Batman v Superman

Okay first off, this isn't a "OMG I was wrong! Batman v Superman movie is aces! Boom" type of post. Im not going to pretend I enjoyed it to appear cool because most everyone else don't like it. Those games are nit for me, there is no point. Batman v Superman is most definitely not a POW! Best ever Batman!! THWAK! Take that you Marvel boys!
Every movie made dealing with our beloved superheroes (are these modern gods in an age bored with sandal footed prophets?) will have a mish mash of good and bad, a helping of self indulgence, camp villains and the obligatory wise butler somewhere in the wings (under the cape?)

**** Switches off BatHype ****

I went into this movie with the BatBlinkers fully on (and yeah, I'll drop the Bat thing now) promise). If you read my older posts, you can read for yourself my first thoughts on Affleck stepping into the Bat boots (sorry ahem) and I stand by it. A bit. Michael Keaton is still my favourite Bats but Ben Affleck is now my Bruce Wayne. True story.
Its no secret that Snyder came into the movie with Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns graphic novel in mind and it shoes in Affleck's hero. This isn't a fresh faced Caped Crusader eager to flex his muscles and right the worlds wrongs. Its an older Batman who has seen Gotham feed on its weak and turn good men bad. Affleck has the air of haunted, his eyes tired not as hungry.
Its not popular with some comic fans but im excited about future instalments (should Ben Affleck choose to be part of the next one of course).

In short then, from the wreck we comic fans feared, both superheroes complimented each other rather well (though others will hold onto their disaster film). Im fortunate enough that although I love the DC/Marvel worlds, im not as hardcore as some and able to watch the films as films, and not obsess over tiny (or even bigger) details. More power to those who do.

One of the cool things I like about these superhero films are the subtle hints at future characters and storylines. The suit covered with graffiti gave me high hopes that the Red Hood will be coming into the mix at some point (Jason Todd was the second Robin).



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Speed Of Superman

I have been thinking about these 4 hour flights from UK to Australia. Usually takes 21 hours. Well London to LAX (Los Angeles) is 11 hours, while London to Houston is 10 hours. Does this mean we could be in California or Texas in about half an hour? That would truly be a revolutionary step forward in travel, and one could argue even bigger than a certain Neil Armstrongs stroll on the moon. A truly bite sized world which would change a whole heap of things from work to visiting family/friends in distand lands.
Be great for sporting events too! You could be anywhere in the world by early afternoon, hell you could even have dinner at home before setting off! And be back for supper. The more I think about it, the more exciting it sounds. Super quick travel is the logical next step because it needs to keep up with our almost immediate communications. This is not the age of the snail, it is the age of speed and bouncing across the globe like a pinball with barely time to catch a breath. Everything needs to be done YESTERDAY from messaging to meeting.