In the late 90s, DC Comics' greatest superheroes assembled in live-action, and yet no one has ever heard about it. Produced as a pilot film for a potential television series, Justice League of America mixes the sitcom antics of Friends with the world of DC. While an ambitious idea, the series never came to fruition and the pilot remained a legend, whispered about in various corners of the internet. Only available through improper methods, the Justice League of America's only adventure lurks in the darkest depths of the internet.
Already assembled in a tight-knit friend group, the Justice League of America protects the city of New Metro. Unexpectedly, a new foe emerges and threatens the entire city unless he receives his requested ransom. Through the imminent threat, bumbling scientist Tori Olafsdotter (Kim Oja) finds herself acquiring mysterious ice powers. As they come together to foil the villain, the JLA calls upon all the help they can get.
While it would have been interesting to see where this series went, it is completely understandable why it was never ordered. Mixing the superhero and sitcom genres fails, offering little besides being a cheap Friends rip-off. Attempting to set itself apart, the addition of uninteresting mock interviews breaks up an already monotonous story. As with most sitcoms, the plot revolves around people living their lives, but the addition of their secret identities adds very little to the movie.
Comprised of some of DC's greatest heroes, Justice League of America fails to translate any of their personalities or qualities from the comics to the screen. The film is DC related in names and appearance only as each character is pretty much a completely new creation for the series. Out of the entire main cast, they only encounter 2 unique struggles, difficulty keeping a job or difficulty keeping a relationship. The repetitive storyline is boring even within the 1 1/2hr runtime and fully made up of actors that you would expect to never hear from again.
Justice League of America is a time capsule of a bygone era of television. Unfortunately, this film is a half-baked attempt at cashing in on the popularity of sitcoms, while shoehorning in the comic book community. Adapting a source material with decades of incredible stories, it fails to bring any imagination, humor, or quality. Justice League of America didn't attempt to create a great movie and it is immediately evident why this fell into obscurity.
Already assembled in a tight-knit friend group, the Justice League of America protects the city of New Metro. Unexpectedly, a new foe emerges and threatens the entire city unless he receives his requested ransom. Through the imminent threat, bumbling scientist Tori Olafsdotter (Kim Oja) finds herself acquiring mysterious ice powers. As they come together to foil the villain, the JLA calls upon all the help they can get.
While it would have been interesting to see where this series went, it is completely understandable why it was never ordered. Mixing the superhero and sitcom genres fails, offering little besides being a cheap Friends rip-off. Attempting to set itself apart, the addition of uninteresting mock interviews breaks up an already monotonous story. As with most sitcoms, the plot revolves around people living their lives, but the addition of their secret identities adds very little to the movie.
Comprised of some of DC's greatest heroes, Justice League of America fails to translate any of their personalities or qualities from the comics to the screen. The film is DC related in names and appearance only as each character is pretty much a completely new creation for the series. Out of the entire main cast, they only encounter 2 unique struggles, difficulty keeping a job or difficulty keeping a relationship. The repetitive storyline is boring even within the 1 1/2hr runtime and fully made up of actors that you would expect to never hear from again.
Justice League of America is a time capsule of a bygone era of television. Unfortunately, this film is a half-baked attempt at cashing in on the popularity of sitcoms, while shoehorning in the comic book community. Adapting a source material with decades of incredible stories, it fails to bring any imagination, humor, or quality. Justice League of America didn't attempt to create a great movie and it is immediately evident why this fell into obscurity.