After a quick yet poor box office run, The Flash movie has landed on streaming and fans and detractors of the DC film are already split up over particular sequences – like Batfleck’s “candid” moment with Wonder Woman being dubbed as Josstice League’s interpretation of Batman by Snyderverse stans. Whereas supporters of Andy Muschietti‘s DCEU film were not short of praises over the execution of Michael Keaton‘s Dark Knight fight scenes.
The Flash movie fans are convinced Andy Muschietti is the befitting choice of filmmaker to direct DC Studios’ Brave and the Bold. As of July 18, Warner Bros. has released The Flash via digital retail platforms – so audiences have been tuning in on the feature whilst also sharing their most loved sequences and moments that did not strike a chord.
Going by social media reactions – it is clear the DC Film fandom is divided over nit-picked moments such as Batfleck’s gushing smile while interacting with Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot). “My ego is far too big to say thank you to someone,” says Batman as he realizes his fist is entangled in the Lasso of Truth along with Alberto Falcone.
“I developed this all-powerful persona to compensate for my childhood trauma,” he adds and continues to mumble more of his inner thoughts and leads to awkward silence. For Snyderverse fans, the scene feels “like Josstice League batman than ZSJL batman,” as noted by @wetwalrus31. Though supporters of the movie found it rather humorous as a light-hearted exchange between the Justice League members. It should also be noted Ben Affleck considers this exchange as the “It’s my best s–t I have done as Batman!”
ik its canonically not, but this seems more like josstice league batman than zsjl batman pic.twitter.com/4hCqT3HKlu
— kylelayseggs (@wetwalrus31) July 17, 2023
The fact they they REPEATED that gag from Josstice league. Amazed at WBs inability to learn from their mistakes. They just double down. Insanity https://t.co/pUFsQ4o7cf
— Nick (@ItsJustN1ck) July 18, 2023
Find it absolutely fascinating how WB decide to reuse a joke from Whedon’s Justice League lol https://t.co/w0VLMG0KRi
— Sleep Deprived Jerry Chen🤨🦜broken again (@jerryasleep) July 17, 2023
If anyone is sharing #TheFlash HD thank you for sharing. Because it’s good point, why are actors and Writers are protesting because like @wbd and @Disney can replace and do this and use AI. Using likeness but not paying the person well. Even without insurance pic.twitter.com/eDFEmjJ4ZO
— Jacob #RESTORETHESNYDERVERSE (@SHOGUN4WEREWOLF) July 17, 2023
What largely bothered me in #theflash: whenever they’d deepfake Ezra onto Ed KingsleyWade its never almost never polished. I like the movie in general & I can excuse Andy’s “choice” to make the chronobowl look artificial but this? It’s pretty bad anywhere they mimic human faces pic.twitter.com/W9vb6SHgAK
— ⨂ X – artist, RangerWiki/The BL Wiki/Justice PH (@x_pacaud) July 18, 2023
Pointless cameos ever in the history of film making pic.twitter.com/pXnNytpf2G
— GHOST-2099 Ω REBEL MOON🌒 (@Ghost_20999) July 17, 2023
This whole scene is just so terrible. From start to finish. Terrible.
The suits. The lasso jokes with Batman. The sex joke with Flash. Batman throwing a batarang at the baddie running away. The cinematography being super bland.
It's like we're back in the 90s or something. https://t.co/k7RmkMxWgj— Stanley Ipkiss (@restoreZSJL) July 17, 2023
Does the Lasso Of Truth compel you to tell the truth or just spout random shit until you are free? Because i never seen it act like this other than this and Josstice League. https://t.co/HRpVfLtWMf
— vishanti gone (@OwnerOfVishanti) July 17, 2023
Flash’s final shot was his tooth falling out and ww’s final scene was a cringe josstice league type scene that is crazy https://t.co/iF6U3DB2i4
— J.Y18 (@Superherotalk18) July 17, 2023
It’s crazy how the first scene feels like it’s from Josstice League while the other feels like it’s from ZSJL
This is what I mean by this movie just feeling like a hybrid of both cuts in terms of continuity pic.twitter.com/ubPqecJHDH
— Terrance Fletcher (@ShazBoi03) July 17, 2023
Unpopular opinion time: #Batfleck's suit doesn't look that bad in #TheFlash movie, and the lasso scene isn't nearly as bad as the one in Josstice League.
With that said, I would've just gone with the BvS or Tactical Batsuits in blue, and they could've just cut the lasso bit. pic.twitter.com/OqVasz99JJ— claytalian (@claytalian) July 18, 2023
To some, The Flash movie experience was a hybrid of both Josstice League and ZSJL, as one user @ShazBoi03 noted with stills of Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight from the Bridge sequence showcasing a smiling Batman and a grim Bruce Wayne from his last scene with Barry (Ezra Miller), much in line with Batman v Superman.
Similarly, Nicolas Cage‘s Superman cameo received divided responses with one side finding it to be an amazing experience while others were busy pin-pointing their issues over the jarring CGI. It appears the screencap of Nic’s Superman appearance shared during its release week was heavily edited to portray it in an even poorer state. Nonetheless, audiences are split over the cameo galore, especially over the ethical decision to recreate Christopher Reeve through CGI.
