‘Justice League’ First Reactions: DC Assembles Uneven Superhero Movie

“…we’re hoping that people don’t think about how this movie was made when they go to see it, because these characters are bigger than any director, they’re bigger than any of us. We love and adore these characters,” “Justice League” producer Deborah Snyder said this week. With the embargo on social media responses lifting today, the studio is likely also hoping that audiences are willing to roll with a movie that many are saying is wildly uneven.

Given that the project went through two directors — Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon — and extensive reshoots, it’s not a big surprise that the final product perhaps doesn’t quite cohere. What is notable is seeing many of the reactions on Twitter really using that 280 character limit to work out their feelings on the movie, and/or just write enough in a threaded response that it’s practically a review.

No matter what, “Justice League” is expected to open big next weekend, but the varying responses suggest that the legs of the movie might be shorter than usual for its kind.

#JusticeLeague is a fun, bumpy ride that succeeds in character, but fails in narrative. It’s a mixed bag of execution that’s saved by the actors, who rise above the shortcomings to deliver an engaging, funny and hopeful, yet flawed, entry to the DCEU. @joblocom

— Arctic Ninja (@arcticninjapaul) November 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/NateBrail/status/929030902339874816

#JusticeLeague is a fun blockbuster that is entertaining enough to overcome its flaws. The team works well together to deliver more than a few spectacular superhero moments worth seeing on the big screen.

Maybe not quite what some hoped, but definitely not what many feared.

— Sean Gerber (@MrSeanGerber) November 10, 2017

JUSTICE LEAGUE! It's okay. Narratively it's a mess, the stakes don't work & the villain isn't great. HOWEVER, the heroes ARE great, it's funny, & there's some surprisingly effective character work. I didn't love it, but there are enough good pieces to excite me for the future. pic.twitter.com/OY4ARJ5vDY

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) November 10, 2017

Here are some of my thoughts on #JusticeLeague pic.twitter.com/HZfiWC7Abt

— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) November 10, 2017

#JusticeLeague is fine. It's more coherent & less idiosyncratic than Batman v Superman (which I loved, so make of that what you will), and tries very hard to lighten up on the gloom & doom of the DC universe. There are jokes and everything!

— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) November 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/ConnerWS/status/929030929523154944

I have a lot to say about ‘Justice League’ but will wait till it’s released to really get into it. But two important things to know: stay till the very end of the credits and Jason Momoa (@PrideofGypsies) is awesome as Aquaman. pic.twitter.com/Pg6cKCZAEo

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) November 10, 2017

#JusticeLeague is better than BvS and #SuicideSquad – it's lean, mean & packed w/ superhero action. I dug most of its lighter moments & I think it has one of the best action sequences ever in a DCEU movie. And of course Wonder Woman steals the show. pic.twitter.com/rW3UjpBUMk

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) November 10, 2017

I am genuinely happy to report #JusticeLeague is a lot of fun. It's not perfect and has its problems, but does the job of making you care about these characters as a team by its end. It's also VERY funny, in lots of unexpected ways. pic.twitter.com/1AAjYgv16i

— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) November 10, 2017

And yeah, I really liked #Aquaman in this (didn't expect to). Enjoyed Affleck's #Batman. Of course Gal's #WonderWoman is great, and Ezra's #TheFlash is a winner. I'm a fan. And I like messages of hope. I'll see it a third time #JusticeLeague

— Scarin’ Say-Grrrs (@aaronsagers) November 10, 2017

Justice League is not a perfect movie. It has story "flaws" and a simple, CGI villain.

BUT, more importantly, it gets the heroes right. Every member of the League is fantastic and it's tough to choose a favorite.

It's a ton a fun, start to finish.

— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) November 10, 2017

As with BvS, I did have certain issues but they weren’t big enough to ruin my overall experience. I’ll expand more when I do my full review.

Loved EZRA MILLER and JASON MOMOA.

I love that each character has equally amazing hero moments. Well-balanced. Simple. Fun. pic.twitter.com/ahOaLhrh6x

— Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) November 10, 2017

The bad: #JusticeLeague rushes through a lot and its main story/lore and villain are rather stripped down and forgettable.

— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) November 10, 2017

#JusticeLeague is solid entertainment despite some problems. They pulled off a strange alchemy that works better than it should. The story is lacking, but the League is great and it’s a blast to watch them in action together. Wonder Woman is clutch, obvi.

— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) November 10, 2017

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