Ben Affleck is a fan ofZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguefor a precise reason that makes it stand out against his other work, even among heavy hitters likeArgo, which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.Affleck reiterated his appreciation forBatman v Supermanand positive experiences working with Zack Snyder, contrasted to theJustice Leaguere-shoots under the leadership of Warner Bros. and Joss Whedon. This level of toxicity aligns withRay Fisher’s allegations against Warner Bros. Although the true version of the film being released doesn’t make up for how they were treated, at least the positive reception surroundingZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis something that the actors can, at the end of the day, be proud of.RELATED:James Gunn Says Henry Cavill Wasn’t Technically Fired From SupermanAffleck states thatZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis his highest-rated film on IMDB, and whenThe Hollywood Reportertried to credit its critical reception to “intense” fans, Affleck did not take the bait. “Say what you want, it is my highest-rated career movie. I’ve never had one that went from nadir to pinnacle. Retroactively, it’s a hit. All of a sudden I was getting congratulated for the bomb I’m in.” Despite this, sources within Warner Bros. have said thatZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewas a mistake, so for some audiences and fans alike, this may not instill confidence in Warner Bros doing right by DC.
Affleck echoes this frustration by expressing his disinterest in directing for “the Gunn DC” because of how they’re doing it. “Absolutely not,” Affleck says, “I’m not interested in that.” This contradicts certain statements by James Gunn, who previously expressed thatAffleck wanted to direct a DCU film. Regardless, it is refreshing to see Affleck speak for himself and no longer adhere to studio pressure. Affleck is an Academy awarded director, screenwriter, and actor, so forZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueto be at the top of his list of work that is best critically received says a lot in a landscape of superhero movies that have otherwise become formulaic due to their success.
Justice Leaguewent from being critically panned to being positively received thanks to the director’s true version being released, which may have contributed to Affleck’s surprise for receiving recognition outside the fan base. Affleck also says he nailed hisfinal appearance as Batman inThe Flash, reiterating previous statements that express the feeling of finally figuring out “how to play that character.” Between his work inBatman v Superman,Zack Snyder’s Justice League, andThe Flash, Affleck can walk away with admiration for his time as Batman, especially with it being at an 8 out of 10 on IMDB, compared to his other fantastic films likeArgoandThe Town, which are at a 7.7 and 7.5 on IMDB.
