By: Sophie Querijero
Zack Snyder’s cut of Justice League has sparked quite a lot of conversations and hype since its promotion up until release week.
The director behind the 2013 Superman film Man of Steel and its sequel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Snyder was tapped to direct the 2017 Justice League before shortly departing mid-way through production for personal reasons. Joss Whedon took over directorial duties, resulting in reshoots and a final product that had light humorous tone, which reportedly showed only one-fourth of what the original director, Snyder, had planned.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a never-before-seen version of the 2017 movie with Zack Snyder’s vision intact, and has recently garnered extremely positive reviews from its early viewers and critics, with some saying it is worth watching more than once. The highly anticipated “Snyder cut” originally began with fans asking for his version of the Justice League on social media, eventually pushing Warner Bros. to greenlight the project for distribution on HBO Max. In comparison to the original cut, the version by Snyder provides depth to the storyline and includes more emotion and humor, according to the early reactions.
i had the pleasure of watching #TheSnyderCut at IMax thanks to @ZackSnyder this is an entirely different work, a new movie, an epic piece of film making. its so epic it gives you chills and leaves a lump in your throat. its eveything people wanted and more.
— Zak Penn (@zakpenn) March 11, 2021
Enjoyed #TheSnyderCut immensely. It provides lots more clarity & cohesion to these beloved heroes and their struggle, rooting the action in intense stakes. Restoring the backstories does a world of good to everyone, but especially Ray Fisher. #JusticeLeagueSnyderCut pic.twitter.com/fbjyzvxAp6
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) March 14, 2021
In fact, the early viewers who compared the two cuts found the 2021 version to be highly superior when placing the two movies side by side. The different take on the Justice League storyline is filled with familiar faces portrayed differently.
#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
So, I guess I’m allowed to share my reaction to #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague. Folks, this is the superhero movie event of the decade. It’s a completely different beast, and absolutely epic on every level. @ray8fisher steals the show as #Cyborg – SO good. #JusticeLeague #SnyderCut pic.twitter.com/zeIUoXJQec
— Josh Wilding (@Josh_Wilding) March 14, 2021
Despite having mixed feelings about his previous DC films, #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague has completely won me over. The movie is downright awesome, and it’s the most operatic superhero film ever made. As grand as the set pieces are… pic.twitter.com/2C8zNLEJGc
— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) March 14, 2021
…they’re most impactful because the characters are given the necessary time to develop and interact in between each massive sequence. Ray Fisher’s storyline affected me most, and it is, in fact, the heart of the movie. Existing fans are going to feel euphoric. #TheSnyderCut
— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) March 14, 2021
With scenes cut, added and reshuffled to the theatrical release of the film, the 2021 version of Justice League is four hours long but seems to be a movie worth watching for those that follow the different journeys of DC superheroes. Zack Snyder’s Justice League will be officially released on HBO Max on March 18, 2021.