kiltie
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Justice League
I seem to be in the minority here when I say I am a JL fan. While I was aware of Batman:TAS, I didn't really start to dig it until I was jonesing for more Justice League after that show's run. I won't deny the superior quality of the Batman run, but I just like the IDEA of the Justice League. That said, the New Frontier was bitter sweet. It's an "origins"-type story, and Green Lantern Hal Jordan is pretty much the main character. The super heroes are all busted up because of the public's paranoia ( red scare...thinly disguised modern themes, etc...), but they have to rally 'round the flag once more to defeat a threat to all mankind. Tons of exposition, which was a bit of a letdown ( I wasn't familiar with the original Frontiers comic series ), but what came as the biggest disappointment was, the cover of the DVD and the action figures relating to the original comic imply a much more retro look than is conveyed in the movie. There are a few hat tips ( Wonder Woman's get up, Supe's old school insignia, Bat's ride, etc...) but the general dynamics ( not the aircraft manufacturer ) are all just about two steps ahead of the first run of Justice League. It's clear they're trying to bridge an aesthetic gap, retaining the JL/JLU fans and appealing to fans of the New Frontiers original run. If you're looking for something radically different, it's not here. If you're a Justice League fan looking for a step up from the series, this is your fix. Take it for a spin before showing it to the kiddies though - there is at least one extremely violent death in which Hal Jordan, shot down over North Korea, shoots an enemy soldier ( that's the time frame BTW - post-Korean conflict ), and some other heavy themes. I've got a feeling this is one of those things that deserves a second go 'round, though. Also looking foward to the new animated Batman.
I seem to be in the minority here when I say I am a JL fan. While I was aware of Batman:TAS, I didn't really start to dig it until I was jonesing for more Justice League after that show's run. I won't deny the superior quality of the Batman run, but I just like the IDEA of the Justice League. That said, the New Frontier was bitter sweet. It's an "origins"-type story, and Green Lantern Hal Jordan is pretty much the main character. The super heroes are all busted up because of the public's paranoia ( red scare...thinly disguised modern themes, etc...), but they have to rally 'round the flag once more to defeat a threat to all mankind. Tons of exposition, which was a bit of a letdown ( I wasn't familiar with the original Frontiers comic series ), but what came as the biggest disappointment was, the cover of the DVD and the action figures relating to the original comic imply a much more retro look than is conveyed in the movie. There are a few hat tips ( Wonder Woman's get up, Supe's old school insignia, Bat's ride, etc...) but the general dynamics ( not the aircraft manufacturer ) are all just about two steps ahead of the first run of Justice League. It's clear they're trying to bridge an aesthetic gap, retaining the JL/JLU fans and appealing to fans of the New Frontiers original run. If you're looking for something radically different, it's not here. If you're a Justice League fan looking for a step up from the series, this is your fix. Take it for a spin before showing it to the kiddies though - there is at least one extremely violent death in which Hal Jordan, shot down over North Korea, shoots an enemy soldier ( that's the time frame BTW - post-Korean conflict ), and some other heavy themes. I've got a feeling this is one of those things that deserves a second go 'round, though. Also looking foward to the new animated Batman.
