It's hard to escape the feeling that it's all a bit pointless in the grand scheme of things. The hope is that this is just the beginning for Calle in the DC universe, but right now, it's unclear what any of these characters' futures hold once James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC era starts.Īnd that's a feeling that's felt throughout The Flash, especially when it opens with what's effectively a mini Justice League movie. Sasha Calle's Supergirl doesn't end up as successful as Batman as she's given relatively little to do. There are other cameos and surprises for DC fans that don't work quite as well, with one in particular that could be considered cheap at best, distasteful at worst. Of all the fan-service elements of The Flash, it's the Batman elements and throwbacks that work best.

Unfortunately, this just lands him in a different timeline where his parents are alive, there's another Barry in town and General Zod (Michael Shannon) has returned.

How is Keaton back you may ask? The Flash sees Barry Allen attempt to save his mother by travelling back in time and changing his future. As a result, Warner Bros pivoted the marketing to focus on the much-anticipated return of Michael Keaton's Batman, as well as the debut of Sasha Calle's Supergirl.

The reality is that was never going to happen with The Flash. For some, The Flash shouldn't have been released, especially given Warner Bros were happy to ditch Batgirl (unreleasable apparently, but could it be really have been worse than Shazam! Fury of the Gods?). Miller has largely stayed out of the spotlight since they announced they were seeking treatment for 'complex mental health issues' last summer. Miller has been at the centre of a series of controversies during The Flash's slow journey to the big screen, and they haven't done any press for the release. Whether the positive first reactions lead to a bumper box-office debut remains to be seen, especially as some DC fans have said they'll skip the movie due to Ezra Miller's presence in the lead role.

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