I was thrilled when they announced a big-screen adaptation of the beloved TV hit series "The Flash." As a huge fan of the series, my expectations were sky-high, especially with the substantial budget and the integration of other DCU characters. However, my excitement quickly turned to disbelief after seeing the film. What were the creators thinking?
Firstly, the CGI was shockingly poor. If securing top-tier CGI talent was an issue, they should have opted not to showcase such glaringly bad effects, especially since even the TV show managed better visuals. This was a disappointing start.
The casting and portrayal of Barry Allen was another major letdown. Known for his awkward, geeky charm in the comics and TV series, I expected a toned-down version for the film to match its more serious predecessors. Instead, Ezra Miller's portrayal was far from what fans of The Flash would expect. His character felt off-his dialogue was cringeworthy and failed to gel with his appearance. Every attempt at humor was painfully awkward, making me miss Grant Gustin's portrayal even more.
As for the storyline, it lacked coherence and strayed too far from its central character, focusing instead on Batman and Superman. The movie missed a great opportunity to delve deeper into Barry's backstory and his evolution into a hero. This could have created a strong emotional connection with the audience. Moreover, the main villain was a huge disappointment with a predictable twist and an anticlimactic demise.
I'm profoundly disappointed by what could have been a pivotal moment for DCU on the big screen. It's disheartening to see such potential squandered, leaving fans like me questioning the direction of the DCU and MCU alike. It's been a rough year for these cinematic universes, which once sparked so much excitement and anticipation. Now, it feels like waiting for a hero who never shows up.
Firstly, the CGI was shockingly poor. If securing top-tier CGI talent was an issue, they should have opted not to showcase such glaringly bad effects, especially since even the TV show managed better visuals. This was a disappointing start.
The casting and portrayal of Barry Allen was another major letdown. Known for his awkward, geeky charm in the comics and TV series, I expected a toned-down version for the film to match its more serious predecessors. Instead, Ezra Miller's portrayal was far from what fans of The Flash would expect. His character felt off-his dialogue was cringeworthy and failed to gel with his appearance. Every attempt at humor was painfully awkward, making me miss Grant Gustin's portrayal even more.
As for the storyline, it lacked coherence and strayed too far from its central character, focusing instead on Batman and Superman. The movie missed a great opportunity to delve deeper into Barry's backstory and his evolution into a hero. This could have created a strong emotional connection with the audience. Moreover, the main villain was a huge disappointment with a predictable twist and an anticlimactic demise.
I'm profoundly disappointed by what could have been a pivotal moment for DCU on the big screen. It's disheartening to see such potential squandered, leaving fans like me questioning the direction of the DCU and MCU alike. It's been a rough year for these cinematic universes, which once sparked so much excitement and anticipation. Now, it feels like waiting for a hero who never shows up.
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