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Mar 30, 2019 · Justice League vs. The Fatal Five. This DC animated movie doesn't take full advantage of its premise, but its two lead heroes carry the day.
- New heroes emerge in an old animated universe.
- Justice League vs. The Fatal Five
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By Jesse Schedeen
Updated: Apr 21, 2020 8:02 am
Posted: Apr 16, 2019 9:30 pm
This is a spoiler-free review of Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, which is now available on Blu-ray.
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five has multiple selling points for DC animation fans. On one hand, it features the return of the much-loved DC Animated Universe (the setting of classic shows like Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League Unlimited). On the other, it ventures off the beaten path to spotlight heroes who don't normally get their due in DC's animated projects. Both of these make DC's 34th "DC Universe Original Movie" worth watching, even if this effort never quite realizes its full potential.
Unlike the majority of DC's direct-to-video projects, Justice League vs. The Fatal Five isn't a direct adaptation of a preexisting comic. There are elements of past Legion of Super-Heroes stories and the work of Geoff Johns, but the movie is largely free to tell its own story. That's a good thing. The strict 70-minute run-time is never conducive to great comic book adaptations. Instead, Justice League vs. The Fatal Five focuses on a clash between the League and the titular quintet of villains, one which hinges on the rise of rookie Green Lantern Jessica Cruz (Diane Guerrero) and the plight of amnesic, time-displaced hero Star Boy (Elyes Gabel).
There also seems to be a real missed opportunity here in terms of building on the foundation laid by Justice League Unlimited. That series actually introduced the Fatal Five and the Legion of Super-Heroes in one of its final episodes, "Far From Home," yet this movie unfolds as if that episode never happened. That's a real shame considering the open-ended way "Far From Home" wrapped up and the potential it left for future Justice League/Legion crossovers.
As it stands, Justice League vs. The Fatal Five doesn't actually feel like a true continuation of the DCAU so much as it shares certain superficial elements. The animation style and certain voices hearken back to that universe, but the adult language, extreme violence and general tone set it apart. None of that is a deal-breaker, but it does seems as though Justice league vs. The Fatal Five could have accomplished more with a longer run-time and more significant ties to the DCAU.
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five is one of the stronger animated DC movies in recent memory. The return of the classic DC Animated Universe is welcome, though the film never quite makes the most of that beloved setting. Both Green Lantern Jessica Cruz and Star Boy prove a winning combination and help this movie overcome its storytelling flaws.
Mar 23, 2019 · Anchored by compelling protagonists and a riveting story, the Justice League race to stop The Fatal Five from freeing the Emerald Empress and bringing about the end of the world in the DC Universe Movie title Justice League vs. The Fatal Five.
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Apr 8, 2019 · The World’s Finest has published its review of the Justice League vs. The Fatal Five animated feature, now available to own on Digital HD and coming to 4K Ultra Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack on April 16, 2019. In short, Justice League vs. The Fatal Five is a total gem of a movie and a clear love letter from the film’s cast and crew. It’s ...
