The Flash
The Flash

The Flash

2023Movie144 minEnglish

When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic57
Google Users64%
Director: Andrés MusielakGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Barry Allen uses his super-speed to travel back in time to prevent his mother's murder. However, his actions create a world without metahumans, forcing him to team up with an alternate, elderly Batman and a Kryptonian fugitive to stop General Zod.

Critical Reception

The Flash received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, visual effects, and pacing, while some praised its emotional core and the performances of Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambition in exploring multiversal concepts and heartfelt moments.
  • Criticized for inconsistent visual effects and a story that felt overstuffed.
  • Michael Keaton's return as Batman was a highlight for many viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film entertaining with some impressive action sequences and nostalgic elements, particularly the return of Michael Keaton. However, many also pointed out issues with the story's logic and the quality of the CGI.

Fun Fact

The film featured multiple cameos and references to past DC films, including a particularly controversial CGI-resurrected appearance of Christopher Reeve's Superman.

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10 reviews
JPV852

JPV852

There's some good stuff here and of course a good chunk was reminders of my childhood and fandome of Batman '89 and seeing Michael Keaton back in the role. The humor for the most part was fine but got a bit 'zany' at times, almost too goofy...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

“The Flash” has never been one of the most exciting superheroes (here he’s aptly self-described as the “janitor of the Justice League” who always seems to be “cleaning up bat messes”), so it should be seen as an even greater accomplishment ...
sizarled

sizarled

Come all, let's witness an amazing adventure of action, adventure and sci-fi in the movie "The Flash" which will be released on June 16, 2023 in the United States. This movie follows the story of Barry Allen, who when trying to save his fam...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

The Flash utilises a tried and true concept, that of time travel and its paradoxes but doesn't really deliver anything of consequence. This film doesn't deliver for a variety of reasons. To my mind, the foremost is the lead character. T...
NeoTechMovies

NeoTechMovies

I do not know how to explain the movie. I think I can say, it looks like a 90s CGI movie that was not done well, it is a nice concept, but really poorly executed. I will give it a 6 being really nice.
Differ

Differ

_The Flash_. First announced in 2014 and released in mid-2023, it is arguably one of the worst DC movies to this date. Throughout all the problems, the most incomprehensible is certainly how Warner kept allowing such a person as Ezra Miller...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now I know that you are not supposed to put baby in a corner, but is a microwave ok? (Mind you, I've been on enough flights lately to find that latter idea has definite merit!). Anyway, this takes a while to get going as we are introduced t...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-andy-muschiettis-the-flash-movie-is-a-fun-love-letter-to-dc/ "The Flash contains excellent performances - Sasha Calle as Supergirl is mesmerizing - truly epic "super-spe...
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

The main story of _The Flash_ regarding time travel and how it all plays out is solid even if everyone, including the audience, knows it’s the dumbest thing in the world to do. But the film is overwhelmingly goofy and the jokes never land p...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**The Flash uses the vast catalog of DC history to create an experience that celebrates the past films, highlights the good of the current DC movies, and opens the door for the future.** The Flash reaches a high point on the roller coast...