--- title: "Justice League" year: 2017 kind: "film" canonical: "https://film.one/film/justice-league" fi1m_id: "justice-league" imdb_id: "tt0974015" tmdb_id: 141052 wikidata_id: "Q20501835" fi1m_score: 40 critics_score: 44 critics_reviews: 24 published: "2026-10-05T14:20:43.626227+00:00" updated: "2026-10-05T14:20:44.256108+00:00" region: "HU" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Justice League (2017) Directed by Zack Snyder · 2h 00m · NMHH 12 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction ## Identity Justice League - **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/justice-league - **Type:** Film - **Fi1m ID:** justice-league - **IMDb ID:** tt0974015 - **TMDB ID:** 141052 - **Wikidata ID:** Q20501835 - **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0974015/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/141052, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20501835 **Fi1m score: 40** · Critics 44 from 24 reviews *In a sentence:* The heroes are decent company; unfortunately, the film keeps asking us to care about the boxes > Gal Gadot and Ezra Miller bring warmth and comic timing to a poor superhero team-up. Murky action, rushed introductions and a bland villain leave the cast doing most of the work. ## Synopsis Batman (Ben Affleck) needs help to protect the world, with Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) among the heroes drawn into the effort. She is in action at a London bank, while trouble also reaches Themyscira. The Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) bring different personalities to a team that has yet to learn how to work together. Their opponent is Steppenwolf (voiced by Ciarán Hinds), and a collection of mysterious boxes is central to the threat. Saving the world means first getting these people to agree on how. ## Review *Justice League* has enough likeable performers for a good superhero team and too little patience to let them become one. The result is a poor action film with intermittent good company, directed by Zack Snyder from a screenplay credited to Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon. It hurries through introductions, strains for jokes and sends everyone into fights that are difficult to follow. At 120 minutes, it still manages to feel crowded and slow. Gal Gadot does the most to keep the enterprise human. Her Wonder Woman has the composure to make the surrounding fuss seem manageable, and the London bank sequence supplies a welcome spell of direct, readable action. Ben Affleck is better when his Batman has someone to talk to, particularly Gal Gadot, than when the film asks him to carry its importance. Their exchanges suggest a team that might have been enjoyable without quite so much plot to get through. We laughed at Ezra Miller’s Flash. His quick comic timing gives the team an ease that the screenplay’s laboured jokes cannot sustain. Ray Fisher’s Cyborg is intriguing enough to make the skimpy attention paid to him frustrating; the film moves on before curiosity has much chance to become concern. With Jason Momoa’s Aquaman also requiring an introduction, the screenplay keeps adding people without giving their relationships enough room. Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon’s screenplay gives those people a poor reason to assemble. The mysterious boxes demand attention without becoming interesting, while Steppenwolf, voiced by Ciarán Hinds, is a thin opponent for this much combined talent. The jokes and the solemn passages seem to belong to different versions of the same film, and neither makes the threat more persuasive. The fighting needs a stronger motive than another instruction to save the world. Fabian Wagner’s cinematography is hard to appreciate through the muddy effects, which flatten the action and make bodies difficult to distinguish. Patrick Tatopoulos’s production design fares little better; the murk leaves us struggling to get a sense of where anyone is. The Themyscira action offers some relief, with a force and purpose missing from much of the rest. Too often, though, a clear view of the fight would have helped more than another burst of movement. Editors David Brenner, Richard Pearson and Martin Walsh keep things moving, but speed does not disguise the awkward joins between solemnity, quips and combat. The cutting gives too little time for a response or a relationship to settle before the next demand on our attention. Danny Elfman’s music cannot make the action exciting when the images give us so little to hold on to. Nor can it persuade us to feel much for characters the film has barely allowed us to know. A team film can get away with a simple enemy if the people facing it are good company, and there are glimpses of that pleasure here. Zack Snyder has performers capable of giving the costumes distinct personalities, yet their interactions keep getting interrupted by the least interesting business. That is a substantial waste, even allowing for a few appealing introductions and some welcome wit. Anyone coming for a favourite hero should be prepared to wait while the film attends to its boxes. *Fi1m score 40, published 5 October 2026.