Fans of the DC Universe should sigh with relief because The Flash has received overwhelmingly positive reviews so far. The audience reaction to the much awaited comic book movie starring Ezra Miller that was premiered at CinemaCon has been nothing short of fantastic.
Fans of the DC Universe may rest easy knowing that The Flash was worth the wait, based on the responses from CinemaCon. Early reviews of The Flash have applauded Ezra Miller’s portrayal as well as how well it strikes a mix between heart and humour.
BELIEVE THE HYPE! Christopher Nolan movies aside, #TheFlashMovie is the GREATEST DC movie of the last 30 years that belongs in the same conversation as SUPERMAN 78 and BATMAN 89. The movie breaks incredible new ground in superhero cinema & honors DC lore of years past. #TheFlash pic.twitter.com/zGkhpfjlsl
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) April 26, 2023
Yup. #TheFlash is as good as rumored. It’s Back to the Future meets Spider-Man: No Way Home with all the humor & heart of the former and action and surprises of the latter. If anything, it might be a tad too ambitious but it’s also just incredibly satisfying, heartwarming & fun. pic.twitter.com/Yysb9mjiAm
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 26, 2023
DC’s #TheFlash is TREMENDOUS! Forget DC, it is without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer. Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO MANY nerdy details. I’m in tears at the end. Everything you want from a superhero film & more pic.twitter.com/xYSn0zuXMm
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 26, 2023
Just watched #TheFlash at CinemaCon. It has some stuff in it you will not believe and it showcases much more of Barry Allen’s powers. It is indeed one of DC’s best and fits nicely as a bridge story between the old and new DCEU franchises. It’s also the funniest DC movie. pic.twitter.com/uDepMKVVG1
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) April 26, 2023
Damn, #TheFlash is good! It’s super inventive both visually and in concept. The dynamic of two Barry Allen’s is crazy well done.
Emotions hit me intensely hard, solid surprises, and it got me wanting to watch again and really eager to see how they follow it. Well done. pic.twitter.com/7QqiHVNAJy
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) April 26, 2023
I didn’t know what to make of the hype before The Flash, but WOW. The movie is an absolute blast from end to end. It’s hilarious, thrilling, emotional, and surprising. What an incredible way to launch the next chapter of DC movies. Get excited! pic.twitter.com/4kvf1hWeih
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) April 26, 2023
#TheFlash is pretty great, and it makes sense to me now why DC didn’t shelve this one. Michael Keaton is … chef’s kiss. I didn’t realize how much I needed Keaton’s Batman in my life again. Some really emotional moments here. Sasha Calle is awesome – I want to see more of her! pic.twitter.com/2DYhSKMfyI
— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) April 26, 2023
#TheFlash is fantastic. I know Ezra Miller has made a lot of mistakes but they are soooooo good in this movie. Loved Keaton, the action, humor and emotion. Andy Muschietti has crafted something special. Thumbs way up.
WB didn’t show the after the credits scenes. pic.twitter.com/J8KsdrKVwz
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) April 26, 2023
#TheFlash is very good, especially given how oversaturated we are with multiverse stories.
It’s a really savvy, charming take on Flashpoint that effectively wields nostalgia rather than weaponizing it. Some genuinely delightful set pieces too! pic.twitter.com/0GXZhW6vQi
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) April 26, 2023
Yeah, #TheFlash is legit great! It delivers some notably thrilling, fun and creative moments I felt I hadn’t seen in a million other superhero movies. It had me smiling from the Warner Bros. logo at the top and I even dug stuff inspired by movies I wasn’t into. pic.twitter.com/B5vFyFBBcl
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) April 26, 2023
Barry Allen, played by Ezra Miller, will join forces with numerous other DC Comics legends, including Batman and Supergirl, in the upcoming time-traveling adventure The Flash. A new multiverse inside the DC Universe is also being introduced to moviegoers through the film.
DC Universe’s potential for The Flash
The Flash’s possible sequel already has a script from David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who also wrote the two Aquaman films with Jason Momoa for Warner Bros. Discovery. The Flash 2 sequel was not brought up during James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe presentation, though.
The Flash, a film directed by Andy Muschietti with a screenplay by Christina Hodson, is based on the Flashpoint comic book narrative, which followed Barry Allen as he explored a modified DC Universe. Flashpoint, which was created by Geoff Johns and Andy Kuber, completely changed the status quo of the DC Comics universe and paved the way for the introduction of the New 52 titles.
The Flash also stars Ezra Miller, Ron Livingston as Henry Allen, Maribel Verd as Nora Allen, Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Antje Traue as Faora-Ul, and Sasha Calle as Supergirl in addition to Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck as two different iterations of Batman. In unspecified roles, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Rudy Mancuso, and Luke Brandon Field are also involved.
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