‘Batman v Superman’ Ultimate Edition – Zack Snyder’s Best Movie Not Released In Theaters

Zack Snyder was chosen to lead a new series of DC Comics movies, starting with his 2013 film Man of Steel starring Henry Cavill. That Superman movie had a darker, more realistic tone, which became the standard for the emerging DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Snyder was set to continue building the franchise with more standalone films and a two-part Justice League story. Unfortunately, those plans changed, largely because fans didn’t respond well to his next film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, despite its box office success. Similar to Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition is a much-improved director’s cut that wasn’t released in theaters.

REVIEW: “The Mastermind” (2025)

Josh O’Connor delivers another quietly powerful performance in “The Mastermind” (following “Rebuilding,” which is also worth seeing). He plays J.B. Mooney, a jobless father of two in the quiet Massachusetts town of Framingham. The film is set in 1970, and the rising opposition to the Vietnam War provides a key backdrop to the story. This historical detail not only captures the mood of the time but also mirrors J.B.’s personal struggles.

Merv Review: A Terrible Rom-Com Riff On Parent Trap With Zooey Deschanel & Charlie Cox

Prime Video’s Merv aims to be a heartwarming story about second chances. Created by Jessica Swale, Dane Clark, and Linsey Stewart, the film really wants audiences to hope for a reconciliation between Zooey Deschanel’s Anna and Charlie Cox’s Russ, all for the sake of their sad dog, whom they continue to co-parent. However, despite some appealing moments, the movie is so predictable and cautious that it feels somewhat condescending to the viewer.

Top 10 Greatest Superhero Sequels

The first movie in a superhero series often focuses on explaining the hero’s beginnings, which can be a bit less thrilling than what comes next. Later movies in the series usually ramp up the action, introduce more interesting characters, and really take the story to new heights – and that’s exactly what happened with these excellent sequels.