Justice League
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Justice League (2017) is an American superhero film that unites iconic DC Comics characters to confront a formidable alien threat. Following the events of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' Batman and Wonder Woman assemble a team comprising The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg to combat Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons, who seek to conquer Earth using powerful 'Mother Boxes.' The film blends action, fantasy, and adventure, focusing on themes of teamwork and heroism in the face of global catastrophe. It is intended for a teenage and adult audience, with its content featuring intense sci-fi violence and some frightening elements, making it generally suitable for viewers aged 13 and older, though younger children may find certain scenes too intense.
Things to Consider
Violence
The film features pervasive sci-fi violence and action, central to the plot as the Justice League battles Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons. Conflict scenes involve characters being beaten, stabbed, shot, and bombed, with large-scale battles. While graphic gore is mostly absent, the intensity and frequency of the combat, along with the threat of global destruction, are significant.
The Amazonians engage in a fierce battle with Steppenwolf and his Parademon army on Themyscira, utilizing arrows, swords, and energy blasts. Upon his resurrection, Superman is disoriented and attacks the Justice League members (Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg) in an intense struggle where he easily overpowers them. The final confrontation against Steppenwolf involves heavy superhero combat, with the villain eventually being defeated by the combined efforts of the League and attacked by his own fear-sensing Parademons.
Scary & Intense Content
Justice League features several scary and intense elements, primarily stemming from the main villain, Steppenwolf, and his army of monstrous Parademons. These creatures are depicted as aggressive and visually unsettling, contributing to a consistently high level of threat and suspense. The film also includes 'jump scenes' and the intense visual of a corpse's resurrection.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Recommended for ages 13+. The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and contains frequent intense battle scenes, frightening alien creatures, and mild suggestive content. Parental guidance is strongly advised for viewers under 15 due to the intensity and themes presented.
Good to Know
The 'Justice League (2017)' film was notably impacted by a change in director during production (Zack Snyder to Joss Whedon), resulting in some tonal inconsistencies and a shorter runtime compared to Snyder's original vision (later released as 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' in 2021). This review focuses solely on the 2017 theatrical release. Concerns like violence and intense content might be further amplified or presented differently in the longer director's cut, but those differences are not covered here.
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