Zack Snyder's Justice League [DVD] [2021]

Well I am sure many who read this have already seen Zack Snyder's Justice League and know the story of how WB and members of DC films and Joss Whedon destroyed this film. The theatrical cut felt like a cheap, cheesy, Saturday morning cartoon with many jokes falling flat. Firstly the opening of the cell phone video gave a clear warning of what was to come, combined with the the cheap looking pre credits scene that rushed everything and lacked scale. The rest of that film had underdeveloped characters that you never cared about, incoherant scenes, bad contintinutiy and rounding it all off with a very anti climatic ending. speaking of the ending I hated with a passion THE RED SKY! And Steppenwolf had one of the worst character designs in modern films (He was also very 1 dimensional who did not seem like a threat) I could go on and on but after I saw the film at cinema I quickly jumped on the bandwagon and signed the petition #Release the Snydercut not long after watching this butchered mess..... Well thankfully as we all know WB caved in and gave Snyder 99% control (shame on them for not letting him have his original Green Latern cameo) and what we have is in my opinion one of the best Comic Book Superhero films ever made and seeing how beautiful and epic the film is blows my mind. Ray Fisher's Cyborg is now the heart of the film, Steppenwolf now looks awesome and is fully fleshed out to the point you really understand his reasons and gone is the RED SKY. The film is 2 hours longer but doesn't feel 4 hours quite the opposite. The whole look is beautiful with an amaizng dark palette, the whole story feels epic and it now feels part of the original DCEU. I will also point out Junkie XL's score is magnificent (Danny Elfman's music actually wasn't bad but it didn't feel it belonged) and it really adds so much emotion and adrenaline to this magnificent film. In regards to the disc this 4K film really does shine. I hoped it would be on 1 disc but I know 4 hours would be tough on a 100GB disc so the film is split ont 2 discs with Disc one having PARTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Disc 2 having PARTS 5, 6 and the Epilogue. All I will say is picture quality is STUNNING with deep blacks, bright highlights and when primary colours appear they pop off the screen and HDR is amazing. Grian haters will be pleased to know this film has very minimalistic grain. One thing many should know about the picture is that it is in the 4x3 aspect ratio. This is may put some people off but just know that you are seeing 'more' image then if it was cropped to 16x9. Snyder shot the film in 35mm open gate and this is what you see. Personally it never bothered me as I watch many classic films from the 30s and 40s pre-cinemascope but for some this may be a problem hence why i am writing this for those that don't realise this is how the film looks. If you are fine with that then you will for sure appreciate the gorgeous images and will be amazed at the detail and stunning filmic look just as Man of Steel and Batman V Superman. The sound is Dolby Atmos and as one expects sounds amazing whether you have a home theatre system or just your TV this film's sound design like the other films in the series before it which is wide and an atmospheric but also great little sound details in the quieter moments really adds atmosphere and Junkie XL's Operatic Score shines. A fantastic mix. The only extra is a a nearly half hour long mini doc of the film which doesn't get into as much detail as you want but says what it needs to but it is no surprise as doubt WB would want to have a true piece about the film. I would give it 10 to 20 years until we hear more truths of went on behind the scenes but this little featurette will do for now, however we have the film and to me that matters most and just glad Snyder got to finish this and hope someday the power heads of the studio let him finish his Epic Saga . A 5 star film on a stunning 5 star 4K presentation.

This is so much more than just a superhero movie. I'm not referring to the 4 hour run time either (which will fly by). This movie is of it's time: only in the internet age could we the public influence a great Hollywood studio to reluctantly #ReleaseTheSnyderCut. A movie that is superior in every way to the version Warner Bros. released in 2017. That version was the very height of capitalism over art. WB had already given Snyder the opportunity to build a franchise by allowing him to direct Man of Steel and Batman v Superman. They knew Snyder was a visionary director who's previous material was divisive, literary, cerebral, introspective, technically stupendous, corny-at-times and laden with slo-mo. Yet WB saw an opportunity following the suicide of Snyder's daughter Autumn and pushed him out and brought in the director of 'Avengers' and 'Age of Ultron' to Marvel-ise the DC franchise (read: sexist, quippy one-liners, connect-the-dots plot, shallow characterization and expeditionary). That said, Marvel/Disney do make strikingly popular and profitable films. In his defence, director Josh Whedon was up against it: Most actors were out of shape for re-shoots or moustache-iode in the case of Henry Cavill (Superman). The studio had also mandated to reduce Snyder's 4 hour sprawling mythological epic to a 2 hour runtime to get more cinema screenings in during a day, (and hence generate more money). But the case against is quite damning: rather than splice the mass of material he already had, Josh Whedon went ahead with unconvincing re-shoots sometime employing some very dodgy, time-constrained CGI. He shrunk the roles of Cyborg and Flash (who are the very heart and soul of Snyder's Cut) and sexualised Wonder Woman and even Superman's mother!! He also tore out the beautiful soundtrack continuity that Tom Holkenberg would have offered and replaced him with past-his-sell-by-date Danny Elfman. Watching the Snyder Cut is cathartic. The completion of a vision Snyder started with Man of Steel. It tells the story of a person who is neither of this world or of Krypton. A refugee or an immigrant if you like. Life will not be sunshine and rainbows. But as with all heroes the hard path leads to realization of their place in the world. Clark decided to do the right thing given his extraordinary powers. Not because he had to or because it is his job. But because he *wants* to. Consequently, his ultimate sacrifice inspires others: Batman, Wonder Woman and all the rest evolve to earn their place as symbols of hope and faith. In these times of dysfunctional governments, creaking democracy and a global pandemic we could all do with some hope and faith and art.

