9/10
TheFlashMovie was schway!!!!
It would have been better, if we got to see Grant Gustin.
Not going to go in depth, but I enjoyed it enough. Yeah, it's messy at times but I also enjoyed myself more than most recent Marvel film (Guardians Vol 3 aside). Whether you like Muschietti or not after the messy and disappointing It Volume 2, he juggled a film with a reported 300 million dollar budget, that has been in development hell since being announced about 8 years ago, that went through massive amounts of script rewrites and reshoots, after failed test audience screenings. But yeah, I enjoyed this - significantly better than Black Adam, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, etc.
The CGI though is very bad for a 2023 film, with this budget. Maybe the follow-on affect of visual effect studios being overworked, a post-COVID blitz, etc. I'm not sure - but I hope Gunn can ensure we get better CGI in the new DC Universe, moving forward.
I personally wish the CW Berry plays in this movie. I get it if he was too old or something, but another different person playing the flash is such a let down.
Well, they actually managed to make a decent The Flash movie, and without Grant Gustin too. Ezra Miller is back again as Barry Allen despite the controversies that surround them, but I hope you can forget or ignore that fact for about 2,5 hours (it's hard), because this movie is super fun. Now for the pluses and minuses:
2.5 hours is pretty long, but while watching it, I forgot that. The story unfolds with good pace and (almost) never a dull moment.
I love both Affleck and Keaton's performance as the caped crusader. Especially Keaton, he still got it! I felt the same joy as back then when I was a kid watching Tim Burton's Batman.
Sasha Calle rocks! While she only appeared in the last half of the movie, her Supergirl is much, much better than I expected.
Cameos. and a lot of them. Yes this can be seen as fan service as their appearance don't really affect the story much, but boy I was super excited and screaming internally watching that one particular scene. Good thing I avoided all the spoilers in the internet.
Still a better multiverse movie than the latest Dr.Strange
Billy Crudup doesn't return as Henry Allen. It's a shame since he did a good job back in JL movie.
There're some "wut" and "aw come on!" scenes, still fun and interesting though.
The soundtrack is just okay. I still love Zack Snyder's JL more. So many epic moments elevated by the majestic score, but I don't feel the same when watching The Flash.
My final rating : 7.5/10
I enjoyed the movie a lot! As a DC fan one of the best films in DCEU and for what my prediction of Sasha Calle that she will be a great supergirl in it was correct when I saw her in the trailers of the film before, I love her character in the movie and people will gonna love her too 100% guaranteed. I really hope Gunn will hear us and let her be the Supergirl in the continuing DCU that he will make.
Idk why some people didn't like having different Batmans in it and some of them calling it as a Batman film (to be an insult for too many Batmans version that was presented in the movie), let me tell you now they are wrong! This is a Flash film through and through! I love that we have different superheroes and just treat them as a feature of the film, just like Batfleck in the first half his character was there then he was done and we got Keaton Batman and by the end, we have Clooney Batman and that was it, and because of this, it makes the world/universe much more alive for me because of multiple Batmans versions that we got in it.
Yes, Nic Cage is in the film and I love the part of what he was in the movie. There could be potential for a spinoff of his character in DCU if Gunn plays this right.
Go watch it if you're a big DC fanboy like me.
You should seek the services of a mental health professional. The Justice League isn't very good at that part yet. Trust me.
The Flash / Ezra Miller
Like the elephant show in the circus: The Flash a big spectacle but not all that interesting.
The story is (like what you clean up after the elephant show) kind of all over the place and it stinks.
The time travel premise has been done to death and the fact the setting of the movie is an alternate universe makes the whole show feel like a collapsed circus tent: no stakes.
There were a couple of fun cameos but the rest of The Flash wasn't enough to make me forget everything Miller has been accused of in recent years.
This was the worst adaptation of a Flash movie I've ever seen....well, I only got half way through and then that was enough. Not sure why they just didn't use the guy that plays the role on TV....
10/10
All Gold
THE FLASH:zap:
is the thirteenth entry
into the DCEU
(DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE)
and after
AQUAMAN 2
(AQUAMAN AND THE LOST
KINGDOM December 20th 2023).
The DCEU will be retired and rebooted.
After the DCEU* was scrapped in
late 2022, James Gunn has gone
on record and stated that this film,
along with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
(2023), will serve as a soft reboot to the
DC franchise, which will now be known as the
"DCU" (DC Universe). Any other
"DC films/shows"
that occur outside this new timeline
will now belong to a universe called
"DC Elseworlds".
The DCU will be led
by Gunn personally.
So with that being said was
THE FLASH 2023
(Loosely based on
The Flashpoint
(Paradox) story adaption)
A Worthy Finale for
DC to call it a day on
Their DCEU.
Well I have to say after multiple
views and being
"Always That Marvel Guy"
and with the epic fail
in the box office DC
has been for 10yrs straight
I actually really enjoyed this
movie and thought It told a
really good Multiverse story.
I had no expectations at all
for this movie especially given
the real life shit Ezra Miller*
is pulling month after month
(absolute PR nightmare
for WB (Warner Brothers))
but that aside and as
awkward and annoying
and as exhausting as Ezra is
the dual role in this movie
was actually some class acting
and absolutely felt like two
Completely different actors,
I hate to say it but Kudos
to Ezra and this was literally
The best Ezra has pulled this
role off to date, without a doubt.
