Comic book films are full of intricate storytelling.
But sometimes, even Batman, Spider-Man & Iron Man need Basil Exposition’s help… And whod start anything with those three words?
It can work well or poorly no matter what the approach.
But what of the truly confusing exposition dumps?
This is our look at the areas in which superhero storytelling can fall down.
Your mileage may vary on Zack SnydersWatchmenmovie, even when it comes to the widely acclaimed opening title sequence.
Some films are so adept at showing rather than telling, they never bother to explain powers.
Its certainly very comprehensive in linking him back to the plot ofBatman Begins.
The sudden but inevitable betrayal of Talia al Ghul (nee.
The clunkiest of these will find the film parking the main plot instead of continuing the momentum.
But it was still cut down in post-production, rendering Thors bath detour somewhat incoherent in the finished film.
It all feels a bitBatman Foreveragain.
Anyway, back on topic… Other scenes aim to clarify something weve already seen, but only contradict and obscure things further.
But why are Samuel L Jackson and Scarlett Johansson dressed as Nazis in that scene?
We suggest you dont worry about such things and make a run at enjoy yourselves.
