Justice Society: World War II
When the Flash finds himself dropped into the middle of World War II, he joins forces with Wonder Woman and her top-secret team known as the Justice Society of America.
- Released: 2021-04-27
- Runtime: 84 minutes
- Genre: Animation, War
- Stars: Stana Katic, Matt Bomer, Chris Diamantopoulos, Darren Criss, Elysia Rotaru, Omid Abtahi, Armen Taylor, Matthew Mercer, Liam McIntyre, Geoffrey Arend, Darin De Paul, Ashleigh LaThrop, Keith Ferguson
- Director: Jeff Wamester
Comments
- Mysterygeneration - 23 March 2024
It tells a gripping tale
The film combines action packed with superheroes with an old-fashioned pulp adventure feel, kind of like Indiana Jones meets Doc Savage. This results in an entertaining and thrilling tale that transports the reader to a different period of adventure novels and comic books. The Flash discovers himself in a world of Nazi agents, secret lairs, and fanciful weapons. He is used to high-tech villains and futuristic settings. Conversely, the Justice Society feels completely at home in this pulp universe, employing their special skills to foil dangers and solve puzzles. It's more than just a Flash film. The movie examines the dynamics of the iconic heroes and offers them a lot of screen time. We witness Wonder Woman's discernment and leadership, Hawkman's tactical prowess, Hourman's unflinching resolve, and Black Canary's crafty resourcefulness. The Flash himself contributes significantly to the team by bringing his speed and energy to the battle, making him more than just a sidekick. The film also explores these heroes' inner battles as they deal with the horrors of war and the weight of duty. They become even more relatable and interesting as a result of this character growth.
While the time travel aspect is interesting, it can get a bit convoluted at times. The alternate history may not sit well with certain viewers. - neil-476 - 10 March 2022
Fun
Flash/Barry Allen, while trying to defend Superman from Brainiac, finds himself suddenly in World War II France where the JSA is trying to defend a besieged French village. Neither he nor the JSA fully understand what has happened and, indeed, neither do we although we think we do.
This was an enjoyable story which went in a number of unexpected directions, none of which I'm going to spoil. The art design and animation were variable, never bad, but frequently less accomplished than I would have preferred. The voice work was excellent, though.
