Justice League (Zack Snyder, November 17, 2017) Movie • Page 45

HULK defenders unite

 

I would very much like to see a really good Hulk movie one of these days. (I enjoy HULK, but it is unquestionably flawed in several respects).

That is a character I think Marvel has really underserved (both in the comics and in the movie world).

But then again, i suspect my view of who the Hulk is as a character would diverge greatly from what others would want to see.

Anywho, I am going to try and convince the wife to see this on Sunday. I kinda want to watch some JLU episodes to get myself excited, but i fear that might set unrealistic expectations for the film.

 

Seeing this at 6:30 alone!!

 

Looks like most of the reviews are in. Honestly, 53% is higher than I thought it'd score in aggregate. Looks like Metacritic isn't getting a ton of reviews in. Its sitting at 47 there, but only has 44 reviews.

I might end up taking a day next week and going to see it.

 

I fucking loved this. There are a lot of flaws, but man it was so enjoyable seeing everyone on screen.

 

Hell yeah, my thoughts too essentially. Flaws are there an apparent, but it is just a fun theater outing.

 

Not the first time somebodys said and im preaching to the choir but this but I wish Rotten Tomatoes would make their Average Rating a little more prominent. Might help people realize its not an actual score on the movie so they can stop freaking out.

I get theres other aggregate sites and thats their brand, but I feel like thats the more important score and its not even on the mobile site and you cant search their movies based on the average rating only the tomatometer which sucks.

That said 5.3 is pretty bad haha still excited to see this.

 

Not very good, but I am always giddy seeing a live action Batman on screen.

 

I would give this movie a solid 7/10. The first half hour was sluggish but everything after that was enjoyable. I’m excited to see more of The Flash and this movie did better with Superman than MOS or BVS. Seeing the team in one room and exchanging dialogue was a treat.

 

I dug Flash, I loved the "we're the accidents bonding between him and Cyborg but I wish they toned down his comedic relief a tad. It seems that like 80-90 percent of his lines were comedy based, and it worked, but it seemed just a tad excessive.

 

Also, I agree with it being a bit sluggish in the beginning, I thought it really picked up when Steppenwolf gets the mother box from the Amazons, that scene was fantastic it's one of the scenes I run through my head in excitement to see again tomorrow.

 

This movie wasn't great, but it was generally consistently enjoyable. It was also a necessary step from the cumbersome, grating mess that was BvS into the vision for the DC universe that Wonder Woman already proved was possible. Basically, this apologized for and cleaned up after the mess of previous films, did a little proof of concept for some of the stuff they want to do going forward, and set the table for a DC that feels like DC, all built on a narrative that was tight and cohesive but also rushed and shallow, with all the pros and cons of an episode of a cartoon series. I don't think I'm in any hurry to rewatch this, but I left the film in a good mood, entertained by what I had just witnessed and excited for what's to come; I personally count that as a win.

As for my review of Superman... The revival premise was convoluted nonsense that didn't even acknowledge that dirt was already hovering over his grave at the end of BvS. The debate before and unnecessary fight after that revival reminded me heavily of Vision's birth in Age of Ultron. It was goofy, but like... I don't care. lol. I feel here a much stronger version of what I felt about Sara's revival on Arrow: It's lame, but I love the outcome, so who freakin' cares? And indeed, the Superman we got in the third act was Superman through and through. Jovial, with saturated colors, prioritizing saving innocents over the fight with the big baddie, freeze breath, a tiny snippet of the John Williams theme that was over way too quickly, ripped open shirt money shot. It was all there. Now DC just needs to clear their busy slate and make room ASAP for a new Superman solo film ideally not called "Man of Steel 2."

 

It’s almoat 1am, so I’m gonna keep this short.

I had fun. It was not great, sadly. Unlike BvS, this movie left me wanting more. I rewatched BvS last night and it was such a slog to get through. This went by quickly and showed a world and characters that I want to see more of.

 

Also, in a weird way I’m still trying to process, this reminded me of Rogue One.

 

Guess I’ll see this at the $5 show next week

 

The Superman CGI lip was so glaring.

 

There was really a CGI lip?

 

In certain scenes they had to remove Henry’s mustache. I read that before going into the theater. But multiple people in my audience noticed from the very first scene. It’s distracting.

 

That’s comically sad

 

I saw a photo of the lip and it looks funny

 

"Pet Sematary" made me love that whole thing haha.

 

biggest criticism is that I'm just so over lazy cgi. there was a lot of cgi in this, some worked, some really didn't. some was among the worst cgi I've seen in a long time.

however, once I was just like, that problem is what it is. I just sat back and had a great time watching these heroes come together. villain was simple but fine. so happy to have superman actually be superman. that one line right before that big punch. I don't wanna say it cause I always forget how to spoiler block things haha. but yeah. do I expect more from comic book films these days? sure. but this was a great time out at the theatre, i'll be watching it again, and it makes me excited for more with these characters.

 

I could live with Steppenwolf’s CGI, I guess (please stop with GCI villains though), but I LOATHE the look of the final act — similar to the Doomsday sequence in BvS. So bland and phony and just plain ugly to look at. The stuff growing out of the ground was particularly bad. First encounter with Supes was easily my favorite part, though it didn’t make sense with the BvS cliffhanger as stated above. And yeah, there were some very amateur looking shots / takes at times, especially that first encounter between Bruce and Aquaman.

