_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…

I’m told you shouldn't put babies in corners, but how about a microwave? (Though I have been on so many flights recently that the latter idea does seem appealing!). This one takes a while to get started as we meet "Barry" (Ezra Miller) and are shown the family situation that resulted in his mother’s death during a robbery and his father being accused of murder. Hoping to prevent his dad from execution and bring his m…

The Flash delivers strong performances—Sasha Calle’s portrayal of Supergirl is captivating—along with impressive displays of “super-speed” and several unexpectedly funny instances. What elevates this film beyond a typical action spectacle are the thoughtful connections between Barry Allen's journey, the difficult emotional questions about dealing with past trauma, and the reappearance of Danny Elfman’s familiar Ba…

While the narrative concerning time travel in _The Flash_, and how it unfolds, is fundamentally sound, it's undeniable that everyone recognizes the premise as inherently illogical. However, the movie leans heavily into goofiness, and the attempts at humor consistently fall flat. The film relies on extensive special effects, but many scenes featuring noticeable CGI are frankly terrible. Ben Affleck and Michael Keat…

The Flash draws on DC's extensive history to craft an experience honoring previous films, emphasizing the strengths of the current DC movie lineup, and hinting at what’s to come. The film represents a peak in the often-uneven journey of the DC film universe. The narrative, action sequences, humor, and surprise appearances all contribute to making The Flash a successful introduction for the Scarlet Speedster on scr…