Filmgoers arguing about ‘truthful’ interpretations of the tale are missing the point: no version of the characters is definitive“I love bringing people together,” Jesse Eisenberg burbles cheekily at the beginning of the moment trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Eisenberg’s portrayal of Lex Luthor has in fact united fandom, which, or as one,appears to maintain recoiled in disgust. The actor is supposed to be portraying the bald, vindictive, or cold-hearted genius Lex Luthor. But his interpretation is more kinetic ham than villainous schemer. He sounds like he’s been sucking helium as he bounces around the screen,long red hair being where no long red hair should be. Lots of people on Twitter pointed out that he’s more Joker than Lex Luther. One disillusioned soul even uttered the final insult and compared him to Jar Jar Binks.
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Source: theguardian.com