6 Reasons to Get Excited for the New DC Film Universe

With the slew of superhero films hitting the theaters this year, there is no question that the biggest gamble is the official introduction of the DC Film Universe with its two films Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad.  Not only does this franchise have some serious catching up to do if it wants any hope of being taken seriously next to Marvel’s movie universe, it also has to follow the not-so-hot Man of Steel. There’s also been a lot of baggage placed on the two films already with the scrutiny of casting Ben Affleck as The Caped Crusader and the Joker’s overall design.

It’s not surprising that up until the release of the latest Suicide Squad and Batman v Superman trailers, many were skeptical of this franchise having any success. However, faith has apparently been restored, and we now have at least six good reasons to be excited for this upcoming universe.

6. We Will Finally See Harley Quinn on the Big Screen and She Looks Amazing

Harley Quinn has been a fan favorite since her debut in Batman: The Animated Series and now we’re finally seeing her in action on the big screen. Fans have been reacting positively to her appearance thus far, arguing that she stole the show in the latest Suicide Squad trailer. It also looks as though we’ll be getting an origin story based on her most recent reboot.

5. There is a Great Possibility for More Than One Backstory in Suicide Squad

It’s pretty clear Harley Quinn is getting the backstory treatment in Suicide Squad. But when looking closely at the latest trailer and the Comic Con trailer, it looks as though we may getting more insight into Deadshot, Enchantress, and El Diablo at the very least. But it’s more likely we’ll be getting origin stories for all of the Suicide Squad in one form or another.

4. There May Actually Be Some Good Humor

One of Man of Steel’s biggest problems was its “dark” nature. And by dark, I mean overly dramatic dark. While Christopher Nolan’s films managed to retain its dark, gritty tone while also adding some humorous aspects through Heath Ledger’s Joker, Man of Steel seemed to struggle. But with characters such as Harley Quinn, the Joker, and even Lex Luthor, it would appear as though both films will have a better sense of balancing the tone of their respectable movies.

3. Lex Luthor May Be Providing Most of the Humor in Dawn of Justice

While this is a complete gamble on Warner Brothers’ part, the casting choice of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor may be the saving grace in terms of tone for this movie. His eccentric personality provides most of the comedic aspects in the trailer and, given Jesse Eisenberg’s track record in comedic roles, I wouldn’t be surprised if most of the humor throughout the film stems through his role.

Granted, this interesting casting choice could ultimately prove to be a complete disaster, but given the lack of humor in Man of Steel, I’m willing to try anything at this point.

2. We May Finally Be Getting Past the First Robin

It’s no secret Robin has gotten a bad rep since his appearance in the Joel Schumacher adaptations of the Batman Universe. Christopher Nolan clearly avoided the whole situation by having Joseph Gordon Levitt portray an incarnation of all the Robins combined. Considering Batman and Superman have the longest film careers out of all the DCU characters, it’s actually surprising we have never gotten past Dick Grayson when it comes to live-action film and television.

But the torn and disfigured Boy Wonder suit combined with the cryptic message “you let your family die” can only mean one thing: we’re finally getting Jason Todd. While it’s unclear if he will actually make an appearance in Dawn of Justice or Suicide Squad, it seems pretty certain we’ll at least get a setup for future films. Given Bruce Wayne is supposed to be in his 40’s, this makes perfect sense; not only would it give room for a backstory involving a different Robin, it would also provide potential for a new sidekick.

1. Wonder Woman

We’ve been asking for this Amazon warrior princess to appear on the silver screen for years. And after only appearing for a brief moment at the the end of the Dawn of Justice trailer, she manages to single handedly steal the show. While it’s still unclear as to what sort of role she will play, we expect her to kick some serious ass.