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    The Justice League (also known as the Justice League of America or the JLA) is a team comprised of the premier heroes of the DC Universe.

    Does a JL film need seven members?

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    #1  Edited By SupBatz

    Would a league film have to have seven members? When listing characters people want for the film, they tend to list seven members.

    Personally, my dream team would probably by Superman, Batman, WW, Flash (Allen), GL (either Hal of John), Hawkgirl/woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, and Cyborg (10 members).

    But that would mean having to balance alot of actors. Which leads me back to the question: do we need seven? Perhaps five or six members would be better suited so that each member can be highlighted. And if the film did well enough and got a sequel then that could introduce one or two new members.

    If we're not going for seven members then maybe just Superman, Batman, WW, Flash, and GL would suffice.

    What does everyone think? Should there be seven? More? Less?

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    #2  Edited By geoff2005

    gotta add Aquaman or MM to the 5,

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    #3  Edited By The_jackolantern

    I think they need the 7 that started it and if they go for MM or cyborg I'm not bothered but I do need to see every1 in it

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    #4  Edited By Superdork

    Here's who you need:

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    #5  Edited By The_jackolantern

    What no aquaman? The nerd rage would be crazy without 7

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    #6  Edited By SmashBrawler

    I would have no problem with no MM or Cyborg in the first movie, maybe just a cameo.

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    #7  Edited By TheCannon

    You need the original seven. If you want to get rid of someone, get rid of Batman.

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    #8  Edited By Onemoreposter

    I'd say you need at least 7. Personally I'd like to a satellite era type line up. I'd sub Plastic Man in for Ralph though.

    Also, Morrison and Waid had some great line ups in the 90s. I was particularly fond of the one with Steel, Orion, and Zariel. I could take or leave the Huntress.

    Some sort of amalgamation between the two would be perfect. My perfect JLA would be

    -The original 7

    -Plastic Man

    -Steel

    -Zatanna

    -Black Canary and Green Arrow (those two have to come as a pair)

    -Red Tornado

    -Orion

    -The Atom

    I'd love to include Firestorm and Barda but I think anything over 14 or 15 is getting a bit out've hand.

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    #9  Edited By batshrine

    Yes there should be 7, the team has always had a good balance and history with that number.

    Musts: Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman, GL (though I don't want it to be Hal), and Flash

    Recommended: Martian Manhunter, and Aquaman

    That above is the general picture I think most people think of when they think Justice League

    Alternates: Cyborg (to tie in with new 52), Plastic Man (awesome comic relief though Flash does a good job of that too), Hawkgirl (throw back to the TV show), Black Canary (did I mention the JL at the moment only has one female), and Green Arrow (we can havee a Black Widow/Hawkeye analogy with the Avengers movie!!!)

    But ya especially for a movie introducing all these characters (and yes that includes Batman and Superman) any more than 7 would just be a burden and a waste of good character development time.

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    I feel like one should be chopped off to make 6. You want the most characters but with characterization and balanced screen time for all of them including supporting cast.

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    #11  Edited By Superdork

    @Wboy said:

    I feel like one should be chopped off to make 6. You want the most characters but with characterization and balanced screen time for all of them including supporting cast.

    Agreed 100%

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    #12  Edited By fodigg

    @SupBatz said:

    Would a league film have to have seven members? When listing characters people want for the film, they tend to list seven members.

    Personally, my dream team would probably by Superman, Batman, WW, Flash (Allen), GL (either Hal of John), Hawkgirl/woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, and Cyborg (10 members).

    But that would mean having to balance alot of actors. Which leads me back to the question: do we need seven? Perhaps five or six members would be better suited so that each member can be highlighted. And if the film did well enough and got a sequel then that could introduce one or two new members.

    If we're not going for seven members then maybe just Superman, Batman, WW, Flash, and GL would suffice.

    What does everyone think? Should there be seven? More? Less?

    Well, really a JL movie only needs three members, the trinity. I think 5 would be a good number though. I'd do:

    The trinity brings the classics, so I figure it's better to throw in some newer characters to round it out.

    This would include supporting characters like Steve Trevor as well.

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    #13  Edited By Black_Claw

    I think seven is the perfect balance of characters, but I'd love to see eight members on the league.

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    #14  Edited By Gambit1024

    A JLA movie, to me, should have the original seven members. If not, that team minus Superman and Batman. I think it could be done.

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    #15  Edited By FlashKnight

    I think they should do 8

    Batman

    Superman

    Wonder Woman

    Flash

    Green Lantern

    Martian Manhunter

    Aquaman

    Cyborg

    However if you cut out one then Aquaman is the most logical IMO.

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    #16  Edited By cameron83

    @SupBatz: I agree with you.With 7 members we cannot focus on them that much

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    6 As the main roster would be optimal for number of characters while maximizing characterization and screen time for all including supporting cast.

    Or 5 even, the more you spend time with one character the more we get to know and love them if they're written right.

    7 is pushing it and 8 becomes ridiculous.

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    #18  Edited By ValendianKnight

    Well, they will more than likely make it a series, if it does well, so I think having 5(Superman, Batman, WW, Green Lantern, Flash)would be great for the first movie. They can add Aquaman and Martian Manhunter/Cyborg in a sequel.

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    #19  Edited By War07

    It Should be 7 Members!!

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    #20  Edited By The_Ghostshell

    @TheCannon said:

    You need the original seven. If you want to get rid of someone, get rid of Batman.

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    #21  Edited By TheCannon

    @Gambler said:

    @TheCannon said:

    You need the original seven. If you want to get rid of someone, get rid of Batman.

    What?