* ## What the critics say Most critics find Justice League an underwhelming team-up, with its cast supplying pleasures that the story and action struggle to sustain. Praise clusters around Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman and Ezra Miller’s lively Flash, while several reviews enjoy the exchanges between contrasting personalities. Even some unfavourable notices find moments of humour and warmth, though these rarely outweigh complaints about thin plotting, a weak villain and muddy visual effects. The spread is wide, and the ensemble’s chemistry is a particular dividing point. The Los Angeles Times finds the character introductions, humour and distinct personalities enough to make the film satisfying; Deadline finds the team chemistry weak despite Miller’s comic contribution. Critics also disagree over whether the lighter tone is an improvement or an awkward compromise. The harsher reviews describe rushed storytelling and clashing styles, while the more receptive ones accept familiar superhero conventions in return for a livelier cast. ## Straight answers **Is Justice League worth watching?** *Justice League* is a poor superhero team-up that we score 40/100, with enough warmth from Gal Gadot and comic timing from Ezra Miller to offer favourite-hero loyalists some consolation. We find the rushed introductions, murky fights and bland villain too much for the likeable cast to overcome. **How long is Justice League, and what is it rated?** *Justice League* runs 2h 00m and is rated 12 by the NMHH in Hungary. It is an action and adventure film. **Where can I watch Justice League in Hungary?** *Justice League* is available to buy from Apple TV from Ft 999. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service. **How violent or frightening is Justice League, and is it suitable for children?** *Justice League* has a UK 12A certificate and frequent superhero combat, making it a more appropriate choice for older children and teenagers than younger viewers. The fighting is often murky and difficult to follow; children under 12 need an accompanying adult at the cinema, and the certificate does not mean it suits every child. **How does Justice League compare to The Incredibles?** *Justice League* is the weaker choice beside [*The Incredibles*](https://film.one/film/the-incredibles), which we recommend for its more involving superhero relationships and better jokes. Where *Justice League* rushes its introductions and interrupts the team's exchanges with uninteresting plot business, *The Incredibles* gives its family recognisable grievances that make the danger matter, though its running time is slightly stretched. **What should I watch after Justice League?** After *Justice League*, try [*The Incredibles*](https://film.one/film/the-incredibles) (2004, Fi1m 88): A superhero family whose arguments make the danger matter rather more. Then [*Seven Samurai*](https://film.one/film/seven-samurai) (1954, Fi1m 95): A team assembled with patience, so every fighter matters when trouble arrives; and [*Attack the Block*](https://film.one/film/attack-the-block) (2011, Fi1m 84): An alien invasion with clear geography and a group worth worrying about. ### Reviews we read (24) - **Little White Lies**, Hannah Strong (2/5/2): The critic finds the film mediocre, lacking a cohesive tone and feeling underdeveloped. Ezra Miller’s lively performance as the Flash is singled out as a wasted asset. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/justice-league) - **Los Angeles Times**, Kenneth Turan (85/100, inferred): Turan finds the film a seriously satisfying superhero movie. He especially praises how the character introductions and distinct personalities, aided by humor, keep the ensemble engaging. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-justice-league-review-20171115-story.html) - **Screen Daily**, Tim Grierson (64/100, inferred): The review’s verdict cannot be determined because the article body is behind a paywall. No specific praise or complaint is visible in the available text. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/justice-league-review/5124178.article) - **The New York Times**, Manohla Dargis (64/100, inferred): The supplied page is blocked, so its critical verdict cannot be verified. No specific praise or complaint is available from the text provided. