Warner Bros. Discovery screened The Flash tonight at CinemaCon where the first batch of reactions have hit social media.
Worth a mention is that the version screened is not the final cut as apparently, they are still working on touching up the VFX, and no post-credit scene was shown, assuming there is one.
Pretty much per the norm for advanced screenings and first reactions, The Flash is said to be pretty awesome and the best superhero movie ever.
However, I did manage to find one negative review and it’s from Jeff Sneider, who also happened to blast his fellow journalists.
“THE FLASH: First hr is pretty fantastic. Strikes the perfect tone. Ezra is great. Heroic. Funny. Emotional. The last hr is MOSTLY terrible. Just an utter mess that’ll leave you asking, “what the HELL is going on?” Fan service & DC villain problem strike again. Mixed bag overall,” tweeted Sneider.
Sneider added in a second tweet, “Just scanned initial reactions. Embarrassing. I’m embarrassed for my profession. Not even a whiff of criticism. A bunch of easy lays, I tell ya. There are only a handful of critical voices you can trust these days. It’s sad. And yes, I know this tweet is going to get me killed…”
Sneider also took a jab at Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav who said The Flash is the best superhero movie he’s ever seen.
“David Zaslav* *has not seen The Crow, Logan, Kick-Ass, or most superhero movies,” tweeted Sneider.
Check out the reactions below.
CinemaCon also saw not one but two trailers for The Flash released as the normal version was released and a Japanese trailer with extra footage as well as new posters.
The film opens June 16 directed by Andy Muschietti and stars Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton as Batman, Sasha Calle as Supergirl, with Michael Shannon as Zod and Ben Affleck as Batman.
The Flash reactions from the CinemaCon screening:
I’m honestly floored it’s this good. As a monster BACK TO THE FUTURE fan, it has BTTF vibes all day. Michael Keaton is amazing, as expected, and this is the best Ezra Miller has been as Flash. Affleck gets some of his best Batman moments, too, and Sasha Calle rocks! #TheFlash pic.twitter.com/1cfyamTg9M
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 26, 2023
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… pic.twitter.com/F7SHA30vZM
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) April 26, 2023
Damn, #TheFlash is good! It’s super inventive both visually and in concept. The dynamic of two Barry Allen’s is crazy well done.
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) April 26, 2023
Emotions hit me intensely hard, solid surprises, and it got me wanting to watch again and really eager to see how they follow it. Well done. pic.twitter.com/7QqiHVNAJy
Yup. #TheFlash is as good as rumored. It’s Back to the Future meets Spider-Man: No Way Home with all the humor & heart of the former and action and surprises of the latter. If anything, it might be a tad too ambitious but it’s also just incredibly satisfying, heartwarming & fun. pic.twitter.com/Yysb9mjiAm
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 26, 2023
#TheFlash 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.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) April 26, 2023
WB didn’t show the after the credits scenes. pic.twitter.com/J8KsdrKVwz
i don’t even know where to begin dude
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) April 26, 2023
This will be one of those superhero movies that we watch over and over and over.
— Chris E. Hayner (@ChrisHayner) April 26, 2023
THE FLASH: First hr is pretty fantastic. Strikes the perfect tone. Ezra is great. Heroic. Funny. Emotional. The last hr is MOSTLY terrible. Just an utter mess that’ll leave you asking, “what the HELL is going on?” Fan service & DC villain problem strike again. Mixed bag overall.
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) April 26, 2023
Just scanned initial reactions. Embarrassing. I’m embarrassed for my profession. Not even a whiff of criticism. A bunch of easy lays, I tell ya. There are only a handful of critical voices you can trust these days. It’s sad. And yes, I know this tweet is going to get me killed…
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) April 26, 2023
THE BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE I’VE EVER SEEN! – David Zaslav*
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) April 26, 2023
*has not seen The Crow, Logan, Kick-Ass, or most superhero movies
