Review of Blue Beetle (2023) by Jluis_001 — 19 Aug 2023

Generic is the name of the game. Without exception, all elements fit the familiar patterns of the superhero genre. It's not about cleaning house, or starting from scratch, or forging a new path.

If anything, it's the second-to-last step that will seal the fate of a now dead cinematic universe.

Blue Beetle undeniably falls into the category of a minor film. Its original intention to be released on HBO Max is obvious in its quality, and its essence resembles a fusion of a typical DC series from CW, albeit backed by a higher budget.

It's my belief that this movie was on track to encounter a fate similar to that of Batgirl. However, it seems that Warner Bros. recognized the potential to tap into the Latino audience in the US, and this perception likely drove their decision to take the gamble of a theatrical release.

Now as I said, Blue Beetle has nothing to offer that hasn't already been seen before and thus regardless of its status as the first film in DC's new cinematic universe, it will only be more rewarding for a casual audience who aren't looking to see twenty movies before to understand it and also for those who obviously watch any movie with a superhero as the main character, but if you're tired of that and this isn't your concept of entertainment, don't waste your time.

I doubt this character will reappear in the future, but we'll see.