Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox [Blu-ray]

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DCU: Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (Blu-ray)

We all wish for the chance to go back in time and change the things, for The Flash, that coveted chance is within reach. He traverses time to right a violent, decades-past crime against his mother, but the ripples of his good intentions prove disastrous, as a fractured, alternate reality now exists in place of the familiar one. Stumbling through this twisted reality where even Superman is nowhere to be found, The Flash seeks the trusted wisdom of Batman, only to find a grittier, more violent Dark Knight in his place. Together with the help of Cyborg, they race to restore the continuity of Flash's original timeline while this new world is ravaged by a fierce war between Wonder Woman's Amazons and the Atlanteans, led by a battle hardened Aquaman. With breath taking action and an all-star voice cast featuring Kevin Conroy, C. Thomas Howell and Dana Delany, it's a bold, emotional vision that will forever change the landscape of the DC Universe!

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Top Reviews

Don't buy this TRASH!
by Ligerbomb72 (1 out of 5 stars)
December 27, 2018

I wish I could use the Speedforce and go back in time to and NOT watch this horrible movie. #1 the animation is terrible. All the male characters look like Man-apes on PEDs. All of the animators are Japanese but this is the worst looking Anime I have seen in a long time. #2 The treatment of these classic characters is just nasty. Batman a drunk who kills people with guns. Aquaman slaughters hundreds then blows up the entire world. Wonder women decapitates Mera, and murders children! 3# This movie is not for kids of any age. It contains sex, profanity, alcohol abuse and shocking amounts of violence and gore. I can't believe James Tucker and Allen Burnett had anything to do with this trash.
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DC Animation at its best
by MrChamberlain (5 out of 5 stars)
August 30, 2013

Let me first start by saying this film is not for younger audiences. It contains graphic depictions of violence, sexual situations, and mature language.

Realizing how that is in and of itself a deterrent for some viewers, I argue that it is done with some taste and rather than trying to glorify violence it seeks to depict its savage nature, and not simplify the world for sake of the story. Additionally one must understand the intended audience is essentially my demographic. (Adult male,29 at the time of this writing). Most depictions of our favorite heroes while entertaining in their own right have, at least in cinema, lacked until recently, a certain sense of realism. Hence the recent wave of darker depictions of iconic characters. Every perspective to up until recently has been one aimed at a particularly young audience, and studios have begun to realize the potential in tapping that older audience. So, if you are not particularly partial to violent content you may want to steer clear of this viewing, but it is sophisticated enough that it warrants a chance.

In any event this is easily one of the better offerings in the DC animated universe, that deals with one of the central story arcs in the DC comics universe: The Flash Point Paradox.

I would argue that the nature of the story does not lend itself to those who are uninitiated to the DC universe. The very crux of the story is sort of a what if scenario for all of your favorite DC characters. Most of which in this case do not result in the same heroic roles as their mainstream counterparts. What happens if superman never landed in Smallville? What if Bruce Wayne never became Batman? What if earths greatest heroes were at war with one another? In other words while the cameos are numerous, there are very few glimpses of your favorites DC icons, in the way that you know and love them. However this seems only to further anchor the unique bond you have with the characters in their more familiar forms.

And fans of the flash are in for a treat. I admittedly did not grow up reading a lot of DC. Marvel had dominated the era I grew up in. I have however developed more insight as I have gotten older. Even still the Flash was never a character with which I particularly identified.

This is by far the most action the Flash has seen in the DC Animated Universe and he does not disappoint. I think for the first time (In animation) anyone who did not grow up idolizing the character is given a true sense of why he was one of the founding members of the Justice League and of his

overall importance in the DC universe. His bravery, bravado, and brash sense of humor are all on display, but tempered with a manic sense of purpose, and humility. It is a bit hard to watch, but strangely somehow seems to give root to the already fantastic nature of the DC universe.
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THE best DC-animated movie so far.
by Carlos G. Anderson (5 out of 5 stars)
May 21, 2017

