The Flash Review: OverHyped But Good Enough For A DC Movie

Universes collide in "The Flash" when Barry uses his superpower of time travel to alter past events. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently changes the future, Barry finds himself trapped in a reality where General Zod has returned to threaten the destruction of no superhero. That is, unless Barry can bring another Batman out of retirement and rescue a captive Kryptonian…but not the one he's after. Ultimately, he finds himself saving the world and knows that in the future, Barry's only hope is to run for his life. But will the ultimate sacrifice be enough to jump-start the universe?

Lightning Trailer :

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The Flash's first act offers some traditional superhero moments. The tone was immediately set with offbeat humor and an impressive chase scene. Being a superhero movie, The Flash doesn't hesitate to offer a heavy dose of drama. The themes of pain and acceptance were central to this film. What worked so well with this film was how he was able to take that theme and express it in a literal Barry Allen experience. Much of that is due to her relationship with her parents and her past trauma. I thought these scenes better show that the film has the potential to be taken more seriously.

The more serious moments of The Flash worked thanks to the performance of Ezra Miller. They managed to play both roles believably at the same time, but the emotional scenes were the most important. You can feel Miller's feelings, which only makes Barry Allen's character more sympathetic. It was even more interesting to see how a superhero with such incredible powers couldn't get over their trauma. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the mighty addition of Batman's GOAT with Michael Keaton. I thought her scenes were great, but not as deep as they could have been. I loved how Keaton picked up where Batman (1989) left off. I loved that this movie wasn't afraid to play Keaton's stunt double when the moment called for it. Sasha Kale as Supergirl was solid, but her role was pretty limited.

Flash worked with impressive visual effects that mesmerized the audience. This is best exemplified in any scene that showcases Flash's full-screen capabilities. Nice to see Flash's abilities, like a close up of his phasing ability. Slow motion effects were the bread and butter of most scenes where the Flash had to do something heroic. I thought the cinematography was well done, especially when the camera angle made it look like we could run alongside the Flash. One rather memorable scene was the "baby shower" moment in the first act. Slightly changing the color of the film's lenses to match the Flash's glasses was a wonderful way to put the audience in the hero's shoes.

The film's third act gave us a pretty satisfying fight scene. I liked how we got to see more of Flash than just running fast. Not only that, the impact of Barry's actions due to the time travel adventure was very clear. The big event that takes place at the end was probably the best moment of the film. Visually speaking, the bright colors and fast-paced action were impressive. Overall, I thought the film's ending was quite satisfying considering what it leaves behind.

Bad:

While some things worked on The Flash , they stopped working in other ways as well. Sometimes comedies are hits, sometimes they aren't. I thought the film's lightness kept the tone positive and fun, but there were moments where it compromised the story. For example, the second act is loaded with unnecessarily long scenes in which the characters make mistakes that lead to chaos and various jokes about the future . Audiences are sure to get a laugh, but some of these scenes could have done with trimming a bit to get rid of the long 2-24 hour running time. I think the biggest problem with some of the comics has been the reliance of the attitude on the audience's knowledge of the movie. Some jokes seem made more for "movie buffs" than the general public. There's a scene where the Flash has some trouble with his costume, but viewers will understand the deeper meaning of the joke if they follow Michael Keaton's behind-the-scenes Batman news.

Then I thought that some images sometimes looked a bit strange and offensive. The time travel sequences felt a bit jarring at first and it took a while to get used to exactly what was going on. I thought the movie did a good job of explaining the rules and intricacies of the multiverse, but the visuals weren't as sharp as they could have been. While I fully understand the good intentions of many of the scenes, the CGI feels a bit crude or dated.

There were a few factors that didn't really help the storyline. Keaton's Batman, to my dismay, felt like a storyline. It was just a means to an end. Once she served her purpose in the film, it was disappointing to see how they handled her character. I also didn't buy the relationship between Iris West and Barry Allen. Any potential romance between the two characters felt more forced and awkward than genuine. The movie didn't really show why someone like Iris would fall for someone as socially awkward as Barry. I know the saying that opposites attract, but it was exaggerated. Finally, the cameos in the third act were the best. While they were fun to watch, they made no sense for storytelling. The best way to explain without screwing things up is to imagine a multiverse Spider-Man movie. While one would expect to see events involving Spider-Man, the X-Men show up instead. So yeah, we love the X-Men, but when it comes to Spider-Man's story, the X-Men seem out of place. So in the case of The Flash , the fan service here was at its best.

Verdict:

The Flash manages to make it a cinematic milestone with quite funny moments, perfunctory fanservice, and emotional cameos. The sad thing about this movie is that the supporting characters in the cast are more interesting than the Flash. It didn't help that The Flash's marketing strategy probably hurt the movie more than it helped. Be it the sheer amount of images shown in the trailer, the promotion of the movie by celebrities or the studio bosses declaring the movie as one of the best superhero movies of all time, it all sets the bar very high. for this movie. . To add insult to injury, the credits scene felt like a waste of time and I wouldn't recommend sticking around unless you really have nothing to do. The bottom line is that The Flash is fine for a DC movie. If you're excited about the trailers, a die-hard DC fan, or a fan of Michael Keaton's Batman, check out The Flash in theaters. However, if Ezra Miller's out-of-character behavior makes you uncomfortable while watching this movie, don't feel the need to watch it. I want to clarify that any level of positive reaction to this film should not be interpreted as an endorsement of Ezra Miller's outlandish criminal behavior. You can watch The Flashpoint Paradox animated film on Amazon Prime .

Director: Andy Muschietti
Authors: John Francis Daly, Christina Hodson, Jonathan Goldstein and Joby Harold
Starring: Ezra Miller, Sasha Kale, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdue, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Truett and Michael Keaton.
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