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Messing With The Timelines: Is The Flash Film Still Necessary?

One of the biggest talking points of the DCEU has been the inclusion of the Flash. Many fans were outraged that Grant Gustin wasn't given a chance to reprise his role on the big screen, while others bemoaned the costume choice for Ezra Miller's Injustice-inspired Scarlet Speedster. It's turned into a bit of a 'Twar,' with various fans coming to the defense of both actors and boldly declaring who's really the true Flash.

Flashpoint Needs To Be Avoided

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Batman Flashpoint

Yes, you read that right. Mark my words: if the DCEU attempts the original Flashpoint storyline, it’ll be the nail in the coffin of the cinematic universe. If the average viewer is already confused by teasers of the event in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, it can only spell doom for a full-blown alternate universe. Honestly, try to explain this complex concept to someone who doesn’t read comic books and note their expression.

A version of the storyline was already done in The Flash TV series and received mixed receptions. Since the character is crucial to this arc, the chances are good it’ll be instigated in his solo film. If so, do we really want to remember the Flash as being the one that killed the DCEU? Dammit, Barry, just stop messing with the timelines already.

The Daredevil Effect

While 2003’s Daredevil gets more stick than it should, it’s fair to say the current live-action series on Netflix is superior in every way. The film tried to cram as much as possible into its running time, whereas the series took its time in building the characters. Naturally, that’s the benefit of TV over film, but is it maybe because the character is better suited for one medium over the other?

This is the same question I ask of the Flash. There are just too many stories to tell. From his origin, to his never-ending battle with Reverse-Flash, to his constant screwing-up of the timeline… And we haven’t even mentioned his relationships with Iris West and Kid Flash yet. Considering Barry’s unlikely to get more than one headlining film at this point, a single outing won’t truly encapsulate or capture the character’s real essence. All signs point to it being mediocre at best, and that’s not how this beloved DC icon should be remembered in his first solo outing.

Put it this way, if I had to give you a choice between a Flash film and another season of the show, which would you choose? Let’s face it: some characters are better suited for TV, and the Scarlet Speedster is a primary example of this.

Tell us, are you looking forward to seeing the Flash on the big screen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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