History Film / JusticeLeague2017

->''"But these heroes were here the whole time to remind us that hope is real. That you can see it. All you have to do is look up in the sky..."''

* MaleGaze: When Bruce and Barry get off the jet to meet Diana, the camera is focused firmly on her behind the entire time until she starts speaking to them. There are a number of other shots [[ShesGotLegs showing her legs]], "upskirt" (thanks to her LadyLegionnaireWear), or just full body shots of Diana striding along in [[HellBentForLeather tight leather pants]]. A number of her non-costume shirts also feature an ImpossiblyLowNeckline.

** Bar Wonder Woman's theme (briefly reprised with violins), Music/DannyElfman didn't reprise any of the {{Leitmoti|f}}vs introduced in ''Man of Steel'' and ''Batman v Superman'', instead opting to reference the Music/JohnWilliams' [[Film/SupermanTheMovie 1978 theme]] for the former and his own [[Film/{{Batman 1989}} 1989 theme]] for the latter.

* LaterInstallmentWeirdness: Bar Wonder Woman's theme (briefly reprised with violins), Music/DannyElfman didn't reprise any of the {{Leitmoti|f}}vs introduced in ''Man of Steel'' and ''Batman v Superman''.

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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When the Russian family is hiding from the swarm, the father gets a shotgun, the brother gets a crowbar and the little girl...gets bug spray.

* AnAxToGrind: Steppenwolf's WeaponOfChoice is a gnarly looking ax with glowing red TronLines.

'''Alfred:''' ''[smirk]'' [[IsThatWhatTheyreCallingItNow I'm sure you are.]]

* IsThatWhatTheyreCallingItNow: Bruce says he's only interested in Diana's skillset. Alfred smirks and says, "I'm sure you are."

* MoreDakka: At least two more guns have been added to the Batmobile. It is undoubtedly useful against the Parademon invasion. Taken UpToEleven with the [[SpiderTank Knightcrawler]], which is basically just a cockpit with legs and lots of guns.

* StealthHiBye: Taken UpToEleven when Batman, Wonder Woman and Cyborg all pull this on both Commissioner Gordon ''and'' Flash... ''at the same time''. And they leave Flash behind. He promptly hangs a lampshade on it.

* BrutalHonesty: Aquaman starts saying how he feels about the upcoming attack and his teammates, as everyone [[{{Corpsing}} struggles not to laugh]]. [[spoiler:Then they point out Arthur is sitting on the Lasso of Truth.]]

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Aside from the six heroes and their primary opponent Steppenwolf, there's Lex Luthor, [[spoiler:Deathstroke,]] and major supporting characters from the comics such as Lois Lane, Martha Kent, Commissioner Gordon, Queen Hippolyta, Mera, Henry Allen, Alfred Pennyworth, and Nuidis Vulko. (Iris West was there, but got cut.)

* ModestyShorts: In certain shots Diana appears to be wearing tiny blue shorts under her LadyLegionnaireWear skirt. Other times, [[PantyShot she isn't.]]

[[caption-width-right:350:''[[TagLine You can't save the world alone.]]''[[note]] Clockwise from top center: ComicBook/{{Batman}}, ComicBook/{{Aquaman}}, ComicBook/WonderWoman, ComicBook/{{Superman}}, ComicBook/TheFlash, and ComicBook/{{Cyborg}}.[[/note]]]]

''Justice League'' is a {{superhero}} film and an adaptation the Franchise/{{Justice League|OfAmerica}}, the iconic Creator/DCComics SuperTeam. The film was initially directed by Creator/ZackSnyder, then additional post-production material was written and directed by Creator/JossWhedon following Snyder's departure from the project [[note]]Despite this, Snyder retains sole directorial credit for the finished film[[/note]]. It is the fifth film set in the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, released on November 17, 2017.

