Skip to main content

Justice League (2017)


Minor Spoilers Ahead
It's not really a spoiler since you know it's (he's) coming.
Justice League directed by both Zack Synder and Joss Whedon is about a group of superheroes that come together to fight an alien henchman for Darkseid.
Highest paid actor, Ben Affleck, feels like he's just going through the motions of doing this film. He doesn't really have any good stunts and keeps his body suit on for all of the action scenes which makes me wonder if he actually trained for the film like he did Batman v. Superman.
Henry Cavill had a pretty bad rendering done on his mustache to remove it from the film and thus hinders his ability to act. It's not his fault he was contractually obligated to keep the stache.
Gal Gadot doesn't have the same sort of direction she did with Patty Jenkins, and it is more noticeable to trained eyes. The average movie-going audience won't notice though. She's a highlight of the film.
Ezra Miller should have gotten a stand-alone movie to flesh out his character. There was so much potential there in a rushed film to "catch up" to marvel. Marvel put in the groundwork for their lesser-favorite characters. Heck Thor got a mediocre movie out before avenger. He's easily the best actor in the film.
Jason Momoa, eye candy and pretty much nothing more.
Ray Fisher tried, he really did. Oh, he plays Cyborg since no one knows who this actor is. You might be saying "wasn't he that guy in..." and the answer is no.
By the way, the trivia you probably don't know is, Game of Thrones has more than one actor that's in this film. Jason Momoa is the obvious choice, but the bad guy, Steppenwolf, is voice acted by Ciaran Hinds. You're probably thinking, "Who is that?" well he played Mance Rayder, The King Beyond the Wall.
Was the film entertaining, yes, did it have flaws that critics will notice, yes. Was there trivial scenes about a family in an abandoned city that was there for whatever reason, yes. Oh and no cliffhanger. It's not a spoiler. There's just nowhere to go next. I mean they could do Darkseid but at this point, it really seems like didn't we do this already?

Result: B (It's good, but you'd be better off waiting till it's on streaming services)
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Jackass: Best and Last (2026)

Jackass: Best and Last is directed by Jeff Tremaine , who has guided the franchise since the beginning, and stars Johnny Knoxville alongside many of the familiar faces that helped make Jackass such a cultural phenomenon. Marketed as both a farewell and a celebration, the film splits its focus between archival footage and newly filmed material. While the nostalgic moments remind audiences why the series became so popular, the heavy reliance on older footage makes the movie feel less like a proper sequel and more like a retrospective with a few new additions. Johnny Knoxville , known for Jackass and Bad Grandpa , remains the face of the franchise and still brings his usual enthusiasm and willingness to suffer for entertainment. Even as age has clearly slowed some of the more dangerous stunts, Knoxville continues to provide the energy and personality that holds the film together. His presence helps maintain the spirit of the earlier entries, even when the material itself feels less a...
Post a Comment
Read more

Supergirl (2026)

Supergirl is directed by Craig Gillespie , known for I, Tonya and Cruella , and written by Ana Nogueira . The film attempts to launch a new corner of the DC universe while simultaneously giving Supergirl her own coming of age journey. While the movie does succeed in giving its protagonist a genuine character arc and lays some groundwork for future stories, the script often struggles with dialogue and plot points. Several lines land awkwardly, pulling scenes out of their emotional moments rather than enhancing them. In many cases, the performances feel less at fault than the direction, as stronger takes or rewrites could have improved several key exchanges. Milly Alcock , known for House of the Dragon , carries the film and easily emerges as its greatest strength. She brings vulnerability, confidence, and determination to Supergirl, making the character feel relatable even when the material around her falters. Alcock does everything she can with the dialogue she is given, and her per...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Drama (2026)

The Drama is directed by Kristoffer Borgli  known for Dream Scenario and Sick of Myself. T he film feels determined to present itself as something profound and artistic. Borgli leans heavily into style and ambiguity, but the result is a movie that often feels more interested in appearing meaningful than actually being meaningful. The pacing is hurt by constant quick cuts between scenes, rarely allowing a moment to breathe or an emotion to settle. Just as a scene starts to build momentum, the film jumps somewhere else, making it difficult for any dramatic moment to land with the weight it deserves. Zendaya , known for Dune and Challengers , plays her role with an extremely restrained approach. Unfortunately, the performance often feels one-note, with much of her emotional range limited to variations of frustration and disappointment. Whether this was a directorial choice or an acting one, it creates a distance between the character and the audience that the film never overcomes....
Post a Comment
Read more