Nostalgia Critic (TV Series)

Batman vs. Superman (2016)

Doug Walker: Nostalgia Critic, Batman, Thomas Wayne

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• Nostalgia Critic : This is arguably the most anticipated comic book movie of all time, in that people have been waiting to see it even BEFORE it was announced. There had been several comics where Batman and Superman are together, as well as cartoons. But, despite there being tons of Batman and Superman movies, there had never been one with them together. However, with the Marvel crossovers proving to be exceptionally successful, DC felt it was time to throw their hat into the ring and use this as their means to start their own DC cinematic universe. Despite having a very strong opening, it's box office dropped a shocking 68% the following weekend. How bad is that? "Batman & Robin" second weekend had a 63% drop. Wow! That means more people went back to see that film rather than "Batman vs. Superman". What the hell have you done, Zack?

• Batman : [to Superman]  We barely have a reason to hate each other except we hate the fact that the other one kills. I'LL KILL YOU FOR THAT.

• Nostalgia Critic : Superman dies... in the second movie?

  Zack Snyder : Well don't forget there's even more than that. We use even MORE Jesus symbolism. Don't worry, we'll get through all the stations of the Cross. Luthor is sent to jail. And just when you think he's really gone for good, a few specks of dirt rise from his coffin, hinting that maybe... just maybe... he'll come back. Thus, we have combined the most famous Batman and Superman stories into one emotional package giving you exactly what you've always wanted to see. C'mon!

  Angry Joe : [stands up calmly, then rage]  Nooooooooooooo! You know what I wanna see?

  Zack Snyder : [scared]  N-no...?

  Angry Joe : I wanna see the Justice League at his funeral, but now I can't! I wanna see a hero slowly stripped of his life in the ultimate battle instead of just simply being stabbed in one swoop, but now I can't! I wanna build a connection with THIS Superman the same way he built a connection with me in hundreds of different stories, but now I can't! I want to fear that this might be the last time that Superman doesn't make it back, but now I can't! How many comics were there before Superman died?

  Zack Snyder : [scared]  I don't know...

  Angry Joe : Hundreds! Thousands! And how many movies did you have him in?

  Zack Snyder : T-two...

  Angry Joe : Two! you killed him in two movies, and you barely even focused on him! You know what I wanna see? I wanna see you EARN Superman's death! This isn't fucking Jimmy Olsen, this is Goddamn Superman! He deserves your time and respect!

  [sits back down] 

  Nostalgia Critic : [calm]  Ditto.