History Awesome / ZackSnydersJusticeLeague

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->''"I made a promise to him on his grave. I spent a lot of time trying to divide us. I need to bring us together and make this right."''
-->-- '''Bruce Wayne'''

* Superman quickly kicks the intergalactic conqueror who can do nothing except growl as the Man of Steel unleashes his heat vision upon him and then punches him into the ground. Our heroes get their second wind with Kal-El's return and quickly join him for the beatdown. Diana uses her bracelets and Arthur his Quindent to leave Steppenwolf at Clark's mercy, quickly knocking him into submission and cutting off Steppenwolf's right horn with his heat vision. All the while set to the powerful score "Superman Rising", the opening notes of which add a Music/JohnWilliams-[=like=] {{fanfare}} to Music/HansZimmer's Superman theme for extra awesomeness.

** And then, in less than a fraction of a second, a black blur stands in the way and a [[NoSell loud clang is heard]]. [[BigDamnHeroes It's the last son of Krypton himself, SUPERMAN.]] Steppenwolf can only stare in disbelief as his axe is completely useless against the Kryptonian, which is then frozen and shattered into tiny pieces. There is also the fact that Superman didn't even use the full extent of his ice breath; rather, one tiny blow was all it took to destroy Steppenwolf's weapon.

* Superman quickly kicks the intergalactic conqueror who can do nothing except growl as Supes unleashes his heat vision upon him and then punches him into the ground. Our heroes get their second wind with Kal-El's return and quickly join him for the beatdown. Diana uses her bracelets and Arthur his Quindent to leave Steppenwolf at Clark's mercy, quickly knocking him into submission and cutting off Steppenwolf's right horn with his heat vision. All the while set to the powerful score "Superman Rising", the opening notes of which add a Music/JohnWilliams-[=like=] {{fanfare}} to Music/HansZimmer's Superman theme for extra awesomeness.

This version of ''Justice League'' showcases more than enough awesome moments to justify the efforts to have it see the light of day. In a nutshell, it contains way more of them than the truncated 2017 film.

[[caption-width-right:350:''[[ComicBook/BatmanGrantMorrison No matter how dark the night, there will be no hiding place for evil.]]'']]

* Superman quickly kicks the intergalactic conqueror who can do nothing except growl as Supes unleashes his heat vision upon him and then punches him into the ground. Our heroes get their second wind with Kal-El's return and quickly join him for the beatdown. Diana uses her bracelets and Arthur his Quindent to leave Steppenwolf at Clark's mercy, quickly knocking him into submission and cutting off Steppenwolf's right horn with his heat vision. All the while set to the powerful score "Superman Rising", the opening notes of which sound like a fusion of ''both'' Music/HansZimmer's and Music/JohnWilliams' Superman themes for extra awesomeness.

* Superman quickly kicks the intergalactic conqueror who can do nothing except growl as Supes unleashes his heat vision upon him and then punches him into the ground. Our heroes get their second wind with Kal-El's return and quickly join him for the beatdown. Diana uses her bracelets and Arthur his Quindent to leave Steppenwolf at Clark's mercy, quickly knocking him into submission and cutting off Steppenwolf's right horn with his heat vision. All the while set to the powerful score "Superman Rising", the opening notes of which sound like a blend of both Music/HansZimmer and Music/JohnWilliams Superman themes for extra awesomeness.

* Superman quickly kicks the intergalactic conqueror who can do nothing except growl as Supes unleashes his heat vision upon him and then punches him into the ground. Our heroes get their second wind with Kal-El's return and quickly join him for the beatdown. Diana uses her bracelets and Arthur his Quindent to leave Steppenwolf at Clark's mercy, quickly knocking him into submission and cutting off Steppenwolf's right horn with his heat vision. All the while set to the powerful score "Superman Rising", the opening notes of which can bring to mind John Williams' score for extra awesomeness.

