how this has occurred, it would definitely make Eisenberg's performance more palatable and would make the convoluted plot more resemble a riddle.

When interpreting Eisenberg's performance in the context of him being The Riddler, he really ticks every box. His use of heightened language and body gestures, not to mention his weird infatuation with jelly beans is very much befitting of the Enigma persona. While Jim Carrey nailed the manic nature of the character to perfection, Eisenberg's version brings all this to the fore whilst still maintaining the villainy often lost in portrayals of this character.

As unlikely as it may seem now, perhaps a future Justice League film could explain this plot point, with the real Lex returning with Brainiac to expose the imposter filling his place. Or maybe Eisenberg is Lex Junior and Brian Cranston can be Lex Senior, with Lex junior now taking the persona of The Riddler. Or maybe it's just best to leave well enough alone.