Top 10 Best Moments In Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One
#10: Barry & Amazo Save People In Flashtime
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A heroic press conference came to a screeching halt after the android Amazo suddenly attacked. When the AI’s actions begin to endanger civilians, Barry Allen starts moving so fast to save people that everyone appeared to be standing still. During his epic rescue, Amazo tapped into its super speed powers to give Barry pointers on how to keep all the superheroes alive and well. The android’s surprising willingness to save lives made it clear that he wasn’t the one track robot we’re used to seeing in other adaptations. We’ll also never get tired of seeing Barry save people with superspeed. Thanks to great animation and Amazo’s unexpected motivations, this heroic sequence became one of the movies’ most memorable action scenes.
#9: Batman Exposes Green Arrow
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After Superman was drained of his strength, he asked to be brought to Bruce Wayne. Initially, Flash and Green Arrow are confused as to why the Kryptonian wanted to see the billionaire. They were caught off guard again when Wayne casually revealed he knew their secret identities. When Green Arrow asks how this was possible, Batman shows off an embarrassing video of the archer. This hilarious joke wasn’t the only time Oliver got burned during this crossover film. While Green Arrow was fighting Lex Luthor, the evil genius delivered a savage and funny insult about the archer’s choice of weapon.
#8: Flash Runs Into the Crime Syndicate
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When the scarlet speedster arrived on Earth-3, he was surprised to see that the normally pristine Central City was completely wrecked. Flash tried to do his part to help by stopping a speedster who’s robbing a bank. Unfortunately for Barry, this fast villain was part of a group of superbeings known as the Crime Syndicate. And the organization happened to hate heroic people like Flash. Since the Crime Syndicate had twisted takes on Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Batman, the speedster couldn’t win the day. While the fight between Barry and the villains is quick, it efficiently established that the Crime Syndicate was not to be messed with.
#7: Amazo Saves The Day
Over the course of a few years, Lex Luthor manipulated Professor Ivo into creating an android. Although the super genius said that Amazo’s purpose was to extend life, the villain planned to use the AI’s power to end several superheroes. The android finally stopped hurting the good guys after his creator died. Upon realizing that Lex was largely responsible for Professor Ivo’s death, Amazo immediately takes the supergenius down. It was immensely satisfying to see the android get some well deserved revenge. But really elevated the scene was the bittersweet and emotional ending where Amazo regretted that it never got to live up to its true purpose.
#6: Barry Saves Iris
Although the first part of this crossover film featured a lot of characters, it never lost sight of the relationship between the speedster and his greatest love. Thanks to time travel shenanigans, we got to see their first date, wedding, and how they would look if they grew old together. But the moment that truly stole our hearts occurred in the midst of a huge crisis. When Flash’s earth was being destroyed by an antimatter wave, he raced to get to his soulmate’s side. Without a second thought, Barry risked everything to save Iris from annihilation. The Flash’s actions did come at a heavy cost. However, Barry’s sacrifice allowed the couple to spend just a little more time together before the end of everything.
#5: The Justice League Begins
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Neither Batman nor Green Arrow were enthusiastic about forming a team of superheroes. Both men seemingly changed their minds when it became clear that Amazo was still a major threat. During an entertaining montage, we got to see the heroes go on a recruitment tour that was…mostly successful. But it turned out that we didn’t have the whole picture. After the Amazo battle ended, it’s revealed that the Justice League formation was an act. The heroes only assembled to bait the android into attacking them. This brilliant fakeout came full circle in the fantastic moment where Batman pushed to make the Justice League into a real organization.
#4: A Stranger Stops The Crime Syndicate
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Throughout the film, a mystery man that sounded suspiciously like John Constantine kept showing up at pivotal points in Barry Allen’s life. The stranger’s best appearance came at one of the Flash’s lowest points. While Barry was still on Earth-3, Superwoman attempted to end his life in front of the rest of the crime syndicate. Suddenly, the mystery man intervened and stopped the public execution. The stranger easily brought the supervillains to a standstill with his magical abilities. Although the mystery man wasn’t exactly happy to be there, his impressive actions ensured that the Flash would live to run another day.
#3: Heroes From Infinite Earths Team Up
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The Monitor decided the best way to stop the crisis that threatened the multiverse was to bring the top heroes from a variety of worlds together. His bold decision led to a sequence full to the brim with surprising meetings and plenty of inside jokes. Outside of the great dialogue between characters, there are tons of small but brilliant cameos you’ll want to pause to see for yourself. There are hilarious nods to C-tier characters like Uncle Sam, The Creeper, and a John Cena-esque Peacemaker. Underrated heroes like the Question and Dr. Light also got time to shine. By incorporating those characters and so many more, what could’ve been an ordinary exposition scene was elevated into a tribute to decades of DC history.
#2: The Crime Syndicate’s Final Stand
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Shortly after the Anti-matter wave started annihilating Earth-3, the wicked Ultraman came up with a…unique plan on how to stop the destructive event. To our surprise, his allies decided to go along with his reckless idea to try to overpower the wave. But the members of the Crime Syndicate soon learned that they were vastly outmatched. During a harrowing sequence, every one of the super beings Was consumed by the wave. Owlman’s nuclear arsenal couldn't even slow the event down. Although we weren’t exactly fans of the Crime syndicate, their deaths still hit hard. The brilliantly written and animated scene actually got us to respect the corrupt group for fighting to save their world to the bitter end.
#1: Barry & Amazo Save The World
We were pleasantly surprised to see that Amazo got a second chance to help people by working with Flash to save all worlds. This great turn got even better in the movie’s climactic finish. Right before Amazo and Barry prepared to turn on a device that could save lives, the android thanked the speedster for the opportunity. We’re then left on the edge of our seats as the duo raced to get the tower working in time. The two came through for everyone before the wave could claim lives across the remaining earths. Sadly, Amazo’s body doesn’t survive in the end. But this fantastic full circle ending ensured that the android died as a hero beside his dear friend Barry. Which hero or villain do you want to see in Part 2? Let us know in the comments.
