The All Things Flash Thread.

[The.flash]

Who do you guys think the villain for the film be? I think it's going to either be the rouges or reverse flash

 

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Who do you guys think the villain for the film be? I think it's going to either be the rouges or reverse flash

I don't know, but I'd love it if we'd get Reverse Flash as the villain.

 

[Iceman]

Reverse Flash would make sense.

I wonder how powerful they're going to make Flash for this DCCU.

 

[The.flash]

They have to make his speed strong enough to where it actually shows that he is much faster than superman to the the general audience

 

[John-An]

Would you like him to be in the Flash as part of the rogues?

When IGN caught up with Jai Courtney to talk all things Insurgent, they asked the Australian actor whether or not he's had chance to suit up as Captain Boomerang yet, and it sounds like the villain will definitely be one of the Suicide Squad's more unique members. "I’ve had a few fittings, but the costume is in development as we speak," he teased. "It’s not going to look like anything that’s been done before, and I think this whole world will look a lot different than anything else." Seeing as all of these villains must have prior history with superheroes - or at least the law - to be locked up in Belle Reve, the site quizzed Courtney on the chances of him making some sort of appearance in The Flash starring Ezra Miller. Sadly, he wouldn't give anything away! "I’m not withholding anything, but that is a dialogue that hasn’t been opened yet," is all he would say. It would definitely be interesting to see that sort of crossover, but The Flash is still a long way off so it's hard to doubt his claims that that hasn't even been discussed. What do you think?

Source: IGN through CBM.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Reverse Flash would make sense.

I wonder how powerful they're going to make Flash for this DCCU.

He should be really powerful, easily more powerful than the TV series version.

Would you like him to be in the Flash as part of the rogues?

I can see him being part of the rogues, but I prefer they keep that bunch for a sequel.

 

[Frodo]

I concur with the idea of Reverse Flash being the best cinematic villain to begin the series with. He's already getting mainstream exposure on the tv series, and the series showed how truly scary and menacing he can be. Of course they want to avoid just copying the show, but to the GA , he is the big bad for all tense and purposes . I think if the GL film demonstrated anything, its that you put your strongest foot forward first and that you don't hold off on a dynamic, cinematic, villain, from the gallery if you're introducing the character to the mainstream.

 

[BravoNolanILuvU]

For the 2 or 3 lads reading this thread: I want to get into The Flash comics, what do you guys recommend for someone who has never read a single issue?

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

For the 2 or 3 lads reading this thread: I want to get into The Flash comics, what do you guys recommend for someone who has never read a single issue?

I am sure that DC must have put out a "Best Of The Flash" collection that covers some of the silver age Barry Allen stories. As for Wally? I think that the 1990's run of Mark Waid, especially the "Return Of Barry Allen" story arc is a must read, the was a Brave and The Bold mini series about Flash and GL, as well as the run that Geoff Johns did in the early 2000's on the Flash solo book. Finally Flash: Rebirth is worth a read as well. All could be found in collected form I assume.

 

[BravoNolanILuvU]

Thanks Old Pa Krypton, I'm going to check those out.

 

[Alien Anal]

Iv been wondering about super speed lately and how its often portrayed on films.

Quite often the character using super speed is able to walk around in a "slow time" world and whilst they move around at normal speed and move objects for example a bullet or catch a glass of water...but this doesnt seem right to me, surely a speedster cant be moving super fast if they are moving at normal speed? Does this make sense?

 

[The Infernal]

Well with superspeed powers they're generally depicted as speeding up everything about the person affected. Even things done at a normal pace like walking. These sort of scenes generally do the slow time affect because it's a simple device for relaying that the character now operates at a faster level not just physically, but mentally for them to be able to take in the world around them and react quickly to things like gunfire.

 

[Herolee10]

I wonder if this is a close representation of what Flash's speed/effects will look like on film...

 

[John-An]

Hmm. I hope something more original and I don't know... More Flash looking? I don't dig that effect on Quicksilver. Not my cup of tea. Hope something different for the Flash.

