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DC’s ‘Flash’ Ends On HBO Max With Another Bombastic Failure

1 years ago By Movies Desk

Darlings, grab your popcorn! ‘The Flash,’ DC’s much-anticipated superhero flick, just sped into its HBO Max denouement faster than you can say “breakup on Twitter.” We’re talking breaking news, honey, and not the kind you want to wake up to. It was supposed to be DC’s shining moment, but instead, it was more of a flicker than a flash. Here’s why The Flash is a perfect case study in what’s been going awry in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Why The Flash and the DCEU Are Like a Badly Planned Dinner Party

Now, we know the DCEU has been playing catch-up to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for eons. Imagine going head to head with Beyoncé at karaoke night — ambitious, to say the least! The Flash, despite live streaming all sorts of hype, has proven itself the “Cats” of superhero movies. It couldn’t decide whether it was an origin story, a Batman cameo-fest, or the introduction of Supergirl. It’s like serving sushi, spaghetti, and hot dogs at a dinner party and hoping everyone’s happy.

Unfulfilled Promises: The DCEU’s Tone-deaf Symphony

A little gossip: Remember when ‘Man of Steel’ debuted in 2013? It was darker than my eyeliner on a Friday night. But just like that guy who can’t stick to one dating profile, the DCEU never knew what it wanted to be. From the zaniness of ‘The Suicide Squad’ to the epic feels of ‘Wonder Woman,’ it was a smorgasbord of tones with no centerpiece. ‘The Flash’ suffered the same fate; a Jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none.

Too Much Hype, Too Little Delivery

Let’s talk rewards and quests. The Flash was hyped as the next ‘Dark Knight,’ thanks to accolades from James Gunn and even a thumbs-up from Tom Cruise and Stephen King. But we all know over-promising and under-delivering is how you lose friends (or viewers, in this case). It was a disastrous daily based article in the DCEU narrative, one that had already been riddled with inconsistencies and controversies (we’re side-eyeing you, Ezra Miller).

Conclusion: The Flash’s Fizzle is the DCEU’s Cautionary Tale

In an era teeming with new episodes, new seasons, and new series, ‘The Flash’ will be remembered as the film that had it all but knew not what to do with it. From production issues to controversies with its star, this film is the crystallization of the DCEU’s ongoing identity crisis. Is it the end of superhero movies? Not likely. But it is, perhaps, an end to the era of trying to be everything to everyone. For the DCEU, the stakes have never been higher.

There it is, love. All you need to know about the bombastic failure that is ‘The Flash.’ As we look forward to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DCU, one can only hope they’ve been taking notes. After all, in this cutthroat world of streaming and cinematic universes, there’s no room for another flop. We’re in the Endgame now.

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