Sheep Movie Review: The Justice League (2017) Spoiler-free

Justice League (2017)
Directed By: Zack Snyder
Written By: Chris Terrio, Joss Whedon
Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa
In Theaters: Nov 17, 2017 Wide
Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of sci-fi violence and action)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Runtime: 110 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes--Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash--it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League was entertaining. Went to see it with my husband and 16-year-old daughter. My husband liked it more than Thor: Ragnarok, but I think that has more to do with Wonder Woman. 

Gotham City is just such a sad and dark place and the movies reflect that. Ezra Miller's Flash was the one bright spot. He was so freaking cute and had all the best lines. I was surprised at how much I liked Cyborg and the way they handled his backstory. Really hits you in the feels. I was a little disappointed with the depiction of Wonder Woman compared to the Wonder Woman movie. There were a lot of shots that focused on her butt...I mean, it is a nice one, but there was more emphasis on her looks in this movie. The Amazons wore two-piece armor so their bellies were exposed. But to be fair, Aquaman was shirtless so it kind of balances out. I like Ben Aflack as Bruce Wayne, but I'm not a fan of the Batman costume. It has no flexibility. I'm not sure he can even sit in that thing. He moves around like an action figure without any movable parts.

There were lots of great action scenes between the villain Steppenwolf (He has mommy issues.) and our Superheros. Thor: Ragnarok set the superhero movie bar kind of high for me and Justice League didn't quite reach it. But it looks great on the big screen so it is worth seeing.

*There are two extra scenes! Stay till all the credits are over :)

Don gives it 5 Sheep

Holly give is 4 Sheep

I give it 4 "REALLY competitive ice-dancing" Sheep

SharonS

KATIE'S REVIEW

I didn't get all the same warm fuzzes Sharon and fam did. Not at all. I wanted to. It just didn't happen. That really does make me sad too. I may not be a big DC fan BUT I do love heroes and hot guys with their shirts off. *swoon for Aquaman!*

This movie was missing a ton of pieces when it came to story-line. The Amazon gals looked weak sauce, acted weak and fought weak which that right there really bugged me. The team overall just did not work for me, Batman was totally different in this movie as in any other movie I have ever seen the character. Even Val Kilmer did a better job. The new Flash was cute but got annoying just as quickly. Cyborg was the only one I actually liked and was invested in.

The CGI left much to be desired, what the Hades happened! Overall, the movie was middle of the road. I wanted better. Expected better. Didn't happen. That's how it goes sometimes. 

Getting 2 and 1/2 Sheep 

KD  

City Island, lol funny

City Island, written and directed by Raymond De Felitta is available on dvd now. Wonderfully acted by Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven (yummy cakes) Strait, Ezra Miller and Emily Mortimer this film had me hooked from the start, completely won me over. :)

Plot Summary:

Meet the Rizzos, a family that might get along a lot better if only they could tell each other the truth. Dad Vince is the worst offender. But since the prison guard won't even admit that poker night is in fact acting class, how's he ever going to explain about his illegitimate son? His daughter works as a stripper when she's supposed to be in college, while young Vinnie Jr has a secret sexual fetish that involves a 24-hour webcam and the family's 300-pound neighbor. Vince's wife Joyce is the family's rock, but it's been a year since she enjoyed intimacy with her husband, and it's no surprise she thinks poker night spells A-F-F-A-I-R. When former prisoner Tony enters the Rizzos' lives, Joyce begins to suspect that the handsome young Tony isn't who Vince says he is. City Island is a funny, touching and smart family tale about the secrets of the past catching up with the lies of the present, and accepting that nobody's perfect - least of all your loved ones.

Who doesn't like Andy Garcia? Not me thats for sure. *makes goo goo love eyes* Mr. Garcia delivers yet another awesome performance, you completely fall for his character. Oh the webs this family weaves. You know ALL their secrets are going to come crashing down in the end; predictable yet fantastic to watch the epic meltdown.

I laughed so hard every time the young son argued with his family, little deja vu reminding me of my own braty-yet-loveable-brother. Hugs brother man. Movie is not a chick flick but a life movie for all, humor that reaches young and old any gender will enjoy this film. Life lessons abound. ;)

Don't miss this one. Redbox for $1 you have no excuses folks! lol

*not sure how my new piggy friend can rent this one, maybe you can find it online?

KD