The film plays out almost more like an Indiana Jones tribute than a superhero story, and I love it for that. It’s a wonderful thrill-packed adventure full of humor, intrigue, and, of course, some sweet sweet Nazi-punching action. Other than that, though, the story is fantastic. Not necessarily a negative thing for the movie, but it does feel a little tired at this point. However, that doesn’t negate the fact that “The Flash runs so fast he accidentally travels through time” is just a tad overplayed these days. It’s a solid premise, and an easy explanation for why he’s in this movie. This movie begins with Barry running too fast, and accidentally sending himself through time. The Movieįirst, a synopsis: The Flash ran 80 years back in time, and finds himself surrounded by… Nazis?!? Where is he? How does he get home? Who are all these strange heroes running around, and, more importantly, why doesn’t he remember them? A Man Out of Time… Again. I know we’re getting a Long Halloween adaptation later this year, and it looks promising, but I really hope we see more original stories like this in the future. Just like its recently released cousin Batman: Soul of the Dragon, Justice Society: World War II still feels like a comic book movie should, but it’s not bogged down by comparisons to source material, and I think that’s what allowed me to fully sit back and enjoy the ride. I wanted to talk about how much I appreciate the narrative freedom that comes with original movies like this. “But Cam,” I hear you saying, “then why is this section titled ‘The Source Material’?”Ĭalm down, I’m getting there. You’re in luck, sports fans! There’s no required reading to “get” this movie! It’s fun, funny, exciting, and everything I think I would want in an animated tribute to the greatest heroes of the Golden Age. Following up a movie as fun and fantastic as Man of Tomorrow is no simple feat, but I think this movie more than does the job. It’s our second installment in the newly revamped DC animated (movie?) universe (DCAU? DCAMU? I’m so confused), and I couldn’t be more excited. Also, sorry about that Killing Joke thing. Well, suck it, 2016 Cam, because Justice Society: World War II is here, and it’s awesome. “No way,” I’d have said, “They’re too focused on the Justice League and Batman to do anything cool like that! Speaking of Batman, did you hear they’re making a Killing Joke movie with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill? It’s gonna be awesome!” You know, if you had told me five years ago that we were getting a movie involving - let alone STARRING - the Justice Society, I would have laughed in your face.
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