Did the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman Improve the Film for you? - Blu-ray Forum

CreasyBear · 03-16-2021, 03:00 PM

Did the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman improve the film for you?

JayTL · 03-16-2021, 03:14 PM

The updated scenes and plot points to not make up for the weird story beats and the uneven pacing.

spawningblue · 03-16-2021, 03:26 PM

The theatrical cut was already great, but the Ultimate Cut moved it up to masterpiece status, at least as far as comic book films are concerned.

DR Herbert West · 03-16-2021, 03:38 PM

Yes.

Aclea · 03-16-2021, 03:50 PM

Since you've started this poll to prove a point, how about starting another one that addresses the point that was actually made? That one about people who hated the theatrical cut not being won over by the UE? It's not in dispute that many of those who liked the theatrical liked the UE more (in fact that point was clearly stated), but a poll where those people reiterate that doesn't make a case for the UE turning haters into fans.

Gacivory · 03-16-2021, 03:56 PM

Yeah I already liked the theatrical and the Ultimate Edition improved it. Still have some issues. But I have watched this movie a few times.

StarWarsIsAwesome123 · 03-16-2021, 03:57 PM

For sure, it's a night and day difference between the two cuts.

kylor · 03-16-2021, 04:04 PM

Absolutely.

DarkEco910 · 03-16-2021, 04:49 PM

The theatrical cut was jarring the first time with its slow burn to an explosive climax after the bombastic, relentless attacks in Man of Steel. It took me 3 full visits to the theater to finally appreciate BvS.

When the UE was released, I bought it instantly on iTunes and was blown away by how much better the story flowed. Since then, I've seen it so many times that it has solidified itself as not only the best DCEU film so far, but one of my top 3 favorite comic book films.

Roonan · 03-16-2021, 05:15 PM

The Africa sub-plot made sense in the Ultimate Edition where in the theatrical it did not. That, along with the fact that everything in general is more fleshed out and as intended by Snyder, makes it an improvement by default.

JediJones77 · 08-25-2021, 11:49 PM

I thought the theatrical was a great edit. I just felt like Batman dominated the screen time over Superman a bit too much. The Ultimate cut was more balanced, because I think it added the Clark Kent investigation scenes. I had no trouble understanding any of the plot in the theatrical cut though.

Cruel Angel · 08-26-2021, 07:01 AM

Yes, but not by much.

View Poll Results: Did the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman Improve the Film for you?
Yes	29	80.56%
No	7	19.44%
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03-16-2021, 03:00 PM	#1
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	Did the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman Improve the Film for you? Did the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman improve the film for you?

03-16-2021, 03:14 PM	#2
JayTL Banned Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Outside Orlando Trading Score:104	The updated scenes and plot points to not make up for the weird story beats and the uneven pacing.

03-16-2021, 03:26 PM	#3
spawningblue Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 4K collection:686 Blu-ray collection:5443 DVD collection:1777 Trading Score:109	The theatrical cut was already great, but the Ultimate Cut moved it up to masterpiece status, at least as far as comic book films are concerned.

03-16-2021, 03:38 PM	#4
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Yes.

03-16-2021, 03:50 PM	#5
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Since you've started this poll to prove a point, how about starting another one that addresses the point that was actually made? That one about people who hated the theatrical cut not being won over by the UE? It's not in dispute that many of those who liked the theatrical liked the UE more (in fact that point was clearly stated), but a poll where those people reiterate that doesn't make a case for the UE turning haters into fans.

03-16-2021, 03:56 PM	#6
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5611 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	Yeah I already liked the theatrical and the Ultimate Edition improved it. Still have some issues. But I have watched this movie a few times.

03-16-2021, 03:57 PM	#7
StarWarsIsAwesome123 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:246 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 34	For sure, it's a night and day difference between the two cuts.

03-16-2021, 04:04 PM	#8
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3	Absolutely.

03-16-2021, 04:49 PM	#9
DarkEco910 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:38 Digital collection:695 iTunes collection:814 Trading Score:297	The theatrical cut was jarring the first time with its slow burn to an explosive climax after the bombastic, relentless attacks in Man of Steel. It took me 3 full visits to the theater to finally appreciate BvS. When the UE was released, I bought it instantly on iTunes and was blown away by how much better the story flowed. Since then, I've seen it so many times that it has solidified itself as not only the best DCEU film so far, but one of my top 3 favorite comic book films.

03-16-2021, 05:15 PM	#10
Roonan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2	The Africa sub-plot made sense in the Ultimate Edition where in the theatrical it did not. That, along with the fact that everything in general is more fleshed out and as intended by Snyder, makes it an improvement by default.

08-25-2021, 11:49 PM	#11
JediJones77 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:East PA Trading Score:4	I thought the theatrical was a great edit. I just felt like Batman dominated the screen time over Superman a bit too much. The Ultimate cut was more balanced, because I think it added the Clark Kent investigation scenes. I had no trouble understanding any of the plot in the theatrical cut though.

08-26-2021, 07:01 AM	#12
Cruel Angel Blu-ray Prince Member since:Nov 2009 Location:San Antonio TX 4K collection:315 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:281	Yes, but not by much.

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