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/15/movies/justice-league-review-wonder-woman-batman-dc-comics.html) - **Time Out**, Joshua Rothkopf (3/5): The review says the film is a welcome leap skyward for the usually dour DC universe. It singles out the larger cast of personalities as making the film more fun. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/justice-league) - **IndieWire**, Eric Kohn (C): Kohn finds the film a tighter, more engaging spectacle than Batman v Superman, but ultimately a tired imitation of the Marvel formula. He praises Gal Gadot’s vivid Wonder Woman, whose presence elevates the otherwise conventional movie. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/justice-league-review-zack-snyder-joss-whedon-avengers-1201897286/) - **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (55/100, inferred): Gleiberman finds the film an entertaining but generic exercise in competent franchise filmmaking. He praises Gal Gadot’s glowing performance and the film’s lively repartee, while criticizing its familiar tropes and arbitrary climax. [Read](https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/justice-league-review-ben-affleck-gal-gadot-1202614266/) - **The AV Club**, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (C-): The critic finds the film a cramped, visually muddy blockbuster that squanders its heroes. They praise the cast, especially the chemistry among the team’s contrasting personalities. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/the-superheroes-of-justice-league-deserve-better-than-a-1820469877) - **Empire**, Dan Jolin (40/100, inferred): Jolin finds the film breezily entertaining at times but ultimately underwhelming, with a story that fails to give its plot devices resonance. He praises the cast’s chemistry, especially Ezra Miller’s charming, funny Flash, while criticizing the clumsy plot and poor visual effects. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/justice-league-review/) - **The i Paper**, Matthew Turner (★★): Turner finds the film a rushed, ugly mess that is mostly tedious despite a few entertaining moments. He singles out Wonder Woman’s London bank sequence as one of its rare highlights. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/justice-league-film-review-104024) - **Total Film**, Jordan Farley (2/5): Farley finds the film a major misfire, criticizing its bland plot, weak villain, and failed humor. He singles out Wonder Woman and the Themyscira action sequences as the highlights. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/justice-league-review/) - **Slant Magazine**, Jake Cole (1.5/4): Cole finds the film a rushed, derivative mess that undermines its heroes with a bleak, nearly nihilistic tone. He singles out Cyborg as more interesting than the other underdeveloped characters, while criticizing the muddy visuals and chaotic action. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/justice-league/) - **Vulture**, David Edelstein (35/100, inferred): Edelstein finds the film underwhelming, with rushed introductions and limp comedy weakening its attempt to lighten the DC universe. He praises Gal Gadot and Henry Cavill’s screen presence, while criticizing the action’s murky visual style. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2017/11/justice-league-review.html) - **Sight and Sound**, Kim Newman (20/100, inferred): Kim Newman judges the film a tiresome, messy misfire that fails to do justice to DC’s major heroes. He particularly criticizes Wonder Woman’s diminished role and the convoluted plot built around the magic boxes. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/justice-league-review-when-good-superheroes-go-bad) - **The Guardian**, Simran Hans (15/100, inferred): Hans finds the film dour and wooden, with Whedon’s wisecracks clashing with Snyder’s leaden direction. She singles out Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman as its bright spot, while criticizing the camera’s leering treatment of her. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/nov/19/justice-league-review-wacky-dour-wooden-gal-gadot-ben-affleck) - **The Hollywood Reporter**, Todd McCarthy (10/100, inferred): McCarthy finds the film tedious, visually unattractive, and lacking fun or narrative cohesion. He singles out Gal Gadot as the one performer who stands out, while criticizing the gloomy, garish visuals. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/justice-league-review-1057114/) - **Den of Geek**, Don Kaye (3.5/5): The critic finds the film entertaining and a promising step forward for DC, despite significant flaws. He singles out the charismatic team and its character dynamics for praise, while criticizing the thin plot and generic villain. