Review of The Flash (2023) by Veyni — 29 Jul 2023

It should have been cancelled, but it wasn't... Why?

"The Flash" is a jumbled mess that leaves viewers with mixed feelings and disappointment. I couldn't agree more about the ridiculous scenes and laughable CGI, which unfortunately drowned the film in a world of absurdity.

Let's start with the technical aspects. The CGI in The Flash is perplexing and laughable. It is far from the level of expectation from modern cinematic projects. This is extremely disappointing, especially considering that the film is based on a comic book about a superhero that requires high-level special effects.

One of The Flash's biggest problems is its weak and poorly developed script. The plot seems to have potential, but it gets tangled up in ridiculous logic and silly character decisions. Viewers get confusion instead of an engaging and understandable narrative. Young Flash is unfortunately overplayed and comes across as unbearably annoying. Perhaps this was intended to create a certain character, but such a move just starts to get on the audience's nerves, which is not a good sign for the film.

There are a huge number of cameos in the film, though some of them are short and look like homages to DC films of yesteryear, and some just serve to remind you that the film is definitely in the DCEU and shouldn't be missed.

Likewise, the theme of the multiverse is poorly handled, adding it into one film was clearly a bad idea. If the competitors in the form of Marvel have not yet managed to fully disclose it in 5 or more projects, then DC in one two-hour film and even more so.

"The Flash" failed miserably at the box office, causing WBD huge losses. Was it deserved? Unequivocally. The film is a total mess, referencing past DC films and unceremoniously destroying Zack Snyder's highly conceptual cinematic universe.

A weak script, ridiculous scenes, and poor CGI make this film a failed project that would have been better avoided. If you're looking for a quality entertaining film, "The Flash" is clearly not the best choice.

Overall, "The Flash" turned out to be an under-done and disappointing project. Despite some bright moments and some good acting by the actors, it can't hide the pile of problems with the plot, characters and tone of the film. As a result, viewers have to switch off their brains and see The Flash as a ridiculous attempt to entertain for one evening. The film is completely deserving of criticism and leaves a feeling of missed potential and poor cinematic execution.