The world's finest heroes found the Justice League in order to stop an alien invasion of Earth.The world's finest heroes found the Justice League in order to stop an alien invasion of Earth.The world's finest heroes found the Justice League in order to stop an alien invasion of Earth.
- Shazam
- (voice)
- Billy Batson
- (voice)
- The Flash
- (voice)
- …
- Green Lantern
- (voice)
- …
- Cyborg
- (voice)
- …
- Batman
- (voice)
- …
- Superman
- (voice)
- Darkseid
- (voice)
- …
- Parademons
- (voice)
- …
- Sarah Charles
- (voice)
- Darla
- (voice)
- Silas Stone
- (voice)
- Thomas Morrow
- (voice)
- Freddy Freeman
- (voice)
- …
- Ice Cream Vendor
- (voice)
- President
- (voice)
- …
- Guard
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWonder Woman's New 52 costume is slightly changed for the film in order to make her outfit less revealing and avoid referencing her cleavage.
- GoofsWhen Shazam says his own name to introduce himself to the other heroes, the lightning that transforms him from Billy Batson to Shazam, and vice versa, does not strike. However in the New 52 continuity (upon which this film is based), the word "SHAZAM" only works when he intends for it to. Otherwise he can say it without effect. This was necessary when they changed the character's name from Captain Marvel.
- Quotes
Green Lantern: As I was saying, Green Lantern can do anything.
Batman: Except shut up, apparently.
Green Lantern: Wow, someone forgot to take their True Blood tonight.
Batman: I'm not a vampire.
Green Lantern: Seriously? I thought it was the darkness and the vanishing, and the, what, super strength?
Batman: No.
Green Lantern: Can you fly?
Batman: In a plane.
Green Lantern: Wait, you're not just some guy in a bat costume, are you? Are you freaking kidding me? What, nobody asked you to prom so you now dress as a bat and prowl around your parents' basement?
- Crazy creditsSPOILER: There is a scene at the end of the closing credits: the Ocean Master of Atlantis appears and declares war on Earth, leading into Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #50.6 (2014)
The entire movie was a visual treat. The style of animation is clearly different from other DC movies, but it's not bad, in fact I thought it was more visually appealing. From start to end, the animation delivers a clear and rich experience that definitely makes it more enjoyable.
Some have criticized War for weak plot and underdeveloped characters. They are right to some extent, for the plot is very basic with little information given on motive for Darksied's invasion. However the story is impressively accurate to its source material. So if you don't like the plot, take it up with Geoff Johns. Furthermore, we all know who each of the characters are, so an in-depth biopic of each Leaguer would be a waste of time. The comic is called Origin, and that's what this is, an origin of the Justice League so don't expect a ton of individual character development. My biggest complaint regarding accuracy would be the fact that Aquaman was replaced with Shazam. I'm as big a Captan Marvel fan as the next guy, but it was still disappointing that the king of Atlantis still doesn't get any love even after Geoff Johns did such a great job of finally making him cool. Furthermore, the personalities and even a good bit of dialogue of the characters could have been pulled directly from the pages of the comic. The dynamic between the heroes, especially Batman and Green Lantern, provided many of the best scenes, not to mention the funniest. I laughed out loud several times throughout and did not feel like the comedy, which was definitely more present here than in other films, took away from the experience of a film that is very centered on action.
Cons: Like most other reviewers, my only truly valid complaint involves voice casting. Most of the voices are adequate, and none of them are great. The best represented voices were definitely The Flash by Christopher Gorham, and Cyborg by Shemar Moore. Batman, performed by Jason O'Mara did sufficiently, but after growing up on Kevin Conroy, it was difficult to hear such a different voice coming from the cape and cowl. Steve Blum as Darksied brings a new kind of voice to the uber-powerful new god, but makes him seem more like a monster than a super intelligent being. The worst voice was by far Superman. Firefly star Alan Tudyk voices Superman, but fails to convey any gravitas or personality consistent with Superman.
Overall Justice League War received an 8 from me. While not DC's best contribution to the world of animation, but a fun, comical, and action-packed ride nonetheless. If you are a fan of DC and comics in general than it is definitely worth buying, if not it's still worth at least one viewing.
- dbroughton1994
- Feb 4, 2014
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Liga de la Justicia: Guerra
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 19 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1