"Bane v Superman: the movie" is a simple superhero smack down on the surface. Smart, inventive and often funny performances highlight a common place plot and concept. Overall, it's a nostalgic movie that's solid yet quirky entertainment. It possesses a modest stylistic charm and never takes itself too seriously.
Typically within the context of a superhero fan film we expect certain parameters and limitations on characters and everything else. Keith Stahle is an uncompromisingly creative actor in this. He takes on a versatile and specific repertoire of familiar performances including Superman/ Clark Kent/ Kal-El, the Joker, Batman and Superman's father. Stahle's Kal-El is subtly suffering in a raw self psychoanalysis. The differences between Clark Kent and Superman are well defined as the personalities are reminiscent of the iconic Christopher Reeve. The most visceral and impressive aspect of the film however is Stahle's success in recreating the presence of Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brando, two legendary American actor-hero titans, both of whom received top billing for their supporting work in the original Superman and Batman movies, respectively. Not many an actor could emulate the intensity of one of these "acting gods" to the degree of accuracy that Stahle achieves. If for no other reason, I recommend checking it out for that.