The Nerd Social

We do a spoiler-free review and discussion of The Flash, directed by Andy Muschietti, screenplay by Christina Hodson, and screen story by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, and Joby Harold.

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Spoiler-Free Summary (Logline):

Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film. Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian... albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

00:00 Introduction 01:03 Spoiler Free Logline 01:59 Colin's Take 03:17 Nathan's Take 09:04 Discussion 13:00 Colin's Rating 13:30 Nathan's Rating 15:09 DCEU Ranking

Our Rating System: 1 "Dumpster fire.”

• A waste of time that might make you so depressed you don't want to talk to anyone. 2 "Drunk Watch."
• A film only suitable for inebriated viewing with friends. 3 "Hate Watch."
• A film that annoys you so much you must complain on a group chat to friends. 4 "Couch Co-op."
• A film that's perfect for a casual lazy night on the couch with your best friend. 5 "Game Night."
• A film that's perfect for a fun night in with a group of friends if you have other activities planned. 6 "Date Night."
• A film that won’t ruin a special evening with your significant other but you won’t revisit. 7 "Dinner Party."
• A film worth watching and dissecting with friends at home over good food and good wine. 8 "Road Trip."
• A film that's so good that it's worth a road trip with friends to the theaters to enjoy. 9 "Movie Marathon."
• A film that's so exceptional friends will theater-hop with you to see it multiple times. 10 "Theater Rental."
• Invite the neighborhood! A film that transcends its medium and becomes a must-see event.

*Cast * Ezra Miller as Barry Allen/Flash and Barry Allen/The Flash * Ian Loh as young Barry Allen * Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl * Michael Shannon as General Dru-Zod * Ron Livingston as Henry Allen and Henry Allen * Maribel Verdú as Nora Allen and Nora Allen * Kiersey Clemons as Iris West * Antje Traue as Faora-Ul * Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman * Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman * Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth * Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Patty Spivot * Rudy Mancuso as Albert Desmond * Sanjeev Bhaskar as David Singh