One of the biggest and most anticipated movies of the year is finally out and it's been a long time coming. The abrupt departure of Zack Snyder in the 2017 theatrical version of the film was changed due to a family emergency, which caused the film to change directors, leaving Snyders's vision left incomplete. He was replaced by Joss Whedon, "The Avengers" director. Though the 2017 edition of the film was not as successful as it could've been this new version and the fan-given name "The Snyder Cut" is much more exciting than the original theatrical cut.
If it wasn't for the fan outcry and demand to release this version of the film, we would've probably never have seen it. It is very surprising because it blew me away. This new entry into the "DCEU" (DC Extended Universe) is mind-blowing and it will surprise audiences.
Zack Snyder finally gives audiences the gargantuan spectacle they have been waiting for. It is massively entertaining and is jam-packed with even more action than the original 2017 version. This is quite possibly his best film. The attention to detail, depth, and the story are insane and there is so much that he does that expands on the theatrical Whedon version of the film. More villainy, more action and it is sweet. This is the film that we have been waiting for. It is one of the best DC Comics movies yet.
The cast like before is the star studded line up returning: Gal Gadots' "Wonder Woman", Henry Cavills' "Superman", Ben Afflecks' "Batman" and Jason Momoas' "Aquaman" are amazing in this film. They once again knock it out of the park in this film. They all even deliver even more awesomeness than in the original 2017 version.
Each character throughout the whole film gets even more screen time versus the original film. Their performances in this new version of the "Justice League" are action-packed, fun and exciting through the whole film.
Scoring the "Snyder Cut" is Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL. Holkenborg previously scored the Batman Vs Superman film in collaboration with Hans Zimmer. His score in this new film is electrifying and magnifies the films tension and pivitol moments with robustness that make the film even more dark than before.
It has been a long time coming for this film and the time is now. This film is a showstopping superhero epic thriller that was well worth the wait. It offers so much more given its massive runtime and that should excite fans well enough to watch the film. It is a smash hit and it is one of the more surprising and thoroughly entertaining film from DC Comics in recent years. And it definitely is way better than the first version of the film by a long shot, it is that fantastic.
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Rate: A
Director: Zack Snyder
Starring: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Amy Adams, Ray Fisher, with Diane Lane and Laurence Fishbourne
MPAA Rating: R (for language and violence)
Runtime: 4 Hours & 2 Minutes
Synopsis: In ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, determined to ensure Superman's (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) aligns forces with Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions. The task proves more difficult than Bruce imagined, as each of the recruits must face the demons of their own pasts to transcend that which has held them back, allowing them to come together, finally forming an unprecedented league of heroes. Now united, Batman (Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher) and The Flash (Ezra Miller) may be too late to save the planet from Steppenwolf, DeSaad and Darkseid and their dreadful intentions.
