Zack Snyder Explains Batman's Rule Breaking In 'Dawn Of Justice,' Teases 'Seven Samurai'-Style 'Justice League'
Given that you've seen the intense trailers, and that the marketing about "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice" presents a weary but no less weak Batman, it's probably not a spoiler to tell you baddies meet their end at the hands of The Dark Knight in Zack Snyder's blockbuster. But there are certain fans who are outright appalled that Batman — who has a souped-up car, Batwing, and all kinds of other gadgets — has a gun in this film. However, Snyder explains his justification for Batman being judge, jury and executioner.
"I tried to do it in a technical way. There’s a great YouTube video that shows all the kills in the Christopher Nolan movies even though we would perceive them as movies where he doesn’t kill anyone. I think there’s 42 potential kills that Batman does! Also, it goes back and includes even the Tim Burton Batman movies where this reputation as a guy that doesn’t kill comes from," he told HeyUGuys. "So, I tried to do it by proxy. Shoot the car...