Initial ‘The Flash’ Reactions Tease the “Greatest DC Movie of the Last 30 Years”

By George Bate & Josh Bate

The Flash made its debut at CinemaCon yesterday in Las Vegas and critics have began to share what they think about the latest DC movie. The Flash is directed by Andy Muschietti (It, Mama) and written by Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey, Bumblebee). Starring Ezra Miller as two versions of the famous speedster, the film follows Barry Allen as his plan to travel back in time to prevent his mother’s death leads to unintended consequences on the multiverse. The film sees the live-action debut of Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl, and will feature Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck returning as two different versions of Bruce Wayne / Batman.

Check out a roundup of initial reactions to The Flash below!

Well, #TheFlash is easily the best DC movie since The Dark Knight! It exceeded all expectations and was incredibly fun and heart wrenching! The story starts with a lot of set up, but ends with a conclusion

Excited to see what's next for @JamesGunn's DC pic.twitter.com/gjSDFe6Tiu
— Neb | ????️‍???? (@NebsGoodTakes) April 26, 2023

#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! pic.twitter.com/2DYhSKMfyI
— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) April 26, 2023

Caught an unfinished cut of #TheFlash and dug it quite a bit! 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.

It’s a successful mix of heartfelt coming-of-age… pic.twitter.com/CB7mTDEZXC
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) April 26, 2023

#TheFlash is… not one of the greatest superhero movies ever. Parts are funny and fun, but I was completely exhausted by the second hour. It took me at least 5 minutes to recognize Michael Keaton, though, so do with that what you will. #CinemaCon
— Rebecca Rubin (@rebeccaarubin) April 26, 2023

Yeah, #TheFlash is legit great! It delivers some notably thrilling, fun and creative moments I felt I hadn’t seen in a million other superhero movies. It had me smiling from the Warner Bros. logo at the top and I even dug stuff inspired by movies I wasn’t into. pic.twitter.com/B5vFyFBBcl
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) April 26, 2023

Damn, #TheFlash is good! 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 surprises, and it got me wanting to watch again and really eager to see how they follow it. Well done. pic.twitter.com/7QqiHVNAJy
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) April 26, 2023

BELIEVE THE HYPE! Christopher Nolan movies aside, #TheFlashMovie is the GREATEST DC movie of the last 30 years that belongs in the same conversation as SUPERMAN 78 and BATMAN 89. The movie breaks incredible new ground in superhero cinema & honors DC lore of years past. #TheFlash pic.twitter.com/zGkhpfjlsl
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) April 26, 2023

DC’s #TheFlash is TREMENDOUS! Forget DC, it is without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer. Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO MANY nerdy details. I’m in tears at the end. Everything you want from a superhero film & more pic.twitter.com/xYSn0zuXMm
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 26, 2023

Check out the newest trailer for The Flash below!

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