Neutron stars are the densest objects in the known universe, second only to the most neurotically dedicated fans of Zack Snyder and their unprecedented collective illusion.
I’ll be the first to say that Snyder’s work can be a lot of fun; when it comes to ideas, ambition, and direction, the Justice League helmsman is top-notch in every sense of the word, even if his writing and overall execution undermine his work irreparably.
But, I’ll also be the first to say that DC’s cinematic endeavors are in fantastic hands right now; between James Gunn spearheading the new DC Universe and Matt Reeves steering a prominent Elseworlds ship with his Batman franchise, this legendary superhero mythos looks all but ready to fly higher than ever. Still, all the present quality in the world couldn’t birth a rational thought from the depths of the Snyder cult.
Indeed, instead of considering the fact that the origin stories of Batman and Superman have been beaten within millimeters of their lives, one Snyder devotee jumped straight to the conclusion that Gunn and Reeves were too intimidated by their overlord’s time in the DC chair to attempt origin stories of their own.
Twitter’s response, futile as it was, boasted a bit of a straighter head on its shoulders, so to speak.
I’m convinced at this point that the Snyder cult is an intentionally provocative practical joke that the rest of us simply aren’t in on; I enjoyed the Army films to an extent, and I’m looking forward to Rebel Moon.
However, there’s a substantially fine line between liking someone’s work, and putting someone on so high a pedestal that you not only develop a seething hatred for their competitors, but start to speak in a way that’s so clearly detached from reality that you harm the public image of your messiah much more than you help it.