4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Overview
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explores universal themes of unchecked power, fear of the unknown, and the necessity of accountability, presenting competing viewpoints without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology. Its ultimate resolution emphasizes heroic sacrifice and unity against a common threat, transcending partisan political solutions.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through the explicit racial recasting of the traditionally white character Perry White. While the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, the intentional casting choices contribute to a notable level of diversity.
Secondary
The film features Diana Prince (Wonder Woman) who, using her Amazonian combat skills and strength, engages a powerful male opponent, Doomsday, in direct physical combat. She demonstrates her fighting prowess and contributes to his defeat.
Perry White, traditionally depicted as white in DC Comics, is portrayed by a Black actor. Aquaman, canonically white in comics, is portrayed by an actor of Polynesian descent.
The film extensively uses Christ-like imagery and narrative arcs for Superman, portraying his self-sacrifice as a redemptive act for humanity. While some characters express fear or manipulate religious concepts, the narrative ultimately frames Superman's actions and eventual resurrection (implied) as noble and heroic, aligning with virtues often associated with Christian teachings.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is entirely focused on its central superhero conflict and the setup for future installments, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding positive, negative, or neutral impact on transsexual representation.
No established male or female characters from the DC comics canon or previous adaptations were portrayed as a different gender in this film. All significant characters maintain their canonical gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.0
Critic Ratings
2.8
4.4
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