Released in August, Blue Beetle was arguably the most anticipated film for the most prominent reason. Fans were excited about it because he was the first Latino superhero ever to come to the big screen.
The film is based on Jaime Reyes when an alien scarab picks to be its host. This gives him a powerful suit of armor and transforms him into the superhero Blue Beetle.
Although the movie Blue Beetle did not receive favorable reactions from DC fans. But the recent heartfelt message of Xolo Maridueña has divided the audience. This means that the film elicited mixed opinions among viewers.
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Blue Beetle‘s DC Debut Falls Flat with Disappointed Fans
Blue Beetle is a simple superhero movie that has received positive reviews but struggled at the box office. It earned $128 million worldwide against a $104 million budget. Though it’s not as bad as Shazam! or The Flash, it reflects the continuing DC’s recent box office challenges.
On X (formerly Twitter), a user posted on Sunday, “Blue Beetle is peak DC. I don’t care what y’ll say,” to which another user replied:
“It was mid and quite woke. Plus the director blamed racism just because so many people didn’t give enough screen time of the dead. However it was only good adaptation because the comics looked a bit off compared to this, Overall, its garbage for me, sorry.”
It was mid and quite woke. Plus the director blamed racism just because so many people didn't give enough screen time of the dead. However it was only good adaptation because the comics looked a bit off compared to this, Overall, its garbage for me, sorry.
— Twitchy Tanooki (@TwitchGlitch_yt) November 12, 2023
Some fans supported the user’s comment, which indicates mixed opinions on the DC film. Various reasons might explain why some fans disliked the movie. But there are also others who appreciate it.
The film premiered during the Hollywood strikes which left the actors unable to promote the film or share any thoughts on reactions from fans. But now the strike is over, Maridueña finally talked about the superhero movie that’s been a milestone for the Latino community.
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Xolo Maridueña’s Heartfelt Message Loved by Fans, But Divides the Audience
Recently, fans appreciated the heartfelt message of Xolo Maridueña that he posted on Instagram. The 22-year-old expressed deep gratitude for Blue Beetle. He shared the profound experience of bringing the character to life and thanked supporters for embracing the film.
Maridueña accompanied the post with behind-the-scenes photos of himself and the cast of Blue Beetle.
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So many fans liked the post and showered their lovely comments on it.
A fan commented, “Bro, you know how much I love this film. The story, the action, the comedy, the pure heart and soul you all put in… It was simply perfection. So glad I can post my pics!”
Another wrote, “You killed it. As Jaime’s co-creator, and I think I can speak for all three of us (including Keith RIP), very proud to have you in this role. It’s like you stepped out of our comic. You wear it so well, and I’m looking forward to seeing you in this role for years to come.”
While the third remarked, “Loved the film, watched it several times. Amazing work by all.”
Audiences have mixed reviews when it comes to Blue Beetle. This means that the reception of the movie among audiences is varied — with some viewers expressing positive reviews while others have a mixed perspective.
