Let us know what you thought of the Ultimate Edition in the comment section below or join our Batman V Superman Spoilers Discussion. For an in-depth discussion of the film by the Screen Rant editors check out our Batman V Superman episode of the Total Geekall podcast - and check back soon for a discussion of the Ultimate Edition. That’s one sixth of what Snyder wanted to release. Click the button below and wait for a message from our Facebook bot in Messenger! For curious moviegoers who were not sold on Dawn of Justice or have yet to see the film, the Ultimate Edition is slightly harder to recommend - at least without a few caveats. Directed by Zack Snyder. A graduate of the New School’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, Ben has been passionate about movies ever since standing in line for a midnight showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when he was eight years-old. We've put together a list of every single difference in the Batman V Superman Ultimate Edition, and there are a lot of them, but we'll highlight the main three here as well: Clark, Lex, and Lois. Now, on with my full review of Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition! Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Scoot McNairy, Tao Okamoto, Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Ray Fisher, Jena Malone, Ezra Miller and Callan Mulvey. But rather than being impressed with a movie that was much better than reports have led me to believe, I’m left in a state of disbelief at just how convoluted the theatrical cut must have been and am amazed that a project that should have been a slam dunk was bungled so badly. Quibi Shutting Down After Six Months — What the Hell Happened? When the film ended and we were leaving the theater, I started to feel bad for Zack Snyder. So many scenes have added moments it’s literally impossible to summarize them all here. News of an "R-Rated" Ultimate Edition that would hit Blu-ray months later was met with the same mix of cynicism and excitement as the theatrical Dawn of Justice release. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. The purpose of this post is to break down what the Ultimate Edition improves upon, and the potential drawbacks, as well as who is likely to enjoy this full 182 minute version. Have you wondered why Superman wasn’t able to see the bomb during the Senate hearings? But that’s what happens when you cut thirty minutes out of a three hour film. The Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition runs 182 minutes and is Rated R. Now available for digital purchase with a Blu-ray and DVD release set for July 12th. It is the version that viewers should watch, since the thirty minutes of restored footage make an enormous difference in the overall quality of Snyder's story and characters; yet, at 182 minutes, those same casual viewers might be overwhelmed (and at times underwhelmed) by the ratio of drama to superhero action. (If you want a breakdown of the differences between the two cuts, check out Evan Valentine’s write-up here.) I know many of you are not going to give the Ultimate Edition a chance because of whatever reason. NOTE: The following is not a revised Dawn of Justice review (read our full Batman V Superman review), not a formal review of the Ultimate Edition, nor a review of home release special features or commentaries.The purpose of this post is to break down what the Ultimate Edition improves upon, and the potential drawbacks, as well as who is likely to enjoy this full 182 minute version. But I’m telling you the Ultimate Edition is a radical change to the theatrical cut and if you’re a Batman or Superman fan you should absolutely check it out. NOTE: The following is not a revised Dawn of Justice review (read our full Batman V Superman review), not a formal review of the Ultimate Edition, nor a review of home release special features or commentaries. Since information about this R-rated extended cut hit prior to the films theatrical release, fans have wondered if the extra thirty minutes would solve story problems, and if WB should have released the extended cut in theaters instead of the version that went out around the world. The ultimate edition is a superior version to the theatrical cut and certainly has restored my faith in the franchise. The added footage isn't going to alter the opinions of people who simply don't like Eisenberg's take on the villain but, where the theatrical cut often reduced Luthor to an unhinged weirdo, the Ultimate Edition makes it clear that he is a patient and ruthless puppeteer. COLLIDER participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COLLIDER gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. The decision to make Batman a force of terror among the criminal underworld of Gotham City was one of the strongest translations from script to screen in the entire film. It’s a character tailor-made for Snyder & Co’s brand of the DC Cinematic Universe: he’s dark, brooding, and violent, willing to permanently eliminate villains of any shape and size (or at least brand them) if it means protecting innocents.