Ever since the production of Ezra Miller’s 2023 installment The Flash, the DC movie has been plagued with controversies and intense scrutiny, over the actor’s criminal charges. Thereafter, things only aggravated after the film hit the silver screen and disappointed fans with an abysmal narrative and inaccurate interpretation of characters.
From Barry Allen’s whiny, odd depiction to criticisms surrounding the film’s storyline, The Flash faced intense backlash following its release. But surprisingly, nothing upset fans more than the demoralizing interpretation of Ben Affleck’s Batman, in the movie. Even after a year, fans express their discontent with one particular scene involving the Caped Crusader and Wonder Woman.
Fans are Still Upset with the Batman and Wonder Woman Scene from The Flash
In the realm of the superhero genre, few franchises evoke as much passion and scrutiny as DC Comics adaptations. But in recent years, perhaps none of the films under the DC banner witnessed as much criticism and backlash as Ezra Miller‘s 2023 project The Flash. From storyline to character depiction, every aspect of Miller’s movie got slammed by audiences, following its premiere.
So much so, that even after a year, when one scene from The Flash hit social media, fans couldn’t contain their rage. This contentious moment occurs when Ben Affleck’s Batman comes under the influence of Wonder Woman’s (Gal Gadot) Lasso of Truth and shockingly admits to having a high ego. The segment thus sparked significant debate and disappointment among fans of the Caped Crusader.
“They crowned Batman… the comic-accurate Batman would just remain unfazed.”
“If it was the comics, Batman would stay unfazed.”
“Nah this ain’t Batman.”
“They actually made Batman a joke in this scene. I hate what they did.”
“Worst Batman scene I have ever watched…”
Expressing their disappointment with the scene on Instagram comment section, fans blasted Ezra Miller’s movie for swaying from the traditional depiction of Batman as mentioned in the comics. While book adaptations often take creative liberties, this particular interpretation of Batman in The Flash seemed to strip him of his authentic stoic and self-assured demeanor and offer him a clown-like persona.
Ezra Miller’s Film Sparked Questions About Its Fidelity to Batman from DC Comics
Although Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth compels its wearer to speak only the truth, stripping away any facade or pretense, the dialogue and attitude depicted by Ben Affleck‘s Batman in The Flash was a bit too much. The movie saw Batman confessing a character flaw, under the influence of the mystical rope, that many fans believe undermines the Dark Knight’s established traits.
Despite Batman being portrayed as a brooding and confident figure, defined by his unwavering determination and moral integrity for decades, the humorous take added to the character in Ezra Miller’s movie left the DC enthusiasts feeling disillusioned.
Critics thus questioned the film’s loyalty to the comics, since Batman’s admission of a “high ego” diminished his mystique and undermined the careful balance of vulnerability and strength that defines his dark persona.
From Michael Keaton’s iconic Batman to Christian Bale‘s gritty interpretation, the Caped Crusader’s essence as a solitary figure struggling with moral dilemmas and personal demons has remained consistent despite adaptations. But after The Flash added a comedic tone that diverged significantly from Batman’s established persona, it turned disappointing and painful to watch for fans.
The introduction of such contrasts in Ezra Miller’s The Flash thus raised questions about DCEU’s commitment to staying faithful to the complex characters as mentioned in the comics.
The Flash is available on Max.