!!Meta:
* The very existence of this film is awesomeness personified. It is nothing short of a resounding victory for Creator/ZackSnyder, who not only managed to implement most of his creative vision but do so in a way that properly honored his daughter Autumn. It is also a miraculous victory for the fans of Snyder's work who [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow campaigned for it]]. Said fans initially faced an uphill battle against those who said it couldn't be done, constant slander by journalists who labelled Snyder-Cut advocates as 'toxic', and [[Recap/HarleyQuinn2019S2E5BatmansBackMan even some mockery (albeit light-hearted) from WB themselves]]. What started as a tiny movement by passionate fans ended up getting enough support from the ''Justice League'' cast and crew themselves, and a distant dream became a reality.
* [[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zack_snyders_justice_league The film]] holds an impressive 71% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with a '''95% rating from audiences.''' Considering the [[Film/ManOfSteel mediocre]] to [[Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice outright bad reception]] critics have given Snyder's previous entries for the DCEU and the score the [[Film/JusticeLeague2017 theatrical cut]] got (40%), this is a very respectable feat.
-->'''Critic's consensus:''' ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'' lives up to its title with a sprawling cut that expands to fit the director's vision -- and should satisfy the fans who willed it into existence.
* The Speed of Force moment won the 2022 Oscar Cheer Moment fan vote. And to think that Warner Bros and Joss Whedon wanted to cut it from the theatrical release!

* Back in the ''Film/SupermanTheMovie'' continuity, Jor-el encouraged Superman with the assurance that humanity has the chance to be a great people. In this film, we get to see this assurance realized with multiple heroes of earth teaming up to give fans the confrontation with Darkseid they've been waiting for. Krypton may be gone, but that doesn't mean Superman has to be alone without superhero allies to back him up.

* Bruce Wayne gets back Superman's home after the bank took possession of it. How? He ''bought'' the bank and saw to it that Kal El got the house back.

* The Speed of Force moment won the 2022 Oscar for most cheer-worthy scene. And to think that Warner Bros and Joss Whedon wanted to cut it from the theatrical release!

[[caption-width-right:350:''[[Comicbook/GrantMorrisonsBatman No matter how dark the night, there will be no hiding place for evil.]]'']]

-->--'''Bruce Wayne'''

[[caption-width-right:350:[[Comicbook/GrantMorrisonsBatman ''No matter how dark the night, there will be no hiding place for evil.'']]]]

* Darkseid gets beaten by the collaborative efforts of the Old Gods and Atlan: first, Artemis shoots two arrows one after the other into his chest to keep him from snagging the masterless Green Lantern ring, then a shockwave from Atlan distracts him enough for [[GodOfThunder Zeus]] to blast him with [[ShockAndAwe a charged lightning bolt]]. [[WarGod Ares]] finishes the combo with a vertical swing of his axe that breaks through Darkseid's staff and deals a mortal blow to his shoulder. The cherry on top is a [[Film/ThreeHundred Spartan-style]] kick.

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* Superman quickly kicks the intergalactic conqueror who can do nothing except growl as Supes unleashes his heat vision upon him and then punches him into the ground. Our heroes get their second wind with Kal-El's return and quickly join him for the beatdown. Diana uses her bracelets and Arthur his Quindent to leave Steppenwolf at Clark's mercy, quickly knocking him into submission and cutting off Steppenwolf's right horn with his heat vision. All the while set to the powerful score "Superman Rising".

* The entire situation goes awry, however, when Barry is hit by the tower defenses and is left with a horrible injury that prevents him from running. Then '''Darkseid''' appears to watch Steppenwolf's work through a Boom Tube. And then the Unity is completed.
* Our heroes are quickly vaporized by the energy wave. ''They lost''. And Barry can only watch as the shockwave engulfs the entire planet...

--> '''Barry:''' OK. Just gotta go faster than the speed of light - far beyond the speed of light. You gotta break the rule, Barry, and you gotta do it now.

---> '''The Flash:''' Dad. Whatever happens now. I just want you to know. Your kid was one of them, Dad. One of the best of the best.

