Zack Snyder’s Justice League Early Reactions Praise Film’s Humor & Emotion
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Update: Since publication, the social media embargo has also lifted for critics, and they mostly agree with previous fan reactions.
Early reactions to Zack Snyder’s Justice League have arrived. Snyder’s version of the DC superhero team-up film has had a long, hard road to its release in just a few days. The director was given the keys to DC’s cinematic future when he rebooted Superman in 2013’s Man Of Steel. That film and its sequel, Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, were critically divisive and didn’t live up to Warner Bros.’ expectations at the box office.
Snyder would eventually part ways with the studio during production of Justice League amid creative clashes and a family tragedy. Avengers director Joss Whedon was brought in to rewrite and reshoot much of the film, creating a much different movie than what Snyder had intended. That version of the film, released in 2017, was a box office and critical dud, arguably the DC Extended Universe’s biggest failure. Spurred on by a massive fan campaign on social media, HBO Max decided to allow Snyder to finish his version of the film, which is a four-hour epic that promises a decidedly different take on the DC superheroes.
With the social media embargo lifted, fans’ and critics’ reactions to the film are starting to pour in. Check them out below.
Twist ending, #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague is Snyder’s most broadly appealing movie? It’s R-rated and 4-hour long, but feels (mostly) PG and flies by like it’s 2 1/2 hours. There’s going to be more than just Snyder fans wanting to #RestoreTheSnyderVerse #SnyderCut
— ☕Stephen M. Colbert (@smcolbert) March 14, 2021
I saw #zacksnydersjusticeleague. We’ll be talking about this for a long time
-Not what you expect (no matter what you expect)
-Funnier than the theatrical cut
-There’s an entire season worth of GoT in 4 hours
-Feels like 2 1/2 hours
-Hotdogs
-Cyborg
-#ZackSnydersJusticeLeague2— ☕Stephen M. Colbert (@smcolbert) March 14, 2021
The #SnyderCut is everything fans have hoped for (maybe more). It’s true though: it’s lighter in tone. The DC team-up blockbuster we’ve waited for. Still has heart & character moments. I teared up multiple times. Oh, Snyder has a pair. #RestoreTheSnyderVerse @hbomax @snydercut
— Scott McClellan, AP #81 (@ScottDC27) March 14, 2021
#ZackSnydersJusticeLeague is the movie we all wanted and much more.
It hits, it hurts, it makes you smile, cry, it uplifts you and it makes you believe the Age of Heroes is back.
It’s heart, sadness, hope, grief, epicness.
It’s catharsis.
I loved it.#SnyderCut @snydercut @hbomax pic.twitter.com/baxr5ElSOB— •JusticeMax• ZSJL’s Associate Producer #GBTZ (@SupesBatsy) March 14, 2021
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a rollercoaster of emotions.
A story about being united, and helping one another reach their potential. Each hero shines throughout. A perfect balance of heart and humor.
The universe built in the film has you wanting more.@snydercut#SnyderCut pic.twitter.com/Q366CqjRdC
— Ω meg Ω (@wondermeg_) March 14, 2021
@snydercut @hbomax
I just watched Zack Snyder’s Justice League….Wow! I loved this film. The theme of family was prevalent throughout. A strong message about the bond between parents and their children. It connected with me on an emotional level. #SnyderCut— Nicholas Arend (@NicholasArend4) March 14, 2021
Zack Snyders Justice League is an epic film that explores all the leagues stories & difficulties and brings them together in a seamless way. It allows the audience to feel the gravitas of the events, the hardships, the defeat, the joy and dare I say humour perfectly.
— Fatma 🦇 (@fringebats) March 14, 2021
WOW, WOW, WOW. Zack Snyder’s Justice League was amazing. Everything I hoped for and more. I loved every second, every frame of this movie. The ending…. man oh man.🤯😵@snydercut @hbomax #SnyderCut #RestoreTheSnyderVerse
— Samuel Morris Warner (@Sam_Warner2049) March 14, 2021
@snydercut @hbomax
This film was amazing on all levels. Definitely a Cyborg centered film. I loved Ray Fisher’s performance! #BORGLIFE
It was legit. Also I want Junkie XL to compose a score for my life. Cannot wait to listen to the score later on this week! #SnyderCut— Nicholas Arend (@NicholasArend4) March 14, 2021
THE DC SYNDICATE #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague REVIEW THREAD:
Au contraire, I had the honor and privilege of watching #SnyderCut today. The movie was epic and long and its nothing like what we have seen in the recent times. pic.twitter.com/mTN3FwLDZu— THE DC SYNDICATE | #SnyderCut (@THEDCSYNDICATE1) March 14, 2021
The movie isn’t dark and depressing as people expect it to be, Its actually lighter than BvS. The members of the Justice league have a good chemistry and it doesn’t feel forced at all. pic.twitter.com/PC1jH0CuTg
— THE DC SYNDICATE | #SnyderCut (@THEDCSYNDICATE1) March 14, 2021
#ZackSnydersJusticeLeague is a masterpiece that gave me goosebumps from beginning to end. The whole time I couldn’t believe the stuff they left out. And it’s crazy how important Cyborg is to the main story in this, he really is the heart of the film
— Amateur Watcher (@OhioDavee) March 14, 2021
Since the social embargo lifted, critics are now able to share their reactions as well.