With a restored faith in humanity following the events of ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'', [[Franchise/{{Batman}} Bruce Wayne / Batman]] (Creator/BenAffleck) joins forces with [[Franchise/WonderWoman Diana Prince / Wonder Woman]] (Creator/GalGadot) and recruits three other superpowered metahumans, [[ComicBook/{{Aquaman}} Arthur Curry / the Aquaman]] (Creator/JasonMomoa), [[Franchise/TheFlash Barry Allen / the Flash]] (Creator/EzraMiller) and [[ComicBook/{{Cyborg}} Victor Stone / Cyborg]] (Creator/RayFisher) to form an alliance to protect the Earth from a powerful enemy, the ComicBook/{{New God|s}} Steppenwolf (Creator/CiaranHinds), and his army of Parademons. But to even stand a chance against a threat from beyond the stars, there is still the matter of the return of [[Franchise/{{Superman}} the Man of Steel]] (Creator/HenryCavill) after his seeming demise.

The film had a notoriously {{troubled production}}. Zack Snyder stepped down during post-production after a family tragedy and Creator/JossWhedon was tasked to deliver the theatrical version on a studio mandate. Whedon oversaw rewrites to the script and shot new scenes meant to give the movie [[LighterAndSofter a lighter tone and more humor]] in an attempt to course-correct from the criticism ''Batman v Superman'' got for its somber tone, all the while scrapping a lot of footage and even entire scenes filmed by Snyder and written by Creator/ChrisTerrio. Audiences immediately saw the changes from [[MissingTrailerScene what was shown in trailers]] (a number of which are detailed on the [[Trivia/JusticeLeague2017 Trivia page]]) and from the overall tone heavily clashing with Snyder's previous films. A [[SendingStuffToSaveTheshow fan campaign]] emerged to have the "Snyder Cut" released, spurring debates for over two years on how different this version would be, how complete it was and if it could ever see the light of day.

''Justice League'' [[note]] Also known as the the ''Josstice League'' [[FanNickname by fans and critics alike]]. [[/note]] is a {{superhero}} film and an adaptation the Franchise/{{Justice League|OfAmerica}}, the iconic Creator/DCComics SuperTeam. The film was initially directed by Creator/ZackSnyder, then additional post-production material was written and directed by Creator/JossWhedon following Snyder's departure from the project [[note]]Despite this, Snyder retains sole directorial credit for the finished film[[/note]]. It is the fifth film set in the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, released on November 17, 2017.

''Justice League'' [[note]] Also known as the the ''Josstice League'' [[FanNickname by fans and critics alike]]. [[/note]] {{superhero}} film and an adaptation the Franchise/{{Justice League|OfAmerica}}, the iconic Creator/DCComics SuperTeam. The film was initially directed by Creator/ZackSnyder, then additional post-production material was written and directed by Creator/JossWhedon following Snyder's departure from the project [[note]]Despite this, Snyder retains sole directorial credit for the finished film[[/note]]. It is the fifth film set in the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, released on November 17, 2017.

''Justice League'' [[note]] Also known as the the ''Josstice League'' [[FanNickname by fans and critics alike]] [[/note]]. {{superhero}} film and an adaptation the Franchise/{{Justice League|OfAmerica}}, the iconic Creator/DCComics SuperTeam. The film was initially directed by Creator/ZackSnyder, then additional post-production material was written and directed by Creator/JossWhedon following Snyder's departure from the project [[note]]Despite this, Snyder retains sole directorial credit for the finished film[[/note]]. It is the fifth film set in the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, released on November 17, 2017.

''Justice League'' is a {{superhero}} film and an adaptation the Franchise/{{Justice League|OfAmerica}}, the iconic Creator/DCComics SuperTeam. The film was initially directed by Creator/ZackSnyder, then additional post-production material was written and directed by Creator/JossWhedon following Snyder's departure from the project [[note]]Despite this, Snyder retains sole directorial credit for the finished film[[/note]]. It is the fifth film set in the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, released on November 17, 2017.

This campaign ended up succeeding. In late 2019-early 2020, Creator/WarnerMedia approved a budget for Snyder to develop a proper [[ReCut Director's Cut]], which was eventually released as ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' on Creator/HBOMax and home video in March 2021. This new film is distinct enough in storytelling, style, tone, length and footage to have a separate trope page.

* AbsenteeActor: Some characters who appeared in both ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' don't show up in this film.
** Among the Daily Planet staff, Perry White (Creator/LaurenceFishburne) and Jenny Jurwich (Rebecca Buller) don't appear in the movie. Fishburne had a schedule conflict at the time the movie was filmed.
** Secretary of State Calvin Swanwick (Creator/HarryLennix) and Major Carrie Farris (Creator/ChristinaWren) don't appear either.

