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![Deadpool 2 [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
This review is NOT written by a Deadpool fan. Lets get that out of the way. I find Deadpool amusing, but easily annoying.
Now... Deadpool 2.
The 4th wall breaking, merc with a mouth is back in the sequel to his 2016 debut. If you're not familiar with Deadpool, he's a self-aware comic book hero that not only knows he's in a movie, video game, comic book, or whatever, but Deadpool uses that to his advantage. Additionally, Deadpool cannot die. His healing factor is so strong that being blown to bits only delays the inevitable.... he will find you... you will die.
The story starts off with Deadpool killing. He loves killing. As live would have it, his killing catches up with him. An incomplete contract comes back to destroy all that he loves. This propels Deadpool into a deep depression. Trying to end his own life, Deadpool realized he’s unable. He survives every attempt due to his healing factor.
As the movie progresses, Deadpool joins up with the X-Men, screws it up, goes to jail, then decides he needs to save the future from a psychotic mutant. Yeah… it’s confusing like that.
What worked is the many references to pop culture. Deadpool rips on Logan (2017), the Avengers franchise, DC movies, Panic Room (2002), and more. It’s a lot like watching Blazing Saddles. Audiences appreciate the references now, but years from now, the references won’t be pop culture.
A weak point in the plot was how the psychotic mutant enlists the help of Juggernaut. There was a quick scene that didn’t allude to much connection, but somehow they’re friends?
The end of the movie was supposed to be more touching, but amidst the many gags and punchlines, it was hard to take it seriously. While that’s sorta the point, it ruined what could’ve been a good ending.
A side complaint was Domino. The comic character was so much more epic than her representation in the movie. Yes, Domino is a side character, but it’s still better to stick to the source material than reinterpret the character as “Lucky Girl”. At least we didn’t get a Wolverine Origins Deadpool. Then again…. The movie addresses that.
I wasn’t a fan of the first Deadpool movie. It was raunchy and rude. Deadpool 2 toned this down to appeal to a wider audience. I’m not a Deadpool fan, but I did enjoy this movie enough to consider a purchase.
I would recommend it.
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Marvel's potty-mouthed mercenary anti-hero is back in this laugh- and action-packed sequel. Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) assembles a team of mutants called X-Force in order to stop cybernetic, time-traveling soldier Cable (Josh Brolin) from killing Russell Collins (Julian Dennison), a young mutant who will murder Cable's family in the future. What could possibly go wrong when Deadpool and Cable are forced to put their differences aside and work together? With Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin. 119 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Atmos, DVS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English (SDH), Spanish, French; gag reel; photo gallery; deleted scenes; extended scenes; featurettes; audio commentary. Four-disc set.
Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
This review is NOT written by a Deadpool fan. Lets get that out of the way. I find Deadpool amusing, but easily annoying.
Now... Deadpool 2.
The 4th wall breaking, merc with a mouth is back in the sequel to his 2016 debut. If you're not familiar with Deadpool, he's a self-aware comic book hero that not only knows he's in a movie, video game, comic book, or whatever, but Deadpool uses that to his advantage. Additionally, Deadpool cannot die. His healing factor is so strong that being blown to bits only delays the inevitable.... he will find you... you will die.
The story starts off with Deadpool killing. He loves killing. As live would have it, his killing catches up with him. An incomplete contract comes back to destroy all that he loves. This propels Deadpool into a deep depression. Trying to end his own life, Deadpool realized he’s unable. He survives every attempt due to his healing factor.
As the movie progresses, Deadpool joins up with the X-Men, screws it up, goes to jail, then decides he needs to save the future from a psychotic mutant. Yeah… it’s confusing like that.
What worked is the many references to pop culture. Deadpool rips on Logan (2017), the Avengers franchise, DC movies, Panic Room (2002), and more. It’s a lot like watching Blazing Saddles. Audiences appreciate the references now, but years from now, the references won’t be pop culture.
A weak point in the plot was how the psychotic mutant enlists the help of Juggernaut. There was a quick scene that didn’t allude to much connection, but somehow they’re friends?
