When I was a kid, my favorite DC Comics super-hero was The Flash. Most of the stories turned on some scientific principle (The Flash’s secret identity is Barry Allen, a chemist). Over the years, The Flash Has morphed into a cranky super-hero. In the Justice League video series, The Flash was the character most likeLY to talk trash to his fellow super-heroes or the super-villains. But The Flash is more subdued in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox as he tries to change the Past by going back in Time to prevent the violent murder of his mother. Good Intentions lead to complications as you veterans of Time Travel stories all know. I was surprised at the mature story-telling in this movie. It was serious and the body-count is high. If you’re a fan of DC Comics and The Flash in particular, you’ll really like this movie. GRADE: A-
Anything with the word paradox invariably gets my attention, like ‘locked room’ in mysteries – utterly Pavlovian! Thanks George – been a long time since I saw this kind of animation but this just might do it.
I like time travel and I liked THE AVENGERS last summer. But IRON MAN 3 has put me off of superhero movies for a while.
Sergio, this animated feature was surprisingly sophisticated and well worth seeking out.
Patti, your grandson might enjoy this in a few years, but don’t let him watch it NOW!
I like the Flash comics written by Jeff Johns, but this movie doesn’t seem like something I’d enjoy. The DC animated movies seem overly dramatic, though I sometimes enjoy the Batman ones.
Rick, I’ve been a fan of THE AVENGERS animated features and some of the DC cartoons. This one is entertaining and compelling.