15 Fixes To Save The DC Extended Universe
13. Greater Emphasis On Action Sequences
While Man of Steel featured a number of memorable set-pieces (namely the destruction of Krypton and the climactic Superman-Zod fight), Batman v Superman proved surprisingly lacking in the action department.
Sure, Batman's brutal dispatch of Luthor's goons proved highly entertaining, but the titular battle lasted just 7 minutes, and the CGI-soaked finale was a disappointment to say the least. Zack Snyder crafts a ton of beautiful images throughout the film, but the lack of memorable, sustained action really hurt the movie.
Suicide Squad also suffered similarly: the action was thoroughly generic and forgettable for the most part, especially the howlingly awful showdown against Enchantress and Incubus, which felt like it belonged in a totally different movie.
This is one area Marvel have down pat: they know how to convey scale, combine fun with fighting, and ensure that even when the plots aren't always the best, people generally walk away satisfied enough by the action. The DCEU needs more action that sticks in the mind and stirs up the imagination.