Jesse Eisenberg may not fit the traditional archetype of Lex Luthor; it’s also pretty clear that he was never supposed to fit that idea in the first place.
The Matrix star’s recent comment to The Los Angeles Times highlight what many die-hard DC fans have echoed since Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters in March.
The film did unexpected and bizarre things with a well-worn universe, and that’s deserving of commendation.
It’s not the most traditional superhero movie in the genre, but it took creative risks that are at the very least worthy of praise.