_The Flash_. Initially announced years ago in 2014, and finally released in the middle of 2023, it’s likely one of the poorest DC films to date. Despite all its issues, a particularly baffling aspect is how Warner continued to permit someone like Ezra Miller to be cast as the lead and represent a hero. With $200 million spent, they managed to produce some of the worst computer-generated imagery ever seen, accompanied by a story that desperately wants more of everything except for what _The Flash_ actually offers. Michael Keaton delivers an impressive performance, reminiscent of his 1989 Batman role. Sasha Calle as Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) is also excellent and a welcome addition to the Justice League; however, both characters are given hurried plot points that leave viewers wanting more screen time or even their own individual films instead of being overshadowed by Barry Allen’s immature antics. One moment Supergirl abruptly leaves without explanation, and the next she's second-guessing herself and attempting to assist the other characters. The same thing happens with Michael Keaton’s character. The film explores the idea of time and its potential dangers, then seemingly forgets about it entirely, instead labeling it as a "multiverse," mimicking Marvel films like _Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness_ and _Spider-Man: No Way Home_, but without adding any originality to the concept. Those movies at least had decent soundtracks; the music in this one sounds like it was pulled from a young person’s random playlist. The film's runtime, 2 hours and 24 minutes, feels excessive. Numerous scenes are completely unnecessary; an action sequence early on seems randomly placed and is 15 minutes of wasted narrative that could have been used to develop Supergirl's story (if she has a place in the future). Iris West’s inclusion serves no purpose. And for some reason, they opted to use computer-generated imagery for several cameos, which, as mentioned before, didn’t turn out well. Ultimately, DC remains in disarray. They struggle to craft a coherent plot and create a film that stands on its own merits. Ben Affleck's Batman initially stated that we can’t alter our past because the significant moments that leave scars are the very experiences that shape us and define who we are. It appears Barry Allen gained nothing from this two-hour experience.

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