I thought the VFX were
Awesome, the story was
Wholesome and very heartfelt
and the action was
Fcuking Amazing.
speaking of
Fcuking Amazing.
Everyone is thrilled over
The Batman's galore
and I myself was overjoyed to
have my Batman back
Michael Keaton 71 years old
nearly 34yrs after he first
became the greatest Detective
the world has ever known in
(Batman 1989
BatmanReturns1992)
But for me the highlight of
this movie who
stole the show was
Newcomer
"Sasha Calle-Kara Zor-El"
aka SUPERGIRL.
Holy-Shit now that's how you
do it, she knocked it
Clean out the Ball Park
she's definitely my second
favourite in the role
with Helen being my first.
Sasha was just phenomenal
with a truly Sensational
performance and I really
hope Gunn is smart about
this and has a place for Sasha
in his rebooted DCU and not
just have her as a One and Done,
with an Outstanding performance
like that she deserves better and
a few Solo movies down the line
to call her own.
as a Multiverse story this movie was
the gift that kept on giving and
with more cameos than you can
flap your Cape at and say the
magic word Shazam:zap:
you will love them and be
shocked by others,
Bravo DC you got me.
for me the humour landed
and was in all the appropriate
places and when the time came
this movie got me right in the
feels. Surprisingly I don't have
much to bitch about given it's
DC and the things that could
have been done better I'm going
to leave out and Let DC have this
one and leave this universe
with dignity as Gunn prepares
to come back with a Bigger and
Better DC-Universe than anything
we have seen in it's 10 year
lifespan.
(apparently).
After extreme early praise and mixed release praise, I had no idea what to expect. I am not a huge fan of the DCEU films, and I haven't watched any of the Flash show to know more of his backstory. With this being said, I REALLY enjoyed this. It was a good time, great effects, nice humor, over the top action, and a quality story to follow. The caveat: it came out within 45 days of the even better Guardians 3 and Spider-Verse 2. Hard to compete with those, but it is a quality superhero outing nonetheless.
Rating: 4.5/5 - 90% - Highly Recommend
I just couldn't stop myself from comparing it to the animated Flashpoint Paradox. I really liked Flashpoint Paradox and for that reason I had somewhat high expectation from this story. This was fun at times but also somewhat disappointing for me.
out of all the good things they could've made, they made this spaghetti.
the release has been postponed to 23rd June 2023
Definitely not the worst DC movie of the past years and, for me, the only thing this actually shows is the wasted potential of this universe. Flashpoint is the kind of story you tell when a character is fleshed out and has appeared in multiple movies, but certainly not as the first solo outing. It's ridiculous.
But hey, the lack of good buildup was honestly one of the biggest problems of the DCEU to begin with in my opinion. I sometimes dream of a DCEU with a build up in phases, like the MCU. It could've been great. Something like:
Phase 1:
- Superman I
- Batman I
- Superman II
- WonderWoman I
- BvS
Phase 2:
- Aquaman I
- Flash I
- Batman II
- Suicide Squad I
- Superman III
- Justice League I
Phase 3:
- Flash II
- WonderWoman II
- Cyborg I
- Aquaman II
- Superman III
- Martian Manhunter I
- Justice League II
And then, maybe, it's time for Flashpoint where you get into some fun multiverse stuff and even get the chance to reboot some stuff if you'd like. Oh well, I really hope we get to see a good DC-universe in the near future. Back to this movie:
CGI is not great, the jokes are rarely funny and if you compare Ezra Miller's to Grant Gustin's Flash, it's not even close. Team Gustin! Yeah baby! Honestly, the best part of this movie was the old Batman stuff. For the most past, this is one pile of wasted potential. I'm being generous when I give this a 6/10.
The Flash is a lot. I was never bored watching it, and I found it enjoyable. I am, however, mixed on everything else with the creative choices.
Despite what some celebrities have said (i.e., Tom Cruise, James Gunn, and Stephen King), this is not the best superhero movie ever. But it is the Most superhero film to date. It has everything.
This movie has been stuck in development hell for years now. Announced way back in 2014, throughout that time, directors and writers came and went. Hence, I feel like this movie is a collection of every idea those people had and cramped into one movie. On top of that, with DC rebooting and Ezra Miller's legal issues, more significant changes had to be made through reshoots. So, we have a film that has been shifted around and changed about 1 trillion times until its eventual release. The storyline and structure feel chunky and have plenty of fat to their bones.
So, the elephant in the room who has caused so many problems for both DC and Warner Bros, Erza (We Need to Talk About) Miller. How is Erza's performance? Horrific crimes aside, I thought Miller was enjoyable. I can honestly understand why they did not reshoot all of the scenes that the people on film Twitter were suggesting because Miller (I would say) is in 95% of the film, and what is trickier is that there are two versions of the character since it is a multiverse story. And, of course, other factors would make it impossible to reshoot to consider. In a situation like this, I say bite the bullet and release it anyway.
OK, enough of that drama trivia. Now for the things that I liked.
Michael Keaton makes his return as the Caped Crusader, Batman! Keaton's presence helped elevate my interest in what was happening in the story. And whenever he is not present, I miss him greatly.
