First Reactions to ‘The Flash’: Ezra Miller DCU Movie at CinemaCon

The first reactions to “The Flash” have arrived. It’s being hailed as one of the greatest superhero movies ever made — by new DC heads David Zaslav and even Tom Cruise — and now it’s one of the first public audiences to anoint it. that you watched it at CinemaCon.

The CinemaCon audience that saw “The Flash” at Caesar’s Palace Colosseum on Tuesday night literally screamed with excitement, and sections of the press seemed to lose their minds over some of the film’s late showings. The movie is a crowd-pleaser from start to finish, a multiverse and time-traveling movie like Spider-Man: No Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and even classics like Back to the Future. ” Whether or not this is the greatest superhero movie ever made will be debated when critics get to see it again, but for now let’s just say it played really, really well.

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DC via Warner Bros. presentation on Tuesday released the latest trailer for The Flash which hints at how prominent Michael Keaton’s return as Batman will be in the film, as will Sasha Calle’s Supergirl. And all those callbacks to iconic lines from the original “Batman” movies played just as well in the room as they did in the trailers.

“I loved it,” one executive told us as he exited the film. “Everything you could hope for and more.” And many other things where this came from. Below are some reactions to the film from the CinemaCon press.

Ezra Miller reprises his role as the titular superhero in Warner Bros. Discovery’s DCU installment. The film’s CinemaCon screening drew early reactions on social media, with critics weighing in on the long-delayed theatrical release, now controversial for its star.

The first footage of “The Flash” debuted in October 2021 as part of the DC FanDome event. Since then, Miller, the protagonist, has been at the center of several controversies, including allegations of crimes and accusations of grooming minors. The actor, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, released a statement pledging his commitment to mental health treatment.

“The Flash” has been touted as a key element of the expanding and changing DCU under new co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.

“It’s a very emotional film. You’re going to experience every emotion,” Zaslav said at the Warner Bros. Discovery 2023 CinemaCon presentation. “For me, this is the best superhero movie I’ve ever seen.”

The film, directed by Andy Muschietti (“It”) from a screenplay by Christina Hodson (“Birds of Prey”), follows Miller’s Barry Allen as he travels back in time to stop his mother’s murder, with unintended consequences. “The Flash” was originally slated for release in November 2022, but was pushed back to June 16, 2023.

Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton reprise their roles as Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, in alternate universes. Sasha Calle plays Kryptonian Supergirl, and Kiersey Clemons plays journalist Iris West, Barry’s love interest.

Check out the first reactions to “The Flash” below.

Yeah. #The flash as good as rumours. It’s Back to the Future meets Spider-Man: No Way Home, with the humor and heart of the former and the action and surprises of the latter. If anything, it might be a little too ambitious, but it’s also incredibly satisfying, heartwarming, and fun. pic.twitter.com/Yysb9mjiAm

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 26, 2023

I absolutely loved it #The flash. You feel confident and breezy and emotional. The performances are everywhere. The effects are exciting… but the SURPRISES. Oh, the surprises. At one point I had both hands in the air screaming YAYYYY ⚡️ I really hope I can avoid spoilers.

– Grae Drake (@graedrake) April 26, 2023

Nostalgic. FUNNY. With lots of heart and two outstanding performances from Ezra Miller. I honestly can’t believe it #The flash actually exists. It’s magical. He presses every button. I will watch it 1000 times. pic.twitter.com/hhT6dXz6PO

– Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell) April 26, 2023

I was just looking #The flash at CinemaCon. It has some things you won’t believe and shows a lot more of Barry Allen’s powers. It’s truly one of DC’s best and fits perfectly as a bridge story between the old and new DCEU franchises. It’s also the funniest DC movie ever. pic.twitter.com/uDepMKVVG1

— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) April 26, 2023

BELIEVE THE HYPE! Except for Christopher Nolan movies, #TheFlashMovie the BIGGEST DC movie of the last 30 years, in the same conversation as SUPERMAN 78 and BATMAN 89. The movie breaks an incredible new path in superhero cinema and honors the DC history of the past years. #The flash pic.twitter.com/zGkhpfjlsl

– Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) April 26, 2023

#The flash fantastic. I know Ezra Miller has made a lot of mistakes, but they are very good in this movie. I loved Keaton, the action, the humor and the emotion. Andy Muschietti has created something special. Thumbs up.

WB didn’t show the post-credits scenes. pic.twitter.com/J8KsdrKVwz

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) April 26, 2023

The Flash is one of the best superhero movies of all time. No joke, The Flash is the ultimate cinematic experience because it has a little bit of everything! Action, emotions, heart, humor and lots of nostalgia. Ezra Miller is phenomenal as double Barry Allens. Michael… pic.twitter.com/F7SHA30vZM

— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) April 26, 2023

He caught an unfinished cut #The flash and he dug quite a lot! Especially as the narrative challenges Barry to face who he is, who he could have become, and how the people in their lives (or not) affect you.

It’s a successful blend of heartfelt adulting… pic.twitter.com/CB7mTDEZXC

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) April 26, 2023

Yes, #The flash legit great! It offers exciting, fun and creative moments that I haven’t seen in a million superhero movies. The Warner Bros. logo at the top made me smile, and I even dug up stuff inspired by movies I didn’t like. pic.twitter.com/B5vFyFBBcl

– Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) April 26, 2023

DCs #The flash GIANT! Forget DC, it’s undoubtedly one of the best superhero movies ever made. An eternal one. Resourceful storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO much detail. I’m in tears at the end. Everything you want from a superhero movie and more pic.twitter.com/xYSn0zuXMm

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 26, 2023

#The flash It was INCREDIBLE. Full of heroes, heart, humor and HOPE. I cried SEVERAL times. Wow. I can’t believe what I saw on the big screen. Everyone is in for a treat!!! #CinemaCon #CinemaCon2023 🦇💜 pic.twitter.com/ex35sKGZPm

– Taylor Gonzales (@50shadesoftayyy) April 26, 2023

cursed #The flash this is good! Super inventive both visually and conceptually. The dynamic of the two Barry Allens was insanely well done.

The emotions hit me hard, there are some serious surprises, and it made me want to watch it again and I was very curious to see how it would be followed up. Nice work. pic.twitter.com/7QqiHVNAJy

— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) April 26, 2023

#The flash very good, especially with how oversaturated we are with multiverse stories.

It’s a really savvy, glamorous take on Flashpoint that effectively evokes nostalgia rather than weaponry. Some really delightful scenery too! pic.twitter.com/0GXZhW6vQi

— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) April 26, 2023

#The flash it’s really not the best superhero movie ever made, so let’s get that out of the way, but it’s an amazing DC movie with a lot of emotion and a lot of surprises #CinemaCon pic.twitter.com/gVM7orXPdj

– Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) April 26, 2023

this is truly one of the best superhero movies ever. believe the hype. My God. #The flash

— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) April 26, 2023

Guys. I have to say here that this is not hype. FLASH destroys expectations and mends all bridges at the same time. Lightning in a bottle. And as great as Keaton is… Ezra is even better.

— Exhibitor Relations Co. (@ERCboxoffice) April 26, 2023

Additional reporting by Tony Maglio.

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