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Zack Snyder's Justice League

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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.

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Critics Consensus

Zack Snyder's Justice League lives up to its title with a sprawling cut that expands to fit the director's vision -- and should satisfy the fans who willed it into existence.

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With more action, more character development, and double the runtime, this is the epic Justice League that Zack Snyder fans have been asking for.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk 09/23/2024
2/5
This four-hour endurance test of a movie is a jumble of CGI battles and endless overuse slow motion. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 03/30/2021
I think it's boring, coherently boring... Go to Full Review
Keith Uhlich (All (Parentheses)) (Substack) 03/26/2021
Let's not forget that the Snyder Cut was in part willed into being by a toxic social media campaign, mob rule begetting a mystical monocultural object that is finally much bigger than its ostensible creator. Go to Full Review
Matt Neal Movies Ate My Life Feb 11
4/5
But with his unfair advantage of time, Snyder's version is easily the definitive one, and it's actually an enjoyable and well-rounded four hours, even with its slow patches. Go to Full Review
John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot Jul 19
This world teaches us there is not just one way of living. There are other options, other choices to choose from. Go to Full Review
Nadya Martinez GothamGeekGirl 01/29/2025
8.5/10
The Syndercut is essentially an extended version of JL with new footage that tied up loose ends, cut out all the cheesy and sexiest JOSStice scenes, improved the horrific CGI, and primarily made all of our beloved heroes much more captivating and GODLIKE! Go to Full Review
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Alan V @alanvitors 3h If it had been released in theaters, it would have been a huge success, winning over both audiences and critics with its epic and emotional approach. The depth of the characters, the more serious tone, and the carefully crafted narrative demonstrate what it truly means to do justice to these iconic heroes. Unfortunately, due to the belief that only funny Marvel movies would be successful, we lost the opportunity to see this masterpiece on the big screen, where its grandeur could have been fully appreciated, with its stunning visual effects and powerful soundtrack elevating the experience to a new level. The hatred directed at Zack Snyder is strangely intense and without apparent reason, ignoring his dedication and artistic vision, which has always sought to respect the essence of the characters. This movie is the redemption of the visionary director, proving that his version of the story was always the most faithful to the characters and the legacy of DC Comics. See more TWMax65 T. @RT38199094 6d Disney and other studios that have become too uptight and regulatory for their own good need to sit down, watch, appreciate this for what it is, and take notes for the future. This should remind us of the old times when studios wouldn't get in the way of real artistic filmmakers putting their vision in action, and them being trusted to deliver like Mr. Snyder is known to be fully capable of doing! I watched this movie on a long car ride and it was totally awesome, and I didn't even watch the original one (until much later out of curiosity which I ultimately regretted) because shortly after this I definitely felt like I didn't need to! The sound and voice acting of the CGI characters were great, the characters and character development were great, the action kicked butt, and everything color graded dark worked!! While I am typically an avid MCU fan, I am a superhero movie fan first and I have to acknowledge it for what it's worth! Epic!! See more Seth M @RT21658384 May 23 One of the best superhero movies ever! See more Gabe F @RT90984990 May 11 No notes. WB should have let Zack Snyder do his thing. He understands these characters. I absolutely loved this version of DC. See more Felipe G @RT31174958 May 9 "It was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details". See more jaime C @jaibytes May 9 The 2021 definitive version of Zack Snyder's Justice League stands as a sprawling, grandiose redemption that transforms the disjointed 2017 theatrical mess into a cohesive four-hour epic of mythic proportions. By restoring the director's original vision, the film breathes much-needed life into Cyborg’s emotional core and provides Steppenwolf with a menacing presence that actually justifies the team's assembly. While its length is a massive commitment and the signature slow-motion style remains polarizing, the improved visual effects, darker tone, and high-stakes action sequences offer a satisfying, operatic payoff for fans of the DC Universe. See more Read all reviews
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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.
Director
Zack Snyder
Producer
Deborah Snyder, Charles Roven
Screenwriter
Chris Terrio
Production Co
Dune Entertainment, HBO Max, Atlas Entertainment, The Stone Quarry, Access Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films
Rating
R (Violence|Some Language)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 18, 2021
Runtime
4h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Academy (1.33:1)