Speaking of Batman, I guess this is the last time we will see Ben Affleck's Batman/Bruce Wayne. Sad, but if he wants to go, then let him go. His final scene and speech are memorable. “Not this time. Maybe some other time.”
The score from composer Benjamin Wallfisch was solid and mixed in the old but familiar music from previous DC movies well.
Now for the things I was lukewarm with and the other things I did not like.
Sasha Calle, as Supergirl, is...fine but not fantastic. I was not as wowed as people were with her performance. I am not faulting the actress here, but I think people are overhyping her.
Now, let us go over the most talked about aspect of the film that I think everyone can universally agree on, even if you like the movie, but these are some of the worst visual effects in a big-budget film in ages. I question if it's finished because it looks like Play Station Two graphics. There was not a single frame that looked believable. Every shot is so unsettling and digitally gross. When we get to ‘the cameo scenes’, we see Superman Christopher Reeves come back from the grave in CGI form, a horrific sight. Or how about Adam West as Batman? What about Nicholas Cage as Superman from the unmade Superman Lives film? Stuff like that rubbed me the wrong way.
Also, if you do not know any in-depth film history/trivia, seeing a Nicholas Cage Superman fighting a giant alien spider will be strange and confusing to the general audience.
Michael Shannon is back as Zod, and he could not give less of a shit if he even tried. In all fairness, he probably had no idea what was happening. I find it funny how he cared more in Pottersville than he did in this, and he isn’t even good in that movie, either.
Is it just me, or did anyone else feel like the ending was a downer? I mean, where and what happens to the characters is devastating. It left me feeling a bit sad. I have a feeling this is done unintentionally, lol.
Overall rating: Despite my mixed reaction, I still found the film entertaining and never dull. The DCEU is a hot mess, and the behind-the-scenes drama is so fascinating that there should be a documentary about it in the future. Besides Blue Beetle and Aquaman 2, this movie is more of a finale to this broken universe. After ten years of an uneven series of films, it is time to put it to rest…and start again.
Ive put off watching this, but as i am in limbo i appear to be updating and catching up on my media box viewings. though still watching things alone SUCKS.!!! I Marked this with a great. but it comes with a meh part the CGI and bluescreen in some places is horrific. the movie is actually a lot better than i had demeed from its trailer and reactions online. the acting isnt terrible erzas erratic performances fit well within the storylines and script. but in all honesty this is a love letter to the one and only Tim burton 89 batman with Micheal keaton slipping back into the role like he was born to it. from the moment you enter wayne manor and see all the little nuances of those movies to keaton himself delivering the same diction and tone as he gave bruce. was like getting the batman 3 we never had. i just would have liked to see the batmobile drive around one las time. but as i said it has some failings like the human CGI animations are clunky at best like some lowbudget cutscene in a video game. and batman in the bright daylight (never looks right) but here its obviously studio lighting that doesnt match the "enviromental CGI" leaving a very FAKE feel. but i feel im nitpicking. the story script and pace is all good and ezra does provide some very emotional acting. if nothing else i didnt walk away thinking there was a couple of hours ill never get back. so thats a plus these days.
The writing dissappointed me more than the awful cgi. Still was a fun watch.
IDK why i skipped this movie till now. loved it after marvel fkup and second wonder woman movie, this is sucha relief for me. sasha killed it. ezra miller too.
Flash playing Back to the Future.
:heart::heart::heart: - The only part I enjoyed watching in this film was seeing WW, Keaton and Colony. Why not cast the Barry from TV season in Flash film instead of Ezra..
10:heart:- Masterpiece :100:
9:heart:- Excellent
8:heart: - Amazing :ok_hand:
7:heart:- Great :sun_with_face:
6:heart: - Good :thumbsup:
5:heart: - Average :head_bandage:
4:heart: - Bad but watchable :octagonal_sign:
3:heart: - Bad :sob:
2:rage:- Awful :face_vomiting:
1:face_with_symbols_over_mouth: - Bull Shit
It's a bit frustrating - this is one of the better DCEU entries, but that says more about the others than it does about this one. With many of the others, they are just sort of evenly forgettable or messy. This one is still definitely flawed, but all the way through you can see elements of a really great movie in here - a lot of potential that should have led to an actual top-tier comic book movie. But those elements just get somewhat watered down. It's pretty good - some of the character choices work really well, the humor is good and it manages to feel shorter than it is - but it could have been much better.
The CGI, while good in some moments, is truly shockingly bad in so many scenes in a way that goes far beyond the "one or two standout scenes with really bad CGI" phenomenon plaguing many films recently, becomes an issue, as do some messy story elements. The ending also felt a bit forced and almost careless - it seemed like there was a mandate to work something else in there but it worked against what was set up before. But my main problem is that the film just often feels unfocused. Even at almost two and a half hours of runtime, it often feels like it fast-forwards through scenes or character developments without giving important moments any room to breathe, robbing them of much of their impact, and then just sort of moves on from them without looking back.
It's also a bit of a shame that the marketing ruined what could have been great surprises. I liked seeing Zod again. It's cool to revisit of so many versions of Batman and Superman. Keaton's Batman is great. Supergirl is a standout. But with the limited time the movie actually spends with them, the trailers made sure little of it really feels new.
