Justice League Gods and Monsters Review

(spoilers below)

After nine years, Bruce Timm returns to Justice League! But how is his return to the Justice League? Now this isn't a continuation of Justice League/Justice League Unlimited. No, this is it's own thing. Throughout most of the movie we are shown the Trinity's background/origin. The Trinity being Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Superman's origin is pretty close to the usual origin story told. Krypton is dying, Baby Superman is sent on a ship and sent to Earth to be picked up by a couple. The key differences here are Superman's biological parents are General Zod and Lara Van El, and Superman's earth parents are a Mexican immigrant couple. Superman's earth name is Hernan Guerra, and can be a little quick tempered.

Moving onto our Batman in this universe, we are told the story of Kirk Langstrom. Yeah you know Kirk, the guy known as Man-Bat! Anyways Kirk is a scientist who is best friends with Will Magnus, (the creator of the Metal Men) a fellow scientist. The two are in a bit of a love triangle thanks to Tina, Will's girlfriend, who clearly shows signs of interest in Kirk and who Kirk seems to really care for. Kirk is battling cancer and believes the only way to get cured of it is by getting injecting by a bat formula he created. Kirk becomes a vampire, who is fast, can fly, and has no problem sucking the blood of his enemies and killing them.

Then there's Wonder Woman. Whose name is Bekka and is the daughter of New Genesis ruler Highfather. Bekka is set to marry Darkseid's son Orion on Apokolips to set a peace treaty between the two sides. The marriage was a trap as Highfather planned to kill Darkseid and all of his disciples. Of the three origins, I've gotta say, this Earth's Wonder Woman had pretty cool back story. It was a nice twist to see the Gods of New Genesis portrayed as villains here, and the people of Apokolips as good.

People around the world are having trust issues with the Justice League. Due to the fact they have no problem killing the bad guys (if they find it necessary). Anyways people believe it will only be a matter of time until they go rogue. Meanwhile the people have their doubts, we see three robots go after Victor Fries, Ray Palmer, and and Silas Stone. All three were scientist and were each killed in a specific way. Fries death showed bite marks on the neck, Palmer was sliced in half, as well as his car, and had a female footprint dented into the side of his car. Silas Stone along with his son Victor Stone were burned alive. Kirk notices each death was made to look like Superman, Wonder Woman, and himself committed the crime, right before the media finds out and leaks it.

Overall I really enjoyed the movie, I believe most of the origins (I'm looking at you Superman) felt fresh. The animation was top notch and most of the voice acting was great (aside from Darkseid). I'd say the only let down for me in this movie was the reveal of who was behind everything. Oh and did I mention the Metal Men are here?! That was cool to see.

Should you watch Justice League Gods and Monsters?

YES!