JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Zack Snyder's Justice League 2021

Genre:

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

Science Fiction

Drama

Rating:

R

Release Date:

March 18, 2021

Run Time:

4 hrs 2 mins

Based on the Characters by:

DC Comics

Directed by:

Zack Snyder

Story by:

Zack Snyder, Chris Terrio, Will Beall

Screenplay by:

Chris Terrio

Producers:

Deborah Snyder, Charles Roven

Production Co.:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Distribution Co.:

HBO Max

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Cast:

Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane 

(For full cast and crew on IMDB)

Plot Summary:

Determined to ensure Superman’s sacrifice was not in vain, Batman and Wonder Woman recruit Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash to form an unprecedented league of heroes to save the planet from the catastrophic threat of Darkseid, Steppenwolf & DeSaad.

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This Review contains NO spoilers

So... It has been a few days since watching Zack Snyder's Justice League. And now, after taking a few days to mull over what I had watched, I think I can put my thoughts on this movie down in this review. But, one thing I will not do is compare it to the 2017 Justice League theatrical release.

I really enjoyed this "version" of Justice League. It felt whole. Each of these superheroes stories were told which further built that character development. It just made the story tie and flow together. What I also liked was that this 4 hour 2 minute film was broken into parts or chapters. The break up made for a flow of the storyline that made sense. It was like each "chapter" was telling and setting up for the next. It was visually magnificent masterpiece!

Of course, the length of the film made for a long movie night. At least, we were able to pause for intermission... Haha! But, this was the story that I was waiting for in continuing the story of these superheroes. Be it 4 hours long or 2 hours long, the movie should satisfy viewers/fans. And, I was definitely satisfied with Zack Snyder's Justice League in telling the story for each of them: Cyborg, Flash, Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman. Oh... Can't forget we got our first look at another soon-to-be Justice League member, too. 

It was so worth the wait to get this version out. And, it was so worth the 4 hours 2 minutes. 😁Thank you to all the fans for fighting for this. Thank you to Zack Snyder for completing this and allowing fans to see his vision of the Justice League.

Bottom line... I really enjoyed this amazing and stunning film. So, yeah, I am so fan gushing on this movie. Zack Snyder's Justice League told so much with it's well developed characters and narratives. There is so much more to tell, too. And... This is just the beginning for the Justice League! This was just beautiful! So damn worth the 4 hours 2 minutes of it!

My rating:

JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Justice League (2017)

Genre:

Action/Adventure

Fantasy/Science Fiction

Release Date:

November 17, 2017

DVD/Blu-ray Release Date:

March 13, 2018

Run Time:

1 hr 59 mins

Rating:

PG-13

Directed by:

Zack Snyder

Screenplay by:

Chris Terrio, Joss Whedon

Production Co.:

Atlas Entertainment, Cruel and Unsual

Distribution Co.:

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast:

Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Henry Cavill, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Ray Fisher, Ciarán Hinds

See Full Cast List on IMDB

Plot Summary:

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat.  But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

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*My Thoughts*

Well, it has been a while for me to be posting reviews. So... okay... I am finally getting to this review.

I enjoyed this! Sure, there was a lot of mixed reviews, mostly not-so-good ones. But, I enjoyed watching this. At different points of the movie, I thought it felt clipped. The CGI effects were good. The story was was okay, not outstanding. The humor and drama was balanced. Casting of these iconic superheroes, I would say, is on point (of course, that's just me). The cast chemistry worked. The characters were likeable and developed enough for this movie. The action was not lacklustered. It did get the "blood pumping." Yah, action was not disappointing. Otherwise, Justice League was very entertaining and fun to watch.

Sure... Justice League fell short in a lot of critics' reviews, but as a fan, I enjoy watching favorite/iconic superheros come to life in live-action films. I like the casting. I like that these films are entertaining, funny, with the right amount of drama and action. I am looking forward to watching all the character solo films and the next Justice League films.

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Wonder Woman (2017)

Genre:

Action/Adventure

Fantasy

Rating:

PG-13

Run Time:

2 hrs 21 minutes

Release Date:

June 2, 2017

Distributor:

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Production Company:

Constantin Film

Directed by:

Patty Jenkins

Screenplay by:

Allan Heinberg

Written by:

Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder, & Jason Fuchs

Based on Characters from DC Comics

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Synopsis:

Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.

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Cast:

Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Elena Anaya, Saïd Taghmaoui, Ewen Bremner, Lucy Davis, Eugene Brave Rock...

See Full List of Cast & Crew on IMBD

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This review contains NO spoilers

Well, hmmm... How do I start? Where do I start? Thinking back, the film felt like a feel good movie, especially for women. I enjoyed Gal Gadot's portrayal of DC's superhero. This film blended various elements, such as: romance, humor, history, and action, together that worked well and brought an enjoyable "origins" story. However, I couldn't help but feel that the movie was a bit slow, except for all those action scenes...haha! Anyways, all together the story unraveled fluidly giving me a full rounded story. There was a brief introduction of Diana's childhood and growing years that gave me a bit of a background on who Diana is. Of course, being raised apart from the world, she did display a good amount of naiveté that Gal Gadot expressed well throughout the film.

