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The Flash Movie Review: Delivers the goods, despite the odds
Review: Fans of The Flash have waited for his ‘Flashpoint Paradox’ storyline to play out on the big screen for many years. The critically acclaimed story kicked off many multiverse-based plots involving the DC roster of superheroes. While this film was initially intended to have the same impact, behind-the-scenes developments would change its trajectory more times than Barry Allen could have anticipated. Those situations affect the result, but director Andy Muschietti keeps the plot centred on an emotional arc that hits home.
Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) must work with his younger self as that version gets his powers. The actor convincingly portrays two different iterations of the character, both distinct in their mannerisms. Scenes with them are hilarious yet heartfelt, and overall, the film’s jokes land more often than not, even the absurd ones. This is grounded with well-balanced drama, especially with older Barry and his mother Nora (Maribel Verdú) anchoring the narrative as the chaos unfolds. Michael Keaton reprises his pivotal role as Bruce Wayne from the 1989 & 1992 films, which goes beyond fan service to contribute meaningfully. It’s also satisfying to see his Batman do things that weren’t possible for film technology back then. Sasha Calle pulls off the massive task of investing us in the new Kara Zor-El/ Supergirl.
Muschietti also lends a captivating view of the film’s action with camerawork that follows sequences to bring a vital sense of direction and scale. However, the weakest element in ‘The Flash’ is its seemingly slapdash CGI. Besides the scenes with the two Barrys, a crucial plot device requires extensive VFX, which looks amiss. It indicates the story undergoing multiple changes without much time to work on this critical element. Irrespective, the cloud-pleasing moments are aplenty for old and new fans.
The fate of these characters remains unknown as the studio embarks on a seemingly new path. If ‘The Flash’ is meant to bookend the DCEU of the past decade or so, it certainly delivers, thanks to Muschietti’s distinctive tone and execution.
A Manoj Bajpayee film sets the bar high with expectations of a power-packed performance. The expectation is even higher when it’s his 100th movie. While the stalwart does justice to his role, the story feels jaded.
‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is the story of sibling love and vengeance. Bajpayee plays a reformed Robin Hood, who comes out of ‘retirement’ to avenge the death of his brother. His backstory is something we have seen on screen multiple times – this Robin Hood holds the power to change lives in his village. He doesn’t even hesitate to kill people to protect the ones he cares about.
One might think it a remake of a south Indian film. The similarities are many.
A larger-than-life character single-handedly destroying an evil villain and his army of henchmen.
This one line sums up the entire movie, with the only saving grace being Bhaiyya Ji, Bajpayee himself. When his younger brother is killed by a ruthless politician’s son, it is up to Bhaiyya Ji to break the promise he made to his father and get back to business, to avenge the family’s loss.
The actors playing antagonists do hold their own. But the direction fails to impress, and the action scenes are run of the mill.
A few scenes will make you chuckle but those expecting an out-and-out mass entertainer will be disappointed.
A personal milestone always needs to be appreciated. While Bajpayee hits a century, his team ends up on the losing side with this revenge drama.
Published 24 May 2024, 23:28 IST
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