Speaking of VFX, some were disappointed Henry Cavill‘s Superman last appearance in the DC Extended Universe was recreated through computer-generated imagery. It also brought up the conversation around A.I. and an actor’s likeness being used by Hollywood.
Meanwhile, Batfleck fans are torn up from witnessing the behind-the-scenes images of Ben Affleck’s Batman without the cowl. It seems to be a deleted scene with many speculating it could be the post-credits scene which would have shown Batman lost in the timeline – a consequence of Barry messing with the timeline. The sequence was reportedly scrapped after James Gunn took over the DCU franchise.
Where to stream The Flash movie available for rent and purchase on digital
While nothing can take away The Flash’s acclaimed critical response as well as the praises it received from a section of DCU fandom – the movie will sadly be remembered for its abysmal box office run, particularly its domestic earnings which stand below Green Lantern as of this writing.
Upon rewatching #TheFlashMovie , Michael Keaton's Batman gives me so much hope that we no longer have to watch realistic versions batman no more.
His actions scenes were so incredible, like they were from the comics and I cannot wait for Brave and the Bold pic.twitter.com/7dElNWIhzT
— Kaldur 🌈 (@Aqualad245) July 18, 2023
– The Flash is filled with emotion and heart
– Barry letting his mom go made me cry
– There was a satisfying payoff with Barry freeing his dad
– Ben Affleck was the best he has ever been
– Sasha ruled as Supergirl
– Keaton was incredible
– Ezra was outstanding
– The Fan Service https://t.co/8sots1VpuJ— The Moonlight Warrior 🌙 (@BlackMajikMan90) July 18, 2023
The best cameo in The Flash! pic.twitter.com/8PBn8INSb5
— When Batmen Fly (@whenbatmenfly) July 17, 2023
Gonna get a lot of shit for this but idc #TheFlash has become one of my favorite CBMs ever..i love it so much pic.twitter.com/434yJS1V4E
— sabrina 🦇 (@nightwaynes) July 17, 2023
Bro this fight scene gave of Justice League Unlimited vibes #TheFlashMovie pic.twitter.com/sdyKYFXLE6
— Mike Johnson 🍥 (@therealmikeent1) July 18, 2023
Yeah there's a BUNCH of stuff that sucks in #TheFlash but ONE thing you can't say about it is Muschetti didn't acquit himself as a guy to handle a superhero flick or #Batman particularly. All this stuff looked fine. The NARRATIVE is abominable, but the technique is slick. https://t.co/PfDcGT41Nl
— Bob Chipman 😁 bobchipman.bsky.social (@the_moviebob) July 18, 2023
Most emotionally impactful scene in entire DCEU. This scene broke me #TheFlash Ezra killed it with his acting chops and you can’t take that from him. pic.twitter.com/nLNLq0KNyD
— Unbiased DC Fan (@DCStannn) July 18, 2023
Rewatched #TheFlash in HD
Still peak fr ⚡⚡⚡ pic.twitter.com/frazRZ17jL
— Pｪssmaker #BlueBeetleBattalion (@Massive_Peace) July 17, 2023
The way Batman chased Falcone’s henchmen down Gotham City will forever be LEGENDARY.#TheFlash pic.twitter.com/Ge6hEQaB9f
— Jordan Jones (@jordnjnes) July 17, 2023
The Batman scenes in #TheFlash were totally bonkers. Glad we could see a Batman use all those gadgets finally pic.twitter.com/0uMXMy7ACx
— Unbiased DC Fan (@DCStannn) July 17, 2023
Damn this is so fricken cool! How can anyone not love this! Great Batman stuff here. #TheFlash #TheFlashFilm
— Joshua (@jjohnswriter) July 17, 2023
I don't care, this scene was amazing! #SupermanLives#TheFlash pic.twitter.com/x2vgEahBFm
— Chris Wong-Swenson⚡ (@pingpongflix) July 17, 2023
Idc what others say, this is the best Batman action scene in a movie #TheFlash pic.twitter.com/ze9FUGgAH8
— TSSPMFan🦅 (@VigiFangirl) July 17, 2023
Nic Cage looks way better here than those fucking camrips pic.twitter.com/A0GzqoD3wM
— Moaz (@DarkMassacre26) July 17, 2023
I love this movie. The ghost of their mother is right there. Same man with two different lives. One fighting to fix what little he can, and the other will lose himself for decades fixing the impossible. #TheFlash #TheFlashFilm
— Joshua (@jjohnswriter) July 18, 2023
For those yet to experience The Flash on streaming – the DC film is available for rent at $19.99 and $24.99 for purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV+. This edition also includes bonus materials like the deleted scene featuring Young Barry coming across Supergirl’s spaceship and finding her suit. Additionally, a 2-film collection bundle with 1989’s Batman is also on sale on Vudu for $29.99.
The physical medium with Blu-ray edition and 4K Ultra HD will be available in stores from August 29. It is unclear when The Flash movie will be available to stream through traditional subscription models on streaming platforms like WBD’s very own Max (previously known as HBO Max).