None of these issues really break the movie, but it's a shame that they even out the high highs to an overall "still pretty good". Still, again, "pretty good" is above much of the rest of this franchise.
OK, that was not bad.
You, you're
Yeah, im Man
.
I love this movie for bringing us the Man meme for the aslume subreddit. But for the love of god I cant give this movie more than a 4.
A good Batman film, with an interesting concept, but it was executed in a slightly messy way. The visual representation of Flash isn't the best, with his way of running being unappealing to watch, and the younger Flash can appear childish. However, even with these aspects, the film still manages to be exciting, especially with time travel, and it's always good to have Batman involved in the plot.
Awful movie with the cameos being the only cool thing about it. Why does everything in the film look like an anime? No one looks real and yet people are rating this higher than Green Lantern? Awful film which I'd have given 1 star too if Michael Keston, Ben Affleck and Gal Gadot weren't in it. This whole thing was done better in the show and they should've kept Grant Gustin. I'm glad they are rebooting the DCU, I can forget this exists.
I wholehearteldy enjoyed this one. It's fun but not too silly.
Yes, it's not too innovative, copying trends and relying on memes and cameos. But what matters is that it works.
Keaton still (or again?) is the best Batman and this was the best experience I had with a DC movie since Nolan's Batman trilogy.
As someone who is not a comic book geek, i enjoyed the movie
HAD ALOT TO SEE IN THE FILM WITH ALOT OF ACTION. SUPERGIRL WAS HOT!!
Batman: hmmm, looks like my ship took a lil' hit. Welp.... Guess I better KILL MYSELF.
Directed by Andy Muschietti, The Flash zips onto the screen with a burst of cinematic energy. While missing Grant Gustin, the film introduces Ezra Miller's quirky Barry Allen, delivering a visually stunning experience. Muschietti's direction propels the narrative, but emotional exploration takes a slight backseat. The Flash earns a solid 8/10 for its kinetic spectacle and superhero charm.
Had more fun than expected with this one. An interesting story, loved the Eric Stoltz joke and all the cameos.
As the movie went on though, I started losing interest, I think it's a bit too long for my liking.
I fear I may be turning into some sort of DC fanboy because... I thought this was great.
Like with 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods', I was not expecting much from these DCEU films as I only decided to watch them so I could catch up on this universe before the 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' finale next month. I guess I was subconsciously anticipating these to be as flat as a pancake due to the suits upstairs focusing on the upcoming DCU. Yet, I've had a terrific time thus far - 'Blue Beetle' pending.
As for this film itself, I'm not someone who has any interest in comic books so my only knowledge comes directly from the films. All I knew beforehand was the rather dodgy life of Ezra Miller (just look at their Wikipedia!) apparently affecting production. That's a lot of words to simply say that I have no clue how well of an adaptation this is from the comics, though simply as a film it give me entertainment, it really did.
'The Flash' features a strong performance from Miller, who portrays the aforementioned with quality throughout. I don't remember Barry Allen from the other DCEU flicks, so I'm pleased to have something memorable from the character with this. Elsewhere, Sasha Calle is very good as Supergirl, while Michael Keaton is much fun as Batman. There are some solid cameos in there too.
I will say that I personally would've shaved some of the run time, it does overrun ever so slighty. That is my only proper criticism though, given everything else from the story - which brings heart - to the special effects to whatever is done to a positive standard. Rating-wise, I've gone back and forth between 8/10 and 9/10 - it narrowly nabs the latter.
"These scars we have make us who we are, we're not meant to go back and fix them. Don't let your tragedy define you."
I was totally expecting this to suck but it was pretty fun. I would say that while I do hate the third act and the second Barry is very annoying, there are plenty of cool and funny moments in this to make it worth a watch. Oh and Keaton totally rocks.
This flick is a total speedster's delight, packed with action, humor, and enough Easter eggs to make even the most casual DC fan grin like the Cheshire Cat. Ezra Miller once again dons the crimson suit and brings his quirky charm to the fastest man alive.
Now, let's talk villains. We've got Michael Keaton reprising his role as Batman, and let me tell you, seeing him back in the cape and cowl is like a Bat-signal to my nostalgic heart. And don't get me started on the insane multiverse madness that goes down. It's like Barry Allen went on a time-traveling, dimension-hopping field trip and accidentally mixed up all the superhero universes in his backpack.
Sure, there are a few moments where you'll scratch your head and go, "Wait, what just happened?" But hey, that's part of the charm. It's like they grabbed a handful of comic book pages, crumpled them up, and threw them at the screen, creating a beautiful mess of epic proportions.
So, my rating for "The Flash" movie? I'm giving it a speedy 4 out of 5 stars!
it was okay I guess, never watched Keaton batman so the whole nostalgia doesn't trigger for me though it is fun to see him as Batman
I was very reluctant to watch due to bad criticism, but it was waaay better than I thought. Glad I watched it. I always get emotional about Barry's story with his mom. I love Batman's speech of accepting our traumas and reality without needing to go back. This movie is about it. It was fun to watch. I would give a 7/10 but as it was better than I thought, I give it a 8/10
Horrible effects and filled with an attempt at fan service with all the throwbacks. Flashpoint as a comic was a way better way to go about this, but that was not used here.
The first few seasons of the Flash TV show on CW were way better. The Ezra Miller Flash is too much of a doof and is wholely unlikeable, and this is not even taking into account the off screen antics of the lead actor.