The character development was beautiful. The cast portrayed their characters well. I did enjoy Chris Pine's portrayal of his character, and the humor that went along with the character. The world building.... Wow! There was a good amount of realism. Now that Gal Gadot has done an incredible job in bringing Wonder Woman to life, it is hard to picture anyone else playing that role. Of course, Linda Carter was also a favorite Wonder Woman. So, there's no way I am going to compare these amazing actors! Haha!! And, that twist in the storyline....Really!?! Now, that was somewhat a surprise. Who would have thought...that he was the one!?!

Anyways, the cast was definitely on point throughout the film... Well, I thought so. I loved that the romance between Diana and Steve Trevor was subtle, and it worked well on how it unraveled. I can watch this film over again...even maybe a few more times...haha!! Oh, and it is great that this film is female-led, too!

It's no wonder that the film is so successful! Wonder Woman is a fresh and entertaining film that all the elements that made it so interesting.

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JASMINE's REACTION on Batman v. Superman (2016) Trailer 2

Genre:

Action/Adventure
Fantasy

Rating:

PG-13

Release Date:
March 25, 2016

Synopsis:

Fearing the actions of a God-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolitan's most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's known ever before.

Directed by:

Zack Snyder

Cast:

Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Diane lane, Lawrence Fisburne

Full cast on IMDB

   

 

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*My Reaction*

Whoa! Was that Doomsday revealed in this latest trailer for Batman v Superman!?! Oh dayum! This is gonna be GOOD! Well...that's just me! Besides, I really liked Man of Steel, and this upcoming film connects that to this...which will be quite interesting.

Can this get anymore exciting! We now have more revealed of the "players" in this upcoming film, such as: Lex Luthor and Wonder Woman. We do see tidbits of the connection from Man of Steel to this film. The action is ever present. The tension between Batman and Superman is intense...even between their alter egos, Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent. LOL! Now, we have a full-on Wonder Woman tease! Plus, this trailer revealed the "big bad" other than the obvious conflict between Superman and Batman.

It is definitely going to be interesting seeing Jesse Eisenberg portray Lex Luthor in this film. With each release of a teaser and trailer, I get even more curious about the storyline.

So, yeah, I am definitely looking forward to seeing this!

Fast & Furious 6: My Thoughts

Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in Fast & Furious 6. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by badass series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano.

Brian (Paul Walker) and Dom (Vin Diesel)

Since Dom (Diesel) and Brian's (Walker) Rio heist toppled a kingpin's empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives incomplete.   

Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Riley (Gina Carano)

Meanwhile, Hobbs (Johnson) has been tracking an organization of lethally skilled mercenary drivers across 12 countries, whose mastermind (Evans) is aided by a ruthless second-in-command revealed to be the love Dom thought was dead, Letty (Rodriguez). The only way to stop the criminal outfit is to outmatch them at street level, so Hobbs asks Dom to assemble his elite team in London. Payment? Full pardons for all of them so they can return home and make their families whole again.

Brian (Walker) and Dom (Diesel)

Building on the worldwide blockbuster success of Fast Five and taking the action, stunts and narrative to even greater heights, Fast & Furious 6 sees director Justin Lin back behind the camera for the fourth time. He is supported by longtime producers Neal H. Moritz and Vin Diesel, who welcome producer Clayton Townsend back to the series.  

(source: www.thefastandthefurious.com)

Hobbs (Johnson)

Han (Sung Kang) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson)

l-r: Han (Sung Kang), Tej (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges), Gisele (Gal Gadot), Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian (Paul Walker) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson)

Tej (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges)

Roman (Tyrese Gibson)

Letty (Michelle Rodriguez)

Letty (Rodriguez) and Dom (Diesel)

Dom (Vin Diesel)

Brian (Paul Walker)

Gisele (Gal Gadot) and Denlinger (Samuel M. Stewart)

Roman (Tyrese Gibson) 

Shaw (Luke Evans)

Mia (Jordana Brewster) and Brian (Paul Walker)

(source: www.thefastandthefurious.com)

My thoughts:
Yup!!! Watched Fast & Furious 6 last night!!! And, I don't know, what can I say, except that it was..A (wait for it!)...MAZING!!! Yes, the stunt scenes and fast cars were incredibly amazing! "Dayum!" Pretty much came to my mind as I sat in the theater watching this sixth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise. And, don't forget, the fast carss!!! Yes, the trademark of this franchise are the fast cars, and this film does not disappoint with the awesome cars. I was very happy that it explained how "Letty" (Michelle Rodriguez) could still be alive since last we "saw," she was killed. It was like watching the end of Fast Five connecting to Fast & Furious 6. Overall, I loved how the film connected all the other Fast & Furious films and came round full circle...from the beginning...back home at "1327."

I absolutely loved it! It was an adrenalin pumping, action-filled, storytelling movie that definitely put all the senses on overdrive. But, that's just me...haha! I loved the story/plot, the action, the fast pace...yes, the fast cars, the fight scenes...and, can't forget, the incredibly amazing stunts...like WHOA!! Really!!??!! Not to forget the end where it took us to Tokyo...leaving fans for a seventh installment...with Jason Statham!?! Like REALLY!!??!! Dayum!!! I will definitely watching this upcoming seventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise.

I'd say go watch it! It looks amazing on the big screen...again, that's just me. :)