'It's the audience that matters': Henry Cavill dismisses negative reviews from critics... as Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice opens worldwide

By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com

Published: 14:10 EST, 24 March 2016 | Updated: 15:11 EST, 24 March 2016

The critics reviews are in and they're mostly negative.

But British actor Henry Cavill, who reprises his Man Of Steel role in the much-hyped Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, doesn't care.

'What is really going to matter, I believe, is what the audience says, because they’re the ones who are buying tickets,' the 32-year-old told Yahoo! Movies UK.

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Don't care: Henry Cavill steeled himself against poor reviews after critics slammed Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. The actor said it's what the audience thinks that matters ahead of the film's global debut Friday

Don't care: Henry Cavill steeled himself against poor reviews after critics slammed Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. The actor said it's what the audience thinks that matters ahead of the film's global debut Friday

Cavill went on to say that film critics come into a movie with preconceived notions and personal opinions that color their reviews

But when it comes to judging the success of a film, and the longevity of a franchise, it's what fans think that really matters.

'The audience’s voice is loudest and after this weekend the audience, at least partly, will have spoken,' Cavill said.

First in a franchise: British star Cavill plays Superman opposite Ben Affleck as Batman, while Israeli actress Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman in the much-hyped DC Comics superheroes showdown

First in a franchise: British star Cavill plays Superman opposite Ben Affleck as Batman, while Israeli actress Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman in the much-hyped DC Comics superheroes showdown

Israeli actress Gal Gadot is winning raves for her debut as Wonder Woman, a role she's currently shooting in a standalone film due for release next year.

She told the website that director Zack Snyder did 'incredible work.'

'He set the groundwork for more characters to come in the future in such an interesting way,' she said. 

'I think this movie is huge, massive,' she added.

She's got the moves: Gadot, 30, is one thing critics do rave about, giving her kudos for lighting up the screen as the kick ass female superhero

She's got the moves: Gadot, 30, is one thing critics do rave about, giving her kudos for lighting up the screen as the kick ass female superhero

The pre-release interest from the movie-going public has been huge, with Variety reporting Wednesday that pre-sales for the movie on Fandango were the biggest in its history, beating previous record-holders The Dark Knight Rises and Avengers: Age of Ultron at the same point in the sales cycle.

But if the reviews are anything to go by, the superhero movie may not be as big a blockbuster as Warner Bros. hopes with critics labeling it as 'disjointed,' 'gloomy,' 'a storytelling disgrace' and 'a joyless slog.'

The Hollywood Reporter summed it up succinctly: 'The film may be imposing, but it's not fun.' 

If fans feel the same way, that would affect repeat business.

And according to ScreenRant.com, while the DC Comics film is likely to bring in $150 million domestically over its opening weekend, and an estimated $350 million worldwide, the poor reviews could stop it from exceeding those projections.

The Batman v Superman showdown sets the scene for a slate of DC Comics films from Warner Bros. and stars Henry Cavill reprising his Superman role from Man Of Steel, and Ben Affleck as a new incarnation of the Caped Crusader.

Affleck's casting was greeted with groans by ardent comic book fans, but critics generally applaud his efforts to make Bruce Wayne a darker and more weary type of hero.

But almost universally reviews lay the blame for the film's failure to deliver on director Zack Snyder, who helmed Man Of Steel and Watchman.

'This movie is a crime against comic book fans,' screams the headline for Vox.com's review.

UsWeekly described it as '151 minutes of doom and gloom.' 

'This was supposed to be the most epic superhero movie ever made. Instead, we got a cliched, manic villain and two well-intentioned heroes fighting for no reason at all,' wrote The Daily Beast's reviewer.

Defended her director: Amy Adams, pictured with Gadot, Affleck and Cavill at the movie's New York premiere on Monday, explained that actors and directors don't make films for the critics, but for the audience

Defended her director: Amy Adams, pictured with Gadot, Affleck and Cavill at the movie's New York premiere on Monday, explained that actors and directors don't make films for the critics, but for the audience

Praise: Affleck generally won over critics who praised him for his acting chops and for bringing to life a 'more gritty and world weary' Batman, while Cavill was less lauded for his second outing as Superman

Praise: Affleck generally won over critics who praised him for his acting chops and for bringing to life a 'more gritty and world weary' Batman, while Cavill was less lauded for his second outing as Superman

Amy Adams, who plays Lois Lane, emphasized that Snyder and the cast didn't make the movie 'for the critics,' but for fans and that fan responses from previews have been positive.

'People should form their own opinion rather than going on the word of somebody,' she actress said. 

Meanwhile, Snyder, who helmed Man of Steel and Watchmen,  appeared bemused by the criticism.

Describing himself as 'a comic book guy,' he approached the project from that perspective,. 

'I don’t know how else to do it 100%, so it is what it is,' said Snyder.

He's set to begin production on the next spin-off Justice League in April. 

Bemused: Director Zack Snyder seemed unable to comprehend why critics slammed his handling of Batman v Superman, blaming him for the disjointed plotline and humorless delivery

Bemused: Director Zack Snyder seemed unable to comprehend why critics slammed his handling of Batman v Superman, blaming him for the disjointed plotline and humorless delivery

 

 

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