** When Bruce mentions that [[HumanAlien Clark]] is more human than [[TheTeamNormal him]], he can’t help but ironically chuckle at the fact.

* BadassBeard: Aquaman, certainly to go with his wild look, but Bruce is also sporting an impressive beard when he goes out to recruit him. Interestingly, he shaves it immediately afterwards, as if it was just for the meeting.

''Justice League'' is a {{superhero}} film and an adaptation the Franchise/{{Justice League|OfAmerica}}, the iconic Creator/DCComics SuperTeam. The film was initially directed by Creator/ZackSnyder, then additional post-production material was written and directed by Creator/JossWhedon following Snyder's departure from the project. It is the fifth film set in the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, released on November 17, 2017.

* BodyHorror:
** Cyborg is mostly machine, as he is constantly facing the threat that CyberneticsWillEatYourSoul.
** Parademons are already too far gone for their souls to still be a thing.

This campaign ended up succeeding. In late 2019-early 2020, Creator/WarnerMedia approved a budget for Snyder to develop a proper [[ReCut Director's Cut]], which was eventually released as ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' on Creator/HBOMax and home video in 2021. This new film is distinct enough in storytelling, style, tone, length and footage to have a separate trope page.

''Justice League'' is a {{superhero}} film and an adaptation the Franchise/{{Justice League|OfAmerica}}, the iconic Creator/DCComics SuperTeam. The film was initially directed by Creator/ZackSnyder, then additional post-production material was written and directed by Creator/JossWhedon following Snyder's departure from the project. It is the fifth film set in the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse, released in November 2017.

%%* JerkassBall: After being reprimanded by Diana for his survivor's guilt, Bruce grabs it by retorting, "Did Steve Trevor tell you that?" While it is implied later that Bruce wanted Diana to step up as the leader of the group, this is still an unnecessary dick move and brings back bad memories of [[spoiler: Steve's sacrifice]]. Unsurprisingly, this pushes Diana's BerserkButton and leads to her shoving Bruce to the crates.

%%* JerkassBall: After being reprimanded by Diana for his survivor's guilt, Batman grabs it by retorting, "Did Steve tell you that?" This pushes Diana's BerserkButton and leads to her shoving Bruce to the crates.

* JerkassBall: After being reprimanded by Diana for his survivor's guilt, Batman grabs it by retorting, "Did Steve tell you that?" This pushes Diana's BerserkButton and leads to her shoving Bruce to the crates.

* JerkassHasAPoint: Wonder Woman tries to take Batman to task over his survivor's guilt regarding Superman. Batman responds by pointing out that she spent the better part of a century in self-imposed exile for the same reasons. He also points out that Diana, as Wonder Woman, has the potential to be as much of an inspiration as Superman. Granted, Batman was more of a douchebag than he had to be, but you can't fault him calling her out for hypocrisy. It was implied later on that he confronted her that way because he really wanted her to step up as the leader of the group. Cyborg invokes this when he seconds Batman's motion to use the Mother Box to resurrect Superman: he was "crunching the numbers" while Batman was "busy being an asshole".

* TruerToTheText: The movie's version of the Flash when compared to [[Series/TheFlash2014 the TV version]]. Here he's seen operating solo prior to joining the League, whereas in the series he has [[MissionControl "Team Flash"]] to help him. Also for a character nicknamed the "scarlet speedster" this version's costume fits better, as overall ([[IncrediblyLamePun barring]] the FingerlessGloves) it's closer to a true red while the show's suit is maroon/burgundy instead.

This campaign ended up succeeding. In late 2019-early 2020, Creator/WarnerMedia approved a budget for Snyder to develop a proper [[ReCut Director's Cut]], which was eventually released as ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' on Creator/HBOMax and home video in 2021. This new film is distinct enough in storytelling, style, tone and footage to have a separate trope page.

This campaign ended up succeeding. In late 2019-early 2020, Creator/WarnerMedia approved a budget for Snyder to develop a proper [[ReCut Director's Cut]], which was eventually released as ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' on Creator/HBOMax in 2021. This new film is distinct enough in storytelling, style, tone and footage to have a separate trope page.