Ben Affleck is a fan of Zack Snyder's Justice League for a precise reason that makes it stand out against his other work, even among heavy hitters like Argo, which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.Affleck reiterated his appreciation for Batman v Superman and positive experiences working with Zack Snyder, contrasted to the Justice League re-shoots under the leadership of Warner Bros. And Joss Whedon. This level of toxicity aligns with Ray 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 surrounding Zack Snyder's Justice League is something that the actors can, at the end of the day, be proud of. Affleck states that Zack Snyder's Justice League is his highest-rated film on IMDB, and when The Hollywood Reporter tried 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 that Zack Snyder's Justice League was 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 that Affleck 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 for Zack Snyder's Justice League to 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 League went 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 his final appearance as Batman in The Flash, reiterating previous statements that express the feeling of finally figuring out “how to play that character.” Between his work in Batman v Superman, Zack Snyder's Justice League, and The 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 like Argo and The Town, which are at a 7.7 and 7.5 on IMDB.
Zack Snyder's Justice League is available on HBO Max.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter