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'The Flash': Early reactions call DC's latest entrant 'tremendous' and 'one of the best superhero movies ever'

Early critic reactions of 'The Flash' have finally arrived and the movie seems to have exceeded all expectations

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: ‘The Flash’ is one of those movies that DC fans always wanted to see, but with everything that happened with Ezra Miller in the recent past, the interest in the movie undoubtedly went down. But everything changed when the makers decided to unveil the first trailer and fans were once again hyped for the movie. To make people even more interested, DC held a special screening for the critics at this year’s CinemaCon and the reactions have already started pouring in for the upcoming DCEU movie.

Following the screening Tuesday night at the CinemaCon, the attendees took to social media to share their reactions to the movie and looks like all the hard work done by DC has finally paid off.

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Early reactions call the movie 'heartfelt' and 'tremendous'

Fandango’s Erik Davis called the movie “tremendous” and made it clear that ‘The Flash’ is “among the best superhero films ever made”. He added, “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.”

Next Best Picture's Daniel Howat called the movie "massively entertaining" and noted that the movie has "tons of surprises". He added, "#TheFlash is massively entertaining! Extraordinarily funny, but still has solid emotional stakes. It’s one of the better multiverse movies out there. Tons of fun surprises. A genuinely superb superhero movie - one of the best in a long time! Very, very satisfying."

On the other hand, We Love Entertainment’s movie critic Scott Menzel praised the movie for its epic storytelling and noted that this is a movie that viewers would want to see again and again. He wrote, “The Flash is hands down one of the best superhero films of all time. No joke, The Flash is the ultimate movie-going experience as it has a little bit of everything! Action, emotion, heart, humor, and plenty of nostalgia. Ezra Miller is phenomenal as dual Barry Allens. Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle are very good also. This is a film that audiences will be watching over and over again. Oh, and avoid all the spoilers you can for this movie because there are some really incredible surprises that will truly blow you away. I cannot wait to see this again!”

Screenrant's Rob Keyes also loved the movie and wrote, “Just watched #TheFlash at CinemaCon. It has some stuff in it you will not believe and it showcases much more of Barry Allen’s powers. It is indeed one of DC’s best and fits nicely as a bridge story between the old and new DCEU franchises. It’s also the funniest DC movie.”

Collider’s Steven Weintraub wrote, “The Flash 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. .”

Meanwhile, Chris E. Hayner, senior editor of GameSpot, was pleasantly surprised that the movie “surpassed all hype”. He tweeted, “I don’t know what to say other than #TheFlash delivered more than I could have hoped. The acting is beyond great. Keaton delivers everything you want. Supergirl is my new favorite superhero? I’m genuinely shocked this movie meets and surpasses the hype. I never expected that.”

The first wave of reactions has made it clear that ‘The Flash’ is undoubtedly going to be a thrilling ride and fans are going to be more hyped after seeing such glaring reviews.

What is 'The Flash' all about?

‘The Flash’ chronicles the journey of Barry Allen, aka The Flash, and how he uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, his attempt to save his family accidentally alters the future and Barry gets trapped in a reality in which General Zod (Michael Shannon) has returned and is planning to annihilate the world. With no other superheroes to turn to, The Flash looks to bring a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian to defeat a monster like General Zod.

Apart from Miller, the film also stars Sasha Calle (Supergirl), Michael Keaton (Batman), Michael Shannon (General Zod), Ben Affleck (Batman), Ron Livingston (Henry Allen), Maribel Verdu (Nora Allen), and Kiersey Clemons (Iris West) in pivotal roles.

'The Flash' speeds into theatres on Friday, June 16, 2023.