The end of the movie was supposed to be more touching, but amidst the many gags and punchlines, it was hard to take it seriously. While that’s sorta the point, it ruined what could’ve been a good ending.
A side complaint was Domino. The comic character was so much more epic than her representation in the movie. Yes, Domino is a side character, but it’s still better to stick to the source material than reinterpret the character as “Lucky Girl”. At least we didn’t get a Wolverine Origins Deadpool. Then again…. The movie addresses that.
I wasn’t a fan of the first Deadpool movie. It was raunchy and rude. Deadpool 2 toned this down to appeal to a wider audience. I’m not a Deadpool fan, but I did enjoy this movie enough to consider a purchase.
I would recommend it.
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Marvel's potty-mouthed mercenary anti-hero is back in this laugh- and action-packed sequel. Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) assembles a team of mutants called X-Force in order to stop cybernetic, time-traveling soldier Cable (Josh Brolin) from killing Russell Collins (Julian Dennison), a young mutant who will murder Cable's family in the future. What could possibly go wrong when Deadpool and Cable are forced to put their differences aside and work together? With Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin. 119 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English DTS HD 7.1 Master Audio, DVS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English (SDH), Spanish, French; gag reel; photo gallery; deleted scenes; extended scenes; featurettes; audio commentary. Two-disc set.
Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
This review is NOT written by a Deadpool fan. Lets get that out of the way. I find Deadpool amusing, but easily annoying.
Now... Deadpool 2.
The 4th wall breaking, merc with a mouth is back in the sequel to his 2016 debut. If you're not familiar with Deadpool, he's a self-aware comic book hero that not only knows he's in a movie, video game, comic book, or whatever, but Deadpool uses that to his advantage. Additionally, Deadpool cannot die. His healing factor is so strong that being blown to bits only delays the inevitable.... he will find you... you will die.
The story starts off with Deadpool killing. He loves killing. As live would have it, his killing catches up with him. An incomplete contract comes back to destroy all that he loves. This propels Deadpool into a deep depression. Trying to end his own life, Deadpool realized he’s unable. He survives every attempt due to his healing factor.
As the movie progresses, Deadpool joins up with the X-Men, screws it up, goes to jail, then decides he needs to save the future from a psychotic mutant. Yeah… it’s confusing like that.
What worked is the many references to pop culture. Deadpool rips on Logan (2017), the Avengers franchise, DC movies, Panic Room (2002), and more. It’s a lot like watching Blazing Saddles. Audiences appreciate the references now, but years from now, the references won’t be pop culture.
A weak point in the plot was how the psychotic mutant enlists the help of Juggernaut. There was a quick scene that didn’t allude to much connection, but somehow they’re friends?
The end of the movie was supposed to be more touching, but amidst the many gags and punchlines, it was hard to take it seriously. While that’s sorta the point, it ruined what could’ve been a good ending.
A side complaint was Domino. The comic character was so much more epic than her representation in the movie. Yes, Domino is a side character, but it’s still better to stick to the source material than reinterpret the character as “Lucky Girl”. At least we didn’t get a Wolverine Origins Deadpool. Then again…. The movie addresses that.
I wasn’t a fan of the first Deadpool movie. It was raunchy and rude. Deadpool 2 toned this down to appeal to a wider audience. I’m not a Deadpool fan, but I did enjoy this movie enough to consider a purchase.
I would recommend it.
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Two-disc set includes Deadpool (2016)Snarky Special Forces vet Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) found a soulmate in escort Vanessa Carlyle (Morena Baccarin), only for him to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. After researchers with a hidden agenda offered treatment through an illicit gene therapy, the process disfigured Wilson... and granted him incredible healing powers. Too bad for his InchbenefactorsInch that they don't have the same abilities, as he takes a costumed identity and forces a stunning showdown! Hit take on Marvel Comics' InchMerc with a MouthInch also stars T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein, Gina Carano. 108 min. C/Rtg R Deadpool 2 (2018)Marvel's potty-mouthed mercenary anti-hero is back in this laugh- and action-packed sequel. Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) assembles a team of mutants called X-Force in order to stop cybernetic, time-traveling soldier Cable (Josh Brolin) from killing Russell Collins (Julian Dennison), a young mutant who will murder Cable's family in the future. What could possibly go wrong when Deadpool and Cable are forced to put their differences aside and work together? With Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin. 119 min. C/Rtg R Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Atmos, DVS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English (SDH), Spanish, French; gag reel; photo gallery; deleted scenes; extended scenes; featurettes; audio commentary. Six-disc set.
Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
This review is NOT written by a Deadpool fan. Lets get that out of the way. I find Deadpool amusing, but easily annoying.
Now... Deadpool 2.
The 4th wall breaking, merc with a mouth is back in the sequel to his 2016 debut. If you're not familiar with Deadpool, he's a self-aware comic book hero that not only knows he's in a movie, video game, comic book, or whatever, but Deadpool uses that to his advantage. Additionally, Deadpool cannot die. His healing factor is so strong that being blown to bits only delays the inevitable.... he will find you... you will die.
The story starts off with Deadpool killing. He loves killing. As live would have it, his killing catches up with him. An incomplete contract comes back to destroy all that he loves. This propels Deadpool into a deep depression. Trying to end his own life, Deadpool realized he’s unable. He survives every attempt due to his healing factor.
As the movie progresses, Deadpool joins up with the X-Men, screws it up, goes to jail, then decides he needs to save the future from a psychotic mutant. Yeah… it’s confusing like that.
What worked is the many references to pop culture. Deadpool rips on Logan (2017), the Avengers franchise, DC movies, Panic Room (2002), and more. It’s a lot like watching Blazing Saddles. Audiences appreciate the references now, but years from now, the references won’t be pop culture.
A weak point in the plot was how the psychotic mutant enlists the help of Juggernaut. There was a quick scene that didn’t allude to much connection, but somehow they’re friends?
The end of the movie was supposed to be more touching, but amidst the many gags and punchlines, it was hard to take it seriously. While that’s sorta the point, it ruined what could’ve been a good ending.
I wasn’t a fan of the first Deadpool movie. It was raunchy and rude. Deadpool 2 toned this down to appeal to a wider audience. I’m not a Deadpool fan, but I did enjoy this movie enough to consider a purchase.
I would recommend it.
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Marvel's potty-mouthed mercenary anti-hero is back in this laugh- and action-packed sequel. Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) assembles a team of mutants called X-Force in order to stop cybernetic, time-traveling soldier Cable (Josh Brolin) from killing Russell Collins (Julian Dennison), a young mutant who will murder Cable's family in the future. What could possibly go wrong when Deadpool and Cable are forced to put their differences aside and work together? With Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin. 119 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles English (SDH), Spanish, French; gag reel; photo gallery.
Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
This review is NOT written by a Deadpool fan. Lets get that out of the way. I find Deadpool amusing, but easily annoying.
Now... Deadpool 2.
The 4th wall breaking, merc with a mouth is back in the sequel to his 2016 debut. If you're not familiar with Deadpool, he's a self-aware comic book hero that not only knows he's in a movie, video game, comic book, or whatever, but Deadpool uses that to his advantage. Additionally, Deadpool cannot die. His healing factor is so strong that being blown to bits only delays the inevitable.... he will find you... you will die.
The story starts off with Deadpool killing. He loves killing. As live would have it, his killing catches up with him. An incomplete contract comes back to destroy all that he loves. This propels Deadpool into a deep depression. Trying to end his own life, Deadpool realized he’s unable. He survives every attempt due to his healing factor.
As the movie progresses, Deadpool joins up with the X-Men, screws it up, goes to jail, then decides he needs to save the future from a psychotic mutant. Yeah… it’s confusing like that.
What worked is the many references to pop culture. Deadpool rips on Logan (2017), the Avengers franchise, DC movies, Panic Room (2002), and more. It’s a lot like watching Blazing Saddles.Audiences appreciate the references now, but years from now, the references won’t be pop culture.
