This is the first post in a new series I’m writing called “Preemptive Strike,” where I will voice my concerns about projects yet to be released. If there is an element or multiple elements in an upcoming project I take exception to, I will air out my opinion in this series. Today, we begin with 2016’s upcoming superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

This past Friday, thanks to the always reliable pirated leak, Warner Bros. and DC Comics were forced to release the first trailer for their upcoming superhero flick Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Now normally, I would write up a quick “Sneak Peak” and link to the trailer at the end of the piece (which I still will; see trailer below), however I have some additional thoughts I’d like to share about this movie.

In short, I hate just about every single element of this film.

Except for Ben Affleck. Unlike most everyone else on the internet, I am going to give Affleck a chance in the role (although from the looks of the trailer the poor guy had no decent material to work with). For what it’s worth, the Batman film franchise is no stranger to controversial casting. Remember Heath Ledger? Nobody was looking to give the guy from Brokeback Mountain a chance, and he turned out, in my opinion, one of the best acting performances in modern film history. Granted I’m not expecting Affleck to win an Oscar like Ledger did, but I’m still willing to see how the man does before condemning him.

But enough optimism, let’s get to the meat of the matter, and just why exactly Batman v Superman is going to be horrible:

First and foremost, this film, and the DC Cinematic Universe as a whole, were insanely rushed. When Marvel birthed it’s cinematic universe with 2008’s Iron Man, DC was in the middle of Christopher Nolan’s widely successful The Dark Knight trilogy. When that trilogy ended in 2012, DC obviously saw the massive popularity of Marvel’s MCU and The Avengers, so in 2013 DC decided to build an impromptu film universe off of their 2013 half-hit Man of Steel. So to start, the copying of Marvel’s interconnected film universe is beyond blatant, and as I said before, incredibly rushed.

To continue the Marvel comparison, that studio has put in the effort to introduce each of their characters correctly, either in their own solo film or in conjunction with another character’s story. DC, on the other hand, is introducing almost the entire Justice League of America in this second DCCU film, save for Superman (who has already been introduced) and Green Lantern (who has yet to be cast). Confirmed heroes in BvS are: Superman (Henry Cavill), Batman (Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Mamoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and The Flash (Ezra Miller) is rumored to be introduced as well. Add in the introduction of Superman’s greatest foe Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg [more on this later]), and all the characters necessary to bring in Batman, there is already way too much going in this one film – aside from the main plot.

Which brings me to my first question: Can somebody please tell me what the hell this movie is about? I understand that at some point Batman and Superman fight about something, but what is going on that causes this battle and allows the other thousand superheroes in the film to be brought in? At this moment, we are 11 months away from the film with no real indication of a story. The trailer shows basically nothing, and the plot of the film as listed on IMDb is: “The plot is unknown.” All we have to go on is the title. So, why are Batman and Superman fighting? When will the Dawn of Justice be? What is the Dawn of Justice? If two superheroes are fighting, where even is the justice?

And while I’m on the name: Batman versus Superman: Dawn of Justice has to be one of the dumbest names for a movie ever. This title is at the top of the list, along with the 1995 Japanese cinematic classic Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla.

In regards to the alleged “epic” fight between Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, all I really got from the trailer was a hero in a metal suit fighting another hero. Which, in other words, is basically DC’s way of copying Captain America: Civil War, coming to theaters just over a month after BvS. And speaking of that metal suit, Batman’s special Superman-fighting suit (Hulkbuster imitation), looks eerily similar to what a live-action LEGO Batman suit would look like. Actually, the resemblance is uncanny:

As for casting, I only have one issue: Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor. I’m sorry, but I’m having a hard time picturing a bald 31-year old Jesse Eisenberg, who looks 25, as a serious villain. When I think Lex Luthor, I think an older, experienced, ruthless nemesis – key word older – a la Bryan Cranston (who has already proved he can pull off the bald villain role). Eisenberg’s casting, to me, seems to be a version of Baby Looney Tunes meets DC Comics.

Even though I don’t mind Ben Affleck in the film, there is still a Batman issue. When the film was announced, and the 42-year old Affleck cast, it was revealed that the new Dark Knight would be “tired and weary and seasoned” and an experienced superhero. The new direction for the character would be lined up with its inspiration from Frank Miller’s limited comic series The Dark Knight Returns. In other words, not an origin story. However a video on Instagram surfaced seeming to show the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents, which is Batman’s origin story. Which then bring up the obvious question: if Batman v Superman isn’t a Batman origin story, then why are you showing Batman’s origin story? In a film that is already overflowing with superheroes and a million other things, why overpopulate the movie and force audiences to again sit through the murder of Wayne’s parents when you have said that the murder won’t be a part of the film? It doesn’t make any sense.

Alright, I’ve aired my grievances. It seems rather obvious that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is going to be a complete mess, which is what happens when a studio (DC) sloppily tries “to catch up to Marvel,” as the father of Marvel comics, Stan Lee, said at a Gillette shaving event. But what else can be expected when Zack Snyder is in charge of the universe? (For the record, I find Watchmen to be underrated, but that’s about it). All this being said, I still will make my way to the AMC down the street to see Batman v Superman when it comes out, however that is purely out of curiosity as to how DC will try to launch their shared universe, and to see just exactly how much of a disaster Dawn of Justice will be.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premiers in theaters on March 25, 2016. If the film appeals to you at all, you can watch the first trailer, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures’ YouTube page, below: