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Blitz (0 KP) rated Wonder Woman (2017) in Movies
Aug 15, 2018
Andrew Koltuniuk (753 KP) rated Shazam! (2019) in Movies
May 5, 2019
Shazam was a really fun movie. It had a lot to live up to with how poorly the DC universe has been doing. It really managed to deliver on the promise that they made. The film felt right and I didn't feel like it was forced on me. I felt like the film was a bit dark for my taste and what DC was trying to do, but I really liked it overall.
Wolf (17 KP) rated Justice League (2017) in Movies
Nov 19, 2017
MarshalDillion55 (100 KP) rated Justice League (2017) in Movies
Dec 20, 2017
HyruleBalverine (16 KP) rated Justice League (2017) in Movies
Jun 9, 2018
A light begins to shine on the darkness of the DC Extended Universe
After the dark brooding mess that was Batman Vs. Superman and the hot mess that was Suicide Squad, I was quite pleasantly surprised with Justice League.
With no offense intended towards Zack Snyder, who is good at what he does, I found his gritty take on the DC universe to be too dark. Whether the original intent had always been to start off dark and depressing and lead into a more light and hopeful tone with Justice League, or if it was Joss Whedon's influence once he stepped in when Snyder had to leave, or just WB/DC trying to keep up with Marvel, the shift in tone was the right choice.
While they are clearly still trying to play catch up with the MCU in setting up their cinematic universe, the build up in this movie did not feel quite as rushed as Dawn of Justice. Personally, I would have liked to see the other characters getting their own movies in order to set this up, but they're introductions in this movie seemed to have been done well. Also, while DC is certainly trying to match Marvel by using their big baddie Darkseid (the Thanos of the DC Universe), they didn't throw him into this movie in an attempt to jump into their own Infinity War type movie; rather, they used another character, tied to Darkseid, to build up to the massive enemy that Darkseid will be.
It is my hope that after the amazing film that Wonder Woman was and the great change in tone of Justice League, the DCEU will continue with this current trend of hopefulness and quippy Super Heroes.
With no offense intended towards Zack Snyder, who is good at what he does, I found his gritty take on the DC universe to be too dark. Whether the original intent had always been to start off dark and depressing and lead into a more light and hopeful tone with Justice League, or if it was Joss Whedon's influence once he stepped in when Snyder had to leave, or just WB/DC trying to keep up with Marvel, the shift in tone was the right choice.
While they are clearly still trying to play catch up with the MCU in setting up their cinematic universe, the build up in this movie did not feel quite as rushed as Dawn of Justice. Personally, I would have liked to see the other characters getting their own movies in order to set this up, but they're introductions in this movie seemed to have been done well. Also, while DC is certainly trying to match Marvel by using their big baddie Darkseid (the Thanos of the DC Universe), they didn't throw him into this movie in an attempt to jump into their own Infinity War type movie; rather, they used another character, tied to Darkseid, to build up to the massive enemy that Darkseid will be.
It is my hope that after the amazing film that Wonder Woman was and the great change in tone of Justice League, the DCEU will continue with this current trend of hopefulness and quippy Super Heroes.
Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Shazam! (2019) in Movies
Jun 29, 2019
Zachary Levi is amazing and charisma leaps off screen. (1 more)
A fun enjoyable film that flew by.
Seemed a bit simplistic. (1 more)
Cooper Andrews is wasted in his supporting role.
An actual fun DC movie.
It goes without saying that most modern DC Universe movies tend to be on the dark and very serious side. So, this was a nice turn. Once the villain is introduced in typical DC dark fashion, the movie tilts to the lightness of youth and the chicanery that can ensue. So many light-hearted fun moments throughout. Zachary Levi is brilliant as the quick-quipping hero and embraces his child alter ego with ease. While the gaining understanding of powers and defeat of the villian seemed a little simplistic to me, overall it was just a fun, enjoyable film. The time flew by. It had laughs. It had heart. The cast had amazing charisma and chemistry. (Though the incredibly charismatic Cooper Andrews is kinda wasted in his supporting role.) While I think Batman and Superman need the gravitas, the light tone fit perfectly here. Great job by DC and a hope that they are making changes for the future thread of films in this universe.
MarshalDillion55 (100 KP) rated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) in Movies
Dec 21, 2017
Wonder Woman's first appearance (1 more)
Sets the stage for Justice League
Luthor not being bald until the end (1 more)
Could have been a Injustice version of the movie
An epic smack-down between two titans of the DC universe
I don't care what people said about the movie, I liked it. Ben Affleck nailed his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
David Betteridge (327 KP) rated Arrow - Season 1 in TV
Apr 2, 2020
dark (2 more)
Great story lines
casting over this
New and fresh
loved this 1st series when it arrived, it was fresh and new and a different side of the DC universe that we weren't seeing elsewhere. It did will sticking to the comics and yet changing a few things just enough to keep you guessing. Great dynamic in shifting time frames.
MarshalDillion55 (100 KP) rated Suicide Squad (2016) in Movies
Dec 17, 2017
Andrew Koltuniuk (753 KP) rated Aquaman (2018) in Movies
Feb 14, 2019
A Cool Gold Costume
This was a unique and fun movie. I have heard multiple complaints that the CGI wasn't very good. I strongly disagree. The CGI looked fantastic and it was a film that we haven't seen yet. The CGI in particular under water was a very beautiful and it looked extremely realistic. A pretty strong addition to the DC Universe and it's one that I'll watch again.