 

[Herolee10]

Well obviously with Flash, he'll leave a trace of yellow lightning streaks behind whenever running, but I can't imagine it being that different in terms of execution of effects/shots for the speed shots.

There's only so many ways (that we know of) that they can film a guy running at super speed lengths.

 

[John-An]

It's not the trace. its excecution isn't of my taste, it's a little slow for me. I just hope something better from Snyder.

Rumors said that Snyder was doing sweet tests that could lead us to think it was for Flash

 

[Invader34]

There's only so many ways (that we know of) that they can film a guy running at super speed lengths.

I agree with this. I think its more about what we see Flash do with his speed compared to the two Quicksilvers. As long as he does some of the classic Flash moves like vibrating through objects, and creating gail force winds by spinning his arms, running on water, and eventually traveling through time, some of these examples and more will be enough to separate him from the others despite whatever effects they decide to use.

 

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

The yellow lightning is what's always going to be different, and perhaps some thunderous sonic-booms for when he kicks it into high gear. But just like with all the heroes with super-strength or flight, the way to set Flash's superspeed apart and impress audiences is for Snyder to use creative, effective camera angles and to put Flash in memorable situations.

There's a ton of ways to do this with Flash. Flashpoint Paradox alone has a ton of creative shots, especially in the Reverse Flash fight and the ending scene.

I really want to see something akin to the behind the back shots of Spidey swinging through traffic (in between the semi-truck) in one of the Raimi movies. It should be like a roller-coster ride, with Flash navigating between cars, hopping over obstacles, and wall-running, saving people along the way, while we're right there with him.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

I think color would be a cool way to show speed. Usually movies focus on simply moving something slow vs fast, but I think showing how Flash sees things would be cool. Certain colors become intense and other dull.

 

[KillerWolf]

I wonder if this is a close representation of what Flash's speed/effects will look like on film...

It seems a bit slow, almost like he's running at normal speed in this gif. I wonder why they didn't blur those buildings...

I think color would be a cool way to show speed. Usually movies focus on simply moving something slow vs fast, but I think showing how Flash sees things would be cool. Certain colors become intense and other dull.

I like this idea. I'd also add blurring most of the background. I am very curious how they'll tackle it, especially since there will be two versions of Quicksilver before Flash appears. I wonder if they'll aim to differentiate it, or won't care about it and will do something similar.

 

[Micromind]

I wonder if this is a close representation of what Flash's speed/effects will look like on film...

Urmm.. I think that The Flash will be a lot faster, I mean... even TV Flash looks faster and has better effects..

 

[Alien Anal]

I had this idea that I thought could possibly look pretty cool.

I would have Supes and his opponent fighting in real time with everything around them moving slowly and then The Flash and his opponent would fly past at an even faster speed causing Supes and co to be in slow motion also. 3 levels of slow motion!

 

[KillerWolf]

I had this idea that I thought could possibly look pretty cool.

I would have Supes and his opponent fighting in real time with everything around them moving slowly and then The Flash and his opponent would fly past at an even faster speed causing Supes and co to be in slow motion also. 3 levels of slow motion!

Well, considering it's Snyder's film I think you might just get that. t:

Possibly with some help from Nolan. Inception-style slow motion.

 

[Rorschach2012]

Thanks Old Pa Krypton, I'm going to check those out.

I realy enjoyed the New 52 Flash books, that would be a good starting point too if you're trying to get into the character

 

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For the 2 or 3 lads reading this thread: I want to get into The Flash comics, what do you guys recommend for someone who has never read a single issue?

Be sure to pick this up:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401251781/
It's great to know the history of the character.

I had this idea that I thought could possibly look pretty cool.

I would have Supes and his opponent fighting in real time with everything around them moving slowly and then The Flash and his opponent would fly past at an even faster speed causing Supes and co to be in slow motion also. 3 levels of slow motion!

Awesome idea!