This is head and shoulders above all of DC's animated movies. It is the darkest rendering of these characters. There's a safety net here because it's an alternate timeline (and we know by the end it's going to be righted and everyone's going to be A-OK). But until then it's bullets and blood and snapped necks and people razed to ashy smudged by laser beams. It's a bit jarring to see them go this far but in a totally satisfying way. The take on Batman especially is grim and ingenious. The animation is exceptional and does especially well conveying movement -- something strangely lackluster in a lot of American animation and that the Japanese mastered a long time ago. The writing is strong, daring and zeroes in on some strong emotional moments. The 3rd act showdown in particular is a real treat.
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I hadn't been all too interested in watching Flashpoint Paradox ...
by Pat Pugh (5 out of 5 stars)
September 5, 2014

I hadn't been all too interested in watching Flashpoint Paradox, mostly because I knew the graphic novel was used to be the beginning and the end of DC comic's as it had been known for many decades. Also, I never cared much for Flash stories. But it was Labor Day weekend and I was relaxing for the evening and wanted to watch one of the newer DC animated movies I'd yet to see. Not only did I choose wisely, but this may just be the best animated feature they've put out yet.

Most of what DC puts out is Batman. batman is awesome. Everyone loves Batman. And sometimes Superman. Flash is one of those supporting characters that hasn't always been at the forefront of many memorable storylines. This is not the case with Flashpoint. Barry Allen is given center stage to this story, and it is a breath of much needed fresh air. It's a brilliant story full of emotion and unforgiving brutal action at times. It's a near perfect pull off and afterward I was left with an open mouth and an expletive on how good it truly was, and how happily surprised I was by it. I won't spoil anything here for you, instead I just want you to be rest assured that this is an excellent story, one worth watching above anything else the DC animated features have to offer. And yes, Batman is in it. But with a twist.
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DC Movies for Big Kids
by Tyler Haley (5 out of 5 stars)
December 11, 2014

I have always been a huge fan of the DC animated movies and shows. Dad and I used to watch all of the Justice League episodes and the movie adaptations together, going back to when I was 10 or so years old. Watching these used to be the best! Simple, beat-em-up shows with the best heroes, some awesome baddies, and great stories. Lately these movies have been taking a very different turn.

The most recent DC installments have been much darker, and it's fantastic. The movies are a lot more violent, but most impressively, the stories have become much more immersive. The superheroes are faced with more difficult choices that result in much darker outcomes. The fight scenes are definitely more violent, and the graphics have gotten a cool update.

This particular installment was awesome. It was the first of the newer movies that I watched, and I was absolutely taken by surprise. For me, growing up with these movies, I was pumped about the updates. I feel like as I've grown up and more mature, my favorite superhero movies have as well. Now that I'm older, I can appreciate the darker tones to the series.

I absolutely recommend Flashpoint Paradox, and all the other recent DC movies, but I will say not to watch this with your kids. This one isn't one that dad and I would have watched 10 years ago, though it is still one we can enjoy now.
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Not Your DC Hero's
by Court (4 out of 5 stars)
May 16, 2014

I was ecstatic when I first watched this movie, my heroes were returning and this time the FLASH was the Main focus. But as the movie began to progress my thought process went somewhere along the lines of "What's happening? That's not nice. Where'd the Happy go? I want the happy back?" it just sort of wrenched my heart to see my beloved hero's acting in this manner.

Definitely not something you want to let young children watch. Sort of reminded me of a 90s action movies with the over the top violence. BUT, here it works because, it's not violence for violence sake, it's there to make a point and move the story along.

Plus if you consider the DC animated movies to all be taking place in the DC Multi-verse continuity you sort of have to watch this movie to understand why there are chances in the newer ones.

My own grips with this movie are focused more on the animation and character design. I understand that this is escapism but, when you have ripped characters with small heads, they kind of look ridiculous. Also it's really jarring to when the animators switch from really nice hand drawn animation to CGI during the running scenes. I understand it was done to save time and money but it really took me out of the movie in those few scenes it was in.

Overall, great story, great character development and a nice plot twist.

