Justice League: The Snyder Cut (2021)

[IrOnMaN]

This is my review of the film.

Joss Whedon and WB are officially canceled.

Jack Snyder’s Justice League is a brilliant, spectacular, brilliant, grand, and exciting film that we needed 2021. The original film that was released in November 2017 was directed by Whedon due to Snyder’s daughter death by suicide that same year. Prior to Snyder’s horrific situation, a trailer was released detailing what the audience had to look forward to. Snyder and WB had plans to release a Justice League Trilogy in the following years: 2017, 2019, 2021. Unfortunately, plans fell through after Snyder daughter’s death.

The 2017 version was not well received by both fans and film critics. Rotten Tomatoes rated the film a disappointing 43% compared to the Marvel films that have done well both financially and from critics. Following the film’s release, rumors started circulating that a “Snyder Cut” exists. After must support of the unreleased Snyder version of the film, the #ReleasetheSnyderCut was born. As a result, WB provided $70 Million to fund Jack Snyder’s Justice League.

Compared to the 2017 version, this film is great. People will find that the runtime is rather long, coming in at 4hrs 2mins. This film is separated in seven (7) chapters:

1.) Don’t count on it, Batman.
2.) The age of heroes.
3.) Beloved mother, beloved son.
4.) Change machine.
5.) All the King’s horses.
6.) Something darker.
7.) Epilogue

Let us be honest. A four-hour film is an outrageous runtime but in this film’s case, it is worth it! All the actor’s performances were brilliant. Both Ray Porter (Cyborg) and Erza Miller (The Flash) completely stole the show. Both heroes received more airtime along with character development and structure that were left on the cutting room floor for this journey.

The main villain, Steppenwolf played by Ciaran Hinds, had more of a role and his motives were more understood. This version of Steppenwolf is bigger, stronger, much more refined, and has motives and emotions based on his past, which is different from the 2017 version. The thing that makes a huge difference in this great film is Darkseid. Compared to Thanos, Darkseid appears more grand, ruthless, stronger, and definite in his decisions.

This film ends on a cliffhanger; It’s unfortunate that Warner Brothers (WB) will not allow Snyder to film Justice League 2 and Justice League 3. As of now, #ReleaseTheSnyderVerse is a trending on both Twitter and Facebook. Justice League 2021 is a great film overall and fans would like for WB to grant Zack Snyder, writers, and producers the opportunity to continue the franchise. Based on how well this film has been received and well-reviewed, I would say that it is worth it!

Despite the long runtime, you will enjoy this film.

4/5