When the trailer to next year’s superhero epic, Justice League was released at this year’s San Diego Comic Con many fans noted how the tone of the film seemed to be completely different from earlier film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This was assumed by many to be in response to the negative reception that the previous film had received in regards to it’s bleakness. Well, now the film’s producers have set the record straight on the matter.
Speaking to WSJ.com, longtime Warner Brothers and DC Films Producers Charles Roven and Richard Suckle spoke in great detail about all things DC. One of the things they commented on was the aforementioned Tonal shift between films, with Roven revealing that:
“We did take into consideration some of the things that [they] learned from some of the comments about Batman v Superman.”
However – he was quick to explain that changes weren’t necessarily due to the feedback they received, adding:
I’m just saying you need to pay attention [to criticism], but you also need to stay true to your vision. Zack Snyder is a great director.”
He told the publication that it was Snyder himself who wanted to showcase the humorous side of the film at Comic Con. Roven also said that the characters evolve as they begin to interact with each other.
Suckle also spoke briefly about next year’s Wonder Woman explains how it will build off her first appearance in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice explaining:
“It really riffed off of that. It was really looking to answer some of the questions raised, if not necessarily answered, about her place in the world as she was introduced in Batman v Superman.”
The dark tone of the previous films was definitely a recurring theme in the reviews released, perhaps a lighter mood, more akin to that of Marvel studios will benefit the franchise.
Whether this change in tone will affect how Justice League is received remains to be seen, but we will find out when it hits theaters November 17th, 2017.
What do you think? Do you think a lighter tone will benefit the film? Would you have preferred a darker tone? Let us know below!
Source: WSJ.com