I watched this when it came to HBO Max, would not recommend that you spend any money on the film...just not worth it.
What a cluster fuck of a movie that should never have been made given that the lead is a psychopath. Didn't pay a single cent to watch this movie, and I still almost didn't watch it.
Now to the actual movie.
The CGI was lacking.
Worst Barry Allen ever. Just retcon him and bring in Grant's flash.
Bringing back Michael Keatons batman is brilliant.
I hope the rewamp the whole plan.
Many salty DC fans in the comments, enjoyable movie! Was interesting for the whole movie.
i don't care about Ezra Miller, this movie was good. I enjoyed it. I don't watch news or keep track of what the shit actor are doing.
I cried , I laughed and I was nostalgic.
I even watched twice.
Kara was underused ,I must say that. she intrigued me since the trailer came out,but unfortunately was not so much in the movie.
Batman was amazing... that's like the Batman I always imagined. classic with batarangs and the claw. like the Arkham games. yes, he has tech , that's his thing,but I like old tech... it's not too much and he just Beats the hell of those guys like are nothing.
the scene where Barry needs to "say goodbye" to his mother that stands right in front of him... looking in his eyes... it's just heartbreaking. he literally need to kill his mom after he saved her
you can't say that scene was bad...
someone I know said that Barry (teen) was so annoying because he was hiperactive. wtf ,bro!
1. it's the flash
2. it's a freaking teenager that got power out of knowhere
3. he had a good life. no trauma
what the do you expect? does everybody needs to be Batman?
I don't hate Batman. I love Batman,but really. why wouldn't you love some diversity?
for me was very good.
Don't get all those negative reactions here. Was it a super good movie? no, there were a lot of things that I didn't like but still I watched it completly and did enjoy...a lot. That is what a movie has to do so ...wel done.
Okay, when are we getting Supergirl spin-off? Sure, she died in the universe depicted here, but they can easily create a new one where it's the same actress.
So this is now DCEU's biggest box office debacle in recent history; this is on its way to achieving lower domestic box office figures than the previous record holder, the notorious "The Green Lantern", and now to add insult to injury, DCEU had put a lot of faith in this project apparently. Yet, it turned out to be a complete shipwreck!
Several reasons factored in its gigantic failure, the major one being the allegations made against Ezra Miller, and this whole fiasco did have a considerable impact on the film's theatrical run.
Now, let us keep these things aside and judge this solely from a cinematic standpoint. Is it a terrible movie? No, is it great, then? Not, then what is it? A decent, passable entertainer and that's all!
There are some cool visuals, the humour is effective, and on top of all, the story itself digs through (or at least tries to) some interesting themes, mainly the concept of parallel timelines, aka Multiverse!
Don't get your hopes too high, though. While the writing does emphasise paradoxes and branched-out timelines caused by this time manipulation, the greater implications do not come off as ostensibly as they would have wanted to. It gets so convoluted in the final moments, I feel; a more efficient direction from behind the camera could have done the job they intended to.
P. S. Seeing Michael Keaton slipping into the suit of Batman gave me immense pleasure.
I just finished watching the movie, I find it really really fun despite watching it on TV I'm sure watching it outside on cinema it' would be a whole different fun experience
The move sometimes funny and emotional it's really catchy.
Let me start with that i've never read a dc or marvel comic. But I just didn't feel it. I didn't feel Ezra Miller as The Flash or Barry Allen. And not because of his controversy. He was too twitchy and quirky. The story was strange... I don't know man
The thing that pissed me off the most was that they acknowledge (almost) every Batman, some Superman (and Nicolas Cage for some F*ing reason) but they can't bring Grant Gustin? Or John Wesley Shipp...? Tyler Hoechlin? Melissa Benoist? I know the last too are maybe a stretch, but Ezra's version of Flash was on the TV show.....
I didn't finish the TV Show and still Grand Gustin is THE FLASH for me!
I think people who don't like this movie just don't like fun.. This was just a comic book movie through and through. What a great send off to Snyder's universe
Good movie. Comic is the best, Followed by the Animated movie. Not to say this didn't entertain, it was well done and had an enjoyable time watching.
I liked the movie. While it has some issue the homage to the previous DC movies worked for me very well
DC, however, also knows how to do the multiverse. A big plus for inserts not only from the DC universe itself, and for the linking with the Zemeckis trilogy I give +1. :)
this movie goes as one of the worst of the year easy!
This is definitely the big steaming pile that everyone was talking about.
Awful story (nothing really redeeming from the source material), poor acting, abysmal writing, childish CGI.
Flash is annoying they should have made a Keaton Batman movie instead
I enjoyed it a lot more than expected. If it weren't for Ezra's real life problems, I'd have said this could build a cult following.
This movie's effects, disrespect of the dead, and lead actor gave me cancer.
I think the director tried to take a complicated story and present it in an entertaining way, they failed, 6/10
Nice Movie for DC Fans, but the CGI is crap. I have seen movies with better CGI 15 years ago.
Ezra Miller, non-binary person who most recently held up the release of the movie "The Flash" through various "unsightly" actions, is brilliant. I really don't care what others say, but "The Flash" is pure comic that it's just awesome. All the cross-referencing, the whole way it's done, and the story itself.... DC has done an incredible job with "The Flash". Yes, here and there it may seem a bit childish, but that's the way it is with comics, or comic adaptations.
