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Justice League: The Snyder Cut - Movie Review

 

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I have to mention HBOMax if I am to properly review Justice League: The Snyder Cut as this is the only place you will be able to watch the movie. I am hoping it will be released digitally sometime in the future. So HBOMax is streaming new movies the same time as they are released in theaters. Wonder Woman 1984 was released in December. Justice League: The Snyder Cut and Godzilla vs Kong release this month. April we will see a new Mortal Kombat. The Suicie Squad will reelase in August. Dune will come out in October. Finally, the currently untitled Matrix movies will come out in December.

At $15 per month where you can cancel anytime, HBOMax is like the price of a peak time movie ticket at a good theater. Granted you can go to the theater during matinees times for cheaper tickets but you are still limited to when you watch and no ability to pause. Since Justice League: The Snyder Cut was released, HBOMax has removed their free trial offer on their website. I had received one from a purchase at Best Buy. Perhaps there are other opportunities to get a free trial. If so, I would recommend you use them to see what HBOMax has to offer you.

Review

My first impression without spoiling the movie was why did they prefer it to be shown in 4:3 aspect ratio instead of 16:9 or even widescreen. I grew up before 16:9 televisions were the normal. Even back then, I preferred widescreen movies on VHS (yes, I am dating myself with that comment). I did not like how movies were chopped up for 4:3 (pan and scan) but in this case, over half the movie was new. I say this with confidence as the movie has a 4+ hour run time. So I don't feel the 4:3 hurt the movie but it was strange.

Being a 4+ hour movie, I felt there could have been parts shorted or removed but in the end, the movie moved at a good pace with one or two minor exceptions. The characters felt more like they were in the DC Universe with it being a very dark movie. The movie would get a R rating for language but it was not abuse like some films (Deadpool, lol). I have to admit with the new cut of the film, I actually liked Ezra Miller's Flash character. Don't get me wrong, Grant Gustin is a much better Flash but the new cut allowed me to appreciate Ezra's portrayal.

In a turn of events, I actually felt they took Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman down a much darker path than I have ever seen in that character. She was not a villain but I definitely questioned some of the things she did. Ray Fisher's Cyborg definitely was explored more fully in this cut of the film. The dynamic between Batman and Superman was much better presented in my opinion.

I did watch this movie over the course of two nights due to interruptions but I feel that helped me to enjoy the movie more than trying to watch all 4+ hours at once. Watching the movie, you will understand when you can pause and come back without any issues. The one issue I do want to mention is that the movie ended with not one but two possible stories that could be in the next movie (if they are released). Otherwise, it was a good movie. Like all previous DC movies with extend version, the extended version is always better than the original. I hope Warner Brothers figures that out and allows the movies to be extended when releases vs waiting until they come out on disc or digital.

Rating

I would give this a HD rating. I hope this movie comes out for purchase. I would especially pick this up if it was under $10 or even possibly $15. Knowing my luck, I will probably pick it up for $20 if they ever release it. lol

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