I had low expectations about Justice League. This is director Zack Snyder's 3rd film in the DC Extended Universe and the first two films that he helmed: Man of Steel and last year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice were polarizing. There were fans but some people especially those hardcore DC Comics fans were disappointed by the treatment.
Justice League is different though. There are still some dark, brooding elements that are the signature style of Snyder. Fortunately, writer Josh Whedon who gave the Avengers series in the rival Marvel Universe, brought some needed humor and vibrance in the film. It also helped that the films running time is only 2 hours which is one of the shortest in superhero comic book films. It sets the stage for more films in the series that hopefully are as entertaining as this one. Gal Gadot fresh from the success of Wonder Woman earlier this year, continues her charm that was a big factor on why her stand alone film was both a critical and box office success. Ezra Miller's Barry Allen/The Flash, Jason Momoa's Arthur Curry/Aquaman and Ray Fisher's Victor Stone/Cyborg were given little introductions in the previous films and now I can say that I'm extremely satisfied with their performances in the film. Miller still has that natural comic timing which made him the breakout star of 2012's The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Momoa has the built and look of a superhero built to live and survive water. Fisher has the fewer screen credits among the cast but his Cyborg has a bright future ahead. I'm now looking forward to see them again on the big screen reprising their iconic characters.
Ben Affleck's portrayal of the Caped Crusader is arguably one of the best and Henry Cavill's Superman died in the previous film but a movie about Justice League ain't complete without the Man of Steel. Be ready to be surprised and entertained.
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