In keeping with the comic theme: the CGI. It's cruel in parts, but sometimes it's totally cool. In fact, I felt like this: I don't care! I compared exactly that with video games. Often the graphics are really crappy, but the story is really good.
In summary, I had a lot of fun with the movie. Sometimes, due to my age, I clapped my forehead, but mostly my hands. A great spectacle thanks to numerous characters. The Batman par excellence, Michael Keaton, is a highlight of the film, without a doubt, although in this film and at this age he fights more dynamically than ever. A bit strange, but accepted.
THE highlight for me is clearly Supergirl. Oh please, give us more of her! There is potential without end in it!
Again, in conclusion, this is not a 10/10, not an 8/10. It's less and yet fanservice deluxe. Well done, it was fun!
The humour is great. The movie is a lot better than I thought it would be. Ezra miller is very funny as the two Barry's interacting with each other. The CGI is terrible, the story is good but there are so many things that don't make sense in the realm of DC. Seeing versions of characters that we'll never Se again is saddening and cutting Caville and Affleck (more) from the film doesn't sit well with me. It doesn't have the same gravity or wow factor as other Superhero movies but it's a fun movie.
If having the OG Batman not enough to get you jacked about this, the movie itself is really good. This is the Batman that will forever be in my books as the best. Every version got progressively worse. Affleck and Patterson are horrible.
Enough about the bat. This movie was really good through and through. Perfect mix of comedy and action.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE
watched it while i was high. dosn't make Sense.
what the hell is this movie .?
Descent. Not a total waste of time. But the industry is going overboard with the time travel/multiverse. Its starting to get alittle weirs
As a movie on it's own it's a 7 for me, but the nostalgia factor gives it that extra point. Absolutely loved Michael Keaton's return as Batman and for me Ezra Miller was a great fit for this Flash-story.
what awfully bad cgi and wasted potential, could have been fun & and back to the future hommage but wasted.
This was a film in parts. There were parts I liked, parts I didn't like, and parts I didn't have any strong feelings about one way or another. First off, the storyline was quite convoluted, unnecessarily so. There were a number of reveals but none crucial to the actual outcome of the film. Primarily, I was bored by the first third of the film, while the middle third was, I felt, the best, and the ending third was designed to push the story forward. I'm not really sure where they set up to go from here, b/c it wasn't overtly clear from the script. Yes, there were some indications of what might happen next, but I don't think that they did a good job of really leaning into any particular storyline that was of significant consequence. Additionally, the CGI was blatantly awful; just horrendous.
I really, really liked Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El. She was fantastic in the role! In fact, in her short amount of time on screen, she was the best part of the film. I really hope that they follow-up w/ her in a stand-alone Supergirl film, b/c that would be ideal.
The problem w/ the Flash is that he's really not a great superhero. He's fast, and that's it. Underneath, he's still just a man. Thus, if physics were applied, he'd be a pile of goo any time he ran that fast. Even if he wasn't, traveling at the speed of light and touching anything would cause him to end up in a billion pieces. I've always felt that the Flash was the weakest character in the Justice League. And, when they make him the comedic foil, it only makes it worse. There's really nothing amusing about this film, so that goofy character that he's written as just doesn't work. In fact, it's really annoying, b/c for someone as smart as he's supposed to be, he comes across as quite dense.
Since this bombed at the box office, I'm hoping that they move away from it and on to better fare. That's my hope, but the reality is, James Gunn has a giant ego, and he's the kind of guy to make a movie simply to assuage that ego. My fear is that he'll continue down this path w/ the DCEU, b/c the Flash is a primary character in it, and we'll get saddled w/ a lot of second-rate superheroes, when we could've still had Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot in the main roles. It's really a shame that Gunn was put in charge, for a number of reasons, but between him and Zaslav, the old, white boys club is in full effect, so we'll get what they decide to give us. Really, it's painful to watch what Warner Bros. has done w/ this franchise of characters. It's too bad that they didn't hash everything out from the get-go.
The new Supergirl is hot!
I would say this is one of the better recent superhero movies, it's getting more hate thn it deserves.
The best DC film since The Dark Knight. Despite all the negative press surrounding the show's star, he did an excellent job in this film. (I have a feeling that Ezra Miller might be this generation Johnny Depp.)
All the cameos were also excellent. This is the perfect film to close out this chapter of DC universe. Bring on the James Gunn DC universe.
I don't know how can you call this a good movie after such an atrocious third act, in the least imaginative location possible. And I was finding it entertaining previous to the desert battle, by the way.
I went in with low expectations, and was still disappointed.
I don't get why many marvel flicks get pass over goofy writing but people expected Casablanca from flash, imo jokes landed well and I don't mind the cartoonist CGI, ending felt little uneasy maybe cause I haven't watched the
Too many goofy dialogues, joke every time
The CGI in this flick is 1999 computergame terrirble... How did an exec greenlight this?
So much to love, so much to hate, but all we have to do is let it go and forget. The snider verse is over.
this is good movie just CGI is bad but its good in story. Jokes timings are superb some of them hits you dont even expect them. better then Transformers R of the beast wich are making comparing memes after watching The flash movie i see flash move superior in story.
