Sohini Dutta

Daredevil has everything you could ask for in a good piece of fiction. It has heart, drama, moral conflicts, stunning action sequences, formidable villains and an amazing cast. I find it unbelievable that this show was cancelled even after it achieved such critical acclaim everywhere. Shows like these would have given Marvel a definitive edge over DC TV shows like Arrow and Supergirl. While those shows are reasonably entertaining, they are nowhere near as well executed and intelligent as Daredevil. It is probably foolish to hope for a return of this enthralling offering but I am still holding out hope that Marvel finds a reason to bring it back to Disney+ or wrap up the story with a feature film in the future, complete with the original cast. But knowing Marvel, that is not going to happen and I believe that is one of the biggest tragedies of the entertainment industry in the modern-day.

ZSJL is one of the most expressive superhero films in the history of film making. It has everything that makes a film good. If you haven't watched it yet and are worried about the four-hour stamp, you should not worry. The movie passes by like a breeze. The pacing is such that you will never feel like it is "slow". It gently and carefully explores the story, making sure that there are no loose threads hanging in the end, no inexplicable scenes. The audience will walk away elated and hopeful, without confusion and surprisingly entertained. Even after all that, it clearly leaves a door wide open for the franchise to grow into a saga. While it might be a stretch to say it is a COMPLETELY new film when compared to the 2017 version, it is true that all the flaws of that film have been extracted and replaced with cinematic, meaningful and fascinating storytelling. Any fan of DC should give it a shot. It does all six members of the JL justice in a way I have never seen done in any other superhero team-up film. Hope this opens new doors for the DCEU because these characters should be given the space to grow and evolve.