Batman v Superman Rewatch: Minute 73, 'A One Percent Chance'

Published Aug 28, 2020

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As the most controversial comic book movie in history, the debates over Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice rage on even years later. The online discussion divided audiences into either loving or hating Zack Snyder's take on DC's heroes, instead of discussing it as fans--a problem the Batman v Superman: By The Minute Podcast hopes to change.

The questions posed by the movie itself--What does "the American Way" mean today? When does a hero become a villain? How would Earth react to the events of Man of Steel?--went unexplored. Even if the film's detractors despise the answers Snyder offers to these questions, shouldn't superhero fans decide for themselves if they're worth asking? Two Screen Rant Editors have set out to discover the truth, rewatching the movie one minute at a time.

Whether you love the film, despise it, or were among those driven out of the middle or disappointed, all are invited to hosts Stephen Colbert and Andrew Dyce as they examine Batman v Superman's characters, plot, themes, cinematography, stunt work, and the film's place in the larger history of superhero storytelling. With 72 minutes of the "Ultimate Cut" already down, fans can start from the very beginning on their podcast service of choice--or listen to the latest episode, Minute 73: "A One Percent Chance" below.

Welcome to Batman v Superman: By The Minute, a podcast devoted to rewatching, discussing, and deconstructing Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, one minute at a time.

In Minute 73: "A One Percent Chance" Bruce Wayne dismisses Alfred's warning of the powerlessness that can turn men cruel, instead embracing the ridiculous idea that if Superman could possibly become their enemy, then he must attack as if it is an absolute certainty. A highly controversial moment for many Batman fans, but one the United States government embraced following their own tragedy on September 11th, 2001. If Batman once stood against the institution of law and justice, but is now wielded like a weapon by the Gotham police, has the caped crusader finally fallen... or has the country?

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