VIDEO REVIEW: Batman Vs Superman is a 'super knockout', say fans at Cineworld Sheffield
And by the time they left - over two and a half hours later - it really was dawn of justice, with most fans saying the big fight blockbuster packs a solid punch.
VIDEO: Press the play button above to watch our exclusive video report and fan verdicts.
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Hide AdBatman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, the must see Easter film, has had mixed critical reviews.
It is dark and broody, with sometimes complex sub plots which are incoherently structured, lacking clarity and purpose.
There's little of the humour that Marvel packs a punch with in the likes of its Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America and Spiderman films.
This certainly isn't a kids friendly outing.
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Hide AdBut hey, it is Batman Vs Superman - though in itself a tough one for us mere mortals to get our heads around, when we've always championed both corners as world saving good guys on our side.
What director Zack Snyder's film does well - without any spoilers here - is to make sense of the feud. Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern day saviour, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs.
Mixed in spectacular special effects, stunning photography and quite incredible new Batman outfits - including Armoured Batman and Desert Batman. Toys Are Us will be rubbing their hands together.
Then of course there is the showdown itself between our two icons, in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. If you thought John Wayne and Victor Mclaglen's dust up in The Quiet Man was a fight, wait while you get a load of this.
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Hide AdHenry Cavill is back on the big screen as Superman/Clark Kent but this is Ben Affleck's first outing as Batman/Bruce Wayne. Despite some fans not liking the idea, believe me, with his suave good looks and athletic build, Affleck was born to be the Dark Knight. And he doesn't disappoint.
If only the script had been a little more clear this would have been more than 7.5 out of 10.
Here's what fans made of it on the night.
Nicola Styles, 31, of Barnsley said: "It is honestly the best film I've seen this year and I watch a lot of films. It was so exciting, kept you engaged all the ay through it. Absolutely amazing."
Paul Brady, 48, part of Chesterfield based Superheroes cosplay team, who turned up as Armoured Batman, said of the film: "I thought it was absolutely fantastic. I wasn't expecting that.It was great."
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Hide AdChris Hall, of Doncaster, who arrived as Desert Batman, added: "Absolutely marvellous movie.Three graphic novels all rolled into one. Classic stories and really good action."
John Hall, 25, of Doncaster, also in his Batman outfit to pose for photos before the screening, said after watching the film: "I won't give any spoilers away but ti is spot on. It did the comic books justice."
Antony Oates, aged 18, of Swinton said: "I thought it was brilliant. It took a while to get going. But brilliant."
Nicola Moxon, 38, of Sheffield, said: "Absolutely brilliant. I really enjoyed it."
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Hide AdHayley Smith, 18, said: "I'll definitely be telling my friends to come and watch it. Ten out of 10."
Andy Meakin, 43, Cineworld Sheffield's Operations Manager, said: "Close to 2,000 people came along to se what was the Smackdown of the century. Forget WWE wrestling, this is what everyone has been waiting for. It's certainly been a knockout punch. Everyone expects the Man Of Steel will be able to beat Batman in a fight because he is immortal and can take on anything. But Batman has got some tricks up hi sleeve as fans of the comics will know and there's quite a few punches thrown in both directions."
* Batman v Superman, from Warner Bros. Pictures, is now on general release, and at Cineworld Sheffield in VIP 2D, VIP 3D, 2D, 3D, IMAX with Laser and 4DX. Find out more and buy tickets at cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/sheffield