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The Flash

  • 2023
  • PG-13
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
238K
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Michael Keaton, Ezra Miller, and Sasha Calle in The Flash (2023)
Worlds collide in 'The Flash' when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no superheroes to turn to.
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Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.

  • Director
    • Andy Muschietti
  • Writers
    • Christina Hodson
    • John Francis Daley
    • Jonathan Goldstein
  • Stars
    • Ezra Miller
    • Michael Keaton
    • Sasha Calle
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    238K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    273
    40
    • Director
      • Andy Muschietti
    • Writers
      • Christina Hodson
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
    • Stars
      • Ezra Miller
      • Michael Keaton
      • Sasha Calle
    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 320Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Michael Shannon
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    • Nora Allen
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    • Thomas Curry
    Sanjeev Bhaskar
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    • David Singh
    Sean Rogers
    Sean Rogers
    • Gary
    Kieran Hodgson
    Kieran Hodgson
    • Sandwich Guy
    Luke Brandon Field
    Luke Brandon Field
    • Al Falcone
    Ian Loh
    Ian Loh
    • Kid Barry
    Karl Collins
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    • Director
      • Andy Muschietti
    • Writers
      • Christina Hodson
      • John Francis Daley
      • Jonathan Goldstein
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Flash' offers strong performances, especially from Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton, and nostalgic fan service. Praised for humor, action sequences, and themes like time travel and multiverse, it entertains. However, subpar CGI and a convoluted, rushed plot receive criticism. Some find the story hard to follow, while others appreciate its simplicity. Overall, 'The Flash' is an entertaining yet flawed DC Universe addition with varied viewer enjoyment.
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    pjhynes-378-10909

    Annoying x 2

    Apart from the lame story line and CGI from the 90's, the worst thing about The Flash is the actor Ezra Miller.....he is just dreadful in this movie and every single lame jokes in the film fall flat on it's face and not surprising with comedy genius like 'come on barbie, let's go party' lines. Just when I thought he couldn't get more annoying you get a double dose of Ezra whereby he become virtually unwatchable and he essentially ruins the entire movie himself. Michael Keaton and Super Girl try hard to save this cluster of a movie but unfortunately it's not enough to give this film anything over 5 stars.
    7sad_otter

    I actually enjoyed this

    Much better than I thought and reviews led me to believe. Superwoman really worked for me. Michael Keaton was good. Ezra Miller wasn't hyper annoying. I could've done without the updated flash effects and the suit but not too bad. It's funny, fairly interesting and the plot isn't super convoluted or especially ridiculous (for a superhero movie).

    Saw reviews complaining about inconsistent CGI quality. For most of the movie I couldn't figure out why; clearly an artistic choice. But then Chris Reeve pops up and yeah, that was pretty bad. I think it's the result of applying the stylistic effects they'd been using on the still-alive actors to an already not awesome deepfake but whatever the reason it was jarring and not necessary. There were a lot of nods and Easter eggs they would've been fine skipping.

    So not perfect but nothing ruined it for me. Batman in the beginning really didn't sound like Affleck to me. They gave their Batman a healthy dose of Christopher Nolan Batman that I could've done without (what possible reason is there for having vents on your breastplate. Do his pectorals generate too much wind resistance when he flexes?)

    Anyway worth seeing. Stands up well with the other DC movies, such as they are. I really don't see what the problem is if you liked all they other stuff. This is easily better than Aquaman and Justice League and Snyder-bloat Justice League. Yeah Ezra Miller is going through an annoying as all hell/total trainwreck phase lately. But hey, who hasn't sorta kidnapped an Indian and hoarded guns and acted like a total b!#h@$$ after they got arrested for something stupid and avoidable.. yet again, then whined about it/their/thouest pronouns to someone that made the mistake of addressing them with respect? That old chestnut. Just a steaming hot mess of human being but considering all that he's gotta be pretty talented since I was still able to enjoy his character in the movie.

    I wouldn't be expecting a sequel though. Oh yeah, Michael Shannon was predictably good also, though not utilized all that much.
    6imdbcom-82695

    Michael Keaton is Batman

    Ok so for me the Grant Gustin will always be my live action Flash. So Ezra Miller took some getting used to. But by the end of the movie he had grown on me enough that I could appreciate his version of the Flash. I enjoyed the movie ultimately but I think that overall enjoyment was greatly subsidized by getting to see Michael Keaton as Batman again. Overall, I think it's a good movie that was let down a fair bit by the CGI used throughout. It's just a shame that when the subject matter of the movie is the Flash it's going to be very CGI dependant. Ultimately I can imagine that there some talented and passionate CGI artists out there who did their best despite having their wings clipped by management.
    7ctilly69

    Good film, let down by poor CGI

    As a fan of the Flashpoint:Paradox film, i was looking forward to this. The story is similar, but does change some major parts. The Flash is, for the most part, an enjoyable film with some really good performances, especially Sasha Calle and Michael Keaton. Not a huge fan of Ezra Miller as the flash, but the biggest issue with the film is undoubtedly the CGI. At times the graphics are poor, other times they are horrendous and unnecessary. The film would have been better had they taken a bit more time with the look of the film. Overall, a decent film with some suprising cameos, some really entertaining moments, but looked cheap.
    7slightlymad22

    Keaton Steals The Show

    I just got out of The Flash

    OK. So it does not live up to the positive buzz from the early screenings. It's nowhere near being one of the best comic book movies of all time. It's not even in the conversation for being one of the best DC movies. But I did have a lot of fun with it.

    A lot may depend on your feelings of Ezra Miller. Younger Barry Allen was really annoying, but I think that's the point. I had no issues with them in the role.

    The stand out for me, was Michael Keaton. When Batman is doing his things and Danny Elfman's iconic score is booming, it's a joy. But make no mistake this is not Batman 3, it's a Flash movie that features Keaton's Batman.

    Supergirl was good, I enjoyed her, and if she gets a stand alone, I'd watch it. There were some surprises, that I'm amazed have not leaked.

    It feels it's run time at times and some of the CGI is very dodgy, especially during a certain moment. Considering what they were going for, I can't believe they released it like that. The CGI at that moment is my biggest complaint.

    They get away with a lot with its rating including nudity and a fair amount of bad language, including the F bomb.

    I'm not sure if I'll watch it again, but I had a good time, watching this one time.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Michael Keaton's original Batman suit was infamously restrictive, forcing him to move his entire body to look around. For this movie, the costume designers created a more flexible suit that allowed for greater range of motion, but when Keaton first tried it on, he insisted it be made stiffer.
    • Goofs
      Even though Kara Zor-El has been a prisoner of the Soviets since she arrived on Earth, she loses her Russian accent after her first few lines of dialogue.
    • Quotes

      Teenage Barry: Oh. You're... You are, you're...

      Batman: Yeah. I'm Batman.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene at the end of the closing credits: Barry tries to explain the multiverse to a drunk Arthur Curry.
    • Connections
      Edited from Batman (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      If You Leave Me Now
      Written by Peter Cetera

      Performed by Chicago

      Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 2023 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • Official site
      • Official Flash
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Flash
    • Filming locations
      • 130 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland, UK(Batman chases Falcone through Gotham)
    • Production companies
      • DC Comics
      • DC Entertainment
      • DC Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $108,133,313
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,043,679
      • Jun 18, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $271,433,313
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.90 : 1

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