#TheSnyderCut is loaded with scenes people haven’t seen & are going to love. It is such a better movie than the theatrical cut of #JusticeLeague. Night and day difference. Saying that have no idea how this version could have ever been released in theaters. Perfect for @hbomax. pic.twitter.com/Fnamv6GcKj
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) March 14, 2021
I watched #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague last week. It made me wish there were a JL trilogy and a plan for the larger universe, where this Aquaman and this Wonder Woman sync up with the solo movies better, where Cyborg gets his due, etc. It’s long but also too short in that respect.
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) March 14, 2021
#ZackSnydersJusticeLeague: At 4 hours in length, the movie is an improvement, has space to breathe, and gives plenty of time to character backstory. Yet, it’s mostly the same story as the theatrical version, still a grandiose vision and well, 4 hours long.
— The Voice Of Reason™ 📽🎞📺 (@YrOnlyHope) March 14, 2021
If you don’t believe that #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague is a totally different movie by comparison to the theatrical version, you are wrong.
I would estimate maybe 25% of theatrical (the best parts) were shot by Zack. Maybe 12% of the Snyder Cut is stuff you might have seen before. pic.twitter.com/7ESlNHPIsL
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) March 14, 2021
#ZackSnydersJusticeLeague was everything a DC fan could wish for 🤯
Having extended the film, it allows you to not only get into the league’s story more, but Steppenwolf’s too. It feels like a complete film and I enjoyed every minute of it ⚡️I REALLY want a sequel. pic.twitter.com/uuPHnucWML
— Ben Rolph/TheDCTVshow #SnyderCut (@TheDCTVshow) March 14, 2021
#ZackSnydersJusticeLeague is truly epic. Superior to the 2017 version in every way. Amazing action and score. Every character shines and story arcs follow through from MOS and BvS. Can’t believe this exists. Incredibly satisfied and so, so worth the wait. #RestoreTheSnyderVerse pic.twitter.com/ioDQTvn9ic
— Fico (@FicoCangiano) March 14, 2021
The #SnyderCut is a master class in what a difference a filmmaker makes 🤯😎
Joss Whedon DID do a hack job on #ZackSnyder’s vision
and it IS heartbreaking – and fascinating – to see.The film is a true #JusticeLeague story
and Snyder’s best film to date.Review tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/0aqx7o3Fbz
— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) March 14, 2021
#JusticeLeagueSnyderCut is an assembly cut w/ finished effects. Its the same core movie we saw in 2017 w/ two hours of deleted scenes & some slightly altered versions of existing beats. Two reasons to watch: The action climax is much better and Cyborg gets the deserved spotlight. pic.twitter.com/bUSmiJwccT
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) March 14, 2021
Early reactions suggest HBO Now may have a hit on their hands. Many note that the film is lighter in tone than Snyder’s other DC films, and that Cyborg – who was largely cut out of the theatrical version – is the heart of the film’s story. Many also note that Junkie XL’s new score is superior to Danny Elfman’s mishmash of different eras in the theatrical cut. Fans have noted the surprisingly emotional resonance of the film, and how the characters organically interact with each other.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League does not figure to be a universal critical smash – Snyder is by his very nature a divisive filmmaker. However, the fact that fans and professional critics seem to be on the same page is a good sign. That said, the early indicators are promising, with the movie seemingly solving a lot of the problems some fans had with Snyder’s earlier interpretations of the DC Universe. The DC Extended Universe is likely going to move on from this version of its heroes soon, but if this is the last hurrah for Zack Snyder’s vision of the DC Universe, early indications are he’s going out with a bang.
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