Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

There is a reason every modern Flash in media adapts this storyline. It forces Barry to come to terms with the sacrifice of losing his mother. There are major consequences in trying to change the timeline. The butterfly effect is amplified when you make time travel a time bomb. Cyborg is the least affected in the new timeline. The only change is he is a lackey for the government. Every other member was changed drastically and not really for the better. The story is great and there are so many heroes and villains sprinkled throughout. This has everything you want in a grand Superhero movie. I do wish this was credited as the Flash, rather than the Justice League. It is Barry’s movie, everyone else is just a piece of it. Love the movie and it sets the precedent for heartbreak in any Barry Allen story.

Story - 20%

Characters - 18%

Pacing - 19%

Spectacle - 20%

Entertainment - 18%

Total score: 95%

Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here