Justice League just wasn't in a league of its own. It really doesn't stand out, much. It's mostly generic. Meh for the most part.

Rating: 7/10 (24 November 2017)

This Warner Bros Studios movie based on the DC comics of the same name, was just not up to par, in standards, comic book fans, were looking for. It's not as brave & the bold as it should had been. It was somewhat of a disappointment. First off, the film plot of a group of superheroes, stopping a run of the mill, alien invasion attacking Earth, led by a horn helmet medieval-like figure with the use of a mystic box of energy has already run its ground, with other comic books movies, such as 2012's Marvel Studios 'Avengers'. Even the Übermensch resurrection sub plot that producers thought was innovative, has also been seen before, in films like 2015's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. In the end, I'm sorry to say this, Warner Bros & DC films, but Marvel Studios & Walt Disney Studios beat you to the punch. You're not really adding much of anything new that comic books fans, haven't seen before. Why don't you have try something new like, adapting risky, smart, complex comic book story lines like 'Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths' or "Kingdom Come'. It's kinda similar to the comic books stories that director, Zack Snyder would probably do, well at. After all, 2009's 'Watchmen' was amazing and groundbreaking. This film story, not so much. Trust me, it's generic, safe, and thin, much like 2017's 'Wonder Woman' film, however, in that movie, it was much more, well-executed. Most of the action scenes, and characters in 'Wonder Woman' seem real. There were real emotional scenes, being played out. Don't get me wrong, even with the inconsistent of the lighthearted and dark tone in direction, due to gritty, Snyder having to step down, during production, due to the death of his daughter, and being replace by smart-aleck, meta, director, Joss Whedon. 'Justice League' is still watchable, even if the film is full of expensive odd-place dodgy reshoots, involving scenes where computer animators had erase mustaches off, superheroes faces, while, providing little too ugly looking fake-looking CGI action. It's not a total mess like 2016's 'Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice' or 2016's 'Suicide Squad'. However, its story & visuals are not that compelling. It doesn't feel real. Much of that, come from the fact that we barely got to know, the backstories of some of the heroes like Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Jason Momoa) & Barry Allen/Flash (Ezra Miller). In much, in the same vein, even Batman, himself, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) in the last movie with their short summary. In short, they should all, had their solo films, before this movie, even came out, much like Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and Clark Kent/Superman (Henry Cavill) got, with 2017's 'Wonder Woman' & 2013's 'Man of Steel' to explore who they are. Since, they didn't do that, they come across, as cartoony & one-dimensional. It doesn't help, that one of the characters, is wearing a fake-looking CGI suit. Victor Stone/Cyborg (Ray Fisher)'s appearance really disappointed me. Not only, was it, a bad choice to have him, over original members, like Martian Manhunter or Green Lantern; because it kinda eliminated a 'Teen Titan' movie & ruins the mystic of the original comic. It's also hurts the visuals. His presence really does take you, out of the movie. . Regardless of that, the best aspects of the Justice League team are the chemistry between its cast and the film's individual depiction of each superhero. Unlike the previous movies, they are decidedly heroic, instead of unlikable and impersonal. They make an effort to save each other and spare citizen lives. It's kinda of a story of redemption. Nevertheless, some of their actions, seem out of place & jarring, like Aquaman polluting the oceans with bottles like a beach-bum, and Flash being OK, with people throwing weapons at him & being a coward, at times. Still, those are nitpicks, for what was overall, alright performance. I just kinda wish the villain, Steppenwolf (Voiced and motion capture by Ciarán Hinds) was just as memorable. He really doesn't seem much of a threat at all, nor does any other enemies in this film. The action seem like a one-sided turkey shoot. Not only that, but the character was highly shallow & mostly full of one-dimensional, evil persona. It was really bland, much like the music from composer, Danny Elfman. The score from him, was very unsatisfactory. Nothing, but recycled tracks in darker tunes. It was not good. On the other hand, as least, the songs used in the film, were not that bad. I kinda dig, singer, Sigrid's cover of "Everybody Knows" by music artist, Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson. Even, the Beatles track, 'Come Together' that was used in the trailer, was fine for the most part. Although, that song, alone, was not good enough to get, audiences to go to the theaters to see it. As of this writing, the film is really underperforming, much coming from the fact that the lukewarm reaction to the film's trailer & its predecessor. I guess, they don't care much, after the two post-credits ending, like I did. Overall: While, it might seem like I hate this first big screen union of DC Comics' top-tier superheroes that went through many development hells. In truth, I just disappointed on how much, a letdown, it was. It was very adequate. Look, if you willing to look, past that, you might find, yourself, being semi entertained. In the end, I can only recommended, seeing this movie; as a rental. It's worthwhile to a certain point. It's not marvelous.