P.S. loved the extras.
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Very Dark-a grown up story
by Kindle Customer (4 out of 5 stars)
October 15, 2015

Not for kids!! I was surprised as to how dark the movie got. DC usually tries to kept it PG-13 as least, but this was extremely violent than the normal DC fare. I am not a hard core fan, but I enjoyed the Justice League and Young Justice series and I do like the current live action Flash and Arrow series, which is why I wanted to see this movie as it was referenced in the Flash series. I enjoyed the overall story in which we see the alternate versions of the heroes, but I was just surprise how dark it got. Even though some of the more gruesome stuff happens off screen, it really is a more adult story. Besides that my only issue is that Flash seemed less developed as a character in his own storyline, maybe because the darker version of the characters had better lines, but him and Cyborg seemed a little one dimensional. I think it could have been a better story if it was a series or mini series to allow more filling out of Flash's personal journey. I think while it was fun seeing the alternate versions of most of the main DC characters it sometimes got in the way as it limited the time spent on the main story.
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A Great Story for Flash Fans
by Eric K. (4 out of 5 stars)
August 8, 2013

DC may not do as well as Marvel at the theaters, but they far surpass Marvel with their animated movies on DVD. THE FLASHPOINT PARADOX tells the tale of the Flashpoint mini-series that (sadly) forever changed DC Comics. The star of the movie is The Flash (the Barry Allen version). Something in his past is altered, leading to a whole different future for not only him, but the entire world. It was a well-told story in this animated movie, and even ended on an emotional note, which actually moved me a bit. I'm glad I read the original series, though, because there were some parts missing from the movie that I felt were integral to the storyline.

There were a lot of DC characters throughout (yay!), but if you're unfamiliar with them (or the Flashpoint storyline), you'd probably have no clue who they are. The movie didn't bother to name particular characters for the audience. For example, Deathstroke and Black Manta appeared in the movie, but their names were never mentioned (that I noticed). If you didn't know them already, you certainly wouldn't know them by watching the movie. There were lots of extra superheroes that appeared in the movie, but where was Booster Gold, who was an important character in the original comic book series?

The animation was pretty good overall; however, what I didn't like was the faces of the characters. They were all drawn in anime/manga, Pokemon-like style. UGH. Wonder Woman and a young Barry Allen with those big eyes and weird-shaped pointy chin? Was that really necessary? Luckily, you only noticed it in the close-up shots, but it felt a bit jarring with the rest of the animation.

As another reviewer pointed out, there is a LOT of violence in this movie. After all, it is an apocalyptic movie set on an alternate world, so anything can happen...and does. It's no different from any other PG-13 apocalyptic movie, though, except that it's animated. But there are some violent scenes that take place off camera; you know what's happening, but you don't actually see what's being done.

This is definitely one of the best DC animated movies, and is a must-see for any superhero/comic book fan. It's kind of funny that they didn't just call it "Flashpoint" like the comic series. Adding "Paradox" to the end reminded me of a Big Bang Theory episode.

p.s. Be sure to stick around after the credits! Like Marvel's live-action movies, DC added some additional content.
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The end of the old DC animated Universe....
by kos (5 out of 5 stars)
September 14, 2013

Just to preface this review, I collect comic books, and read the entire Flashpoint saga in comic form. That being said, this kept pretty close to the comic book version. There were of course some changes because if you included everything from the comic books, this animated movie probably would have gone on for over 3 hours.

The movie begins with Barry Allen (The Flash) at the grave of his mother, remembering the day she was murdered. He later stops The Rogues and Professor Zoom with the help of the Justice League. Zoom plants a seed in Barry's head about what he could do if he wasn't afraid.

Barry wakes up the next day and finds that he has no powers and his mom is alive. However, the rest of the world has changed drastically. Aquaman and Wonder Woman's forces prepare for war against each other. There is no Superman. Batman is alive, but is very different. Cyborg is this world's greatest superhero. There is no Green Lantern.

Eventually Barry find this world's Batman, and with his help, he gets his powers back. They get a squad together including Cyborg, Captain Thunder, and even find this world's Superman to help them try to prevent Wonder Woman and Aquaman from destroying this world, and finding Professor Zoom to try to get Barry back.

