On Earth-1, he is limited by the Kryptonite that Brainiac has to de-power him, proving that he needs The Flash’s help. It’s kind of brilliant.Įven Superman isn’t immune to these themes of loss or limited time. Hourman and Flash’s (both Jay and Barry) powers are quite limited throughout the film, and even the mind-control performed on Aquaman is technically temporary.Įach character, in his or her own way, must come to terms with these themes of limited time and what they choose to do with the time they have. Hawkman has already lost his spouse and works to help Black Canary find hope in life Post-War (Larry Lance just isn’t doing it for her I guess). These words are uttered by Steve Trevor near the end of the film, but are echoed throughout… By Iris, by Barry, by Hawkman, and others too… This theme of loss and “limited time” stretches to each character in the film.īarry is afraid that he’ll lose Iris if they were to be married because of his superhero life, and Diana is afraid of the same with Steve. One thing “Justice Society: World War II” does incredibly well is its overall theme, and it’s a simple one to be sure, but one that we often forget: “tomorrow is promised to no one”. This world is different than his, and throughout their journey they meet a mind controlled Aquaman and his Advisor (the antagonist of the film who just won’t stay down), a mentally unstable Doctor Fate, and eventually the Superman of Earth-2! It’s a great lineup, but Barry’s never heard of them before (they’re “Top Secret”), and eventually it’s revealed that Barry isn’t in the past… He’s on another world (Earth-2). Upon realizing he’s in World War II Poland, he meets the Justice Society of America, which includes Wonder Woman, Jay Garrick aka The Flash, Hourman, Black Canary, Hawkman, Steve Trevor, and their war correspondent “Shakespeare”. A classic comic book story if I ever saw one… In the process, Barry runs at lightspeed to catch a Kryptonite bullet before it hits the Man of Steel and ends up back in the past. Of course, in true superhero fashion, their plans are foiled, and Barry must suit-up as The Flash to help Superman fend off an attack from Brainiac. Barry, having been The Flash for years, and his girlfriend Iris West travel to Metropolis for some much-needed R&R. The story unfolds through the lens of Barry Allen aka The Flash. It’s a clever period-piece that does its best to not only travel through time in the story itself, but also the presentation, with “classic Hollywood” titles on both ends that make you nostalgic for true classics like “Casablanca” and “Notorious”. Animation based on the DC Comics characters of the same name. Rating – 4/5: “Justice Society: World War II” is a pleasant surprise hit from Warner Bros. Roosevelt (credited), Brainiac (uncredited) WRITTEN BY: Meghan Fitzmartin and Jeremy Adamsĭarren Criss as Superman, Superman/Clark Kent/”Shakespeare”Įlysia Rotaru as Dinah Lance/Black Canaryĭarin De Paul as Franklin D.
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