Justice Society: World War II (2021) [พากย์ไทย บรรยายไทย]

There's a lot that could go wrong with a movie that attempts to introduce a new version of Barry Allen and an entire WWII-era super-team in the span of an hour-and-a-half. Early on, it's not entirely clear why Barry needs to be in the picture in the first place, except as a familiar anchor point for casual audiences, a la Bruce Wayne in Soul of the Dragon. But over the course of the film, Barry's role in this time travel romp becomes more significant and clearly defined. The film makes strong use of its central mystery - why does no one in the 21st Century remember this team of metahuman soldiers? Fans of the classic Justice League episode "Legends" will especially appreciate the clash between new and old heroes, though Justice Society: WWII ultimately veers in a different direction.






Pacing has often been the bane of the DC Universe Movies line, with many of these projects either trying to cram too much plot into too short a time or basically omitting the middle act altogether. But much like Apokolips War, Justice Society: WWII makes surprisingly efficient use of its ensemble cast. Each of the characters has a tangible arc. For Barry and Diana, there's the ever-present struggle to balance superhero responsibility with the desire for a fulfilling personal life. Black Canary struggles to open herself up and accept her suppressed affections for Hawkman. Hourman struggles with the limitations of his powers and the idea that he's only useful to the team for one hour out of every day. There's also a charming romance subplot between Diana and Steve Trevor, recalling the strong chemistry between Gal Gadot and Chris Pine's DCEU characters.