Run! Run away fast from this!
Film ain't that bad as Internet implies, honestly. Besides the bad CGI and overused central plot leading to script boredom, the real problem is Ezra's poor and quite unconvincing acting - and his suit... man, that was terrible.
But I have to admit the colliding multiverses near the end, showing Nic Cage's Superman and the controversial deepfakes of Adam West and Christopher Reeve, was, at least, interesting.
The James Gunn brand can't improve it any further any further. Doesn't need to. The movie was actually good.
I thought Ezra was the issue with this movie, not the terrible CGI and bloated rehash of a plot. Poor Michael Keaton
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In my opinion - they took way too long to put this movie in the theaters. That's the biggest reason it's lost all of it's luster.
I was mostly annoyed by the "stupid" Barry. On the other hand the original Barry did really well leading the group of heroes. There was some decent humor, there was a lot of annoying and stupid humor.
It was incredible to see Michael Keaton as Batman again. Now I want a whole new trilogy with Keaton as the Bat. Sasha Calle portrayed Super-girl really well as well.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
The movie sucks big time. 89’ Batman and the Mexican Supergirl died at the end. Stupid movie.
Went into this with pretty low expectations, but ended up having a surprisingly good time. It had me worried initially, as the opening action sequence was way too goofy for my liking and featured some excessive uncanny valley CGI. Ezra Miller's socially awkward schtick was also feeling more miss than hit through the first act. But once we get to the inciting incident, things started to work better. I was surprised at how much humor landed for me, as I found myself laughing pretty consistently throughout the Barry/younger Barry sequences that comprise most of the second act. Unfortunately, the more emotional exchanges between the Barry's that come later don't feel quite as natural. Despite it's 140+ minute length, I never found myself checking my watch, so I think the movie deserves some credit for keeping up the pace. I know people have a tendency to criticize the entire Synder-verse, but I don't mind saying that I enjoyed Man of Steel, so using that film as the foundation of a multiverse story was fine by me. I do think the finale starts to play pretty fast and loose with the storytelling and they cram a whole lot of exposition into the final "chronobowl" scene, but it's all moving fast enough that I didn't really catch on it too much. Ultimately all of the time travel/multiverse mumbo jumbo is just a mechanism to explore Barry's emotional arc with his mother, and I thought the final grocery store scene provided a solid conclusion to that arc. Regarding Keaton's Batman, I don't have much to say. I thought the way he was incorporated was perfectly alright. And though her role was underdeveloped and she deserved a more significant sendoff, I thought Supergirl was a fun addition.
I like, the effects are good, the story is probably what most people expect for a superhero movie, maybe too long, I mean 2 hours, for me it should be shorter.
I did enjoy the movie..Good to see that they had SuperGirl in it..But would of want to see more about her little more..It was good for what it was..It’s The Flash so I don’t expect a big time fight scene and all..I liked it for what it was.
I like this DC take on a multiverse -- very different from Marvel's. And, I thought the movie was good...very good.
Good to the last drop (Nespresso).
A film plagued by production issues and it shows. A solid core concept is let down by not enough time and money being spent on CGI which really detracts from some great scenes.
I've always enjoyed Ezra's flash as a frenetic and funny offset to the (wonderful) darkness of DC but this definitely leaned heavily on that side. Which I understand as the DCEU has always had to fight the production execs who want just another shallow Marvel laugh fest. Despite all this it manages to shine at key moments. The standout scene for me was Barry's final meeting with his mother. Beautifully portrayed.
Sasha Callie was awesome as our alt timeline Kara Zor-El. She brought that edge of darkness, even if they didn't dwell on it much. Some fantastic rage moments too which is something you rarely get to see female superheroes being allowed to express.
The cameos were fantastic and I was super jazzed to see the Nic Cage Superman that never was! Sorely lacked a Cavill cameo but we all know why.
It's not a film I'd be in a rush to rewatch soon but a decent entry into the lore.
After all, no one fucks a timeline quite like The Flash.
I really thought I will hate this movie.Ezra Miller did a lot of shady things.I would never imagine I will love this movie so much.I mean my mind blown,the music,the characters,Supergirl!!!! No woke nonsense,no "im feminist look at me",just pure superhero stuff like in the old times.People complain about the cgi,but I'm ok with that.If we want more complex DC stories to come to cinema,we need root for any movie that's happens.Dc stories are great and interesting,and have depths.I need more Batman Animated tv show style movies and less Thor sharing powers randomly with kids.The last part the movie seriously blown my head off haha.Never thought I will see Keaton as Batman on the screen but gosh it was a treat!
Ps: Imax really worth it,watch that way if you can. Oh the running scenes wow wow wow
Spoiler: Nic Cage gosh hahahaha, also loved the story got more complex I guess that was a creative choice,but I not mind.My bf is huge Flash fan ofc he would love the tv show version so I hoped to see a cameo of him,but maybe in the future! Also og Batman and Superman <3 But not sure morally it right to do it,tho.
There are too many things working against this film to rate this movie any higher. Ezra Miller as a human being, the DCU rebooting, Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse as a fantastic multiversal movie, and a lot of dodgy CGI in this movie sours my opinion on this movie. I think the plot of this movie is actually pretty good, and I liked the emotional ending too, but I think most people will find this movie below average.
