Filmmaking is a team effort.
(though, to be honest, he could probably do those jobs incredibly well).
Sometimes, especially when it comes with a larger budget, its more of a compromise with a studio.
But its still funneled through that directors vision for what that movie should be.
Justice League, Warner Bros. $300 million superhero team-up, is a curious case.
Its the product of two directors, and yet neither of them at all.
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But Whedon does not carry a co-director credit, only a WGA-contracted co-writer credit for his significant additions.
Thus,Justice Leagueis not Whedons film.
But its not exactly Zack Snyders film either.
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The film lacks personality.
It just sits there, existing.
Its not a disaster, not a masterpiece, not even a good movie.
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But it left much to be desired.
Im not exactly a Zack Snyder superfan.
As is,Justice Leaguestands as a hollow, forgettable superhero trifle.
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The narrative is bland, the motivations uninteresting, and the villain is beyond boring.
Maybe it would have been terrible.
Maybe I wouldve hated it.
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But it would have beensomebodysvision, not the puff of empty air that exists now.
What did Snyder want to say withJustice League?
How did he want to frame Supermans return in the context of his shunning inBvS?
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But thats probably never going to happen.
But theres a major difference betweenJustice Leagueand those filmshe saw them through to release.
Snyder hasnt been involved withJustice Leaguesince he turned in his early rough cut.
That rough cut was just thata rough cut.
He was still toiling away on the film when he had to suddenly depart.
So its highly unlikely thatll happen.
Which is a shame, because Id like to see it.
Ill take interesting misfire over bland mediocrity any day of the week.
At least its in good company, rightSuperman Lives?