A weak point in the plot was how the psychotic mutant enlists the help of Juggernaut. There was a quick scene that didn’t allude to much connection,but somehow they’re friends?
The end of the movie was supposed to be more touching, but amidst the many gags and punchlines, it was hard to take it seriously. While that’s sorta the point, it ruined what could’ve been a good ending.
I wasn’t a fan of the first Deadpool movie. It was raunchy and rude. Deadpool 2 toned this down to appeal to a wider audience. I’m not a Deadpool fan, but I did enjoy this movie enough to consider a purchase.
I would recommend it.
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Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
The 90’s were a time of transition. Beloved franchises made their way to the big screen. We had the Beverly Hillbillies, Adams Family, and even Dudley Do-Right. It seemed that the nostalgia train wouldn’t end. Then a brilliant idea came. Let’s mix classic looney tunes characters with something modern and popular. How about Michael Jordan! Enter the Space Jam.
The story is horrible, but best explained by a fortune teller in the movie. “Michael Jordan must save the Looney Toons by playing a game of basketball against aliens.” Yes, it’s that silly. To make matters worse, after Michael Jordan is pulled into the Looney Tunes land, Bugs and Daffy have to go back and get his gear. It’s a plot point that makes little to no sense, except to stretch the runtime on this movie.
But, most children of the 90’s won’t remember the story behind this movie. No, we’ll remember the zany antics of the Tune Squad as they play against the Mon-Stars. This is where the movie shines. Embracing pop culture references (such as Pulp Fiction), this movie completely dates itself. Still, even if kids didn’t get the humor, the slapstick should keep the 10 and under audience amused.
While I enjoyed Space Jam more as a child, I now look back on it as a product of its time. The movie was fine, but the association with Big Macs, Wheaties, and other 90’s staples is gone. It’s much like watching an old John Wayne movie where they refer to life jackets as a May West. Only a few will understand.
Is Space Jam still a fun movie to watch? Yes. Would I recommend Space Jam? In all it’s late 90’s goodness, Space Jam is still watchable. I would recommend it.
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Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
The 90’s were a time of transition. Beloved franchises made their way to the big screen. We had the Beverly Hillbillies, Adams Family, and even Dudley Do-Right. It seemed that the nostalgia train wouldn’t end. Then a brilliant idea came. Let’s mix classic looney tunes characters with something modern and popular. How about Michael Jordan! Enter the Space Jam.
The story is horrible, but best explained by a fortune teller in the movie. “Michael Jordan must save the Looney Toons by playing a game of basketball against aliens.” Yes, it’s that silly. To make matters worse, after Michael Jordan is pulled into the Looney Tunes land, Bugs and Daffy have to go back and get his gear. It’s a plot point that makes little to no sense, except to stretch the runtime on this movie.
But, most children of the 90’s won’t remember the story behind this movie. No, we’ll remember the zany antics of the Tune Squad as they play against the Mon-Stars. This is where the movie shines. Embracing pop culture references (such as Pulp Fiction), this movie completely dates itself. Still, even if kids didn’t get the humor, the slapstick should keep the 10 and under audience amused.
While I enjoyed Space Jam more as a child, I now look back on it as a product of its time. The movie was fine, but the association with Big Macs, Wheaties, and other 90’s staples is gone. It’s much like watching an old John Wayne movie where they refer to life jackets as a May West. Only a few will understand.
Is Space Jam still a fun movie to watch? Yes. Would I recommend Space Jam? In all it’s late 90’s goodness, Space Jam is still watchable. I would recommend it.
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Posted by: Xeno
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The 90’s were a time of transition. Beloved franchises made their way to the big screen. We had the Beverly Hillbillies, Adams Family, and even Dudley Do-Right. It seemed that the nostalgia train wouldn’t end. Then a brilliant idea came. Let’s mix classic looney tunes characters with something modern and popular. How about Michael Jordan! Enter the Space Jam.
