The Flash
Since its inception, the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has been in a state of flux but has finally reached a Flashpoint (pun intended). The Flash has finally arrived on big screens around the globe to usher the DCEU across the finish line before it transforms into the James Gunn-helmed DC Universe (DCU).
After years of troubled production, both on & off set, The Flash (Ezra Miller) finally gets a solo film that is heartfelt, flashy, speedy & riddled with cameos galore. Directed by Andy Muschietti The Flash takes audiences on a time travelling/dimension-bending epic as Barry Allan (aka The Flash) attempts to travel back in time to prevent his mother's death & simultaneously clear his father's name. As any time travel movie tells us though, changing the past will always have repercussions on the future & howdy doody does The Flash create some major ripples through time.
Living up to the speedy nature of its titular character The Flash doesn't waste any time thrusting us into the thick of the action. During this opening sequence, we see Barry Allan/The Flash already meddling with the nature of time while he & Bat-fleck (Ben Affleck as Batman) attempt to thwart a robbery that leads to the destruction of a Gotham City Hospital. This immediately sets the tone for the film as a whole with lots of action, totally ridiculous comedy & even a few Justice League cameos - which I couldn't help but think this is what The Justice League film should have been.
As the film progresses we meet alternate versions of Barry, Batman & many others (no spoilers here though). These alternate versions/cameos become some of the most get-hype moments yet in the DCEU, even rivalling the trio Peter Parkers in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Muschietti is clearly a major fan of DC & The Flash, so his heavy reliance on nostalgia, Easter Eggs & cameos can be forgiven. Largely because it makes for an incredibly fun movie-watching experience without losing sight of the very personal & emotional story at the film's core.
Visually the CGI of The Flash didn't have any glaring atrocities but it certainly felt a little cheap & tacky. As a colleague described it to me, 'It felt like the CGI you'd see before you get on a theme park ride'.
Overall The Flash is an incredibly fun film to watch & just completely nerd out over. As a capstone to the DCEU, this film is a fitting end that works perfectly as a complete reset before we enter the DCU.
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