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/justice-league-review/) - **/Film**, Karen Han (6/10): Han finds the film competent but less interesting than its predecessors, faulting its retreat into safer superhero conventions. She praises Snyder’s distinctive visual style when it comes through, especially in the first hour. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/554551/justice-league-review/) - **The Wrap** (35/100, inferred): The critic finds the film a murky, underwhelming team-up that offers more setup than payoff, despite moments of wit and humanity. They praise the genuine performances and character interactions, especially between Affleck and Gadot, while faulting the dark visuals and weak villain. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/justice-league-film-review-dceu-gal-gadot-ben-affleck/) - **Deadline**, Pete Hammond (25/100, inferred): Hammond finds the film formulaic and overstuffed, calling it a setback for the superhero genre. He praises Ezra Miller’s comic performance as the Flash, while faulting the weak team chemistry and numbing CGI battles. [Read](https://deadline.com/2017/11/justice-league-review-ben-affleck-gal-gadot-ciaran-hinds-henry-cavill-jason-momoa-1202210074/) - **Digital Spy**, Rosie Fletcher (20/100, inferred): The critic finds the film tedious, emotionless and a major disappointment. They single out the lack of chemistry among the heroes and the unconvincing CGI villain as particular weaknesses. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a843156/justice-league-review/) - **NME** (20/100, inferred): The critic finds the film badly assembled and disappointingly weak overall. They praise Ezra Miller’s lively Flash performance, while faulting the villain and the team’s thin chemistry. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/justice-league-film-review-2159914) - **The Skinny**, Joseph Walsh (★): Walsh calls the film an incoherent, empty mess that tries to please everyone and satisfies very few. He praises Gal Gadot for stealing the show, while faulting the direction and editing. [Read](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-releases/justice-league) - **The Ringer**, K. Austin Collins (10/100, inferred): Collins finds the film a lifeless, incoherent failure that satisfies neither its studio nor its audience. He especially criticizes its stapled-together feel and the clash between Snyder’s and Whedon’s competing styles. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2017/11/15/movies/justice-league-film-review-zack-snyder-joss-whedon) ## Details - **Director:** Zack Snyder - **Director:** Zack Snyder - **Screenplay:** Chris Terrio, Joss Whedon - **Story:** Zack Snyder, Chris Terrio - **Cinematography:** Fabian Wagner - **Editor:** David Brenner, Richard Pearson, Martin Walsh - **Music:** Danny Elfman - **Production design:** Patrick Tatopoulos - **Costume design:** Michael Wilkinson - **Producer:** Deborah Snyder, Charles Roven, Jon Berg - **Cast:** Ben Affleck as Batman / Bruce Wayne; Henry Cavill as Superman / Clark Kent; Amy Adams as Lois Lane; Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince; Ezra Miller as The Flash / Barry Allen; Jason Momoa as Aquaman / Arthur Curry; Ray Fisher as Cyborg / Victor Stone; Jeremy Irons as Alfred - **Runtime:** 2h 00m - **Certificate (NMHH):** 12 - **Release (Hungary):** 16 November 2017 - **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Science Fiction - **Budget:** $300 million - **Box office:** $661 million - **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXrgvNXfN7M ## Where to watch in Hungary - Apple TV: buy Ft 999, hd *Checked 2026-10-05.* Also available in: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IS, IT, JP, KR, LT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PE, PH, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SG, TH, TR, UA, US, VN, ZA. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country. ## If you liked this - *The Incredibles* (2004), Fi1m 88: A superhero family whose arguments make the danger matter rather more. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-incredibles.md) - *Mystery Men* (1999): Misfit heroes get the bickering and dubious competence this team could use. - *The Heroic Trio* (1993): Three contrasting heroines and action with more confidence in its own absurdity. - *Seven Samurai* (1954), Fi1m 95: A team assembled with patience, so every fighter matters when trouble arrives. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/seven-samurai.md) - *Attack the Block* (2011), Fi1m 84: An alien invasion with clear geography and a group worth worrying about. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/attack-the-block.md) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/film/justice-league