It really would've fit with Zack Snyder too: it has a Watchmen feel with government figures going after superheroes pondering "what power is too much power?" The nuclear race, feminisim, space, air. It was a time of suspicion that many could relate to.
The fire sequence with Martian Manhunter was very cinematic, making one really fear for his death with all the religious imagery, in a time of conservative conspiracy, in addition to the wonders of media, propaganda and television.
I really like the incarnation of Wonder Woman in this version. She's very patriotic for the Amazons and has a sense of honor. Women have been mistreaten in this world, and she makes a really good point against Superman's naive oversimplistic view of morals in the world.
Sure, it was a little dangerous, showing that the only way to stop two sides from going to war, is to fight another side, but I think that was the point. It showed the dark side of war, in a very kid friendly manner.
Also, the John F. Kennedy speech may be a red herring, as at least in our world, he was assassinated, many stuff happened before, after and during his adminstration.
I've never seen an ensemble origin story that was so topical and thematic. I had a large apathy toward the film, due to its lack of marketing and subtleness. It was great though and I take back every remotely bad word I had to say.
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