It is too bad Two-Face did not make an appearance in Batman v Superman because the film is divided into distinctly opposite halves.

First, the story is smartly introduced through flashbacks and well manicured “set-ups” to turn the public, including Batman, against Superman. We gain legitimate insight into their polar opposite alter-egos and I thought Kent (Cavill) and Wayne (Affleck) were sound. Then, in a flash, our dueling superheroes go from adversaries to amigos and the barely watchable concluding hour begins and seemingly never ends.

Jeremy Irons’ no-nonsense Alfred was the clear highlight of the film. Amy Adams’ red-haired Lois Lane was curious, forthright and smart as well.

I missed the wit and slight humor of Batman. It was a very serious film and so much of the “entertainment” is in the overwhelming and headache-inducing effects. Jesse Eisenberg is victimized by typecasting as his Luthor spews anxious and over-intelligent drivel to the point I thought he was going to yell, “I created the Facebook!”

Holy underachieved potential, Batman!! This film can only signal 2.2 napkins out of 5 as Frank Costanza’s lawyer is still the most interesting man in a cape.