Justice League: Gods and Monsters

Director: Sam Liu
Actors: Benjamin Bratt, Michael C. Hall, Tamara Taylor, Paget Brewster
PlotIn an alternate universe, the Justice League is a brutal force led by three unusual heroes: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Unlike their traditional counterparts, Superman is the genetic son of General Zod, rather than Jor-El; Batman is the vampiric scientist Kirk Langstrom after a failed experiment; and Wonder Woman hails from New Genesis instead of Themyscira, seeking redemption for her past actions. This controversial trio operates relentlessly to maintain order, drawing both fear and resentment from the public. While they believe their methods are justified, their severe tactics lead to growing distrust and concern among global powers, creating an atmosphere rife with tension.
The League's approach to justice comes under scrutiny when a series of top scientists are assassinated under mysterious circumstances, with evidence pointing towards the trio. As suspicions escalate, the Justice League faces relentless pursuit by military forces led by President Amanda Waller. They are compelled to investigate the killings in order to prove their innocence, uncovering a complex conspiracy that challenges their unity and obligations as protectors. The narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and the fine line between heroism and tyranny, ultimately questioning what it truly means to be a hero in a world where justice is blurred by power and prejudice.
Writers: Alan Burnett (story), Bruce Timm (story), Alan Burnett (screenplay), Bob Kane (character created by: Batman), William Moulton Marston (character created by: Wonder Woman), Jerry Siegel (character created by: Superman), Joe Shuster (character created by: Superman), John Ostrander (character created by: Amanda Waller), John Byrne (character created by: Amanda Waller), Marv Wolfman (character created by: Emil Hamilton), Jerry Ordway (character created by: Emil Hamilton), Louise Simonson (character created by: John Henry Irons), Jon Bogdanove (character created by: John Henry Irons), Bob Rozakis (character created by: Karen Beecher), Jose Delbo (character created by: Karen Beecher), Neal Adams (character created by: Kirk Langstrom), Jack Kirby (characters created by: New Gods), Gardner Fox (character created by: Ray Palmer), Marv Wolfman (character created by: Silas Stone), George Pérez (character created by: Silas Stone)
Release Date: 28 Jul 2015
Runtime: 76 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Justice League: Gods and Monsters offers a refreshingly dark take on DC heroes with striking video, solid DTS-HD 5.1 audio, and insightful documentaries.
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