Well this was an unexpected little gem! From the trailer I knew it was going to be right up my street, and it did not disappoint.
The films humour is spot on, and just the right level of silly and joyful. The plot was good, if somewhat predictable at parts.
Absolutely LOVED the references in the latter part of the film.
I generally preferred marvel films, but this one really did a great job, and gave me such an enjoyable evening. :blush:
This is easily one of the most exhilarating super hero movies I've ever seen. The storyline feels fresh and unpredictable, the action sequences have a fun and unique flare thanks to the main character's cool abilities, and the comedy was appropriate and didn't take away from the more serious tones. The only glaring issue was the movie's incessant use of uncanny CGI models for human characters. But aside from that, everything else was brilliant.
Pretty decent movie, the CGI is a letdown though
I really tried not liking Ezra Miller in the role but he's actually a good Flash, he embodies the awkward geeky Flash from the Animated movies pretty well
The story was inconsistent at times and it felt like they could've easily fixed some issues with 5-10 extra minutes of footage that would've made this way more solid
Anyways, it was a fun one time watch
Very entertaining with Ezra giving it all in a dual role. The story is a little rough around the edges at times though so while this is enjoyable, it needed someone to go back in time to polish up the sometimes lacklustre script.
Ezra Miller's The Flash is an imperfect addition but still serves as a gleaming spectacle filled with humour, nostalgia and much more
My Rating : :star::star::star::star: (84/100)
The Flash is heavy on fan service and filled with articulated plot manipulations. It will likely work for DC diehards but only mildly entertain everyone else. While director Andy Muschietti’s time-travel crowd pleaser doesn’t blaze any new narrative trails, it does result in a fun superhero nostalgic dive, for the most part. It packs in a lot of humour and emotions but at times the humour is too much making the stakes a bit low. The CGI is a hit and miss and not perfect. The runtime is adequate with right number set pieces, well timed cameos and smartly executed reboot spell which kick opens a new direction for DCU compared to the messed up DCEU.
The set pieces are well executed, nostalgia kicks in when the original Batman comes on screen, Michael Keaton. Sasha Calle absolutely kills it as Supergirl. Looking forward to see more of her. The show stealer is undoubtedly Ezra Miller. Despite his ruffled and questionable public image, he doesn't dissapoint on screen. He plays two contrasting characters with conviction and confidence and charms us over with a brilliant performance.
In the end, The Flash triumphs through its ability to connect emotionally and deliver moments of genuine humour. These elements, coupled with impressive action, nostalgic cameos, a fitting emotional climax make it a worth your precious time.
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One of the greatest DC ever (barring Dark Knight saga ofc, whuch nothing could beat).
Smartly adapted from Flashpoint arc :blush:
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Overall, a great time at the cinema. Not the best superhero movie i've seen in a while but a fun time. Better than Shazam! Fury of the Gods that's for sure.
Now Ezra, get your shit together!
I see you DC stepping your game up. I wonder how this movie affects the rest of the dc universe. Imagine they bring George Clooney back fr :joy:
The movie was slightly better than expected. However, the male lead acted a bit awkwardly, but the story was still good. The scene where the young Barry saved the main character was a bit sudden and emotional. Overall, it was decent, but I hope they will focus more on a storyline for Flash like the TV series rather than turning it into another Justice League mashup where Flash is just a side character.
An entertaining and fun movie that falls apart a little in the end and almost becomes pointless. Though the movie is a bit of a letdown next to the trailers. It is way better than the mushy and corny love fest the Flash tv show turned into.
Two Ezra’s is definitely as annoying as you’d expect. The longer hair one eventually becomes tolerable but it takes half the movie.
Spoiler Warning: Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle steal the show but by the end it is a little disappointing how ether were used.
Andy Muschietti is a fine director but unfortunately it’s more of the Muschietti who did IT Chapter 2, than the one who did Chapter 1. So there’s a combination of goofiness, drama, some dark moments and back to goofy again.
Surprisingly very good, the funny bits are funny and the action was all good, especially the opening hospital scene. Shame about what happened with Supergirl and Batman.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to see a pre-release viewing of this movie (our theatres allow things releasing on Friday to be seen in the afternoon and evening the day before). Full disclosure, I am not a fan of annoying, comic relief super heroes (which is probably my issue with Paul Rudd’s Ant Man), and Ezra Miller’s previous incarnations of The Flash were super annoying and juvenile (not in a good way). SO, I expected this day at the theatre to be all about good popcorn and comfortable theatrical seating. I WAS WRONG (not about the popcorn and the seats, they were lovely). I really enjoyed this movie. As a matter of fact, they addressed the annoying nature of the character directly in dialogue. I loved the more mature, more developed character. The movie’s plot navigated the concept of multiple realities in the time force with intelligence, the action was great, the cameos were perfect, the switch and bait was on point, the special effects were spectacular. I got an opportunity to do an exit poll of the 50 so people who were there and the lowest rating was one 7 and the highest was one 10, all the rest were 8s, 8.5s and 9s. I’m giving this film a 9 (superb) out of 10. [DC Superhero Action Adventure] In theatres today.
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Now that was a decent DC film that was a lot of fun and loved the style of the CGI, very creative, all the easter eggs too and Ezra Miller did well in the flash role.