I only had 2 complaints about this animated movie. One is the animation style. Not one of the best, particularly Superman. Too blocky. The second is, I probably wouldn't watch this one with young kids. The comic book was violent, but some of the violence in the animated version is way over the top.
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One Change makes all the difference!
by B. Daniel (5 out of 5 stars)
November 22, 2013

The DC Animated Universe movies continue to come out, thanks to no shortage of good stories and a penchant for decent adaptations of those stories. "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" is number 17 and it's by far one of the best, almost dethroning "Under the Red Hood" as my favorite of the flicks. I say almost because I can't really supplant that story so they will have to reign together.
"Flashpoint Paradox" is an adaptation of the companywide crossover "Flashpoint" from DC a few years back written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Andy Kubert. The end of the story effectively rebooted the DC Universe and gave us the current status quo, known as the DCnU (DC new Universe) or New 52 (after the number of launch titles when the reboot happened). Costumes changed (Superman lost his underoos), and histories were retconned, and it was glorious. But that's for another time, this is about "Flashpoint Paradox" and the jaw dropping greatness of it.

Though the title has "Justice League" in it this is very much a story about everyone's favorite Speedster, the Flash. I mean his name is part of the title. The story begins with Flash (Justin Chambers, "Grey's Anatomy") having to take on a group of his villains, collectively referred to as "The Rogues," and when he's outgunned he calls for the Justice League for back-up. When his opposite number and arch nemesis Professor Zoom aka The Reverse Flash (C. Thomas Howell, "Amazing Spiderman") makes a statement that hits a little too close to home Flash goes for a run. When he wakes up the next day things have changed drastically. He is in a world where the Justice League or Superman never existed, Cyborg is the country's greatest hero, Batman is a gun carrying vigilante, and the Amazons and Atlantis are about to begin a war that will destroy the planet. Without his powers Flash, now just plain old Barry Allen must figure out what has happened to the world before it's too late.

To give away any more of the story would be almost criminal. If you don't know the details finding them out as you go along is definitely part of the fun with this story. The other part is seeing completely different versions of your favorite characters. Wonder Woman (Vanessa Marshal returning to the role from "JL: Crisis on Two Earths") and Aquaman (Cary Elwes, "Saw, "Princess Bride") are much darker characters than we're used to seeing, and their titles Queen of the Amazons and King of Atlantis are front and center, as are their militaristic ambitions. Batman (Kevin McKidd, "Percy Jackson," "Grey's Anatomy") is a completely different person, so it makes his change a little easier to deal with. And we again get some Cyborg (Michael B. Jordan, "Chronicle) which is always good, and he gets to be the hero of the country here. The rest of the cast is good even if they don't get a lot to say with Dana Delany, Nathan Fillion and Ron Perlman returning to voice the characters of Lois Lane, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Deathstroke from "Superman: The Animated Series," "Justice League: Doom" and "Teen Titans" respectively. Danny Huston also has a bit part as General Sam Lane. Andrea Romano does it yet again, and Jay Oliva's direction is perfect.

The animation is just fantastic with character designs by Phil Burassa who did designs for the last two Justice League animated films as well as the "Young Justice" series. These though are some insanely built heroes, but they still look amazing, not like when the drawings in "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" where they came off looking like "Masters of the Universe" figures being animated. This is more like Japanese animation mixed with American comic art. The action is intense too. I mean REALLY intense. There are some pretty violent and brutal fights and scenes in this. Definitely earns it PG-13 rating. I found myself slackjawed a few times throughout the film. DC definitely pushed the envelope this time, and it was well worth it. The story is what really keeps you intrigued though, and the humanity that it illustrates among these powerful beings, and as I said this is Flash's story and following him through this dark, strange world is a real journey.

This was a really fun flick and if you've been a fan of these so far, this one definitely won't disappoint you. The only issue I had was that it got me wanting to see more alternate takes on the characters, and DC has a whole line called Elseworlds and they've got a few great stories that would be amazing animated, but I digress. Anyway, this film has an after credits scene that leads directly into the next film, "Justice League: War" which makes sense as it tells of the origin of the JL in the DCnU, so I look forward to it. As usual, the special features were few but the featurettes are good, and the classic episodes are always fun. So definitely pick this up if you want to watch a great action flick, with some heart, amazing visuals, and a few surprises too.

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