The effect that San Diego Comic-Con can have on a movie is a strange thing; the excitement generated from footage seen at the show can turn a project into a must-see — within a certain demographic, at least. On the other hand, it can turn it into a target for derision and snark, should the Comic-Con hive mind decide that it’s not something that lives up to their collective expectations.
This year, there are a couple of high-profile projects that run the risk of disappointing fans: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.Batman v Superman’s buzz to date has been unpredictable, with some comic book fans unhappy with the tone of the trailer and, more importantly, the tone of Man of Steel.
