Release Year: 2016 (Theatrical), 2016 (Ultimate Edition Home Video) Director: Zack Snyder Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures / DC Films Genre: Superhero / Action / Drama Rating: R (Ultimate Edition) / PG-13 (Theatrical)
Is it Worth Watching?
In theaters, Lex’s plan seemed convoluted ("Granny’s Peach Tea" felt like gibberish). In the Ultimate Edition, the R-rated dialogue is restored, making Lex vicious and coherent. We see him actually manipulating the senators, the media, and the Justice League files. His motivation—that the existence of a "god" (Superman) makes humanity obsolete—is articulated clearly over several scenes rather than one weird rooftop speech. He shifts from an annoying troll to a genuinely terrifying Silicon Valley psychopath. batman v superman dawn of justice - ultimate edition
The Ultimate Edition is widely regarded as more coherent, as it restores critical plot points and character development that were excised for the theatrical run: Clark Kent as a Journalist Film Report: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
In the theatrical version, Clark Kent is mostly a passive observer. In the Ultimate Edition, we see him actually doing his job as a journalist. He travels to Gotham, talks to the community, and investigates the "Batman brand of justice." In the Ultimate Edition , the R-rated dialogue
