Zack Snyder's Justice League

Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

About Zack Snyder's Justice League

Zack Snyder's Justice League, often referred to as the "Snyder Cut," is the 2021 director's cut of the 2017 American superhero film Justice League. This much-anticipated version of DC's famous superhero team-up was released on HBO Max. The plot follows the forming of the Justice League by Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince, who bring together other meta-human heroes—The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg—to stop an imminent attack from the alien conqueror Steppenwolf.

Making / Production

Zack Snyder initially directed the original Justice League film but stepped down during the post-production due to personal reasons. Joss Whedon, the replacement director, made significant changes to the film that resulted in mixed reviews. Years later, following fan campaigns, Zack Snyder's vision was finally realized and released as a four-hour-long director's cut on HBO Max. The production of this film involved both completion of incomplete scenes from the original filming and new material shot in 2020.

Actors

• Ben Affleck played the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman, providing depth and emotional vulnerability.
• Henry Cavill, in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, brings back the character with much-needed optimism.
• Gal Gadot portrays Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, showcasing strength, wisdom, and compassion.
• Ezra Miller as Barry Allen/The Flash, strikes with humor and energy to lighten the film's darker moments.
• Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, offering the right dose of charisma and grit.
• Ray Fisher's portrayal of Victor Stone/Cyborg added complexity to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was released as a 4-hour-long director’s cut on HBO Max.
• The production budget for the reshoots was approximately $70 million.
• Ray Porter, who voiced Darkseid, was completely cut from the original release.

Quotes

• Victor Stone's/Cyborg’s quote - "I'm not broken. And I'm not alone."
• Bruce Wayne’s/Batman's words - "I don't care how many demons he's fought in how many hells. He's never fought us. Not us united."
• Barry Allen’s/The Flash quote - "I want you to listen to me, Barry, because I mean this. You're the best of us. You're more human than I am. "

Music, Soundtrack

• The score was composed by Tom Holkenborg, who used many themes from the previous movies in the DC Extended Universe.
• Songs like "Song to the Siren" by Rose Betts and "Hallelujah" by Allison Crowe add depth to the narrative.
• The soundtrack has a runtime of over four hours, matching the film's length.