Worst: The Story

The story is probably the movie’s biggest flaw. On top of being rushed, it’s riddled with plot holes.

Take Steppenwolf’s arrival, called by the Mother Boxes, which sensed the world’s fear after Superman died. But, really, after World Wars I and II; after several smaller wars; after the Cold War; and even after Zod’s almost-successful invasion, this is when the world became fearful? When an alien they seemed to hate a couple of movies ago died?

And if Steppenwolf is transported via boom tubes to the first two Mother Boxes, why isn’t he transported directly to the third? Why does he have to send scouts ahead? Was the final Mother Box necessary to resurrect Superman?

Here’s another question: Why was the Justice League standing on its own? Maybe everything happened so quickly that the world of Man had no time to react (even if the push of a button would send rockets flying). But where were the Amazons, who jumped to defend Earth ages ago? Why didn’t the Atlanteans help? How did Aquaman know where to go to help the League? Where was the Green Lantern who was tasked with protecting Earth?

If the Green Lanterns knew about the Mother Boxes, why did they leave them with the weaker Earthlings when an entire Corps could have protected them?

If Superman’s resurrection can be explained, how will Clark Kent return?

There are too many plot points that just don’t work in Justice League.