The inclusion of
Shazam instead of Aquaman, as it is in the comic, might make you wonder where
this film is headed or if DC has messed up a fine comic book origin story for
the Justice League (since the film is an adaptation of Geoff Johns and Jim
Lee’s 2011 Justice League: Origin comic storyline). But as the movie
starts to take shape, while maintaining other key elements from the comic, it
becomes both fun to watch and surprisingly hilarious. I found myself laughing
throughout as our heroes meet each other for the first time.
Reviewing the
animation as it is, I have to say this modern origin story of the Justice
League is just cool. I really enjoyed how most characters thought Batman was a
myth until they met him. Then there’s Hal Jordan, trying to be a lone hero but
constantly tripping over his own overconfidence—you need to see that for
yourself.
Working together
as a team wasn’t easy for our heroes at first. They clashed numerous times
before finally realizing they were all on the same side. And when they did,
Darkseid didn’t know what hit him.
The action and
humor in this animation are what will keep you glued until the end. When the
movie ends, you’ll wish there was more.
The plot is
simple: the world is changing, and the emergence of superhumans and aliens is
making everyone scared and cranky. Our heroes—Batman, Green Lantern (Hal
Jordan), Superman, Wonder Woman, Shazam, and Flash (Barry Allen)—are seen more
as threats than heroes.
Then, an attack happens in various locations on Earth. As our heroes battle
these creatures (Parademons) that seem to be kidnapping humans, they’re drawn
together. Each attack leads to a central stage: the grand entrance of Darkseid.
Our heroes
eventually team up against their common enemy, joined by Cyborg, who has
crucial information about these creatures and their goals. Together, they band
together to deal with the threat.
The movie does
deviate from the comic in other areas, not just by replacing Aquaman with
Shazam. But if this is a preview of what’s to come in the DC universe, then I’m
both thrilled and expectant for the next movies. DC has found a way to make me
eager and curious about the Justice League’s next adventure.
Justice League: War is available on Blu-ray and DVD. Get a copy for yourself—you’ll be glad you did.
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