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A mostly fun ride that could wrap up in a much shorter runtime if not for the almost-too convoluted time-travel/alternate universe aspects. If you’ve seen the trailers and read the “Flashpoint” story that inspired this, then this film is fairly predictable outside of some nuances. The movie has its humor but is shockingly over-the-top silly at times. The action is fine but relies too much on some shaky CG. (And that doesn’t count some of the design choices that lead to some wonkiness in certain scenes.) While the inclusion of the Michael Keaton Batman is pretty cool, it ultimately adds little to the story. The new Supergirl is intriguing but underused, as is General Zod, who is much more one-dimensional this time around. Luckily, Ezra Miller is solid in both the lead role and as the alternate Barry and he really nails the all the important moments that make up the film’s emotional core. There’s a post-credit scene, but it’s not really worth sticking around for it.
**1/2 out of *****