The Flash
2023 · United States · 144 min
- Director
- Andy Muschietti
- Screenplay
- Christina Hodson
- Producer
- Barbara Muschietti
- Music
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Cinematography
- Henry Braham
- Editing
- Paul Machliss
- Production company
- Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios
- Based on
- Flash
Cast
What it is about
Barry Allen, a forensic investigator in Central City and a member of the Justice League, lives caught between the weight of his family past and his life as a speedster. A court case affecting his father, Henry, leads him to wonder whether time can be corrected. Determined to travel back and prevent a tragedy, he discovers that his actions carry unforeseen consequences, forcing him to confront versions of himself and of other heroes. The film blends family drama with the action and humor typical of superhero stories and time-travel tales.
How it was made
The project had a long history. Development began in the late 1980s, passed through many writers and directors, and only moved forward decisively once it joined the DC Extended Universe with Ezra Miller in the lead. Andy Muschietti and Christina Hodson came on board in 2019, and pre-production started in January 2020. The film draws on the Flashpoint comic storyline and brings back Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck in their earlier Batman portrayals. Shooting ran from April to October 2021 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and on locations across the United Kingdom. The ending was reworked several times during post-production as the studio's broader plans shifted.
Reception and legacy
The Flash premiered in the United States on June 16, 2023, after several delays caused by director changes, the pandemic and controversies surrounding Miller. Critics were divided: they praised its humor, action sequences and performances, while the third act and the visual effects drew criticism. At the box office it was a disappointment, grossing about 271 million dollars worldwide against a budget of roughly 200 to 220 million. Its reception is also often linked to the end of the DCEU and DC's reboot under DC Universe.
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Trivia
A pioneering Supergirl
Sasha Calle is the first Latina actress to play Supergirl, and this film marked her big-screen debut.
A stunt double for two Barrys
Ed Wade, Ezra Miller's acting double, physically plays both versions of Barry in scenes where they interact.
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