Justice League (2017)
Justice League (2017) 
Justice League (2017) is DC’s ambitious attempt to bring its greatest superheroes together, but despite some thrilling moments, it falls short of expectations. Directed by Zack Snyder, but heavily altered by Joss Whedon after Snyder’s departure, the film suffers from inconsistent tone, rushed storytelling, and weak CGI.
The story follows Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) and Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) as they assemble a team—including Aquaman (Jason Momoa), The Flash (Ezra Miller), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher)—to face the cosmic threat of Steppenwolf, who seeks to conquer Earth using the Mother Boxes. As the heroes struggle to unite, they take a bold risk by reviving Superman (Henry Cavill), whose return changes the tide of battle.
While the film has fun character interactions, especially with The Flash adding humor, it lacks the depth and emotional weight of previous DC Extended Universe (DCEU) films. Steppenwolf is a forgettable villain, with generic motivations and poor CGI. The film’s short runtime (under 2 hours) also means key character arcs—especially Cyborg’s—feel underdeveloped.
The action sequences are entertaining but uneven, with some moments shining (Superman’s resurrection scene) and others feeling underwhelming due to rushed CGI. Danny Elfman’s score fails to match Hans Zimmer’s epic compositions from previous films.
Overall, Justice League (2017) is an entertaining but flawed superhero film that had the potential to be DC’s answer to The Avengers, but instead became a compromised product of studio interference.
