Had this come out when the Avengers did, it would be worshiped

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2017)

First things first, this is not a movie without flaws. My rating, however, is based on MY OWN predetermined view of what THIS film should and should not be. With that in mind, despite the numerous trials and tribulations that it faced in its production (switching directors at a late stage in its post-production, regardless of who took the helm and their previous work, will always result in a slightly less coherent film) this is still a perfectly watchable film with moments of genuine hilarity, emotion and intensity. Personally I am sad that we will never get to see the version of this film envisaged by Zack Snyder, as Whedon's input is definitely noticeable. Nevertheless, the result is a family friendly superhero flick, which is what Warner Bros. and Snyder and co were seeking in the first place. For me this is a 10/10. I understand why the critics might bash it, as they are reviewing it against THEIR OWN predetermined criteria, however I just hope that fan love for this franchise shines through the negativity and keeps the so called DCEU alive.
Regarding the cast, Affleck is Batman, and while he does not have the same intensity as in Batman v Superman (something which I loved) he is more than qualified to deliver in these films. Gal Gadot: nothing needs to be said for her, stunning and impactful as we all know her to be. Ray Fisher makes an excellent Cyborg, delivering the emotional turmoil through which he suffers and the brighter moments perfectly. Jason Momoa: well lets just say it's going to be a long wait for his solo Aquaman outing, he's a force of nature. Ezra Miller is the Flash, I'll leave that at that. Last, but certainly not least, Henry Cavill has delivered the ultimate modern day Superman. While he too faced a share of difficulties in the additional photography, not least because of his contractual obligations to Paramount, he manages to steal the scenes he is in and it provides a great conclusion to the character arc started in 2011 with Man of Steel.
What it comes down to IS whether we fans choose to see all that is good with the DCEU, as opposed to drowning in the negativity of others who purely want to bash the film. As the film itself shows, we can strive to be better - and as fans we should.