Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor.
Though it doesn't all live up to its spectacular start, Zack Snyder's hotly anticipated showdown between two great DC Comics icons is hardly a disappointment. Dawn of Justice is a dark-palette feast for the eyes, with some memorable set pieces and just the right amount of dark humor. - Three stars