The Flash first reactions call it one of the best superhero movies ever
Long-awaited and delayed DC movie The Flash has screened at CinemaCon – and the first reactions are very positive. Some of the lucky critics and journalists who've already seen the film have branded it one of the best superhero movies ever, while others have urged people to believe the hype.
Total Film editor-in-chief Jane Crowther wrote (opens in new tab): "Despite my worry it might be pointless in the wake of Gunn’s announcements it’s a fitting end to this DC chapter. If you wanna get nuts, you’ll get nuts."
"Caught an unfinished cut of #TheFlash and dug it quite a bit," Collider's Perri Nemiroff tweeted (opens in new tab). "Especially how the narrative challenges Barry to confront who he is, who he could have become, and how one’s influenced by the people in (or not in) their life."
Matt Ramos wrote (opens in new tab): "This is truly one of the best superhero movies ever. Believe the hype. Oh my god". While Slash Film's Jenna Busch added (opens in new tab): "#TheFlash is pretty great, and it makes sense to me now why DC didn't shelve this one. Michael Keaton is ... chef's kiss. I didn't realize how much I needed Keaton's Batman in my life again. Some really emotional moments here. Sasha Calle is awesome – I want to see more of her!"
Collider's Steven Weintraub (opens in new tab) wrote: "#TheFlash is fantastic. I know Ezra Miller has made a lot of mistakes but they are soooooo good in this movie. Loved Keaton, the action, humor and emotion. Andy Muschietti has crafted something special. Thumbs way up."
"Damn, #TheFlash is good," added Brandon Davis (opens in new tab). "It’s super inventive both visually and in concept. The dynamic of two Barry Allen’s is crazy well done. Emotions hit me intensely hard, solid
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