The Flash

"Worlds collide."

2023 2h 24m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 5,305

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Synopsis

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When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

“Worlds collide.”

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Cast

Ezra Miller
Barry Allen / The Flash
Sasha Calle
Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
Michael Keaton
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Michael Shannon
General Zod
Ron Livingston
Henry Allen
Maribel Verdú
Nora Allen
Kiersey Clemons
Iris West
Antje Traue
Faora-Ul

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andy Muschietti
Writers: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Joby Harold
Languages: English, Spanish, Russian
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Budget of $220M — blockbuster tier. Only ~1% of films ever made reach this.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Spanish, Russian.

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4 / 8

CAST

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204+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andy Muschietti, shot by Henry Braham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Benjamin Wallfisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jason Ballantine shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Ezra Miller and Sasha Calle and Michael Keaton carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Andy Muschietti directs. Henry Braham behind the camera. Benjamin Wallfisch scores. Jason Ballantine cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish, Russian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Budget of $220M — blockbuster tier. Only ~1% of films ever made reach this.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Spanish, Russian.
4204+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
5Directed by Andy Muschietti, shot by Henry Braham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Benjamin Wallfisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Jason Ballantine shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Ezra Miller and Sasha Calle and Michael Keaton carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Worlds collide.".
10IMDB entry: tt0439572 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 15 themes, including "secret identity", "superhero", "time travel", "based on comic".

The technical file

Cinematography: Henry Braham
Original score: Benjamin Wallfisch
Editing: Jason Ballantine
Production design: Paul D. Austerberry
Costume design: Alexandra Byrne
Makeup / hair: Carmel Jackson
VFX supervisor: Leonardo Costa
Sound: Brandon Jones
Stunt coordinator: Eunice Huthart
Runtime: 144 min · 2h 24m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.78:1 (16:9)
Status: Released
Budget: $220,000,000
Box office: $271,333,313
Return: 123% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Flash (2023)

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The Movie Mob2023-06-02
★ 7/10
The Flash uses the vast catalog of DC history to create an experience that celebrates the past films, highlights the good of the current DC movies, and opens the door for the future. The Flash reaches a high point on the roller coaster that is the inconsistent and directionless DC film universe. The story, the action, the laughs, and the cameos make The Flash a worthy cinematic debut for the Scarlet Speedster. The movie tone finds its influences more in the Marvel and Joss Whedon realm than the DC and Christopher Nolan universe, with humor overflowing in almost every scene of the movie. Despite the controversy, Miller’s Barry Allen is well done and entertaining, but the film is not great because of The Flash. It’s great because of all the outstanding fan service to long-time and committed DC fans. Ben Affleck’s Batman pummels thugs. Sasha Callie’s Supergirl unleashes her rage on evildoers. But the best part? Michael Keaton’s return to the cowl. His delight to once again portray the Caped Crusader is obvious, and that infectious joy makes the crowd eat up every scene he is in. The other DC cameos inspired plenty of applause from the theater and, I’m sure, will be entertaining for fans. Despite the nonstop humor in the film, Andy Muschietti creates some very emotional and moving moments that help give The Flash a more potent and satisfying ending. While it’s great, it is not a perfect film. The humor gets excessive in some places, and some of the character arcs end more abruptly than I would have liked, but The Flash is a fun, fresh, and entertaining superhero film that superhero fans can celebrate!
Chris Sawin2023-06-09
★ 3/10
The main story of The Flash regarding time travel and how it all plays out is solid even if everyone, including the audience, knows it’s the dumbest thing in the world to do. But the film is overwhelmingly goofy and the jokes never land properly. The film is special effects heavy and yet most shots involving an adequate amount of CGI are abysmal. Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton look like they’re having fun, but Ezra Miller is obnoxious as the focal point of the film. There’s no sincerity in his performance even when it seems like he’s being genuine. The Flash is a superhero film that prioritizes silliness with a cheese factor of gargantuan proportions, but no actual entertainment values whatsoever. Full review: https://bit.ly/hsalfeht
Manuel São Bento2023-06-14
★ 7/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-andy-muschiettis-the-flash-movie-is-a-fun-love-letter-to-dc/ "The Flash contains excellent performances - Sasha Calle as Supergirl is mesmerizing - truly epic "super-speed" sequences, and countless moments of surprising humor. The interesting, profound parallels between Barry Allen's arcs, the emotional moral dilemmas about life's scars, and the return of Danny Elfman's iconic Batman theme are some of the aspects that make this blockbuster a very satisfying, nostalgic viewing with more heart than meets the eye, despite not being able to escape the predictability of its narrative formulas. Too bad that the visual effects are so inconsistent, and that the dependency on dreadful deepfakes is such a negatively impactful distraction. That said, it's one of the best movies from the nearly-extinguished DCEU." Rating: B+