Part 1 brought me here, but…. 🙁
The premise of Crisis Part 1 was intriguing enough to wait for this sequel, but I was mislead. Part 2 is dry, convoluted, disjointed and just plain subpar for DC. Disposal characters come and go. Storylines are hinted at and then left unfinished. Overstuffed and bloated theatrics that leaves the viewer starving for real substance. Such a disappointment as there was so much material to work with and work from. I stopped caring about plot points and character development within the first 30 minutes. I suffered through the entirety to make sure it didn’t uptick in the final waning moments. Trust me. It just didn’t stick the landing.

Pacing? Editing? What did I just watch?
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Two” falls short of expectations, straying far from its source material and struggling with pacing and coherence. While the animation quality is adequate, the film fails to capture the essence of the beloved comic storyline.

One of the few bright spots is the innovative reimagining of Supergirl as Harbinger, which adds an interesting twist to the narrative. However, this creative decision isn’t enough to salvage the overall experience.

The movie’s biggest flaw lies in its confusing narrative structure. Viewers are left disoriented, unable to discern which Earth the characters are on at any given moment. This lack of clarity is exacerbated by the apparent emptiness of these worlds, failing to convey any real sense of danger or urgency to the multiverse-spanning crisis.

Pacing issues plague the film, with an excessive focus on Psycho Pirate’s backstory that feels unnecessary and detracts from the main plot. The editing does the story no favors, further muddling an already convoluted narrative.

For fans of the original comic, this adaptation may prove disappointing. The film’s departure from the source material is so significant that it’s difficult to recognize the beloved story within this interpretation.

Ultimately, “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Two” feels like a missed opportunity. Perhaps a future edit combining all three parts of this series, significantly trimmed down, could result in a more cohesive and engaging experience. As it stands, however, this installment fails to do justice to its epic source material.

Rating: 3/10 stars.

Part 1 brought me here, but…. 🙁
The premise of Crisis Part 1 was intriguing enough to wait for this sequel, but I was mislead. Part 2 is dry, convoluted, disjointed and just plain subpar for DC. Disposal characters come and go. Storylines are hinted at and then left unfinished. Overstuffed and bloated theatrics that leaves the viewer starving for real substance. Such a disappointment as there was so much material to work with and work from. I stopped caring about plot points and character development within the first 30 minutes. I suffered through the entirety to make sure it didn’t uptick in the final waning moments. Trust me. It just didn’t stick the landing.

Excruciating detail on insignificant events
For the most part, I can use the review I posted for the first chapter of this Trilogy of films.

This particular chapter is hampered by the same pacing issues. The dialogue is awful & slow. Hampering the flow of the entire film. In addition, valuable time is wasted developing character interactions (such as the Monitor eating) vs true development or plot advancement. It is painful!

First off– I know the comics COIE—this is not that story & that is fine. Just be aware it’s different & to temper your expectations. It’s a mostly original story with a few key plot points–anti monitor wave destroying alternate earths.

It is the execution of this new story that is truly baffling. The plot often becomes muddled–over explanation – – saying vs showing is rampant. As if the Director felt the audience might now understand what they’re seeing & that is entirely possible. Some minor points–meaningless character interactions or action scenes are drawn out… And the details are painful.

The dialogue is a crime unto itself. Not sure if it’s the sound editor or some other party, but every line is spoken or painfully read, devoid of anima. Then a long pause, then another line is read. Every conversation drags on in this fashion. A line is said, a very long pause and then a response is heard.

The pacing due to the dialogue is is absolutely broken.

I would skip this film & watch the Super Friends instead.