“It’s not so much a Snyder cut..this is Justice”: Is Hideo Kojima a Zack Snyder Fan? What Did He Say About Snyder’s Justice League?
Appreciation is a rare commodity in the film business that focuses more on critics. So, it’s always heartening to see celebrities in the same fraternity appreciate and encourage each other. When Zack Snyder released his director’s cut for Justice League, fans rejoiced to see the original work from a brilliant man.
But not just fans, many directors and filmmakers also took to social media to applaud his efforts in bringing the DC superhero world to life on screen. Famous Japanese video game creator Hideo Kojima also expressed his praise on X (formerly Twitter).
Hideo Kojima Praised Zack Snyder’s Justice League
For those who don’t know, Hideo Kojima is a popular video game creator, known for Death Stranding and the Metal Gear series. He’s not any ordinary game creator, as his appreciation for movies and intricate plots shines in his every endeavor. Kojima includes nuanced plots and extensive dialogue to create a world where players can get lost and escape routine life. His love for filmmaking is evident in all his games, and on his X account, where he regularly posts about his favorite films.
On July 5, 2021, Kojima posted an appreciation tweet about Zack Snyder and the universe he created with Justice League. His post was a detailed description of everything Snyder got right with his version of Justice League – from better sketched-out characters to adopting a darker tone for the overarching story. In many ways, Snyder’s visionary direction paved the path for DC’s more serious heroes to take center stage.
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It's not so much a Snyder cut as it is a Snyder "universe" in every way, for better or worse. For him, this is "justice".— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) July 5, 2021
The two posts on X outlined how Snyder got justice for finally being able to make a movie with his creative direction and freedom. It is well said that genius recognizes genius. Kojima could see the brilliance of Snyder’s work and every tiny creative decision he had to take to ensure the movie was successful in delivering a project at par with fans’ expectations.
Hideo Kojima’s Upcoming Projects
The game creator has been on a roll with one successful game after another. From PlayStation 5 to computer games, Kojima caters to fans across platforms. Currently, he has more than a plate full with a sequel to Death Stranding, a movie based on the game, and a whole new game for PlayStation that features the murky waters of the world of spies and espionage. The game is reportedly titled PHYSINT.
The abovementioned game is not a part of the Metal Gear franchise, but rather a standalone game, which is set to revolutionize the world of games. Given Kojima’s excellence in worldbuilding and character development, fans can expect nothing but greatness from it. Kojima revealed that it will be an interactive game that will “transcend barriers between game and movie.” Thus, he’s finally converging his love for video games and movies to create one extraordinary experience for his fans.