---> '''The Flash:''' Make your own future. Make your own past. It's. All. Right. Now!

* Undeterred over Steppenwolf's failures and the destruction of the Mother Boxes, Darkseid decides to do things the "old fashion" ways; a full-scale invasion on Earth. The Justice League's victory only delays the inevitable as Darkseid will stop at nothing to claim his ultimate prize.

* With Darkseid's invasion thwarted for now, the Justice League stand proudly over the cooling tower, watching the sunrise in triumphant. From anyone's perspective, its like watching a Pantheon of Gods.

--->'''Cyborg:''' It wanted to fly. Flight is its nature.\\

---> '''Barry:''' OK. Just gotta go faster than the speed of light - far beyond the speed of light. You gotta break the rule, Barry, and you gotta do it now.

* At the start of the movie, Barry was an aimless youth who was metaphorically running around in circles, with even his father telling him to move forward and live up to his true potential. Barry repeats Henry's words as he reverses time.

** The dialogue. The music (the aptly named "[[https://youtu.be/juiULmf-AZ8 At the Speed of Force]]" by Music/JunkieXL). The atmosphere. The visual effects. Everything about this scene is epic.

----> '''The Flash:''' Make your own future. Make your own past. It's. All. Right. Now!

---> '''The Unity, in the form of Victor's family:''' We have been waiting for you, Victor. My broken boy. You don't have to be alone anymore. We'll be together again. We can put it back, Vic. Make you whole again.
---> '''Cyborg:''' [[ShutUpHannibal I'm not broken.]] '''And I'm not alone.'''

--->'''Darkseid''': Anti-Life is found, [=DeSaad=], and we will stop at ''nothing'' to possess it! Ready the armada. We will use the old ways.

--->'''Mera:''' Let him come. Let the bastard come. I'll stab [Arthur's trident] through his heart for what he did to Arthur. '''I want to make him pay!'''

---> (Mera creates an air bubble around herself and Steppenwolf)
---> '''Steppenwolf:''' You can't escape.
---> '''Mera''': [[PreAsskickingOneLiner I'm not trying to.]]

-->'''Cyborg:''' It wanted to fly. Flight is its nature.\\

--->''Darkseid:''I have turned one hundred thousand worlds to '''dust''' looking for Anti-Life; looking for those who robbed me of my glory. I will stride across their bones and bask in the glow of Anti-Life, and all of existence shall be mine!

** The reveal of Darkseid's modern-day appearance among his court in Apokolips, surrounded by and Granny Goodness, complete with GlowingEyesOfDoom, armies of Parademons around him, a [[BigFancyCastle cathedral-like palace]] and [[ApocalypseWow columns of fire outside]].

--->'''Darkseid''': Anti-Life is found, Desaad, and we will stop at ''nothing'' to possess it! Ready the armada. We will use the old ways.

* Darkseid's first appearance in the present. Having discovered that the Anti-Life Equation is on Earth, Steppenwolf goes to inform Desaad who goes on to make an ominous chant. As the interface of Desaad disappears, Steppenwolf watches his Parademons all bow down to one knee. The interface then transforms into the God of Evil himself, towering over the already huge Steppenwolf, who could only retract his armor and bow down in fear. Combined with the sinister theme, it is as if Satan himself is making himself known, just to show how [[TheDreaded terrifying]] Darkseid really is.

** The reveal of Darkseid's modern-day appearance among his court in Apokolips, surrounded by Desaad and Granny Goodness, complete with GlowingEyesOfDoom, armies of Parademons around him, a [[BigFancyCastle cathedral-like palace]] and [[ApocalypseWow columns of fire outside]].

* Superman's resurrection remains the same, with one alteration. Unlike the original version, the Mother Box touches the water too early. However, as mentioned by Barry earlier, time begins to slowly rewind, allowing him to jumpstart the Box. Even Barry is astonished as to what he just did.