The Flash Movie Review: DC’s Latest Entry Gets Strong Reactions From Critics!

Critics Have Shared Strong Reactions To Dc’s Long-awaited Film, The Flash, After Its First Showing At CinemaCon.

By Amitabh Mukherji
April 27,2023
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The long-awaited DC movie, The Flash, has been reviewed by critics after its first showing at CinemaCon. The film has been in development for five years, and despite some mixed reactions during test screenings, it has received high praise in recent months.

Initial Reactions And Praise From Critics

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The Flash, played by Ezra Miller, has been called “tremendous” and “one of the best superhero films ever made” by Erik Davis of Fandango. ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis praised the movie’s concept, highlighting the dynamic of two Barry Allens.

Scott Mantz of Variety sees The Flash as “one of the very best DC movies,” particularly praising Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton’s performances. Collider’s Steven Weintraub called Miller “soooooo good” in the film, while also giving credit to director Andy Muschietti for creating something special.

Some critics ranked The Flash among the greatest DC movies of all time, including Christopher Reeves’ first Superman and Michael Keaton’s original Batman film. Others noted its solid emotional beats and humor, with Screen Rant’s Rob Keyes teasing that fans will see “some stuff in [The Flash] you will not believe.”

Mixed Reviews

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While most reviews were positive, there were a few mixed reactions. Jeff Sneider of The Ankler had mixed feelings about the film, praising the first hour as “pretty fantastic” but describing the last hour as “MOSTLY terrible.” Variety’s Rebecca Rubin also had mixed feelings, feeling exhausted by the time the second hour started.

Collider’s Perri Nemiroff called The Flash “successful” but noted that it had some moments where it caved under the pressure of the concept and themes it was exploring.

Overall Expectations

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While some critics had mixed feelings about The Flash, many praised it as one of the best superhero films ever made, with its inventive storytelling, fantastic action sequences, and great cast. Director Andy Muschietti received particular praise for creating something special.

With high expectations surrounding The Flash, the only question remaining is how fans will react to DC’s latest movie. Tom Cruise, who has not been in a superhero movie, has called it one of the best DC movies in quite some time. Newly released footage of Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle has also been encouraging for the DC Universe as it moves to Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.