Injustice
Injustice

Injustice

2021Movie78 minEnglish

When Lois Lane is killed, an unhinged Superman decides to take control of the Earth. Determined to stop him, Batman creates a team of freedom-fighting heroes. But when superheroes go to war, can the world survive?

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Google Users74%
Director: Matt PetersGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The DC animated film Injustice depicts an alternate reality where the Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis. Driven to madness, Superman establishes a totalitarian regime on Earth, with Batman leading a resistance against his former friend. The film explores the moral compromises made by heroes on both sides as they grapple with Superman's brutal new world order.

Critical Reception

Injustice received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious story and faithful adaptation of the source material, others found its pacing uneven and its depiction of character motivations to be bleak. The animation style and voice acting were generally well-regarded.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking animation and strong voice performances enhance the dark narrative.
  • The film captures the grim tone of the video game, but can feel rushed in its storytelling.
  • It's a brutal and action-packed take on the DC universe, exploring heavy moral themes.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's adherence to the game's darker themes and its exciting action sequences. Some viewers felt the plot could have benefited from more development, particularly in establishing the motivations of certain characters.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the popular 2013 video game of the same name, which itself spawned a highly successful comic book series that expanded significantly on the game's premise.

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Before Injustice even breaks the 15-minute mark, the Joker has killed Jimmy Olsen and Flash and nuked Metropolis to Kingdom Come, and Superman has inadvertently killed Lois Lane and his and her unborn son, as well as literally punched a hol...