Superior to the theatrical (and butchered) cut in every way and it's hard to understand why a) WB didn't release this in the first place and b) why they haven't greenlit a sequel given the overall positive response, especially when their attempts to copy the MCU have resulted in poor profits for them. This is a long movie, though we have watched it many times now in one sitting as it is very engaging and feels more like two and a half hours. It follows about 60% of the core plot of the theatrical, but there is so much more depth to it, much like the ultimate edition of Batman V Superman. Each of the JL characters get their time to shine and the villain, now with the original intended design, is much better. The low point for me is that the music isn't quite as good as in Man of Steel and Batman V Superman, so the absence of Hans Zimmer is noticeable to anyone who enjoys the score as part of the experience. But it is still of a good standard and not enough of a concern for me to reduce this by a star. 5 stars all the way and easily better than any of the DC movies released since Aquaman (and it shows when you look at the box office returns).

A spectacular looking 4K release for Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League. I do think he could have trimmed this cut by 30mins at least as there are some over indulgent and slightly weird scenes in this version, but overall this a a vast improvement on what Warner Brothers released in theatres. This film had a troubled production history. Justice League's script and photography underwent major changes both before and during production, and there was a change in directors. This resulted in the theatrical release of a version that was very different from how the film had been conceived. Snyder stepped down in May 2017 during post-production following the death of his daughter, and Joss Whedon was hired to take over the film as an uncredited co-director. Whedon made many changes that added a brighter tone and more humor to the film, and cut the runtime down to 120 minutes from orders by Warner Bros. The result was a complete disjointed mess and audiences were left with a bad taste in their mouth. This version is and well worth your time at nearly a whopping 4hrs it might have been better as a mini series but the journey is satisfying. This will never be as popular as one of Marvel Studios films but it's still a great, epic, hero adventure. Also it's been reported that the upcoming 'The Flash' film being released in 2023 will continue some of the story threads of this version so check it out!

Zack Snyder's Justice League is a cinematic masterpiece that delivers on every level. This four-hour director's cut is a vast improvement over the theatrical release, with deeper character development, a richer storyline, and stunning visuals. Snyder’s vision brings a darker, more emotional tone that perfectly suits the epic scale of the film. The extended runtime allows each hero to shine, with standout arcs for Cyborg and The Flash. The action sequences are breathtaking, and the new scenes, including the unforgettable Knightmare sequence, add depth and intrigue. For fans of the DC Universe, this is an absolute must-watch. A triumph of storytelling and filmmaking!

I did not hate the original movie but I also did not love the original movie, it was a definite meh while Marvel kept delivering awesome films all DC had to offer was shrugged shoulders and indifference. The Snyder cut had long been whispered and the tragic reasons for it even needing to be do not really feel the need to go into that here and then lo and behold it was happening. So big was the final cut that it needed to be watched over two discs, an entirely novel approach for a blu-ray movie and one I thought confined to the bad old days of DVD. So was it worth the wait and the time to watch it, well yes and no, It is definitely too long and I personally would have trimmed at least 45-60 minutes that felt indulgent and unnecessary but we do get a Cyborg who is not a whiny little brat but is actually a fleshed out interesting and much needed part of the film, not a mere side plot as he had been. We also get Steppenwolf and Darkseid who prove to be much better villains than the original film had them be, we also lose Superman's mustache which is a big relief. I still don't like the resurrected Superman hero fight, it just seems so contrived that just because he loses his memory he becomes a stone cold killer? This ia a far better movie than the one Mr Whedon delivered and definitely worth watching, shame about the lack of special features though, I guess that will be coming in an ultra special edition to be announced.

Great movie! one of the best sci-fi action movies I have seen! Stunning photography, well acted and written.

I avoided the debacle that was the 2016 version of Suicide Squad, butchered by cowardly executives at WB. Unfortunately, due to the build up of Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, and needing to see the next film in the series, I ignored the red flags of the tales of studio interference and foolishly watched Joss Whedon's botch job of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Big mistake. Four years later DC fans got to see the film that should have released, and it's everything that's lacking in DC films today. Sincere, heroic story telling, high stakes and emotionally satisfying pay offs, eye searing visuals, beautiful music score, and most importantly a tone consistent with MoS, BvS and Wonder Woman, the direction the now fractured and irreparably damaged DCEU should have stuck with. If you want to see the best in straight faced comic book movies, always respectful of the subject matter and iconic characters, while simultaneously not lazily leaning on nostalgia, then you need to see Zack Snyder's Justice League. Let's hope we eventually get to see the sequels this wonderful film sets up.

My fav superhero move of all time

Oh boy, this movie is great! 4 hours and I never fell asleep or looked away from the screen once, every character gets enough screen time and the screen time they get is excellent storytelling, the pacing and transitions of the different parts of the movie move at just the right speed to keep you interested in what happens next, AND this version is R rated! Every fight has just the results you'd expect and add just the right impact to the events unfolding minute by minute. If you think ahhhh I don't think I can sit through 4 hours of Justice League, I can tell you that you will enjoy every second. The original movie and this cut of the movie are night and day, and if this version had made it into the movie as the original release DC movies would be seen in a different light today. This is DC's successor to Marvel's success, and this is actually what I think DC movies need R ratings, DC has different characters than Marvel does and DC's magic is with R rated storytelling because what works with Marvel - comedy and a balance of tragedy and levity, DC shine with brutality and raw realness. So buy this movie, you won't regret it and get some popcorn and soda or whatever you enjoy because you are in for a very good movie night with this one.

Just say WOU!!!!

Lo pillé por 14€, muy buena calidad.

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