[AlexG]

Thought I’d pass this along . . . B)

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League:_War

And in case you missed it, another recent JL DVD release . . .

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JLA_Adventures:_Trapped_in_Time

“I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.”
~ Mark Twain / Samuel Clemens (1907)

[khuddle]

Is the “JLA Trapped in Time” an original story or is it just an old Justice League series
episode masked as an original story?

[AlexG]

Is the “JLA Trapped in Time” an original story or is it just an old Justice League series
episode masked as an original story?

I had the impression it was a new release, rather then a repackaging of the old JL/JLU series.

Supposedly, its a Target store exclusive, but there are listings for it over on eBay, too.

If you run a Google search for reviews, this one came up.

Link: http://comicsalliance.com/jla-adventures-trapped-in-time-movie-review/

“I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.”
~ Mark Twain / Samuel Clemens (1907)

[SteeleBlazer84]

The JLA trapped in time was an original story… And some of the animation is quite good, simple but don’t confuse simple animation with cheap. Its well animated, but the problem is the story. Its geared toward little kids. And they forgot you can write for kids and still have a good product. As in most pixar movies and young justice and other quality shows.
The justice league is not the focal points its the two teen heroes that travel back in time, and they are both lame sauce.
Justice League War should be damn good… But, the decision to go with Captain Marvel instead of Aquaman makes no sense. It alters the chemistry of the entire movie. And takes out a couple of iimportant scenes. Like when Batman reveals himself to Green Lantern, when he goes to acopcolyspe to rescue superman. He does so, because they need their heavy hitter back. Having Captain Marvel back is like having a 2nd superman. Really really dumb. Also the point was that none of the heroes got along, Captain Marvel is just too nice and I don’t see him rubbing anyone the wrong way.
Then another disappointment. THe coolest moment in the comic was when Aquaman stabbed Darksyde in the eye with his trident. Blinding his 2nd eye after wonder woman blinded the first.
That moment was both epic, and showed how one of the first moment of bonding within the team.

Really stupid how the writers don’t know that their decisions have ramifications. They took a great origin comic and pissed on it.
Still I am looking forward to the movie and will have it in the mail the day it comes out.

[musclelover2002]

I have not seen the JLA trapped in time movie, but I have seen War. Truth be told it was not my favorite of DC animated collections. Now I have not read any of the “new” DC comics, when they came out with the new Superman costume or the Wonder Woman costume, so maybe that was my issue.

I was just not a fan of Supes or Captain Marvels character portrayals, and if this is how they are in the new comics, then I am glad I have not read them. Supes just seemed very brash and cocky, not shy of trying to show how many abilities he has. Not the kind of guy who tries to see the best in people either imo. Where as CM was just a big kid, at least in the earlier comics when Billy took the form of his alter ego, even though Billy was still in there, his power sources would manifest, such as the wisdom of Solomon (its what the S stands for in his name). But in the movie, none of that came out. He looked more like a dragonballz character powering up and firing things.

Overall for me the movie was fine, its just maybe i am nostalgic and was expecting something different.

[BlackKusanagi]

Got War coming in the mail soon.

[khuddle]

I’m getting War, will pass on Trapped in Time. Shame about these lukewarm reviews, but hey,
it’s Justice League, can’t be all that bad.

[jsimon]

Actually yeah, it can be that bad. Just watched War. First off, I don’t like when they have to hit the preverbal “reset button” on establishing the characters identity. The animation isn’t as good as it was in the 90’s TV series or the movies that followed. The colors and overall schemes are okay but the look of all the characters seem very jagged which doesn’t let the motion flow well. It also takes away any sensuality it the drawings. WW comes off very distant and makes me wonder why anyone would be attracted to her. Plus the storyline gets pretty stagnant about halfway through. Not a fan of this one at all.

[AlexG]

Came across this comment on a blog page . . . thought I’d pass it along. B)

Source: http://heckyeahstevetrevor.tumblr.com/

. . . JL War is the smarmiest movie I’ve seen in a while . . .

“I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.”
~ Mark Twain / Samuel Clemens (1907)

[SteeleBlazer84]

I just watched “Justice League War”. I still stand by my earlier statement that removing aquaman was all kinds of stupid. However, Captain Marvel(called Shazam) in this works. They adapted it in a manner that I felt was decent and not horrible. But, the decision still was horrible to have “Captain Marvel” in it to begin with. Jim Lee even remarked that Supes power set and Marvels were the same. So then don’t have them.
But, in the movie they call Captain Marvel “Shazam” and that again is just too stupid. How could he introduce himself. Well apparently he can say shazam without the lightening coming down.
I don’t like that name change.
As for the story its action packed, but then again all the DC animated movies with the exception of Doom and All Star Superman are action packed. This might be the most action packed yet however. And again I think they did a nice job adapting, except for what I said above. I do have some minor gripes about other things. But, all in all not a bad job.
I do want to say one thing to all the people claiming cheap animation. The animation is top notch. The only time you will see better 2d animation is in a Disney Theatrical release. And disney doesn’t do too much of those these days.
Its true the do integrate 3d models that can look a bit out of place at times, but that is common practice now. Some of the boom tubes you can also tell they were the same model just copied and pasted. Still all in all the characters move in a fluid manner and plenty of detail for the designs and backgrounds.
Also Phil Borrosa did the character designs, and he is the best at WB for the characters. I do agree I’m not 100% happy with how some look, but I blame Jim Lee and all the other people with the new 52 reboot.
All in all its worth your time watching.
Still I can’t wait to see what secret project Bruce Timm has been up to.

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