Arvindh Mani

In many ways, it's better than its predecessor widely considered one of the greatest shows ever. The comparatively slower pacing does justice to the reserved but excellent acting performances, the layered plot threads and most importantly in aid of the build-up to the cliffhanger moments. Overall the character arcs of the combined BCS cast far exceed that of BB, but it's equally clear why the latter is more popular. I take solace in knowing that BCS will gain fans more gradually, with each repeat viewing enhancing the experience.

Mads Mikkelsen is simply one of the greatest actors I've seen.

The approach towards making this film, paired with the general (albeit early) audience & critics reaction, is a testament to how far standards have fallen in recent times. Visually it's quite a treat, but as so many have already said, what happened to the story? The screenplay is a mess - either horribly underdeveloped, or intentionally dumbed down and lifeless so that it can appeal to a mass audience. It's a superhero franchise waiting to happen.