Justice League is half directed by Zac Snyder (300) and half directed by Joss Whedon (The Avengers) and stars Ben Affleck (The Town), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wall Flower), Jason Momoa (Conan the Barbarian) and Ray Fisher. It tells the story of the Bruce Wayne enlisting the help of other superpowers individuals in order to face the greatest threat the world as ever seen, Steppenwolf.
The DCEU has been struggling through its first four movies. Man of Steel started it off, and is arguably the best it has ever been. The following films felt very hobbled together, with no clear direction or focus. This year's Wonder Woman made it feel like it may have been getting back on track, bring promise to the future of the franchise. Justice League was plagued by behind the scenes problems, and the fact that it came out in December is nothing short of a miracle. Heading into the movie, I was optimistic but skeptical.
To put it lightly, Justice League is a mess. Hacked and chopped to pieces, scenes feel out of place and cobbled together. Characters make decisions out of nowhere, and you cannot help but feel that a lot of exposition was cut in favor of action. The fact that $300 million was spent on this movie is incredible because none of that money is on display. The special effects are unfinished and green screen moments are so obvious it makes you cringe.
Some positives in the movies are the moments between the members of the Justice League. Even in end-of-times scenarios, they still find time to have fun and build relationships. The only problem is that for some of these characters, it is the only character-building time we get. And there inlays the biggest issue of the film: the team up movie should not be the first time we are introduced to over half the team. Aquaman, the Flash, and Cyborg had practically no time in any movie before suddenly being put into the spotlight. A two-hour movie does not give enough time to establish all the new characters and put them into a fight to save the world.
Is there a good movie somewhere inside of the movie we got? Possibly. Is the 120 minute movie we are given good? No.
When should you see it?
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