The Flash TV spot reveals a controversial scene with Sasha Calle's Supergirl, and in combination with other scenes, fans are worried about the visual effects of the upcoming DC film.
Reception around The Flash has been overwhelmingly positive, with DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn expressing that it is “one of the best superhero movies” he’s “ever seen.” Warner Bros. will premiere The Flash two months early at CinemaCon, showing confidence in the upcoming film. However, many fans are asking if the visual effects are far enough along for it to release in June, let alone an early screening.
A TV spot of The Flash revealed a new look at Supergirl in a series of quick flashes that would be hard for audiences to point out. Luckily, a fan uploaded the image, and it was later shared by The Flash Film News with edits to make the photo clearer. The current public discourse is less around Supergirl and more so around the VFX of the film. Many are pointing out the evident use of a green screen and the environment looking like a 3D model or a video game using Unreal Engine.
The Flash release date was changed multiple times throughout the production. Initially set to release in November 2022, the extra 8 months should have given Warner Bros. plenty of time to work on the VFX. However, judging by the latest trailer and TV spot, this may not have been enough. Even so, The Flash is still 4 months out from release, so the post-production team may still be able to sort out its various inconsistencies.
Between the possibility of Warner Bros. cancelling the film, various re-shoots, shifting release dates, and mental health issues surrounding Ezra Miller, as well as the film having to set up a reboot, The Flash has seen enough controversies for one film. The latest discourse surrounding the VFX is not good optics for Warner Bros. Discovery and DC studios when so much is riding on this movie.
The Flash will premiere in theaters on June 16, 2023.
Source: The Flash Film News