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    #22  Edited By BigBDawg

    If it was me, guys, I'd want Clark, bruce, Diana, Arthur, Barry, Hal, J'onn, and Victor :) Kinda like the team in Justice League: Doom.

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    #23  Edited By FlashKnight

    That pic response was great lol

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    #25  Edited By Lvenger

    It should be 5-7. No more than 7 for sure. You can't do good characterisation with more than 6 or 7 main Leaguers. If I had to choose I'd have Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, John Stewart, Barry Allen and Zatanna or Hawkgirl.

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    #26  Edited By Skaddix

    5-7

    Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are locks. I would say then Flash and GL (John). Maybe try to get another female in there.

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    #27  Edited By Icon

    The line-up I want is Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, the Flash (Barry Allen), the Martian Manhunter or Cyborg, Aquaman, and Green Lantern (John Stewart).

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    #28  Edited By Cole_Mercer

    superman, batman, ww, barry allen, john stewart, mm & aquaman should be perfect and maybe have cyborg as a JLA affiliate before he becomes an official member.

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    #29  Edited By Jonny_Anonymous

    Whats the deal with nobody wanting Aquaman?

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    #30  Edited By Superdork

    @Jonny_Anonymous said:

    Whats the deal with nobody wanting Aquaman?

    1. Even though he's liked, he's not one of the big 5. And he isn't liked outside of fandom, so he's not a draw for a movie without lead-in films.

    2. If the story is based on the Justice League: Origin, then Aquaman is the most-easily cut. And the more characters you cut the better, because then everyone left gets more screen time. And it's less confusing to audiences.

    3. Warner is indicating that he won't be in the film (check out what I'm talking about here: http://www.comicvine.com/justice-league-of-america/65-31815/dcwarner-justice-league-movie-multimedia-synergy-campaign/92-715058/#16)

    4. Even if he's not in Justice League due to screen time, he could still carry his own ilm afterwards. Look at Ant-Man.

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    #31  Edited By Jonny_Anonymous

    @Superdork said:

    @Jonny_Anonymous said:

    Whats the deal with nobody wanting Aquaman?

    1. Even though he's liked, he's not one of the big 5. And he isn't liked outside of fandom, so he's not a draw for a movie without lead-in films.

    2. If the story is based on the Justice League: Origin, then Aquaman is the most-easily cut. And the more characters you cut the better, because then everyone left gets more screen time. And it's less confusing to audiences.

    3. Warner is indicating that he won't be in the film (check out what I'm talking about here: http://www.comicvine.com/justice-league-of-america/65-31815/dcwarner-justice-league-movie-multimedia-synergy-campaign/92-715058/#16)

    4. Even if he's not in Justice League due to screen time, he could still carry his own ilm afterwards. Look at Ant-Man.

    Screw that film then, no Aquaman, no Jon_Anon. After the Big 3 Aquaman is far more interesting than any of the other Leaguers, especially MM

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    #32  Edited By SUNMAN

    Aquaman might not be as interesting depending on the plot. If they don't incorporate some underwater stuff it feels like he is being wasted/underutilized And I think the first movie should just try to be as awesome as it canbe instead of just trying to fit in every character.

    I'd like Aquman but wouldn't be surprised if he isn't in the film.

    If your leaving someone out I'd probably leave out MM and GL

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    #33  Edited By Bludhaven

    My biggest fear with having 7 members is that the movie will just turn into the Superman, Batman and (possibly) Wonder Woman show. Leaving other characters such as Flash and Green Lantern with the short end of the stick.

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    #34  Edited By reignmaker

    Focus the movie on three characters primarily throughout the story. Have two as filler and setup people. Add additional two in a future movie. I say, go small or go home.

    Team should be Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Cyborg. People will come to this movie to see the Big 2, but by keeping the team small it will allow WW, Flash, and Cyborg to shine brighter and kick off their respective franchises.

    Green Lantern needs to be treated like Geoff Johns - keep him out of it! I can't stress this enough. We need more time to heal from that awful Ryan Reynolds appearance.

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    #35  Edited By SUNMAN

    @Reignmaker said:

    Focus the movie on three characters primarily throughout the story. Have two as filler and setup people. Add additional two in a future movie. I say, go small or go home.

    Team should be Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Cyborg. People will come to this movie to see the Big 2, but by keeping the team small it will allow WW, Flash, and Cyborg to shine brighter and kick off their respective franchises.

    Green Lantern needs to be treated like Geoff Johns - keep him out of it! I can't stress this enough. We need more time to heal from that awful Ryan Reynolds appearance.

    I kind of agree with this. I think DC should try to make this a team movie though, give everyone a role writer fro them so they are important and integral to the part don't just have characters in the movie just to have them in their. But Batman and Superman will most likely get more of the focus.

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    #36  Edited By colonyofcells

    Just have the 3 well known super heroes like Superman , Batman and Green Lantern. Throw in Wonder Woman and Flash to help launch their solo movies. Save Cyborg for the 2nd movie.

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    #37  Edited By Yung ANcient One
    In My opinion it should be clearly The Trinity, GL, and Flash.  Plus one or two more but their going to get the least camera/character development time.  Martian,Aquaman,Hawkgirl, Cyborg, and/or Hawkman  (+)
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    #38  Edited By OutlawRenegade

    They only need 5. These 5:

    That's right. Color coordination and simple story telling, baby!

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    #39  Edited By cameron83

    In my HONEST opinion,DC should just quit.

    (and this coming from a past DC fanboy torn between 2 worlds,marvel/DC)

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    #40  Edited By JLDoom

    The New 52 roster has to be in the movie!

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    #41  Edited By Superdork

    @OutlawRenegade said:

    They only need 5. These 5:

    That's right. Color coordination and simple story telling, baby!

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