This 30-minute difference also had a major consequence for the film's age rating. The restored footage, which included a more graphic depiction of violence (such as a brutal prison shanking and the bullet-riddled execution of an African village), was too intense for the MPAA's PG-13 guidelines. As a result, the Ultimate Edition was officially given an . As Snyder noted, the rating wasn't due to nudity or language, but just enough violence to "tip the scale" into R-rated territory.
The extended runtime allows for a slower burn, making the eventual clash between the two icons feel earned rather than forced. Warehouse fight , for a deeper philosophical analysis? Batman.v.Superman.Dawn.of.Justice.2016.EXTENDED...
Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor was a lightning rod for criticism. The theatrical cut left him looking like a hyperactive tech bro with no clear plan. The cut restores several key scenes that reveal his master plan brick by brick. This 30-minute difference also had a major consequence