The Flash: From Iconic Superhero Cameos to Having an Emotional Story, 5 Plot Reveals We Learned from the Early Reactions to Ezra Miller's DC Film (SPOILER ALERT)
The Flash is an upcoming DC film directed by Andy Muschietti starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck and more. It releases in theatres on June 16, 2023.
The road to the release of The Flash has been, well, controversial to say the least. From Ezra Miller’s various problems to the film itself being divisive even before release among DC fans, there certainly were a lot of fans who were cautious about the film. However, it looks like they can actually lower their caution and be excited for the film as The Flash has been receiving some pretty rave early reactions. The Flash Review: Early Reactions Call Ezra Miller's DC Film 'Tremendous', Say It's 'One of the Best Superhero Movies Ever'.
Early reactions for the movie have promised a multiversal story to us that will definitely be packing in a bunch of surprises. From some iconic cameos to having a highly emotional story, it definitely looks like the movie might just live up to the hype. So, let’s take a look at five of the plot reveals (and some potential spoilers) we got from some of the early reactions to the movie.
Honors DC Lore of the Past
Where there is Flash, there is time-travel and it looks like the film might be honoring DC lore of the past in some way, as it was teased by early reactions. We know the climax of the film is set to take place during the Kryptonian invasion of Earth from Man of Steel, and even with Michael Keaton returning, we can definitely expect some stuff to go down.
It is Very Much a Flash Film
With there being heroes like Supergirl, two different Batmans and more in The Flash, many were worried that the film might not just feel like a Barry Allen movie, but it looks like that’s not the case. Many who got to see the film early are stating that it is very much a “Barry Allen movie.”
An Emotional Story
It looks like The Flash is set to have a highly emotional story as well. Many are teasing a climax that will definitely tug at your heartstrings and that Barry Allen’s journey in the movie is quite heartwarming. With the trailers seeing him travel back to the past to save his mom, you can bet that there are going to be some people teared up in the the
Brings the DCEU to a Close
The DCEU as a franchise has been messy since its inception. With there not being a clear idea and the overall reception being muddled, it definitely looked like The Flash was set to course correct the wrongs of the past, and it looks like the film is successful in it.
Superhero Cameos
It looks like The Flash will also be packing in a heap of cameos. Many have teased that some heroes of the past do appear in the movie, and its not just Michael Keaton’s Batman here. Whatever it may be, The Flash is definitely shaping up to be a love letter for DC. The Flash Trailer 2: Ezra Miller's Barry Allen Breaks the Universe In New Look at the Upcoming DC Film (Watch Video).
By the sounds of it, The Flash definitely looks to be promising. Here is hoping the film lives up to the hype for others. The movie releases in theatres on June 16, 2023.
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