The Flash

Barry Allen uses his super-speed to travel back in time in order to prevent his mother's murder. However, his actions create a world without metahumans, forcing him to team up with an alternate Batman and a Kryptonian. He must confront General Zod and a younger, more ruthless version of himself to restore the timeline and save the world.

The Flash received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While the performances of Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle were often praised, and the film's ambition was noted, many criticized its convoluted plot, inconsistent tone, and extensive use of CGI. The film struggled commercially, failing to meet box office expectations.

• Praised for nostalgic returns of Keaton's Batman and an engaging performance from Sasha Calle.

• Criticized for its messy plot, uneven pacing, and over-reliance on CGI.

• The film attempts a complex multiverse story but struggles with tonal consistency.

Google audience: Audiences were generally positive, appreciating the emotional core of Barry's story and the return of Michael Keaton as Batman. However, many found the visual effects to be distracting and the plot to be overly complicated, leading to a divisive reception.

During the production of The Flash, director Andrés Musielak aimed to incorporate practical effects and real stunts as much as possible, particularly for the high-speed sequences, to ground the fantastical elements of the story.