JUSTICE LEAGUE - Can't get enough of the Superfriends !

JUSTICE LEAGUE

Justice League has always been my favorite superhero group ever since I was a kid. I grew up buying comics and watching them on their animated shows. I lined up in the 1st Superman movie, and watch the sequel 10 times in the cinema. Yes you could say I'm a Huge Fan ! I've seen all the superhero movies & tv shows that followed - Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Supergirl, even the heroes of Marvel.

So when WB finally announced that they are coming out with a live-action film of the JL, imagine my feelings as a fanboy. I've been waiting for decades to see my favourite group on the big screen.

I'm well aware of the negative reviews about DC movies. From Man Of Steel, Batman v Superman,  Suicide Squad, (With the exception of Wonder Woman) and now Justice League. I'm still wondering why does the DCEU gets all the flak, while the MCU gets all the praise ?????

Let me enumerate the things I like about this JL movie : First, they did great with casting the 6 heroes. Henry Cavill,  Ben Affleck, & Gal Gadot have all proven that they are the perfect choice for their roles. Ezra Miller who got mixed reactions when he was cast as the Flash, came out a welcome comic-relief for the film. Jason Momoa's Aquaman is quite different from the hero we know in the comics, but he brings a fresh new take on the King of the seven seas. Ray Fisher is good as Cyborg and we'll see his full potential in the upcoming movies.

Directors Zack Snyder & Joss Whedon gave the movie a good balance of darkness & light. They may have different styles in directing, but they sure gave the diverse audience what they want. You can see Snyder's work in his spectacular visuals, and Whedon's in his humorous dialogues.

The movie is not perfect though. I didn't like the CGI removal of Cavill's facial hair, and Steppenwolf looked like a video game villain. But aside from that, the visuals are amazing, and the fight scenes are fantastic !

This film finally showed a Superman that avid fans want - a positive symbol of hope & role model. I would love  to see more of this Superman. Ben Affleck surprized us with a powerful, physical Batman in BvS, this time he's showing us his analytical side. And Gal Gadot continues with her awesomeness as Wonder Woman, as she shines in every frame she's in.

I only wished that WB will release an extended version of JL. I'm so pumped-up to see these heroes in their next adventures ! Thank you Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon ! Thank you Warner Bros. for giving us the Justice League !

My advice ? Go watch the film for yourselves, and make your own opinion. Don't listen to the critics.