Flash

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 rely on a retired Batman and a Kryptonian captive to save this reality from General Zod and fight a war he didn't start.

The Flash received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who praised its ambition and the performances of Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle, but criticized its convoluted plot, inconsistent tone, and excessive CGI.

• Praised for its ambitious multiverse concept and strong performances, particularly from Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and overuse of CGI.

• A visually busy film that struggles to balance its fan-service elements with a cohesive narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's entertainment value, exciting action sequences, and the nostalgic return of Michael Keaton as Batman. Some viewers found the plot a bit confusing, but most appreciated the emotional core and the visual spectacle.

The role of Barry Allen was originally intended for a different actor and the film went through numerous development cycles and script changes over more than a decade before production finally began.