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REVIEW: JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION Lives Up To Its Name |
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Thursday, 15 December 2016 14:55 |
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Probably, the biggest question many comic book fans want to know about Justice League Action is whether it's 100% slapstick aimed at young kids (à la Teen Titans GO!) or if there's a Pixar-esque approach to the story where adults can find something to enjoy and connect with as they watch with their kids (or by themselves, this is a judge free zone)? The show is a fresh mix of both approaches and the result is a kid's program that's tonally reminiscent of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. However, where that show was a simplified, episodic baddie-of-the-week/team-up adventure series, Justice League Action appears to be laying groundwork for a season-long storyline that should please old school Bruce Timm fans.
Yet, what may throw some fans off are the revamped characterizations for some of the most prominent DC heroes. Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter and even Superman are depicted very differently from previous animated renditions. The only character you'll find familiar is Read more: |