The story is horrible, but best explained by a fortune teller in the movie. “Michael Jordan must save the Looney Toons by playing a game of basketball against aliens.” Yes, it’s that silly. To make matters worse, after Michael Jordan is pulled into the Looney Tunes land, Bugs and Daffy have to go back and get his gear. It’s a plot point that makes little to no sense, except to stretch the runtime on this movie.
But, most children of the 90’s won’t remember the story behind this movie. No, we’ll remember the zany antics of the Tune Squad as they play against the Mon-Stars. This is where the movie shines. Embracing pop culture references (such as Pulp Fiction), this movie completely dates itself. Still, even if kids didn’t get the humor, the slapstick should keep the 10 and under audience amused.
While I enjoyed Space Jam more as a child, I now look back on it as a product of its time. The movie was fine, but the association with Big Macs, Wheaties, and other 90’s staples is gone. It’s much like watching an old John Wayne movie where they refer to life jackets as a May West. Only a few will understand.
Is Space Jam still a fun movie to watch? Yes. Would I recommend Space Jam? In all it’s late 90’s goodness, Space Jam is still watchable. I would recommend it.
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Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
First to the comics, the Justice Society of America gave fans the best of all their favorite DC heroes. DC later rebranded them to the Justice League to compete with the easily remembered "Avengers".
Years later, both comics are competing on the big screen.
This is where DC and Marvel diverge. Marvel took time with establishing each character.
Whether a sub-character of a movie (like Black Widow in Ironman 2) or a core character (like Thor), each Marvel property was carefully crafted before the big together film.
DC, just fast tracked their movie.
DC, just fast tracked their movie.
Throw the Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman into a 2 hour flick and see what happens. The result is different.
The major strength of this movie is the lesser known characters. Aquaman is this brooding seaman who wants nothing to do with the surface dwellers unless it has alcohol in it. While overtly masculine, Jason Mamoa's portrayal of Aquaman takes the campy "king of the sea" and puts a different spin on him that begs the question as to what issues he has to overcome.
Cyborg is a tortured soul who sees himself as no longer human, but holds onto his humanity. His inner struggle against the machine that is his body makes for a intriguing character.
Meanwhile, the Flash is just annoying. He's an autistic savant who doesn't know how to interact with people. He's always delivering odd lines that were meant to be funny, but come off as uncomfortable. The CW's (Arrowverse) Flash TV series has a more likeable Flash.
Wonder Woman got her own movie. It was really good. Not much to say, except, go see the Wonder Woman (2017) movie.
Superman didn't have much to do in this movie (as it's a sequel to Batman v Superman). As such, there's not much to really judge on.
Please stop casting Ben Afflick as Batman. He doesn't fight well, he doesn't act the part, and the only redeeming factor he has is his chin looks like the comic books. I don't think Afflick is a bad actor, he just doesn't play the role of Batman nor Bruce Wayne well enough for me to enjoy the character. If he's not barking out orders, he's getting beat up. This is not the Batman I expected after the Dark Knight trilogy.
Gather these characters together and set them against Steppenwolf. Yeah, the first thought that came to mind was Magic Carpet Ride, but apparently Steppenwolf is a major badguy in the DC Universe. I think more people have heard of the Dakotaverse than Steppenwolf.
This "really tall" CGI bad guy has the goal of destroying the earth by terraforming it into Apokalyps (his homeworld).
This "really tall" CGI bad guy has the goal of destroying the earth by terraforming it into Apokalyps (his homeworld).
Can the Justice League defeat the inter-galactic homesteader?
I think you already know the answer.
I think you already know the answer.
Where the movie failed was its rushed attempt to get the audience to have more than intrigue with the characters. Just because you're intrigued doesn't mean you're onboard. That's a major problem. Also, if you didn't see Batman v Superman, you're missing some of the events. All you know is that Superman is missing for the first half, but not the significance of how they get him to return.
Compared to the many animated Justice League movies (most notably, Justice League War), this film focuses too much around a weak Batman. Batman is supposed to be strong, resourceful, and intelligent. This Batman is dull, and merely painting by numbers throughout the film. There's no sense of a greater plan at work.
