More ordinary to balance out the extraordinary!

Rating: 6/10 (18 November 2017)

Justice League sees some of the most iconic comic characters leap onto the screen in a dramatic fashion. The film features Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg who all bring their own individual motif. It is undeniable that the film is a visual spectacle and has some truly incredible special effects. For example, the scene in which Wonder Woman blocks bullets with her gauntlets. This is truly brilliant as it incorporates the comic book style onto the bring screen, which is enhanced by stunningly intricate costumes and well-fitting soundtrack.
My favourite parts of the film are the interactions between the members of the Justice League. For example, the scene when Bruce Wayne first meets Barry Allen. There is a good chemistry between all the actors in the film, but it is irrefutable that it is Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) who steals the show.
The film is fast paced but delivers a level of entertainment which is appealing. The film does have a few chinks in its armour, such as the muddled storytelling. You can tell that there was trouble directing and editing this movie. I also think that the villain wasn't very compelling, but it would be hard to match the boldness of the central characters. I think that, although slightly rushed at times, Justice League is still an impressive accomplishment that all those involved should be proud of.
Overall, I feel the film is entertaining, yet weak in parts. I feel that to improve it, the filmmakers should focus more on the ordinary to balance out the extraordinary. But the DCEU may be already taking a step in this direction as can be seen by the fantastic after credits sequence. I would also like to see Batman being more of a detective rather than just hanging around on the side-lines. I would give Justice League 7 out of 10 and would recommend it to anyone looking for good light-hearted comic book action.