$80 Million vs $300 Million: Fans Hilariously Troll James Gunn’s DCEU, as Zack Snyder Debuts ‘Rebel Moon’ for Netflix

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Following Snyder’s exit from Justice League in 2017, his departure ignited the #ReleasetheSnyderCut movement, with the aim of reinstating him and rectifying Whedon’s alterations. Nevertheless, amidst these efforts, Snyder’s attention shifted towards Rebel Moon, accompanied by heightened anticipation. Curiously, Rebel Moon is crafted in collaboration with Netflix, granting Snyder an elevated level of creative autonomy.
Zack Snyder is returning with Rebel Moon, a cinematic masterpiece that surpasses even James Gunn’s DCEU in CGI brilliance. Further, with an $80 million budget, Snyder’s space creation outshone even the $300 million allocated for big budgets. This film not only showcases cutting-edge CGI with a captivating human-spider hybrid antagonist but also stands out due to its strategically aligned budget.
Zack Snyder managed to make this level of CGI with just $80M budget and it feels even more unbelievable when you find that the flash was made with $300M 😭pic.twitter.com/JSzQ1fzRBK
— 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗻𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 🐺 (@Itssan17) August 25, 2023
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In contrast, The Flash stumbled as the worst superhero movie flop due to lackluster CGI. The film’s visual effects, especially in scenes spanning dimensions, disappointed fans. Director Andy Muschietti defended the choice, claiming it was intentional, but this explanation did little to alleviate the audience’s letdown.
Expectations of a dazzling superhero experience clashed with the film’s visually underwhelming reality. In an era of advanced CGI, Rebel Moon promises superior visual effects, especially for the intricate human-spider hybrid. It will even have a multiplayer game of its own. As fans gush over this beloved Snyder classic, they playfully rib James Gunn’s $300 million spectacle.
Fan frenzy: Embracing Snyder’s Rebel Moon while teasing Gunn’s The Flash
The jaw-dropping visual effects left some fans in such awe that they were eager to inquire about the VFX company collaborating with Zack Snyder.
Which company works with Zack? I mean VFX Company
— Yeudi (@Yeu1999) August 25, 2023
I didn't know Snyder was a VFX artist
— Zay⚡️ (@rollupmywrist) August 26, 2023
The Chimp-Man believes that it comes down to how Snyder treats the VFX artists. A $300M film should look great, but studios with unrealistic deadlines with any disregards for VFX artists will make the movie look bad, while Snyder's work look great with less budget.
— The Chimp-Man (@ChimpMan3022) August 26, 2023
A group of DCEU enthusiasts passionately rallied behind the movie, voicing their support. They championed their cause by highlighting that The Flash boasted a larger ensemble cast and underwent substantial reshoots, setting it apart from Snyder’s original vision.
who said 300M is only for CG/VFX ?
Flash had bigger stars , reshoots .— Charan Tej Kandavalli (@ctejkct) August 26, 2023
Flash's $300m includes lots of reshoots to clean up Snyder's mess. It also includes salaries for real stars like Michael Keaton
And theyre almost certainly lying about those numbers. Snyder goes $100m over as a matter of course.
— Bickle bork (@BickleKun) August 25, 2023
As discussions unfolded, certain users arrived at a realization: superior CGI isn’t solely linked to budget but also hinges on the time allocated to VFX artists—something Snyder undoubtedly understands and prioritizes.
This proves good CGI is still possible. With how much bad CGI has been used lately I was beginning to think good CGI was a dying art. Give your VFX artists better pay and more time damn it.
— Noob Saibot 🌐 (@NotBoogey) August 26, 2023
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more evidence that the bottleneck for great CGI is not money but time
— Kadin (@KadinSketch) August 26, 2023
This definitely sparked a heated debate, with The Flash becoming a written chapter of history that highlighted James Gunn’s creation’s struggle to capture the attention of fans.
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