The Flash premiered at this year’s CinemaCon, with Warner Bros Pictures screening the film nearly two months before its worldwide release date, which is June 16.
Ezra Miller plays Barry Allen in the film. He also portrays a different version of the character from an alternate timeline. Ben Affleck returns with his original version of the Batman. However, Michael Keaton’s Caped Crusader belongs to an alternate universe. Sasha Calle stars as Supergirl, the first Latina actress to play the character. At last, we have Michael Shannon, who reprises his character of General Zod from Man of Steel (2013).
Viewers at CinemaCon have declared The Flash a winner for Warner Bros. The upcoming movie may turn the attention away from its leading man, Ezra Miller, whose last year’s controversies and multiple arrests made things complicated for the studio. In August 2022, the actor issued an apology and promised to receive help for “complex mental health issues”.
David Zaslav, WBD CEO, is also hailing the forthcoming Ezra Miller starrer as one of the best superhero movies ever. He has watched the film three times.
Check out some of the early reactions to The Flash!
Founder of the entertainment website, We Live Entertainment, and co-founder of the Hollywood Critics Association, Scott Menzel, said this about the film:
The Flash is hands down one of the best superhero films of all time. No joke, The Flash is the ultimate movie going experience as it has a little bit of everything! Action, emotion, heart, humor and plenty of nostalgia. Ezra Miller is phenomenal as dual Barry Allens. Michael… pic.twitter.com/F7SHA30vZM
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) April 26, 2023
Erik Davis from Fandango:
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
Jordan Hoffman (writer for Vanity Fair):
THE FLASH: far more madcap than I expected. Really nailed what reading a 5-issue crossover comic book is like. Tons of Ezra Miller being zany and time paradox stuff. Nerds will lose their minds at the ending. And beginning and middle. Comics!
— Jordan Hoffman (@jhoffman) April 26, 2023
Germain Lussier from Gizmodo:
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
Rob Keyes from Screenrant:
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
Chris E. Hayner from Gamespot:
I don’t know what to say other than #TheFlash delivered more than I could have hoped. The acting is beyond great. Keaton delivers everything you want. Supergirl is my new favorite superhero? I’m genuinely shocked this movie meets and surpasses the hype. I never expected that. pic.twitter.com/PcmpJ2juZ6
— Chris E. Hayner (@ChrisHayner) April 26, 2023
Brandon Davis from ‘Phase Zero – MCU’
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
Daniel Howat from Next Best Picture
#TheFlash is massively entertaining! Extraordinarily funny, but still has solid emotional stakes. It’s one of the better multiverse movies out there.
Tons of fun surprises. A genuinely superb superhero movie – one of the best in a long time! Very, very satisfying. #CinemaCon pic.twitter.com/zRa1Xzl79l
— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) April 26, 2023
The Flash will arrive in theatres worldwide on June 16. Stay tuned for more updates.
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