The Flash (2023) tells the story of Barry Allen, who uses his super-speed to travel back in time to prevent his mother’s murder. Despite his good intentions, Barry’s actions disrupt the timeline, creating an alternate reality where Earth faces catastrophic dangers. This new timeline lacks metahumans to protect it, leaving Barry to confront the consequences of his choices.
In this altered reality, Barry teams up with a younger version of himself and an older Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton’s Batman). Together, they seek the help of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, to combat General Zod, who has returned to invade Earth. However, Barry struggles to undo the damage he’s caused while facing personal dilemmas about family, loss, and heroism.
The movie combines thrilling action sequences with emotional depth, exploring themes of sacrifice and responsibility. Barry’s journey highlights his growth as he learns the painful truth about the consequences of manipulating time.
While the film received praise for its nostalgic callbacks and visual effects, it also faced criticism for its pacing and narrative complexity. Despite mixed reviews, The Flash remains a bold entry in the DC Extended Universe, celebrating its characters and multiverse storytelling.