10 Exact Moments Movies Stopped Trying

Batman Vs Superman was such a busy film. It had so many spinning plates in motion, something eventually had to give. Prior to Batman and Superman's big boss fight, there needed to be friction between the two, and we as an audience needed to see justification for their hostility.

But these two also needed a reason to forge an alliance. And the fact that their mothers have the same name is a neat coincidence, but it's also the most transient thing. When a battered Batman gains the upper hand on Superman, he's ready to plunge a Kryptonite spear into the alien god.

But Superman screams his mother's name, and Batman stops?

Instead of Superman pleading for his life, what would have worked better would have been the other way round. Superman didn't want to fight Batman to begin with, and it would have made a better character moment if Batman relented instead.

The "MARTHA!" moment in BvS was a necessary annoyance, but it also sets a tone for the current state of the DCEU. The franchise was trying to play catch-up with Marvel's success and it shows in embarrassing fashion. Had the film moved at its own pace, maybe this moment wouldn't have happened?