Early Justice League reactions call the film an enjoyable but flawed ride

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

If there's any news comic book fans need to know right now at this very moment or they're going to lose it regards if JUSTICE LEAGUE is good or not.  Past films like BATMAN V. SUPERMAN and SUICIDE SQUAD were met poorly, while WONDER WOMAN is considered a serious Oscar contender, so no one knows what to think for LEAGUE. Though the review embargo for the movie doesn't lift until Wednesday, November 15, the social media embargo has already been lifted and those who have seen it are taking to Twitter to voice their opinions.  Our own Paul Shirey got to see the flick, and like him, other critics seem to have had a fun ride with the film, despite the fact it has numerous flaws. Critics are praising the cast and lighter tone of the movie, with low points being a clunky narrative and weak villain in Steppenwolf. But all in all, it seems there are plenty of folks seeing it who left the theater thrilled. Oh, and thank Paul for letting us know if we need to stay in our seats or not. Thanks, Paul!

#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

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) November 10, 2017

There are plenty of Easter Eggs and some genuinely cool sequences and the Whedon banter is a benefit to the character interactions. Whatever you dislike, you’ll still love the League. #JusticeLeague @joblocom

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) November 10, 2017

And yes, stay in your seats to the post and end credits. (Yes, there are two) Don’t let anyone spoil them for you beforehand. #JusticeLeague @joblocom

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) November 10, 2017

Here it goes … #JusticeLeague is super thin and has some very weak CG but it’s got heart and a positive vibe that works. Overall, I had a pretty good time and am looking forward to seeing more of these characters.

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) 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

Justice League is the super heroes we've been waiting for. Aquaman rocks. Cyborg is bad-ass. The Flash is awesome. Wonder Woman builds from an already great standalone. Batman assembles them and it's great.

— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) 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

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

#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

— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) November 10, 2017

The good: #JusticeLeague is my favorite DCEU movie. It will make you love its heroes and want to see them team-up again. pic.twitter.com/mU2khvwUPD

— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) 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

Weirdly enough, #JusticeLeague actually feels more like one of the animated DC films from recent years than any live-action DC film that we have seen thus far. How you take that will depend on your opinion of DC Animation. pic.twitter.com/0AzfMuagc9

— Conner Schwerdtfeger (@ConnerWS) November 10, 2017

On the plus side: I honestly really liked everything else about it

— Conner Schwerdtfeger (@ConnerWS) November 10, 2017

I saw #JusticeLeague! Here’s what I thought. There are ton of things I’d change but it comes down to this: I had a blast! I got to see the team together and I had fun watching it. Ezra Miller steals the movie and #WonderWoman was perfect! pic.twitter.com/rgCI9fUuTs

— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) November 10, 2017

If you liked previous #DCEU films, you’ll probably like #JusticeLeague. If you didn’t like BvS or SS, you’ll probably like Justice League.

— Mark Hughes (@markhughesfilms) November 10, 2017

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

— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) November 10, 2017

#JusticeLeague is a blast from start to finish. Pure visual comic book fun pic.twitter.com/4d4eYB4p6a

— Chris Sylvia (@sylvioso) November 10, 2017

People that have complained about DC movies being too dark are about to see the light #JusticeLeague pic.twitter.com/eB1JoNJTvi

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) November 10, 2017

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

Justice League is better than expected, but not a home run. The interaction between the team is a lot of fun. The film sends the DCEU in a hopeful direction in line with where the brand should be headed. Flash and Aquaman steal the show. Cyborg and villain are the weak links.

— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) November 10, 2017

#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

If we were to summarize the reviews, it looks like it will fall somewhere between not as good as WONDER WOMAN, but not as bad as BVS or SS. Overall it seems like those who watched it had a fun time, even if it's not fun enough to overlook all the present flaws. But, in the end, I think  JUSTICE LEAGUE has advertised itself as a fun ride and doesn't really look like it's trying to be anything else. For me, this is good news, as it signals an entertaining time at the movies, even if it's not perfect.

JUSTICE LEAGUE hits theaters November 17, and stay tuned for our full review a few days before that.