 

Did you like Justice League? Did finally seeing all these characters together on the big screen together make you hungry for more? Luckily for you, the Chorus comic book thread’s community has put together another batch of accessible recommendations for new readers to check out.

Whether you’re brand new to the wild and wonderful world of comics or a lapsed reader looking to jump back in, any one of these 5 books would be a great, fun place to start! Also, if you’d like more recommendations (Justice League-related or otherwise), or if you’re a current reader interested in a cool place to talk comics, all are welcome in the official comic book thread. Come join us!

Justice League: Origin
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Jim Lee
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This modern retelling of the Justice League's origin, from the launch of the "New 52" brand, is likely the biggest influence for this new film. Here, instead of Steppenwolf, it is Darkseid himself who invades earth, forcing these seven classic DC heroes to unite into a team capable of saving the world. This story, written by DC legend Geoff Johns, is why Cyborg is now one of those members of the League instead of a Teen Titan. The plot follows a pretty standard "heroes meet, initially clash, and then unite to save the day" structure, but Johns' writing and Jim Lee's art make it a fun adventure. - @Tim

JLA: New World Order
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist: Howard Porter
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In 1997, Grant Morrison was tasked with relaunching DC Comics’ fledgling marquee franchise, The Justice League of America. Morrison found success by returning to a very simple formula: bring DC’s seven most popular characters together and have them face larger than life villains. And so, Morrison’s first issue saw Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash (Wally West), Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter team up for the first time in decades. The story, told in four issues with titles referencing sci-fi classics, sees a new set of heroes, the Hyperclan, descend from the skies to help ensure that Earth does not befall the fate of its planet. To that end, the Hyperclan make a bold spectacle of remaking the Sahara Desert into fertile land. Are the Hyperclan benevolent helpers who are willing to do what Earth’s heroes have not? Or is there something more sinister underneath? This story is cinematically rendered by artist Howard Porter and introduces some lasting concepts into the DC mythos. It is well worth your time if you want to see the “Big 7” together in a big, bold, superheroic adventure. - @scottlechowicz

Justice League: A League of One
Writer: Christopher Moeller
Artist: Christopher Moeller
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"A League of One" begins with Wonder Women tasked with making an impossible decision. The Oracle of Delphi tells Wonder Woman of a prophecy, the last Dragon has awoken and has begun her burning revenge against the humans that hunted her kind to extinction. The Oracle warns Wonder Woman that “In victory the heroes fall. Dragon, slaying as she's slain.” To save the lives of her friends, The Justice League, she must defeat each one of them, and face the Dragon as its sole Destroyer. She understands the sacrifice she must make, she curses the gods that led her to such a pointless fate, then she walks with her head held high to confront the ancient monstrosity and her impending death. The best moments of this story come from the one-on-one battles where Diana must use her strength and intelligence to overcome the League. The Batman and Superman fights are wonderful, as you might expect. All of this is painted beautifully by Christopher Moeller, pulling double duty as both the writer and the illustrator. His expression of Flash's speed is especially gorgeous. "League of One" is collected with another story titled "Cold Steel," also written and illustrated by Moeller. Honestly, I enjoyed this story just as much as "League Of One." Each member of the League gets a large, robot, Pacific Rim style suit as they take part in an epic space war, which should be all you really need to know. - @Vivatoto

Kingdom Come
Writer: Mark Waid
Artist: Alex Ross
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You won't find too many comics that look the way Kingdom Come does. That's due to Alex Ross' art style, which is absolutely stunning. On top of the art, there's a great story in the four issues. While the story is an older one, it still stands up today. You have a ton of major players in the comic, including the big three in Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. There are multiple groups fighting for what they think is right in Kindgom Come. You have Superman's Justice League, Batman's Outsiders, Lex Luthor's Mankind Liberation Front, and Magog's Justice Battalion. The heroes we're so used to seeing have stepped down because the public seems content with Magog's style of dealing with the world's threats, which is mostly by killing them. It's an intense comic that doesn't affect any of the current continuity since it's an Elseworlds comic. You can read it any time and it'll just be a great story to read. It might not directly correlate to the film, but you'd certainly be missing out if you don't check it out. - @Deanna

DC: The New Frontier
Writer: Darwyn Cooke
Artist: Darwyn Cooke
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A six issue comic series written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke that at it’s very basic level is a fantastic Justice League story. However, it won’t take long to realize that within this story is so much more. The story thrives on the backdrop of the real world era’s of 1945 to 1960. We see the JSA fall away in the wake of McCarthyism, with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman continuing in their fight in their own ways. This series is largely built around vignettes of Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), J'onn J’onzz (Martian Manhunter), and Barry Allen (The Flash) finding their way to become the heroes we know them to be.

This comic is a wonderful ride as you watch the Golden Age meet the Silver Age. The story carefully walks across a tightrope of dark and violent that may feel more in line with Watchman or Kingdom Come, and the pure fun and hope that would feel right at home in another favorite period piece of mine, The Rocketeer. Darwyn Cooke manages to blend this line flawlessly so none of it ever feels out of place. While the series builds up to an exciting and huge team up of superheroes, it’s the human stories and morality tales throughout that make this stand out as something truly special. Of course, the stunning and classic artwork of Darwyn Cooke certainly helps! - @BackyardHero11