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A heavy, thunderous epic that grinds toward a somber finale, mixing grand-scale spectacle with a lingering sense of loss.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
A heavy, brooding spectacle that feels like a grim myth, with long solemn stretches punctuated by thunderous clashes.
About 2016 film directed by Zack Snyder
Genres superhero, crossover fiction
Directed by Zack Snyder
Written by David S. Goyer, Chris Terrio
Starring Chris Pine, Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons, Henry Cavill, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Music Hans Zimmer, Junkie XL
Runtime 182 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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