There's also the gritty tone. This is a much darker film than the Avengers movies. THis makes it a welcomed change from the norm of bright and colourful movies where characters are quippy. For me, the contrast made Justice League more acceptable despite its faults.
With low risks, no real time to know the characters, and a very weak Batman performance, Justice League may not be the movie for you. While the contrast is welcomed, the movie is built on an abysmal failure called Batman v Superman.
Despite its flaws, I would still recommend this movie. It's the movie the DC we got, not the one we deserved.
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Posted by: Xeno
from Central MN
First to the comics, the Justice Society of America gave fans the best of all their favorite DC heroes. DC later rebranded them to the Justice League to compete with the easily remembered "Avengers".
Years later, both comics are competing on the big screen.
This is where DC and Marvel diverge. Marvel took time with establishing each character.
Whether a sub-character of a movie (like Black Widow in Ironman 2) or a core character (like Thor), each Marvel property was carefully crafted before the big together film.
DC, just fast tracked their movie.
DC, just fast tracked their movie.
Throw the Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman into a 2 hour flick and see what happens. The result is different.
The major strength of this movie is the lesser known characters. Aquaman is this brooding seaman who wants nothing to do with the surface dwellers unless it has alcohol in it. While overtly masculine, Jason Mamoa's portrayal of Aquaman takes the campy "king of the sea" and puts a different spin on him that begs the question as to what issues he has to overcome.
Cyborg is a tortured soul who sees himself as no longer human, but holds onto his humanity. His inner struggle against the machine that is his body makes for a intriguing character.
Meanwhile, the Flash is just annoying. He's an autistic savant who doesn't know how to interact with people. He's always delivering odd lines that were meant to be funny, but come off as uncomfortable. The CW's (Arrowverse) Flash TV series has a more likeable Flash.
Wonder Woman got her own movie. It was really good. Not much to say, except, go see the Wonder Woman (2017) movie.
Superman didn't have much to do in this movie (as it's a sequel to Batman v Superman). As such, there's not much to really judge on.
Please stop casting Ben Afflick as Batman. He doesn't fight well, he doesn't act the part, and the only redeeming factor he has is his chin looks like the comic books. I don't think Afflick is a bad actor, he just doesn't play the role of Batman nor Bruce Wayne well enough for me to enjoy the character. If he's not barking out orders, he's getting beat up. This is not the Batman I expected after the Dark Knight trilogy.
Gather these characters together and set them against Steppenwolf. Yeah, the first thought that came to mind was Magic Carpet Ride, but apparently Steppenwolf is a major badguy in the DC Universe. I think more people have heard of the Dakotaverse than Steppenwolf.
This "really tall" CGI bad guy has the goal of destroying the earth by terraforming it into Apokalyps (his homeworld).
This "really tall" CGI bad guy has the goal of destroying the earth by terraforming it into Apokalyps (his homeworld).
Can the Justice League defeat the inter-galactic homesteader?
I think you already know the answer.
I think you already know the answer.
Where the movie failed was its rushed attempt to get the audience to have more than intrigue with the characters. Just because you're intrigued doesn't mean you're onboard. That's a major problem. Also, if you didn't see Batman v Superman, you're missing some of the events. All you know is that Superman is missing for the first half, but not the significance of how they get him to return.
Compared to the many animated Justice League movies (most notably, Justice League War), this film focuses too much around a weak Batman. Batman is supposed to be strong, resourceful, and intelligent. This Batman is dull, and merely painting by numbers throughout the film. There's no sense of a greater plan at work.
There's also the gritty tone. This is a much darker film than the Avengers movies. THis makes it a welcomed change from the norm of bright and colourful movies where characters are quippy. For me, the contrast made Justice League more acceptable despite its faults.
With low risks, no real time to know the characters, and a very weak Batman performance, Justice League may not be the movie for you. While the contrast is welcomed, the movie is built on an abysmal failure called Batman v Superman.
Despite its flaws, I would still recommend this movie. It's the movie the DC we got, not the one we deserved.
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